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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

FoNDNEss OF GREAT MEN FOR CHILDREN
Richter says that the man is to to be Stunned
who does not love the society of children Henry
". was passionately fond of them aud delighted
in tLeir gamiols and little caprces One dav.
when crawling around his room on all TOURS on
his hands and knees. with the Dauphin on his
back and the other children about him. urging
the king to gallop in imitation of a horse an Am.
bassador. suddenly entered and surprised the
Royal family in the midst Of their fun. Henry
without rising to his feet. asked:
Have you children, Mr.. Ambassador ?"
YES. sir"
"ln that case,I proceed with the sport, replied
the King.
The Duke Of Wellington exceedingly fond
of children and was a general favoritc with them
He enjoyed their ganbols. took part in them,
aud was constantly presenting them with keep.
sakss and presents. The opera was his chief a
musement, aud he was frequenter of both hous.
es az well as of the ancient and FIRST class con-
certs.
Napoleon. like Wellington. was fond of chill
dren. lie used Ia take the infant King of Rome
in his arm, and standing in frontnf mirror
with him h-rr, he made the oldest grimaces in
the glass. At breakfast he woad take the child
upon his knee, dip his finger in the sauce. and
daub his face with it: the child always pleased
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

THRILLING ScENE.--At Rivas. two soldiers,
one German and the other Chileno were
caught asleep their posts, as sentinels. A
court martial was ordered next day, and the
trial both culprts pleaded guilty. The court pro-
nounced the penalty of death prescribed in the
articles of aud the Coinmander.in Chief ap-
proved the finding.
Next day was fixed for the execution. The
fatal day came and as the hour of sun down APP
preached all the Americans in the city, together
with large crowd of the natives assembled on
the Plaza. The officers of the day led out the
prisoners between two rows of soldiers, and the
solemn procession moved on to the mournful
music of the dead march. A spot was selected
in front of the unfinished church. confession adj
rnstercd, the shooting party stationed, the
bandages tcdthe culprts placed with their backs
against the wall aud everything made ready for
The fatal word.
An unusual stiffness pcrvsded the crowd and
every one felt growing sympathy for the un-
fortunate beings thus self condemned. Both
bore themselves with fortitude, particularly the
Chileno, who one Of the original eighty who
first came into GRANADA with Gen. Walker. As
the fatal minute came, pardon proclaimed
from Gen. Walker, and instantly thousand vol
ces proclaimed the magic word. The Chileno
raised on the shoulders of the crowd and
carried in front of the Generals quarters, where
round Of cheers was given. The cemency of
the General met responsive chord in every
hpnrt.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

The Washington Union con,radicis the state.
ineni that President Pierce intended to withdraw
his name from the list of candidates for nomi-
nation at Cincinnati. The report, the Union
says "is part of system offrauduent devices
which are concocted, day by day. for the pur-
pose of operating periodically upon the prospects
of General Pierce for nomination" Poor Cen
eial Pierce it seems hard for him t, get fair
show from his own party. He had better call a
convention Of Office holders, submit his claims to
them, aud run in defiance of bis enemies and the
Cincinnati, Convention.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

has nominated Nr. Fillmore open IL nor'iraiian
t. all who please to coincide with IL Tbs II
the true policy ii is right; it i patriotic. II Is
the policy, moreover, Indicated by the resolves
If the American Council of Geoi gia. at its meet
ing few days ago. Let him be run not Ms the
nominee of party. but the choice Of the COLI
seryntive men OF all phrties.' II was thus that
the elder Presidents were brought before the
country aud elected. Mr.. Fillmore i. not sim
ply mn American or a Wing: he Is conservative
statesman. n Union man, mn impartial Judge rea-
DIV to mete ont equal handed justice as well to the
South ns Ia the North.
Let him be brought before the people. there
fore. ia manner which opens the way n the
support of conservative men. and the friends OF
the Union aud of all, indeed. who aro willing 10
act Justly between the North and the Soutn; to
discounienance sectional agitation aud official
corruption. and 10 show their utter disgust for
tho wild hunt after office which characterize- the
nge."
Platforms at best. if not worthless. are but
the delphic muiterngs of interruptions leaders
-''springs to catch woodcocks." They are
neither evidences Of present opinions. nor of flu
iufe bona fde intentions, but simple promises
"hed TO the ear' during the struggle for power,
only to be .'broken to the hope" when the end is
attained
We have seldom known u political convention
that was not an unmitigated hpmbug. The past
life and public acts Of such Mr.. Fill
more afford better guaranty than all the reso-
lutons ever drawn.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09


