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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

At a meeting of Democratic members of Con.
gress in the Hall Of the House of Representa-.
tives on the evening of the 9TH Of January, 1856.
the following resolution was adapted:
Resolved, That we will adhere to our platform
and nominee, and will vote (when the Hou So next
assemhles) against all motions for recess or TO
adjourn until Speaker shsll he elected,
GEO. w. JONES, Chm.
WI Il. ENGLISH, Secretaries.
This was but another move to promote the
election Of Banks. The caucus would not open
a way for the Fuller men to come to their abby
Resembling their ohnoxious resolution-they re.
solved moi. themselves. to vote for Fuer-but to
compel the election Of some one. by refusing to
ADJOURN. Under sueha procedure. who would have
succeeded! Not Richardson. because his friends
would not allow the Fuller men to vote for him.
Not Fuller, because the Richardson men would
not vote f"r him. The only party who could
possibly have succeeded by this process was the
Black Republican Can any man doubt tina,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

FASHIONABLE FANS N PAsis "A writer allud-
ing to the perfect manic in extravaganza which
appears to exist in paris mentions that even the
fans nowdn use are mark ed elab rairnp-s Of work
manship. and cost As high rs $1,000 each. S25
or $50 is considered the merest trihe for one OF
these highly decorated, carved and enriched ar
iiclcs
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12
Elk SENATOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS from Mi,


Elk SENATOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS from Mis-
souri, state that Mr. Atchison has determined to
withdraw from the field of politics. We learn
from telegraphic despatch published in the 81
Louis Democrat That the western Argus Of
the Goth utimo contains editorial, evidently
written under the supervisor Of ex-senator A'ch
ison, announcing to the people OF Missouri that
he is no longer before them.in connexion with the
position rs a candidate for United States Senator
or auy other osiee. State or Federal. The Argus
is authorized to return thanks 10 his Democrat
ic friends, and to those Wings who honored him
with their votes on several ballots for United sta
ties Senator. Mr.. A. is plcdged.as eitizen'io n
gallant support Of all our rights in the State and
in tho Territories, and he promises 10 address
the people. on the subject of politics, at Platte
City. on the first Monday in February next"
The celebrated Monroe doctrine about which
so much has been said by statesmen and diplo
matis,s is contained in the following sentence of
one of President Monroes Messages: The A
mercnn continents by the free and Independent
condition which they have nssurned aud main.
iained.are hencefortb not to be Considered a. sub
ject. for future colonization by any European
The deola ration is said to have been
made by Mr.. Monroe, ut the instance ofthe Brit
ish Cabinet, for the purpose of preventing any
attempt by Spain, with the aid of the Holy Al
lance, to reconquer her South American pos
sessions. 1t would be u curious result. if we
should have to go to with Great Britain in
defence Of policy adopted by her recommends
ton.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

GEN. Houston The Know Nothing Conven
tinn of the Twenty fifth District of New York,
instructed their delegate Ia the Know Nothing
National Convention to support Sam Illusion for
the Presidency. This is the first Houston dele
gate elected in that State.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

G. W lirnd H. of The n. .. Psclyunr has
lived in that city from Paris.
e. \. Preston was shot thron- III the heart and
killed nj Big Sping Ky on the 2l-t ult,. in u
quarrel with Lewis Duval, an old ctizrn of that
place.
1t, NJ +. Marry has b zen pre- sentea with gold
medal from the ''Senaeof the Republic of Bre.
men,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

Cherlr, Baldwin. conductor on the Whining
ton, y {. aud Manchester Railroad. ,.h, WIS
iaiated by collision Monday died CA 4 DAY
During he year 1855, 726 rmiainut> from
foreign counties arrived in Phlladcl Ihia.
FIX Senator Aichison of Missouri. has retired
from the political arena.
Oaf Of 40, 600 deaths during 1850, ia Bo ~ton n
York Philadephi and Bslimarr, 51c9 were Of
Nonsunpli n.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

TheNew York House Of Delegates il INITIATING
the national House of Representatives in Sun i,
way. A number Of unsuccessful attempts have
already been made to elect a Speaker. So bad
an example should be taken as warning not as
precedent.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

~ GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES
IA We would call the acnon of the public 10 our large
NIL stock of GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. We
ss1e the house Watches made by the most cccbra
ted makers and casedn Hunting and Open Face Cases Any
gentleman who be in OF Watch for himself or Ia
d fail of fading something to his taste in the stock
which stock OF Silver Watches also very
pletc
We should be pleased show the above goods any time
q Al warranted to DO time keepers.
SIiNERTHORN d Cliff
jan lots formerly ii SlVerhorn.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

