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Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

The ONO RIVER. = The Piusbure
Journal calculates that the loss to the
merchants, manufacturers, mechanics and
mariners Of that city, since June last, by
the suspension Of river navigation, has
amounted to one and half millions ol
dollars, and very perinently inquiries what
might have been done with that much
money if applied to the improvement Of
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

MAYOR WooD AND ROBERT J. DILLON,
OF New YoRK.-A spicy correspondence
has taken place between Mayor Wood
and Robert ]. Dillon, of New York. The
Mayor having called upon Mr.. D. to say
whether he used certain language at a
political meeting at the Astor House, Mr..
D. assumes the responsibility in the broad.
est terms. He concludes his reply thus !:
l intended to say, and believe l did
say, that you, as public man, was utterly
INSCRIPTIONS, and that, in gaining or re-.
tanning power, you were determined to
rely upon the fraud and corruption Of the
city, rather than upon its virtue and int.
grity-that this conviction Of your charac-
ter had forced itself upon my mind by slow
degrees, and with extreme regret-and
that when saw your bold and reckless
attempt to obtain 100000 from the public
treasury, without the shadow Of legality to
sustain it, under the pretence of friend.
ship for The Central Park, but really with
the object Of abusing the public patronage
Of its expenditure for your own political
ends, l deemed it my duty, as a citizen,
to show you to be SO utterly INSCRIPTIONS
that you should not again be entrusted
with political power. l have, therefore,
in reply TO your note, to state that, without
heing able to recall impromptu language,
l have said enough to show you the spirit
and substance Of my remarks, for which l
hold myself responsible.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

MAGNETIC IELEGRAPHs ON RAILROADS.
The experience Of the last year or two
ought to lead every State Legislature to
require that every railroad should set up
and use constantly its own telegraph, con.
Meeting every station on the route, and all
with the office of the superintendent
With reasonable care, collisions would
then he impossible. Some roads have
proved this. @-' -'~-
The Eric Railroad has such wire, and
thorough system of communication. The
arrival Of every train at each station is in.
stantly reported; and If behind time, who
ever is responsible for It must give his
reasons, which are sent to headquarters
instantly, or he will be dismissed. This
capital system was put in operation by that
model officer, Mr.. McCallum, and is
worthy Of being copied everywhere.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad also
hasa wire Of its own, and system, the
details Of which we are not familiar with,
but which, no doubt, are very judicious.
Travellers ought to show a preference for
these roads and others that adopt some
such modes Of securing the lives and safe
~ Of passengers, and all roads neglecting
them. after reasonable time. should be
avoided. 1t is the lack Of any such en-.
to special care, on the part
oftravelers, that permits the laxity Of sys.
TEN and the careless observance Of gene.
raj orders, which result in so many COLI.
sions, and such ffightlul loss Of life and
limb as are constantly reported in our
iournals.-Hunt's Merchants Mqoaz;ne.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

TALL CANE.-At the Picayune Office,
in New Orleans, they have a sugar cane
which was cut in the vicinity Of Greytown.
Nicaragua, which is over twenty-eight
feet long. 1t is said not to be an extra.
ordinary specimen for that country.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

or One Of the German almanae'
mark. that 4 young girl i. fi.b; shin: ~ :.
tho eyes are the hook, the sln". ,pd
the bait, the lover is the gudseoss;; ,d'
marriage the butter in which he IS H"
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

o. Putnam's Monthly for November is
on our table, for which the publishers
have our thanks.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

o. The Hon. John M. Clayton, Of
Delaware, is dead. Thus has another Of
the master spirits Of our country passed
away.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05
The Prouvcss Of our Country.

II is stated that the population of the eleven
infant colonies in l7Ol was 262 600 souls. Geor
gia and Delaware were added to the number
about l749, and the census reports give us i0i6.-
600. In the year 1875 the thirteen colonies had
2,3U3, 600 whites and 100000 slaves After the
adoption of the present Constitution, in l79o,
there were thirteen States, with 3,l72 66l white,
5O,456 free colored, and CO. ,SU7 slaves In 1880
the States had increased to thirty one, and tn
population to -, $4,000 whites. 43l. QUO free
colored. and 3,204, 900 slaves. The total popu.
lption at this time is approaching thirty millions
The number of electoral votes is 900 requiring
lag to elect President by the people. Tho
free States have l76 aud the slave 100
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05

