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New-York daily tribune., 1856-08-27

NUTTING's EULICON-A new Musical lnstru-
mont combining the advantages Of the Organ meodeen and
Piano tLs tone 10 nch mellow and powerful, and well
sdaptsd Cor Church operate Music 1t has received the
tssnooas from the profession amateurs, and the
trade te United States which be at the
Pane Fore Ware Rooms Of the Manufaturers Price ror
a6Q 70 6t&, GRovEsrEEs TRUsLow,
No 5n5 RroadNnY N. Y.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-08-27

cab Dysrptey, Colo Group ChfOnic kheumstsm, &c by
DR. foBIAss Celebrated VENETIAN LIsnEST warranted 70
cure TIE money return ed Price 25 SO cents Depot No
CONSULTATION on ALL DISEASES OF THE EYE
EAR-As tofoIe from O'Clock 6auY at No 5o2
Broadway Private n ucons tbs result Of twenty years
given medical practitioners ths taons and
prsctics tn alta delicate orgsps NV Treatise
the Eye be procured the office Also superior Artificial
Eyss which aid oob exactly like thu natural
JAMES " POWELL d. ID Oculst, Aurist, &c.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-08-27

WIGS - HAIR-DYE WIGS. - BACHELORS
WIGS have improvements peculiar TO their house
Se, are ell word for thsr graceful beauty
ssse and durably-ftinf to charm The largest and b's
DyF sod Al BATcHrLos's No &5 Broadway.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-08-27
HOLLOWAY's OINTMENT AND PILIs.-Morti- il

TfsSO
&c where TloLLowAYs Ointment applied
ound ulcer. BY preventing Inflammation,
1t prevents pain FOR indigestion, liver complaint aud dsor
des of the 10 els the Pills remedy Sold at the
ua1uctories No 80 Maidenlsne, New York, and No. "a
srsD9 London aid BY all dusgs at &c. Gc. and 81
pot OF box.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

euaaaet soun obtained the eoa. sn.e a,l sptort Of
numerous friend and united himself by marriage 10
daughter Of C.pI mcCn1lark one Of the most re-
spectacle AMI wealtAf families in the county of Ann
hessf Rrtais marriage he hal numerous frlily of
children. all al HON died before HIM exceptiur three
AMI one da.aater nhs sti sI.r,i.e him Ia ven
crate his naulr and follow hisHxzmple After having
lived with his bosnm companion Tor about 80 wears,
in much harmony aud happiness. she was removed
from him hv death At an advanced age about wears
ago ,iuec which ime he seemed 10 have lost all de-
sire for pleasures of the world sn4 ,i gradually de-
elinlng-as If preparing II embark npon that Jour
nef. which would soon Lind him in Tie presence of
hi- etrlg bosom comnniou
such was the confidence of the count, court ot
amherst in the integrity aud business habits of Mr.
Thornton that for 4 period of about 10 wears Jc was
elected by the court As Commissioner ar the Re,e-
me for the county,. and fHaIIq when his dcclinn,
health and aye. compelled him Ia resisn the ap-
poinfmenf none regretted It more HAN the court
Who would pltll, have continued him Ia office
In all the relations of life in which he was placed
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26
ss2sH'll NssN

Departed this life, on Wednesday, the 9th of Au-
gust 856 at his residence, in the county of Amherst
PETER p THORNTON, aged 90 years and months
The writer Of this cannot permit this remarkable
and respected man TO pass to the tomb without pay
ing passing tribute to his memory. Born and rear
el in lower Virginia. ana educated according to the
principles which constitute the Virginia gentleman
he passed through long and eventful life without
hlot stain uPoa his name and character, and when
the realities of another world presented to his
view, he prepared to meet the change with that
resignation and composure, which belong to the
true christian, and the honest man.
Mr., Thornton came to the county of Amherst at an
Early day and by his correct department and upright
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

WATER SPOUT.-An immense water spout was
seen off lIyannis, Cape Cod; ABOUT mile from
the shore, on Monday. In shape it rnsemhled an
inverted cone, about sixty feet in height. 1t shot
up with great force, and the immense mass If
water came plunging down with terrific power
1t is described as fearful and grand.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