The Baltimore Clipper lacks confidence in tho
President, notwithstanding the fair words Of the
message. 1t says
In ,cords Mr. Pierce has been found good O.
nough, ON most oceasions-.but, unfortunately,
his acts have never correspondent with THIN in
single instance. Nothing could bave been hot
Ter than his Inaugural. Every body liked it
and every body praised it bat in six months at
forwards he was found straying far away from
its precepts,nnd exciting execratonS from every
source, except his office h, lders and subsidized
organs.
He that deceived the nation once will deceive it
ngrin; and this the people know. Thousands Of
his own party laugh at his message though all
may speak in its praise for 'he sake ut the par
ty.' That party will scarcely trust him again,
sound as they may consider his message And
rs for the people ut large. they have rejected MIR.
Pierce and all the prominent men who are drnt-
fled with his administration either directly
remotely, aud this they will find out when they
mike the trial, Nothing can save any of them -
not even that bombardment Of II few enterpri-ing
Yankee settlers at Greytowu.
Where wis Daniel ). Dickinson when Mr..
Pierce was pcnning Tim, portion Of his message
relating to The South aud the slavery question,
md where were Brady, Bcardsley, OCnnner,
Warl and others ii the Union Democrats #
New York; "ihoa hypocrte" each one would
nave SAID 10 lillnl1 lnty hhh Drtn III us presence
s -
Notwithstanding the stale compliant that mo
chanical genius has To struggle against prcjn-
dice. and often dies poor and neglected, the in
veniion which i, really practical and valuable
appears to be very handsomely paid for.
The profits Of some patents for mechanical in.
venton in use in this country are enormous
The Scientific american enumcrates few. The
right to aportion of Wards patent shingle ma
chine was recently sold in Albany for S35;013
also been sold for 100000. This is un invention
which can be carried in the pocket and will Gu.
able seamstress IN do in one day the ordinary
labor Of n week Machines of this kind are about
to be construed in New Haven, Conn. by the Mes
srs jerome, at so piece, the manufactures are
now constructing the machinery, aud expect TO
sell orders in January. lIowc's patent sewing
machine yields it is said, $50 900 for licenses tt
it. aud Singers machine puts S75,00D into
the pockets Of the owners. Rights to the use of Il
corn planter have been sold to the amount OF
100000 Clark's patent pump sold for 100000
A portion OF the right to an apple pairing
machine $1,000 Creamers patent car
brake, S200,0OO Such rewards as these are Ger
tainly stimulating to mechanical genius and thu
only wonder is that there are not ten mechanical
inventions where one now exists, when there j.
department ofbnsness.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

the caucus knew this, aud sought to accomplish
it. in adopting the foregoing resolution
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

NOTCE.-Persons indebted TO me will ,loaso -, ,,,,.
~ forward and settle their accounts '
sop ats. A.. ENGLEDOyr
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

x COMPREHENSIVE NOTECE.-Wc have
"A this day entered into acopartnership under the S
ny and firm at S1LVERTHORN Il CLIFF FIR the trans
S action OF the W atch and Jewery business tie
heretofore occupied by H. Silyerthorn Main street Lynch
burg Va
We have received and opened large beautiful stock
Watches JeSelrN and Slyerware, which will compare favor
ably for style and quality with house the lis
our purpose 10 keep hand always ahd newest
styles Of goods IN our line aud 10 sell them
tie Prices and any article sold by VIII be warranted to o
as represented.
shall give our attehtion especially the repairs Of fine
watches one of the firm being practical wachuakr and
has enoyod for number years advantages AFFORD W
one OF the largest houses North from which received
the highest testimonials for integrity and capacity
We very respectfully invite the public to an examination 81
our stock, of which shall speak particularly hcf
ter. IL SIINERT@ ;On>
Dec. -: 800 j. CLIFF.
dec - div
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

~ Roanoke will be WITHDRAWN from the route ~
tween New ork. Norfolk and Petersburg until further ny
ce. The Jamestown" will continue to make her roam
lar trips misunderstanding at City Point land and ~
ceiye passengers AID from l4ynhbmg
LEE 81 JOHNSTON Agents
New York and Va Steam Shin 70
=. SThe Jamestown leaves city Point every Wednc,
day morning at O'Clock, for New York, L. 81
ass
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12
'rsom who I'M. "a practical