rant calamity that had befallen his house. AZ
~, ,,on,at 6pBoinfsd for the nuptlafs,ftro bfide
y,oous claimed the haudof the bfide Eaeh had
come with glowing antioipations OF happiness
mutually congraiulating themselves upon 'he ap-
proaeh of the moment that would ilna them UNI
ted 10 the object of alteration. Each was oncoh-
,cious E the Others claims. and the effect, "heh
the dread fact burst upon them was Tremendous
II was too overwhelming for the young minister
With a heart rending gasp. he struggled Tor
moment aud fell Headlong and heart stricken 10
the floor. II was that appalling SOUND mfngiea
with the shreks Of the bridesmaids which SO
startled the guests in the midst OF their joyous
anficipaions and Joyous hilarty.
The spectacle presented to the rushing anu
tcrrifi "a ,hrong of beautiful women and gay gen
tlelncn was terrifying. The rableaux OF Tue iai-
len GRIMM: the calm and unnoyed bride; the agi.
tated groom searching her with glarng eyes ana
lived features; the puralyzed mother; tue aston
-hed aud humbled father the knecllng forms oi
lovely aud sympathetic women; aud the grave ana
ofninnus silence of their attendant grooms men,
was one perhaps never before nI,nessrd on u nnp
tial night.
After "A while the mini.tratinns Of kind nurses
began to produce reaction in the Frustrated sys-
ten Of the fallen groom. Signs Of returning an
inati"n became visible. fht actors and witness
sps of the tragic scene regained composure The
father, self possession returned. Advancing 10
the beautiful but heartless author OF the painful
drama, he sterny commanded her Instant choice
between the contrasting sultnrs. The mother,
still true to her partial lies. advocated her ihsor-
ite The father maintained neutrality, but re-
pea'ed his commands. The daughter, standing
in aw" Of her father. pleaded II moments refiee-
ton. 1t was granted. but flying messenger was
Immediately despac hed for the officiating minis
ter. who it was now discovered, had escaped in
the confusion. unperceived, and hnd repaired,
thoughtful and surrowful. toward his home.
After much persuasion be returned, and the
company, whose early gaety now gave place to
sadness and silence, again repaired 10 the par
lor- to await the final development of the closing.
The broad doors were now flung open. stream
of brilliant light, succeeded by flood of beauty,
irradated the scene. The bridal train swept III.
The nuptial ceremony bound indssolaby the
heartless but magnificent bride to the devoted but
suffering young minister who at the last moment
She had chosen.
Reader, you will imagine the decision of the
mothers favorte. His agony, if he loved her
truly, must have been intense, yet wlthallt must
have been ming ed with emotions Of qualification
in the consciousness of having escaped the mis-
FORUM" Of marriage with passionless and mar-
bic hearted frt. You will likewise judge if the
deep affection of the young minister received its
Just deserts. We will not decide for You. Our
sketch is IA true narrative, and its moral is pro
f,un1
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05
Election Of Isresid,ut i'm lSOl.

The idea that the election OF President of the
United States may again be devolved upon the
House Of Representatives, has very naturally
caused recurrence TO the scenes of 1901, when
Mr.. Jefferson chosen by States upon the
thirty sixth ballot. The papers of the day por
trayed in earnest terms the deep interest mani
tested during the oarvass. aud the apprehensons
felt ~ TO the safe working of the Constitution
The balle,ing was continued for four days, tho
Republican and Fed, raj parties having been i'm
movable through thirty five ballots n their orig
inal vote for President. The Republicans had
eight States. with half the delegations of two 9th
er States. The Federaists had six States with
half the delegations OF two. The contest wis
terminated on the 18th ofFebsusry, 1901. There
were sixteen States. voting as follows:
For THOMAS JEFFERsoN.-New York, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, North
Carolina, Geoi gia, Tennessee-s.
For AARON BuRR-New Hampshire, Massn-
chuset.s, Rhode Island, Connecticut Delaware,
South Carolina-6.
DIvIDED.-Vermont and Maryland
On the final ballot. Delaware and South Caro-
lima voted by blank ballots, and in the instance
Of Maryland. four votes were for Mr.. jefferson
and four blank This decided the contest the
votes of ten States having been given for Tn IN
as Jefferson of Virginia. the votes of four 81 ites
for Aaron Burr. OF New York; and the votes of
two States in blank. In the instance Of Vermont.
Mr.. Morris withdrew, white h enabled his colleague
Mr.. Lyon, to give the vote of the State for Mr.
Jefferson. The blank votes were given by Mr.
Bayard,of Delaware, and by MeSsrs J. e. Thorn.
as, Craik, Dennis, and Baer, of MARYLAND Mes
ssges were then sent to the President Of the l.
nited States and Senate, informing them TINT
Thomas jefferson bad been duly elected Prrsi
dent of the United States for the term Of four
years from the 4h of March, J6U l.-Naf. Int.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05
Hsepn n m u bile Hoax.