ColrNnl,. : {. August 25th.-priyato adviccs re-
pafi Ar4e increase IN the eases of yellow Fever Mt
Charleston
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

From THE ALTAR TO THE GRAvE.-A mar
riage occurred ON the Goth Of June last, in JEFF.
ferson county, Florida, Of Mr.. Thomas A. Fon.
dee, of Sumptrs county, Ga, to Miss StatIra
Woolf The groom sick ut the time Of mar
ringc, and died three days after.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

ARKANSAS ELECrIoN.-Tho Little Rock True
Democrat estimates the Democratic majority in
Arkansas Mt from ten to twelve thousand votes.
As far rs heard from, out oftwontv four Counties
Mr.. james lell,tho American candidate for Gov
ornor, has carried one. The Legislature stands
Democrats 60; Opposition 10. In Senate: De
mocrats 20; Opposition 6, Both Democratic
Congressman are elected.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

MOVEMENTS OF Mr.. BUCHANAN
BuRG August % Mr. buchanan arrived here
Yesterday ON his return from the Bedford Springs
and during last evening was called on by many of
his friends. He leaves this morning for the ,nb
ling Gap Springs in Cumberland county.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

Portland, Aug. %. "A Convention of Wings
and Democrats, held in Rockund. Me on the
2oih nominated Henry Ingalls,, of Wiscassr,
Democrat for Congress.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

PORTSMOUTH ORPHAN ASYLUM. Tho Trus
tees of this institution have purchased the resi-
dence of Mr.. David BAN, for the sum of $4,000.
situated on the point between Portsmouth and
the Naval Hospital.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT. On Wednesday
the evening down passenger train from l'ottsyille
Penn, struck and killed Mrs. benjamin b.
Hughes, of Montgomery county. 1t appears
that she heard the train coming sometime before
she reached the track, and to be sure of getting
across heforcit came up, she commenced to run
at a rapid rate and wa, nearly over when the
cow catcher struch her on the heel with such
force as to throw her about eight feet. The
back of her head was crushed in. and she had
confusion over her eye. She leaves a family
and nine children. Her husband is man of
standing and wealth and the sudden death of his
wife is terrible shock to his feelings.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26
CONGRESSIONAL.

WtnNafes. august "a Proceedings uuimport-
nut Both Houses diourned in respect to the memo
r. ri Nj Meaeham. deceased
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26
IMPORTER, whole

" iHHtH,
Ielts aud Porte Monies Percussion Cups Gun wdar Patens
shot Balls Powder flasks Pouches and Belts lird Bags,
NrpIcs aud Wr'nehes, Washing Rods and 1klers, Dog
Chains and Collars, Gun Makers Mstera,a &c, A. u RE-
NblNERS aud FIVE SHOOTERS at prices,
to the trade y SITHERLAN Nib
No i3 Main stree" opposite Eagle saaars Richmond Va.
DIPLOMA
uf fHi FiNsf Class MAS AWARDED HY THF sIReINIA
MttHtNtes INSTITUTE ron mn ruMo1toN
MECHANIC ARTS
SAMUEL SWITZERLAND, OF RICHMOND VIRGiA
For Il CT NJ PISTOL RIFLES, exhibited a
tho Exhibition of Articles Of American Manufacture, he'd
the CtN of Richmond ON the 10th day of Nov le54.
JANIS ". IEwIiIrN } A BEI.VIN,
Secretary. President
Hpl ~ la ~
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