N"'W 'ee q! BOOK Keeping and bus mess generally
Nv '. ne Would be willing 10 engage either tom orsi \,
m'hehtN To write up books adjust accounts or u,,r
@ aslness IN any other department Enquire at this
wv" ''oie' an sdeodlw'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

Persons holding claims against the Concerns -,
Imsey% o9 OF - > Ferguson Co Ill precn, hcSy
come forward aud settle anxious close ON please
TAYLOR. TINSI ny 'ai Oub
Jan lst 1870. 70.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

II SAUNDERS & IKBY having expired lv IIni,a,P OF
this day dissolved We return thanks our old t
customers for their liberal patronage since aud
ness and ask their continuance to the concern NJ 70
& SAUNDERS. " iHbi
Those indebted to rs will please forward and .,
their old accounts as early as practicable very d
bic to wind up the affairs of the old concern. '"s
SAUNDERS e. IRpy
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

Noiice.--The Carriers connected with this Office have
authority 10 sell or dispose of papers, dev
er them 10 regular city subscribers No papers put
] ta..rI.a sses.in f1ra my nihnr
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

A&6rS ~ " ~ millinery and Enncy G-v =,
SisfA ooDS i he undersigned having purchased ~
fyN i r Henings entire stock Goods and taken Y{A
she same stand formerly occupied by hint woul.-1s~s
most respectfully ask the liberal patronage of the former
es ana customers aud the pnbie large and do pledge
t YES - 90 all in their satisfaction ia iii
1ose VIM may favour them with call We cxuect Ia kcnn
o" hahd the ne style n goods that avs been kent m
Ut fr.dte - r. and viii cndcayour in every particular Ia
ktel III the rncr reputation of the house "
~ H''"eia from the country will be promptly attended
49,. j MATTHIAS Il co
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

kNOK sAIE.-Sl0O 600 Bonds OF the Virginia and Ten
nesSce Railroad Company, hearing per cent Interest
principal and interest payable in New loTs aud secured ny
second mortgage the entire Road aud all the assets Of
the Company
These securities regarded as IF the first class and viii be
sop aa price to command the attention every capitalist
Full Information Of the present condition and future prospects
OF the Road will be furnished by application
june lld&ctS PETERS, SPENCE & CO.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

N posting books and rcnd ring bills would call At
tcuton Of Bonkeepers and others GOLD
FENS which is very extensive, embracing every vaey
and price. Gentleman who may be in something
nice ia this line wld the favor TO look stock
S1LNERrHORN & Cliff.
len 3ts (Formcrly H. ~ilvcrtboru1
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12
y.lstIsJS.-Narchnnisa and

= AEMONs ~ NOORWAN, General Agents i'r
~ the sale OF Tobacco Wheat Corn Flour oats @c ana
any other article committed their From the long N
erencc Of Salmous in the Tobacco trade can hut na'f
ourselves shall be enabled give satisfaction to all VINO
may wish services 10 that line; and Mommans knodEo
nf the Wheat and Flour this place for the last ten 81 c
years, viii enable into the market with cfual "
yes with any other house. We, therefore, sicii fp P"
e5o OF our old friends and the public generally
Very respectful =,
JESSE j SALMON,
THOMAS + MOoRMAH
EifERENCEs-McDHrieI, Hurt & Preston, Arml'' -
warwick, McCorkle a JONES, Saunders & Irby, Miller q
siia'', John q Neon Joseph II Wilson. Taylor ntr q
20 Nowln Apperson, Taliafcrro Hamilton i'uvN'
E'ad Joseph Coleman. Horner Watson. 1ynch, IAN
Join scott Halifax; Capt Samuel Berger. \ II h""T
,ttsyivana; George Hairsnn Henry; irGh " - H. i
tfankhn Col Lewis e. Arthur. Samuel iieSon ieoI,'' a
" ritter Roanoke; VIM. T. Arnold Rnekhrilgei ~,
io"dwin Amherst; Col Moses Arnold, Camphcil N-' w.
"ahnaway Appona;'ox; Corbn II. ynolds i'ottt"''"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-12

NOtlCE.--Ah persons indebted to Nessrs
~ HoRNER WATSON & Co. will please promptly laf
their dues longer indulgence viii not be given. rad
by the 18th of January legal steps will he taken collect
them. In my absence call ON Mr. James + Iiorlrr
dec nd& c3IaNiw lIENRN u. iInnn-
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-16
Warehouse Notice.