take down it, sign aud close business hand over
it, effects Ia n eommi ssisner IN bankruptcy. pay
four slillings in the dollar. and be very thankful
if it should escape imprisonment for debt lis
managers have shown themselves incompetent
TO conduct business. and should aim no
higher for the future than TO be taken in
TO employment as assistants Luckily for
them. If this arrangement, suits them the
old well established and perfectly reliable House
Of Fillmore x Co..tbat retired from business few
wears ago with a large sum on the credit side II
IL. ledger. and tho unlimited confidence Of the
public is about to resume, and would perhaps be
willing to give them employment. We need not
assure them, for they we'll enough know The fact.
tina, Il would be Impossible for them 10 enter an
ss:ebli shment ia which they would learn more OF
The manner in which business should be managed
honestly. skilfully, suceessiuly-or where they
would be treated with more charitable indui
rpnco for their past folies, or more respectful
consideration for such desire for Improvement
and evidences of amendment they might eahib.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09


Cards were invented about the yeBr l60O, 10
divert Charles 9th, then King of France. who
had fallen into a melancholy. Tie inventor pro
20 sed by the figures of the four suits. or colors.
10 represent the four states, or ca.ses of men in
the kingdom. BY the Cpurs, fHearts,) are
meant the Gems de Cheur, choirmen or eccles-
asiics The Spaniard-. who borrowed cards from
the French. have therefore cOpas or chilces, in
stead of hearts. Tue nobility or military men OF
the kingdom are represented by the ends or
points Of lances pixies, and our ignorance of
The meaning or resemblance of the figure indu-
ccd US 10 call them spades. The Spaniards have
swords.espadas in lieu Of pixies. We may have
borrrwed our name from the sound of this Span
ish word
BY diamonds are designed the order of cti-
zens, merchants and tradesinrn. The trefol leaf
or clover grass commonly called clubs,) alludes
Ia the husbandmen aud peasants The Spaniard-
use the figure of staye or club bastos. and no
doubt we have given the Spanish Specification to
the French figure. The history of the four Kings
intended TO represent the sovereigns David,
Alexander. Caesar aud Charles four celebrated
monarchies being represented namely-The jew
zh. Greek, Roman and Franklin.
BY the Queens. are intended Argne, Esther,
Judith, and Pailas. typical of birth, piety forii.
tule and wisdom. Argine is an anagram for Re-
gina, viz: Queen by descent. BY the Knaves.
were designed the servants to Knights, knave orr
ginally meaning servant. Thus in of the old
Bible TRANSACTIONS. St. Paul is called 1.-THE Knave
OF Jesus Christ"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09
APair of Consuls at Fault

The New York Morning Express contains the
following
The Governor Of Jalisco. fMexico.) not long
since took it into his head to give the American
and British Consuls there. very summary mo-
tce TO qut''--and they did qut-but the precise
nature of the difficulty has just com. to light,
through the medium of the California papers. by
the Illinois. The story is "A long one-but the
substance Of it seems 10 be that the American
Consul. Mr. Forbes,) and the British Consul,
Mr.. Barron, charged with meddiing with GER
tain revolutionary or insurrectionary movements
in Jali-co-pr ejudcal fhe Mexican Governor
says,J 10 the public tranquility. For this alleged
abuse of the Consular privilege, they were noti-
fed. with the sanction Of the President.) to
leave the country with the supplementary hint.
that If they dare to return, they will be tried as
conspirators The Consuls before leaving. pre-
scented official protests but the Governor de
goado) replied. with n fairness Characteristic of
the Mexican official that he could not condescend
TO reply"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

Washington letter writers say it is understood
there that" Gen. Casss rendered the nomna-
ton nt the Cincinnati Convention, he will not de-
cline" Ofcourse not! 1t would not be- demo
cratic to do So, Obedience to party is the high
est political dutv-cspecialIy when it enjoins the
acceptance of high lonor' and large pay.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

THE WRONG PASSENGER. Strange occurren-
ces. says the pittsburg Dispatch, sometimes take
place in railroad cars. A few days since an
old and well known merchant of this city go
ing East with his daughter. When the train ar
rived at the Tunnel he sitting in the saloon
and fearing his daughter might let nervous in the
darkness while the train was passing through, he
went into the ladies' ear and placing his hand
upon the young lady's shoulder, as he supposed,
asked her if she was frightened. He was greeted
with shrek of 'murder''' In the darkness he
had made mistake and had laid his hand famil-
iarly upon the shoulder of young lady who was
not his daughter, and when the emerging train
discovered him to the occupants of the car, he
was bowling. scraping. apolog,ing and explaining
in style of poiteness which Bonnaion might
have recommended as an example for his next
dancing class. The young lady was not half so
badly frightened oar mercantile friend.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

HALF AND lIALr.-A party of Americans were
lately taking the pleasant drive ''round Montreal
mountain" when they met an Indian woman with
"A baby on her back, whose light complexion aud
Caucasian features betrayed the infant not
altogether of savage" origin. One of the ladies
stopping TO admire the "pappoose,' exclaimed
Surely, my dear woman, that is not an Indian
baby yes said the squaw. with the sullen in
difference of the ,ace-"Yes," --some Indian,
some soldier" My lady was satisfied, and the
patty drove on.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09
Chastisemont of a Bully.