- NNVF Vh =. HIITAKs. MELDDE0As ND WI
Sl'Ai the establishment Of the subscribers
found m extensive stock Of Superior Piano
raj II the most reliable makers the Inop Among te
mas be those from J. Il. Dunham & Co New York 4
Ntodhrt y Co. New York. and thekefing Sons Boston
comprising an assortment extensive efa persons
alu every taste select instrument Tie lei 9Th If
" the subscribers have been engaged this business tho
'lIstr ~ these instruments have given. the kept for
i" the term. upon which its, offered, The advantage
''tnR ~ person, ordering banse long
ne" monte d the impossbliy Of getting Indifferent pi-
nho here Vo they viii be taken haok They pro-.
rn"l are some of the persons should pnr IN
Richmond insiotdd OF =-ndtng North
Prices Ms low the factories
Molodeons 81 CaThnri Needhans makp yarriag in - %
uom So 10 SlJu suitable for churches or parIors
Those instruments ell plnnn. are sold Mt ta,
bctWtrs prizes
Guitars ui 'Marns make which nnryall for beauty
of tone durability aud workmanship Also ohos of Euro
c1n nhnuactutr Ainons them beautiful
u6uttH constructed that the neck may off and
the whole mstrumont carried in lady .travplng trunk
Music the Piano Forte and Guitar arrivals of
fresh upps enable them orders very completely
JAMES WOODHOusE a. co,
Booksalers and Stationers
mug psliclw III Maln ST Richmond Va
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

IMPORTANT TREATY WITH TIE lNpIANS.-a
letter from Washington says:
The tripartitc treaty between the United States
and the Greeks and Semlnoles residing west OF
the Mississippi is considered one of the most i'm
portant ever concluded with the aboriginal tribes
The Senate recently ratified il: with amendments
to which the delegation in This city have assent
ed. 1t apprnpriates $500 900, for which n bill
has passed the Senate and awaits the action OF
the House.
These Greeks and Seminoles Surrender lands
to such Seminoles in Florida rs may remove
West; while the treaty secures 10 the laston that
condition. certain pecunnry and civil advantages
aud permits them to ENJOY their own IN Seminole
government, independent Of association with
any other tribes: Il future 10 obtain which has
been prominent objection heretofore 10 their
immigration. This, it j. supposed will have II
tendency to forever quiet disturbances in Flori-
da,an important consideration in view of the mil
lions of money expended on account of Indian
hostiIitcs in that state.
Mr. Mix the chief clerk. has been commission
ed TO act as commissioner Of indan affairs in
the absence Of Col Maneypenny
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

JUDGE TERRY.-The Lcgislatur of the State
ofrexa<, of which State Judge Terry was citi
zen before he emigrated TO California, has inter
posed with an endorsement Of his high charac
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

DEATH or MEMuEG or CONGRESS-. -MlppIE.
Bury, Vt, August 23.-lhc Hon. ,Iumes Meach
mn. member of Congress- died hero this afternoon.
after short illness of congestion of the btainnnd
lungs
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

ter by joint resolution. and by n formal 10
quest Ia the federal authorities To Interfere in
nil legal ways to, obtain him release fair
trail.
TIE Fgrsurr on TUE llnpSoN ono Great Loss Of
Property. ~ The New York papers have extended
accounts Of the damage dome by the frcshet on
the Hudson river. 1t j. reported that from lInd
son 10 Ionkcrs S2OO0OO worth of property has
been DESTROYED. Tho greatest loss is in und
around Poughkcepsic. Most of the bridges have
been destroyed AMI swept away; amongst them
are the following: The Manchester bridge. coy
cred, cost near $4,000; the Washington bridge,
stone, cost about $4,000; the bridge in Bridge
street, 5000. and the Mansion street bridge,
worth 5000 The Albany ,Jouunl also gives ne.
counts Of great damage in that city and vicinity.
1t says:
The loss sustained along the line of the Nor.
mans Kill cannot bc less than 80, 900. l4um-
Der % the amount of $1,000, belonging To VII
linn Congdon, was carried down the Norman's
Kill, and coming in contact with the large bridge
caused il To be swept away. Tho fields nlorg the
line of the creek are all inundated, and the loss
sustained there by the carving away OF bridges
and the damage to the tic do is estimated ut not
less than $1,000
The destruction OF property ut kenwood IL
much greater than was reported, aud the loss will
probably reach S6O,DOO Andrew Kinks hrewe-
r.,n,,ye5 from thn t,n"la,a, n,,1 ;f r,t o,r,;o1
nw,, will hn ,,,c, Ln,,a,,,I
Brden and Saadrrjch Isiand treaty. Return
Of Soaihetn Nembrrs- Dcmocraiir Caucus
WASuiNGTON. Aug. 23-Iho Senate ratified
the Extradition Treaty with Baden, and postpon.
ed that with the Sandwich Island, ill the next
session
Messrs. Ball, Dunn. tyson. Porter, and Oliver.
of Missouri. members of the lIousc,returncd YES
tcrtay evening. Others have been telcgrnnhed
to, hasten back
The Republican members continue 10 reeeive
dispatches advising thom to stand firm
,,vb,r, ,;,l
Arkansas En- rrr,nx Tho i,lo Rock rrno
Arkansas ut from ten I" twelve thousand votes.
A, r.. IL r.. -. :.
- i'' Us honu iI"'h"ul o' twenty iou' 'ouh'ieF,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26
LATEST NEWS.
LATEST NEWS FROM KANSAS.