THE undersigned return their sincere thanks
] to the Planters and Merchants in the sur
rounding country for their liberal Ware-House
patronage for several years past and for their in
creased business since their Fire-proof Ware
House has been erected.
For convenience and safety we have built a
large shed under the hill adjacent to the brick
house, that up river merchandise and cotton COM
ing down the river can be put under in rainy and
bad weather
No wharfage has ever, nor will be charged, for
goods ianded at our landing and stored with us.
One OF the firm having an interest i'm one of the
hrst class Steamers in our trade, is enabled las
last season. to get off cotton when others may not
be able to do so
We invite merchants and planters, more espe-
ciaiiy those unacquainted with our extensive I'M
provements, conyeniences and safety before max
ing permanent arrangements, to call and examine
for themselves. E. HILL & Co
ca"sden, Oct. 1s, 1854. Att.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-16
s E Nv ELL &

s E w E l. l. s. CO.
Wholesale Foreign and Domestic
DRY GOODS SJOBBING BUSINESS
BALTIMORE. Md
At the old stand of RICHARD SEwELL, No. 3l5
Baltimore street Our stock will be large, and
comprise general variety of Fresh Spring and
Summer Goods, of recent importation, and select
ed from the latest and most approved styles in the
several markets.
We would most respectfully request call and
examination of our stock.
Members of Firm.
RICHARD SEwELL,
EDWIN BRADLEY,
JOSHUA 7. RoYsToN JR.
Feb. 90, 1851.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-16
NEW FIRM AND NEW GOOD.

NEW FIRM AND NEW GOODS.
CAMDEN. ARKANSAS.
INHE undersigned having bought the entire
l. stock of Goods of McCoLLUN FELLOWS &
Co, Except the Groceries) will continue the
business on his own account at the old stand
under the name of P. M,COLLUN & co
where will always be found complete and large
assortment of usually
sold in this market. Groceries excepted) which
will be sold as low as can be purchased in South
Arkansas The subscriber has recently returned
from New York, where he purchased large
Stock of Goods at reduced prices. which are now
daily expected, and would particularly call the
attention of Cash buyers to examine his stock
before purchasing elsewhere, as he can and will
sell as good bargains as can be bought in New
Orleans, for the Cash
He would take this opportunity of returning
his grateful Acknowledgements to the people Of
South Arkansas for the liberal patronage extended
to him for the last twelve years, and hopes by
his usual strict attention to business to merit a
continuance of the same
PETER M'COLLUM.
Camden, Jan. %, 1856. 4-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-16
WASHINGTON MALE

- q ~ Id q NJ - =
Under an engagement with the citizens OF
~ Washington, l shall open the Fall Session OF
the above Institution on the 1t Monday, 6efag the
first day of Octo6er aert.
The terms, for session of twenty-one weeks,
payable quarterly in advance, are as follows:
Tuition in Primary DEPARTMENT (embracing
Spelling, Reading and WritipgD SO O0
Tuition In ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT lem
bracing English Grammar, Geography,
Arithmetic and the Higher Mathemahcs) 20 90
Lain and Greek, or French, ,cith Engiish
Literature, including the above. 80 90
Incidental expenses, 90
No deduction for absence, except il cases of pro-
tracted illness.
The Principal of the academy" will co-ope-
rate heartily with the Principal of the Female
Seminary" and the citizens of Washington IN es-
tablishing, on a permanent basis. Institutions OF
Learning, worthy of the patronage OF the renned
and Intelligent community, by which they are
surrounded. He brings 70 the responsible duty OF
instructing youth an experience OF nearly seuen
years, and trusts, by unwearied diligence in his
profession, to be sustained by his old friends and
the public generally. Yourg men will be pre-
pared for the Sophomore or Junior class Of any
College in the Union
As the School increases, competent assistant
teachers will be employed
B. j. BORDEN, Prineipai
Washington, -ark., Aug. 10, 1855. 33-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-16
Receiving, Forwarding
COMMISSION BUSINESS,
CAMDEN, ARKANSAS

. CAMDEN, ARKANSAS. ~
THE undersigned having taken charge of tie
L Warehouse, COttOn.shcds,
" E0 GN@09
formerly conducted by McCoLLUM, FELLOWS &
Co., proposes to do strictly general Commission
and Forwarding business. Having had several
years experience in this line, and by giving it his
entire personal attention he hopes to merit COLI
tinuation of the liberal patronage heretofore ex-
tended to this establishment
New Sheds are being erected and there will
be ample room for any amount of Cotton he may
receive-another convenience, is that every
Planter or merchant cotton ,ci be stored seperafey
In connection with the Warehouses there is a
large and commodious WAGON YARD well
fenced in-also CABIN for the benefit of team
sters or such as may favor him with their busi-
ness.
No Cotton shipped unless specially instructed
by the o,rner by the return of the receipts He
,rM make no discrimination 6eftceen boats, unless
specially instructed SO to do.
JOHN E. McCOLLUM.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-16