Il
,r ,''",ns s'''y W." - ''''' VA" VS.
60" W. ""'''g ''.' W." '"'V y w
-, w. "''''' "''' :" '''"'"''
+ 80 - 'u'','s r,,.
'"I '''o i,'''u ~ w ueo'P.9,,'. VI . '"i'oe
'y we WINS VI ,''',' y -, !" io'n' I'M, y.
'''' ""I Pu! SUI" extensively ny 'he f'encn "'h
ee's' "',,''',i' nm" ue'P sense %. INJURY
F'""P' P"'',''' rs "'Im'"y' my "'''r "'}'
russian "n, i.egh'h "'hc'rS w"a'd he grossly
"S"'''oy i'hcnih'n, w"o'u sFha car'rlngn''
NM U" carried on 'eeuiariy 10 ie'e III Nha'se'
9'n," VI Nnp"'e'h md'f"S ","'es m"oe
business 81 killing 'hc'r man 'nch aaY. "A story
Is 'l' W oheo mem -nn "'h thpiia'he p"c''"-
VINO had slam ms scores ana was never Known
10 nave met ms ma'oh wi'h mo sword lie
never sent n chhiiehge' was always the hGgr's-
s"r' ana p!''essy INSISTED GA Inc rlght OF cho"s-
ing ms iaVorite weapon When no had not
i"pnu an adversary ~ ,he course oil the dNy' ne
would enter the Gale roy, at Pans, towards SIX
o'clock for Gunner. and the waters could tell by
MS lace. ana tue way ne twlried his grizzly mus
iachr' mat ne was on the look out Tor Il quarrel.
we" I" nm who gave HIM the least chance
TN" evening. there CHANGED Ia drop INTO the
same cate an English officer named t'wynnc. He
belonged to the army ct occupation, but had only
gust returned I" his regiment from his home
wh'f' he had oeeh Kept close prisoner by
wound received al Waterloo During his nb'
senee, ms oro'her had hoh the iniS'"rtun"-So
~ NV" "'''u " I'n''' WIN S"f''"'"' '"O''o
ana to be Killed by him IN dnel.
THYME entered the Cate fny few minutes
before SIX ahd sat down at small vacant table
\ waiter started at the sight. aud running to the
Eng'shmnn observed with some agitation that that
was ''the Captains table" "What captain my
irend!' asked the Engli,hnan. "Oh. 10 Capiaine
lpncroc'' answered tho waiter pronouncing tho
Terrible nane almost with II feeling of awe
Gwynne's cheek flashed at tho name but merely
observed that "ths table was like all tho others
seemingly; STILL he said ''if the Cartalne lsis
ted upon It he would doubtless satisfy him. -
On which he took up the newspaper and began
TO reoo.
Almost at the same instant the door opened,
and heavy tread of spurred boots was heard
approaching The table. When at few feet dis
tnntle Cupitaine stopped.and surveyed the usur.
per with an insulting smile. Gwynne looked calm
y at him. but did not speak. The Coptalne SAL
down at IA table c'o4e by, and began to twirl his
mustachc. People who knew him understood
the meaning of ihe gesture, and gathered closer
to the redoubtable champion of France. They
had not long to whit before he commenced opera
tons.
Stretching across suddenly, he seized the lamp
On the Engli>hman's table, and snatched IT away,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

a MAN WHO WANTED TO DE SHOT INTo FASH
IoN.-Another duel of Barington's was fought
with man named McNaly. Barrington's hall
struck the buckle Of one of McNaly's braces
called gallows in Dablin- aud knocked him over.
though without hurting him. Mae, my boy"
cried his second, "youre the first man over
knew that was saved by the gaIlows.' This Nc
Nally is pleasantly sketched by the author of
''Curran and his Contemporaries" His distress
at one time truly ptiable Mt being unable to
induce anybody to fight him. Henry Grady.who
wounded everybody with whom he fought, refused
that honor to McNal y,and every one followed the
'nhuman example. The poor man could get no
enc Il, shoot him, and the picture of mise
ry. In vain he fumed. iretted, and afronted.
an seemed determined on being gutless of his
oooa' Never was an Irish gentleman so unfor-
tuhate' At length Sir Jonah harrington, out Of
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