IN l i.Ni NEW - L isPai IsFhsNA4t'''
FURTHER FROM KANSAS - Lrcompfoh moi ie-
stroyed- Troops and citizen. Offending Il
Excitement along the Missouri Border- 81 Lon
is. Aug 22d.-The very latest dispatches which
have reached here from Kansas contradict the IL
port given Yesterday that the town at l4eeomP-
ton had been captured by the fr"e state men
under zen. Lane and destroyed On the contra
nv. at the date of our last advices. the L =.
troops aud citizens were out in strong tefce and
determined to defend their property at all haz-
ards.
Several companies of volunteers had. II IL re-
ported also marched on the 10Th 10 aid III IL pro-
lection.
The excitement all along the Missouri border
is represented as most intense.
GsrCoNp DISPATCH
ST. Lorts, Ang. 23.-The ST. Louis Democrat
(Frco SOLD gives the following versions OF the re
cent conflicts in Kansas:
The attack on the pro SLAYER, camp nj ossa
wottamie, was occasoned by the pondenng 81
provision wagons belonging to citizens, between
Kansas city and Ossawotlamie.
The pro. slavery force WAS entirely driven out
of Franklin aud marched to their eampon W ash.
ing,on creek. Here they ordered 10 di.perse,
when they reiterated to the fortified block house
in Lccompton Firing was heard during that
day. and il Is feared that sangunary conflict
took place.
Private dispatches from Brownsville. Mo, stnte
that the late Kansas news created tue most IN
tense excitement there, $1,000 was raised, aud
men will be immediately sent to the relief OF the
pro slavery citizens of the Territory.
high state Of feeling exists along the border
counties of Missouri. Public meetings have been
held and u large body of men have volunteered
to go and aid the Governor of Kansas. Men oil
discretion and property are gong into the Terri
tory with the determination 10 remnin until peace
aud order are restored in the Territory.
Appeals in the form of circulars, signed by
prominent and influential citizens, tree cir
culated asking aid to drive lane and his party
out of the territory.
Reports of bloody conflicts are daily and hour
ly expected.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

hand and for sale White Ginger Cloves, Mace, White
and Long Pepper Mustard Seed, Celery Seed rurmerc Gin
spice Glass Jars with Corks already fitted Self Seal
Cans sold last year. with satisfaction those
using them Sealing Wax, all sizes of Corks aud everything
used by the Ladies in picking preserving fruits
bes, for sale by }. II. THOMPSON & co.
l2.is DruEgists q Apothecarcs.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