We learn from the New York Express that
some wsg has imposed upon the London Times "A
most extraordinary hoax on the subject of tray
cling in the Southern States. ] he wag signs
himself IAN eye witness" and. although his
story il densely confused, the substance IL that
travelling recently in the cars between Macon
and Augusta Ga, two young men, A and Is, fell
in love with two young ladies, and had Il difficult
~ on the subiect-C proposed they should fight
it out. whereupen general discussion on duel
ling arose,--CoDductor stopped the train Tor ID
and 4 to fight, and i was killed--C afterwards
challenged G,-went into the smoking car and
killed him, III then seecd little boy. son Of the
slain G.--took him upon the platform, killed him
and threw him ovor--whereupon conductor again
stopped cars and killed J,--k wanting to kill l.,
but, being behind time, conductor went ahead
and reached Macon o. X. This story is now
going the rounds, and creating great laugh Mt
the expense OF tho Tbunderer. The story is,
that the statement was sent from Liverpool that
a young gentleman who has just returned from
the United States sent it to the Times. merely To
try how far its crcduy could swallow an Amer
loan yarn much longer than the seaserpent
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05

Beaman. occurred but short time since. He
was two years her senior. and they had lived to-
gether IN the same farn house sixty-nine years
They had II family OF nine children. the eldest OF
whom is now seventy three. and married
when she was fourteen. OF the grand children
there are now forty nine, the Oldest of whom i
nged ffty..ia. There are also one hundred and
fifty SIX greai grand children and eighteen great
great grandchildren. \ few are dead, but the
family seems blessed with iron constitution
aud most of them yet living and well. We
doubt if there II another in this country
where II tnerable mother can call two hundred
and thirty of her lineal pedigree around her
Thanksgiving dinner table"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05

The movements Of the revolutionary party in
Paris begin TO grow somewhat alarming For
several nights past. the disaaected aud eAa.pr.
rated workunen have silently placarded the walls
If the city with such announcements as--"Death
TO the landlords" Bread for SOU the pound''
"Vire la Repu6hque!" &c. All these placurd-
are every morning at daylight carefully removed
by the police but Tor all that they hare been
and as the daring PERSONS syho post them are as
yet totally unknown. the circumstance cuuScs
considerable alarm. The life of the Emperor
and his iron influence alone prevent the iinnedi
ate explosion Of a revolutions in France which
would rival the Reign Of Terror. As soon as Ma
poleon dies or is assasinated, you nav depend
upon it, Paris will be the scene Of fearful con
hict between the hundred conflicting elements
now ripe for action, and ready to break forth at
any moment Mark my prediction in this respect,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05
credit

A DOZEN years ago Mr.. y, young gentleman
of high family aud ample fortune was riding up
on one of the qaays. when he WIS so unfortunate
as 10 run oyera poor workman, who soon after
died from the effects of the injuries Ia had reccjv
ell. Mr.. y. was gr atty grieved at the accident,
and hnstened 10 make TO the family of the poor
man all the PREPARATION in his power. lie gave
the widow life income, and chal grd himself with
the education Of her ehilda little girl seven wears
old Marc the child Wis pretty and iutrIG-
gent and Mr. Y, forgetting the future Of work
mans daughterpaced her IN first class school
In few years Marie became "a beautiful and ac
complshed young Judy. When it was too nte.
her benefaetor discovered that ii was impos.ihl,.
for such creature as Marie "a descend to the
level other parents. llewas,himseif. a very TO
y man. and had found lis lack Of good looks An
obstacle in the way ofhis contracting a ,nurrin,n
suitable 10 his rank in lie. lie, therefore, de-
termned to remain bachelor, and leave his on
tire fortune to his young profege aud whoever
she might choose for husband. lie Informed
her of his intention, and questioned her as To who
she would like to marry. The result may be d..
vined She asked for no better husband than
himself. Mr.. y, was much surprised at this II
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05
Two ssnpS Too Few.