The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. a
neutral paper, thus speaks of Mr.. Bachan-
an:
"As Pennsylvanians we Cannot. it is true,
raise a shout of jubilation over the choice of
Mr. Buchahan; for, although he is Penn
sylvanian, s0e can discorey, in the long
course Of his public life. no single act
that he has done for the eleuatiou of the
States character or for the protection of
her policy"
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-16

The MISSOURI COMPROMISE AND HON.
JAMES BUcHANAN.-A few years ago Mr.
Buchanan used the following language when
referring to the Missouri Compromise:
II regard this compromise. considering
the exciting and alarming circumstances
under which it was made. and the dangers
to the existence of the Union, which it had
removed. to be almost as sacred as con
stitutio,sal provision.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-16

The Hon. Thomas Butler King formery
Whlg member of Congress from Georgia.
gave IN his adhesion to Buchanan at the
New York ratification meeting on the 18th.
Appeal
This little event will not be matter of
surprise to any of those who remember that
mr, Fillmore turned Mr.. King out of the
Coilectorship of San Francisco for malfes.
anee in Office.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-16
A C. A R ID /.

In retiring from the Warehouse business We
do so with full confidence that it will be careful
Iy conducted by our successor, john E. McCoL-
LUM who has assisted us in that department OF
our business for the last seven years. We will
still ship customers cotton and fill all orders
for goods Cash advances made OH Cotton, on
the opening of navigation.
McCOLLUM, FELLOWS & CO.
Camden, Oct. II, 1855. 42tt
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-16
TESTIMONIALS.

IES INON TAIS-
COLUMBIA Co. Ark,
June 2Sfh, 1855.
l hereby certify that have Wheat Fan and
Threshing Machine made by B. F. RENFRo & Co.,
Washington, Ark, and that / can Thresh and
clean two hundred bushels day with two horses.
JAMES HENRY b
WE whose names appear below. hereby certify
that we have witnessed the performance of Mr..
James Henry's Fan and Threshing Machine and
that they will Thresh and clean two hundred
bushels day. E. H. LIGHTFO0T,
JACOB SHOOK,
f. H. RILEY.
WM. B. JONES'
June 27 1S55 o.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-16

HNHlS Institution, under the patronage of the
Il Masonic Lodge, No. IA, is established with
view to give pupils of both sexes all the advan-
tages of instruction enjoyed in high school.
1t contemplates the preparation of students for
the practical duties of every day life. To train
the young man for elevated and useful stations
the young lady to cheer and adorn the social cir
Gle in which she resides, is main design.
The discipline will be strictly parental. gentle
but firm and careful supervision over the men,
tai and poral training of all conhded to us will
be judiciously exercised.
The Principal of the Male Department is a
graduate of the University OF North Carolina.
Mrs. S. has had several years of successful expe-
rience as teacher in various Southern States.
The first session of Five Months will COM
mence on the 3lst March, inst.
The terms per session will be as follows:
Primary Department. so
Academic 90
Collegiate. 20 90
Music, ito be filIedl
Drawing and Monochromatic Painting
and materials. ....... ...15 90
Exercises In Penmanship, Reading, Parsing
and Composition, continued through the course.
~As to health and good water, no section IN
the southwest exceeds this locality.
Lectures on the various branches delivered to
all the pupils land patrons who desire to be
presently will constitute a part Of our system oi
education.
Boarding can be had in the village and vicinity
at from 81 to $40 per month A few female
pupils can board with the Principals Punctual
payments of tuition will be required at the close
of the session.
Published by order of Lodge No H.
JOHN c. ATKINSON, Secretary
March &c, 1856. I3-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-16
0Rz11If1<

e. BOURNE, Dental Surgeon,
HAVING permanently located in Camden for
IL the practice of DENTISTRY, will spend part
Of his time in Washington for the same purpose
He fiatters himself that he can convince those
that are in need Of dental operation, that he is
capable and qualified to serve them faithfully and
to their satisfaction. He can be consulted at all
hours, except when professionally engaged, by
calling at Highs Hotel
z Aug. 1, 1S49-30.