viii deliver an address at Masonic lali Tonight
explanatory ~ t"e '"""i''u W '""' te'rto'F'--'
lie comes a the % ''e 8o''"e'n poo
pie IN kan'as VINO NtNu w. ""Ne !" S'",e H'''ei
having been der zale' 10 Virginia ny 'ne Executive
Committee Il TIE Pto's'a'etl party TO ask the CO.
operation II Ia" olsle N eu''uus an o'9'Gt SO mn
p5rtant 10 the Seh'h. Inc SUBJECT Is hISA'! inter-
estiHg at iais tGhe.
SfEAkiNG.--"e arg '"uo'lHeo 10 STATE 'ha' 'oL
Thos NJ b2n3af"i' Lac '''motr e'y''of '"'~ as
tret, VIII adaress tue t'"|eus oi Liheh"urS ncNl
Tusslhf tue Il september. pue notice OF inc pace
will he gwen
-, -
ROGER 4 IA nj ne "F,''''H announces thlt
tbs eehiielhHl WI "uuieSS u' 'eW'cr''! OF 'h'S
ely sometime during the present week.
HE CIRCUS AND THE ELEPHNNr VIII MAKE Their af-
vent IN our city to-day, to the great dclgho Dung
America Juvenile Atuta ana the lovers OF iu sener"
performers, aud the presence OF whole regiment of
fefoeloas animals Will no doubt attract as great
crowds as eircnseS usually draw out in Lya.hburg
Auction SALE see advertisement OF auction sale
of stock OF goods next Thursday, 10y Ro. McElderr!
GoNPLiMENfs.-A CORES oudea' OF the SoWh-Nde
bemoerat writing from the Montgomery White says
II pom arriving at lynchhnrg which may "e truly
e3ilea inc ti9 "l mus, we TOOK an OMNIBUS Tor the
aAorfel House Amer sitting down to sumptu-
oas dinnerwe took hnsy glance at the internal ar
engagements oil thlS superior Hotel NeW were entire
i unprepared Tor the magnIhccnce and splendor dis
Played winch compare taVoraby with That ut any
hotel IN the country The enterpr>ng proprletorS,
Messrs. Wells * lydc have spared neither pains nor
expense to make this The hotel OF the South. May
they meet with the success they merit
The sound OF the shr whistle Is again heard and
in lew moments we are on the cars of the Virginia
aiid tennessee H. H. The Napoleon OF Conductors,
captain liafmelihg' commands. His long experience
renders him IN an eminent degree capable of dis
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26
CEyEN rOp TuIRNIP~ for spring salad

- We have small lot Of Seven Top Turnip Seed which
produces the earliest teneres Salad that from rur
Also Brussels Sprout Seed raised by Mr. Halliday who
the finest Salad for this market As the is
proachng for sowing seeds those who stand in need
should call early. For sale by
aug diets j. II. THOMPSON 4 co.
Apothecaries & Druggists
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

SUICIDE.-We learn from the Carolina Colum-
bia Times that on Thursday morning last, Mr..
Geo. Shcgog who it appears had proneditaied
suicide, two or three days previous, deliberately
placed his neck upon the rail of the Greenville
Road when train of cars was about passing the
spot where he had selected, md notwithstanding
the Engineer promptly reversed his valve, the
engine passed over the unfortunate man entirely
severng his head from his body.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

ILLNESS OF MAJ. BARnEE,--We are PANIED to learn
that Maj Barhee the talented Virginia sculptor was
dangerously SICK IN lorenrc at last accounts From
information received by thclagt steamer it is probable
that the next arrival will bring the news of his death
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26
RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.

,wwnr'. r d. y.
E9tN1 n BRO.. Sirneval Con, N, j.-io,e yUer-
~ tHANfs, VIRGINIA ST, (between Cary At and n a
y. X X Depot) solicit enn.ignment. Of Tobacco wbes,
Flour, and produce generally tor sac 49,
They also forwards produce nAse semi Ia their
r1rn Prompt personal attention paid 10 all buapeEs enaed
iu them. - '
Richmond. March 18th 1-5s I'm, sa,.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

UNFORTUNATE DIFFIcrLrY.-A difficulty occurred,
last Tuesday night, at the Monticello House, between
Messrs. James Il. Dawson and Thomas Mcknight
which may prove fatal to the first named Some mis-
understanding having ari en- between the parties, Mr..
Dawson advanced upon Mr. Mcknight with drawn
knife in his hand, threatening to cut Meningitis
throat. Mcknight 9ctreated few steps, drew re-
volver and rs Mr.. Dawson pressed upon him shot
him twice in the left breast one of the balls passing
into the left lung. Mcknight Immediately surrender
ed him self to Mr.. Alderman Leitch and at an inyesi-
CATION the next morning was let to bail in the sum
Of $500 Charlottesville Adpocate.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