Decidedly small capital for the continuation
: Of business. on the immense scale the managers
4 propose. Nov, hinstaad Of being party. De-
: mocracy wNra.s commercial, establishment that
had commenced with capital If million and
half borrowed money at thatj AID in three
years opsrstions, under the most favorable cir
,cumstances. had sunk one third Of that amount,
~ shssid ~ Democracy ought to shut up shop,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

s....Hre1 Co., delight N TIE rough c1resses of his
fatber Those nu saeh oceasinns vii had favor
to solicit from the Emperor were almost sure OF
being iayorably un> wefed.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

clri.fiar charity. accept BIZ cartel, and 'h0t
LIN IN 10 lashIan.n
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

a PerftIscd X rfnti.-What lady gentleman would
labor the dsagreeable brea when using
DONDENS DENTAL FLUID 1t will only Ter it
sweet but make the teeth white aabaser pre-, tooth
ache and them from decay Recommended by den
tiris and physicians everywhere.
Beautiful ComleSon may be attained by its 1t
pmpcs frcckes renders the skin soft and heau
full npartnga rich roseae hue 1t is the greatest
known being free from all Injurious 80
cents. For sale by SIROTiIER & WHITEHEAD,
ID lrNls is eve N,lln.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09
a.rcn & mrcs.-s' itizcns. Escnd. Rhrumuii.n,.-

Mr. Joseph Barte 9Myrte street. says the Electric Oil
Cured him Immediately
PILts-Chares sexton, Esq, Tx Mayor OF Camden, says
six applications cured him Also Cured his Rhcun asn
NEuRtLGfA.-Mr. David Mann, 499 Vine st, says he
sufferer but the Oil Cured him. says T. Grant
Esq, 5i7 North Eighth st.
cRourThis Oil nflble for Group. Ask lady Grard
House
FEYEH ANp AGUE-The Electric Oil will in one
night Ask VIM Watson Pose and Shipper lanes
nd others
AsrnA,Ihis Oh made me-" says James
A. r. Thomas George street. above Ninth.
RuEuMAriSM-A wonderful curc--l4 months in bed-Mss
Mrnloy had two doctorsused the Oil and 1917
North Sixth st.
rHrHlsiC AND AsTHNAMrs Mary Sutton, Twentieth and
Poplar, cured The Oil has singular and Pleasing
such cases and throat and breast disorders.
BuRNs-Hundrcds and thousands have been cured
PAINS IN BACK AND BREAsr-Thos, T.. Potter Es1
Broker No Lodge street, and 1000 others Electric
OH is genuine unless signed CIiAS. DEGRATH and DE
GRArII CO., also that "Chas DeGrath' is blown in
the bottles
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

"I''" S""Hg's.-He The scn.On nnpronch ,s
@ eh changes in the weather coughs and colds Lcco,nn
,ioie uumerous Permanent lung i,1,,
f mem iht friend Of the "Srrofulous Andote will Ind
~ aIll auePied to this season Although we have ap
ter TO remove before the disease becomes cnnsrm
~ "ud thor 'frt advise those; are suhpr, ~, go
'oHs coughs or ashmatic affections TO procure = n,
me Nhud"tc and keep it constantly hy them mo- ~,
% "a uNuhy friend to fly 70 in time ofncet--one nat a..
nsaPp"nt their most sanguine expectations Dr Viii;
o'9i!ius andotc does fail give relief in tho 80
c"htalnts IN a few hours See Advertisement = nv 'o"Ne
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

"r. PERRY Davis feel it to be my duty to bear nv
S'hnhy /" the efficacy of your Pain Killer have used for
years Ter complaints of the stomach bowels. Ind worry
severe attack FEW days of the ague such pain in
S neh Tor three days and nights that could get no rest
sent and got p bottle the "Nrgetabe Pain Killer
TOOK Mite inwaiy aud hathcd according directions and
ono application has removed all the pain and am able 70
write to-day tho with trembling hand The apnlraon ne
made last night about O'clock and wee nights rest
lhaNe reeommelrd for several years as havn old
good DEAL and has given satisfaction where
has been used according Ia directions "
Yours gratefully, l. PERRY CUIIDS
apl 25-2,v Pastor oftbo r,nti., Ihnn.h I'll
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09