\ gentleman What advanced IN life, who
was IT," other part of n strong minded lady had
great faith in ,pi,ituulism. His wife openly pro
cuimcd her iuidelity, and with the consistency
which often forms "A part of the female character,
fora long time refused to be convinced her err
rors through test or experiment. At last the
prrsun ions Of TIA, ha.b,nd india ed from her "A
promise To make one of circle ri the residence
ut a CCIVbratCd medium, upon conditia however,
that ,ho should prccede her husband in entering
the house, and that nothing should be said
done 10y him which should disclose II the 'me
Jum' the fact that any connection existed be
tween them.
The wife, on entering. found two gentlemen in
waiting and the aforesaid Medium. Soon after
this the husband came in and n circle was formed,
I've LAZY of course taking precedence over the
others. She Hsccrtaincd that spirit was pres
cnt who would communicate with her, and was
desired To- ask amy test question which she might
.hink proper After having been Informed that
she must put her questions so to have them
answered ulirmotyely by three rap$.or negative.
~ by one rap she questioned rs follows:
"Am marrcd!'
Rap, rap, rap.
"lnve | ever been married but onoe!"
Rap
allow long have been married."
Rap. rap, rap, rap, rap, rap, rap RIP ("Eight
years,") said the medium.
"Hayc | chldrenl"
Rap. rar rap
How many"
Rnp rap, rap, rap ("Fnur, SAID the me
dium.
lhe lady was somewhat startled at the correct
ness of these answers, and freely confessed II.
! With radiant face the husband then "braced
in,' and asked the following test questions:
Am married."
Rap rap rap!
"IIOw long have been married.
Rnp, rap, rap, rap, rap, rap, raf, rap.
Strange coincidence" murmured the medl
UNI,
Have children"
Rap rap, rap,
"llow mnny!".
Rap. rap!
"Wha II T."
Rap, rnp,
Good God! How manyl"
Rap RAP!
The wife swooned, and the husband, when last
seen, was walking on the Jersey dhs Io this
day the lady processes TO di,beleyei--N. y
DGiiy DiSuGich.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05

vowal. which his modesty at first set down To the
account Of gratitude, bot be finally determined to
be happy Benedict, and the marriage has just
heen sneInnized.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05
uorec,,arncr in favor of she os,senn,t.i Hi,-

THT7'-I lII IT ITI NV0. " afIrfa n iowa
SFRNEYn} - NEKAIs OFFICE.
DEHuptE. Iowa. september Ii.
ir Gf0rgc r. GroGitIT D1ttdr:I intended before leav
ing Washington city last spring say you In black
white as have frequently done Uina how highly
iccmrd ONYECualr ed Bers thai have doubt
That they W" act asa certain speedy ani agreeable
Dyspepsia in any II matters not how Your
tltrS acted as charm with my friends Hon. A & Dodge
NJ l. Martin II ID Foster and others, they lid with myself
Your obeiiout servant Clio. W. JOINS.
None genuine unless ,t.ucdI BUTTS the wrapper
SETH W row LIE y co, l3s Washington Street Bos
ton, Propririors. Sold by their agents everywhere
For sale by ]. II THOMPSON Il CO and J. H. SEAY
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05

y paper IN Birmingham (tt) publishes the fol-
lowing: RI. sjdiug within II stones throw of our
office Is an old lady, Mrs. Polly Baaman. h>to.
~ 1T whose family presents the most striking
instance If prolonged lite that we ever knew or
heard Of She is now in the ninety SECOND year
IF her age The decease of her partuer, Tracy
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05

As the electoral vote OF the respective States
will be useful and convenient to our readers at
the present time. we again give it place in
columns:
ELECTORAL VOTE or THE SEVERAL STATES.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05

The only other returns received up to the hour
Of going to press will be found under our tele-
graphic head.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05


While we OF the south are striving 10 make
Kansas u slave State, arc losing sight i II
more important matter nearer home Instead of
gaming another slave State IN the West. we nre
likely TO grin faro hrfe FREE States ia the
South But the Democracy are too busy Just
now IN bidding for foreign votes To look niter 50
insignificant n matter Beside, with Mr.. Brock
inridge in the lead. they declare TIM, they have
no desire 10 ertend sidrerg any further! But we
commend IL public attention tho following from
the San Antoine fexan;- Rich. Uhig.
Some mny look upon sUehn thing IA IA FREQ
State Of Western Texas as improbable. particu-
larry nj time when such strenuous Efforts arn
being mnde 10 carry slavery into Kansas, where
slavery does not now exist by positive law. Yet
there Is strong probability that such mn event
will occur within the next len year. our opiu-
ion Il based upon the facts that foreign immgrl
tian IL greater than domestic, by nj least ten tu
nne; nnd upon the well known lact thnt foreign
immigration IL opposed Ia slavery, who quietly
tolerate IT 81 long as II Il an institution of the
Staie. but who will Vote ~ slavery when tho
question comes up whether Western Texns ehol
he free or SLAVE State. III fact isnot gcro.
rally known; II ~, II Is not duly considered. The
vote of the adopted citizens of Texas now mum
beis at leas twelve thousand. In less than ten
years II will be increns ed In three times TINT mum
her. unless the naturalization laws are changed
This increase will be in much grentrr ratio than
TINT Of tho native born Vote
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05