DEATH OF NOTED LADy.-Mrs Charlotte Olympia,
wife of the late Hon. r. S. Garnet died in Essex
county, Va, on the Sth inst She was the daughter
ofGeneral De Gouges, and the grand daughter ofthe
unfortunate Countess Olympic De Gougcs executed in
November > 1893, with Adam Luxe, the defender of
the celebrated Charlotte Corday) for writings pro-
nouneed counter revolutionary.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

MASSACHUSETTS, POLuICS.-- BOSTON, Aug.
22'-'lhr Wing state Committee endorse MIR.
Fillmore and the American State nominations.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26
FIVE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

FIVE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
QuEREC, Aug. 2i.-lhe steamer North Amer.
lea, with dates from Liverpool to the 18th inst.
has arrived here.
The news by this arrival is unimporant.
COMMERCIAL.
LIVERPOOL, August l3.-Corton unchanged
Sales for two days amount TO $1,000 bales Bread
stul's Of good quality firm. Wheat advanced Sd,
Flour firm at an advance of 6dals Corn firm
yellow and mixed advanced Cd. Red Wheat ia
quoted II, Is 5da9s Cd; white 9s 9dalOs Oh. Ca
mi Flour 25n}l; Southern }la}2s; Ohio ;2s 6da
BIS Cd. Yellow Corn 3OS: white 81 a,f9s
Consals for money 95a95s.
.'rho date of the sailing from Liverpool is
probably wrong the sailing day of The North
America was the 18th inst
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

TIE CONvENTIoN OF TIE AMERICAN AssocIA-
TION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT or SciENcE.-Alba-
nv Aug - The Association received several
new members. Papers rend in the section
of Mathematics. but they generally were devoid
of interest Professor Redfel rcnd n very in
terestng paner on typhoons in the North Pacific.
Professor Hare denied that there such n
thing a travelling whirlwind, and said he WINS
about to publish book proving his position. In
the section Of Geology, the morning was occu-
uie1 in al sons sinr the apr of rocks
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26
I ANCAsTEss HOUSE

EAS. Ro. EARL Dcniiss. will he absent
from I.ynchburg until the st Sept lie be found
al the Allegheny Springs laur ls.dtlscp
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

\
PROBES Rogers, in the section Of Mathemat
les, read paper ON the history and theory Of the
instrument known rs the Rota,cope, which gave
rise to very animated debate.
An interesting paper wos read by Professor
Bache on the Approximate cotlda lines OF dlnrnal
and rcurdiurna tides of the coast Of the United
States in the Gulf of Mexico
The paper read in the section of Natural IIsto-
nv. was 10y Professor Foster, ON the geological
position of the fossil elephant of North America
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

PAINFUL AccpENT.-An accident of a very severe
and painful character happened yesterday in tobac-
co factory in the lower part ofhe city. The particu
lars related to Us, Il follows:
Mr.. James Ford tobacconist, residing at the
ner OF Grace aud 18th streets, engaged in casing
tobacco, and without his knowledge a negro o~ened
a hatch way just behind him, when Mr. Ford stepped
backwards and fell through to the floor below. He
was terribly injured by the fall,though in
formed last evening that some hopes entertained
of his recoyery.-Rich. Uhig.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-08-26

NOTEGE.-sThe cO-pnrtucr-hip heretofore es-
~ isting between the undeaignod aud s Dugud under
the al Dugud dissolved the LIST day If
January Inst
will hereafter he carried by the undersigned
under Of ID y 4 q, A. DlUGUID, at the
old stand II : Diuguid q sons.
All persons baslng claims against the firm of Duguid
them for settlement and those owing
accounts will please come forward and pay up -
DAVID i. DIUGUIb,
GEORGE A. DIGGUID.