elteiefs " hie of Buffalo, and Lawrcn Of Eppinr II
nave been placed under Thousand bonds eacb tr
MASKING ana selling limitations of AYET's CHERRY PFcToRAt
is Eh the Law should protect imposition at
an shonld certainly protect them hCin up5sed mon
~ counterfeit Of sucl medicine yers Cherry
fi"f'l we can only complain that punishment 10 n,t
hall enough. Tho william " hn would for lrr. 80 '
MeY tfe with the health Of his clow nen 6y taking from
it MS Inc cup OF hope, when thoy sinking and
ing IA seH"odan utter deusiun should be nuush.J ~
eaS' as severely as he who couuerfs the coin Of Ms %
irf-tirtea ca HgaRG, CarrolDa. H. fanI IN j'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09
Letter from Com nodore Stockton
PRINCETON Nav q I9I6

To The Editor ofhe Nema1k Hernry:-
SR-ln your paper of the Both ultimo, per.
ceivc the following editorial remark ave un
derstand that determined aud well understood
movement in this State is in progress looking to
the bringing out Of Com, Stockton as an indie.
pendent candidate for the Presidency"
was informed on my return To New Jersey
after short absence. that such IA measure wn.
in contemplation. Ii has, however. been nban
dopcd, that II might not "complieate matters in
the State still further"
You are correctly informed when you say
"Com. Stockton uaeqniuocatiy condemns tie Re.
peal Of the Missouri Compromise" AND 10
HOPE THAT THE PEOPLE OF NEW JERSEY WILL
HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY (Nor EMBARRASSED by
OTHER ISSUES TO MANIFEST THEIR DIsAppRoBA.
TioN OF THE INDEFENSIBiE VIOLATION OF THAT
COMPACT OF PEACE.
Your obt servt, X. T. STOCKTON
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

remedy for Dyspepsia Nervousness and other arising
from dsordcrcd stomach. rapidly winning way TO
favor wherever it is introduced W. shown letter ON
Saturday last from gentlemen IN Hanover declares
That after SIX years intense suffering with Dyspepsia Ner
Nos Headache during which time he used with little or no
effect great vcrety of medicines by other, be
mas been perfectly cured of both anuoyanccs by the of
tonr bottles of BAKERS PREMIUM BITTFRS With spch
nhinesfnnable endorsements, think
cted and yet fail To try this remedy to suffer
capt Baker is me of our most reliable citizens
SATISFIED that underno circumstances he recommend bs
Btters where he did think that good would result from so
doing For cholera morbus end such complaints we know
these hters are excellent la wing had frequent occasion try
them Rich. Nor Mail ''
For sale by Messrs. Sirother Whitehead aud S,a,l.r
Jones Lynehburg and by Druggists generally
apl 262w
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09
ALD LAND MADE NEW.-No,;., :. va

Planter WhO N
that have been appointed by John Keewe si' se oug
Lynehburg for the sale Of his celebrated composition a.
and Plaster intended particularly for the growth of
One barrel the price of which is 81 applied with
qaahty OF tarm pen annre, to two of land vii
II capable Of producing as fine tobacco be grow
land w A Nu r on an!
maya I'm "a p"N
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-09

They are raising material mid for Walker aud
Nicaragua in New Orleans. AT a meeting lately
held there. which was addressed by Hon Pierre
Soule and Col. Parker French from $1,000, to
$4,000 we're collected and a committee appointed
to solicit further contributions from the citizens.
NJ. Souie stated in his speech that the liabilities
Of the Ncaragoan governnenmeni were less than
$4,000. 900 which consisted most largely OF its
pro rata Of the old debt Of the Central American
Confederation and that its assets would command
s35, 100000. He said that s25O,0OO in the pres
ent emergency would enable tho Walker Riyas
government 10 establish itself firmly, and that
funds thus advanced would be paid back with
large interest. lie also pledged himself land very
cmphatically) that tho Nicaraguan government
would be recognized by our own. 1t must be
cognized--it should be recognized and he would
declare in advance that such would be the fact.
lie could bear willing testimony to the fidelity Of
the head Of the government, but gnve awful
intimation by his silence. that it disGgured
by one patch which should not be upon it-W. l..
Mercy, to wit, Secretary Of State.
1t gives an exalted idea Of the Independence,
lnanncss aud dignity of the government, to hear
Il runaway Ffenchman thus airognnlly prononn.
cling what il will do, and shall do Does Monsieur
Soule feel that, in his thrcato ned book about tho
Spanish Mission, he has n h ,ok in the nose of Ad.
ministraiion. by which he Gun compel it TO go
whatsoever way he chooscsl We do not know
hew rIse TO account for 80 raueh seeming impu-
dcncc aud presumption.