MiSsts IFl,lY DAVIS 4 SpN-GENTs 4 merchant in Lin
'a state Informs that recently at his
sever bitten tho cs by ranesnake, from the ef
focts of Nu he suffered most dreadtuly Tie family chan
hay OF Perry Davis Pain Killer in the House
Immediately r'uncnred bathing the bitten place, without
knowing w'l, would rot. afford the least relief but
may the pei on observed to
Ur ..c Wuuuu and ina five or ten minutes TIN,
trH,orp entirely nom effect from the bite,
the flesh wound ileh healed BY giving
Iu6Ncity to this tact in your pamphlet designed for southern
ud western distribution. and - Ia countries poisonous rep
"a less ,bouud it might tn Of humanity
au| be the meansu Supplying article, the of which
has long been experienced.
Yours respectfully, IL BLAKSB y. St LOUIS No.
Sold 10y uUgsi,t- Groeers aud Medicine Dealers Every
oct - DIV
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05


man would remain under the osagreeahl. breath
when by using the BALM OF THOUSAND FLuWEHst As
dtnitri'e Wouduo only rvndr bun teeth
whit" rs aiabasrf Many persons do know breathis
DAD, ana the rFt deieae their friends never
mruiion IT, Puura sta..r drop Balm brush
aud wash your teeth night and morning iity cent bottle
Will last a yrar.
Be'utul Complexion easily be acquired by using tie
balm of Thousand Flowers II Will remove tan pinyes
rnd hccklcS from the skin leaving o,eate ae
Wet towel pour ON two three drops and the face
night aud morning
HHNlNG MADE EASY-Wet yonr shaving brush in either
warm or cold water pour tyo three drops Balm OF
ihon~pnd Fow,r' rub the beard well and 1t Will uake
hehutn ' aher much facilitating the operation
lrcr "ur tiy cents, ewaac If eountertoirs None Genuine
uph"sS sigucl hy y. = FFTRlbtiE A. Ia
"'' '"'m7 rankin SIalie NcH Aork
E"rt.mcd ssrcath.-WGet I,#9 ur Hent.,4aaa. would
sg .' yr IN ruisc OF dlsa-feeaal# Wen siry
DOW bLNn DENTAL FLUID il vii not u4iy render II
'"oe hut make the teeth white a.abassr r.r,f ta.t
acne ana preserve them from decay Recommended hy den
'lstb 2nd physicians "yrryw here.
~ b'ANluI Complexion be atfascd by its Hsp II ~
oT'rN pnpleS tan rtrkies renders tAe soft and hrai
w. unpdrtnE rich hui the greatest ros.
N" known heug free from all injurious matter prie 30
ca FOR saoby SGRO1HER Y WHITEHEAD
SfABLER y JONES
wy 7H aud Druggists everywhere
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u efs at ~ % hrSt rate article; also lot of Pialota
ade Busns and Morocco Boots Ladies' and Ser.
vaults Please call and examine for yourselves
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SOTICE.-A meeting OF tar sonrd OF Trustees
Lvuchburg College will be held at Tie usual place this
o'clock full attendance earnestly reqnestcd
nov 3 u
eo.Ioway'- s'sits.-SeckcIs of health. those
dVspcpC suffering tiGcss debility of Kind.
sou these fine medicines, winch viii que Ny
restore them to health they never fail To used
cur|ul 10 the directions which accompany each box
Sold the manufacturers No. 70 Maiden lane New York
and 80 poi Strand London and by all Druggists, 25c
Ole, and 81 per box. noy 5dlw
WE authorized 10 Announce JOHN III.
FLOOD Candidate for the Office OF Clerk Of the County aud
Circuit Courts of AppomattoX. nov Sets
g. .'CONPETsTIU a IN the Life Of
~ TRADE"-PRINTING in al is various branches,
done sly e unsurpassed By any otr Establishment ne
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Jobs printed In Color that will t
work done Mason and DxonS Line Specimens
bc flee Cal and FIR, Alley, between Main
and Church Streets Its