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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08
The Kansas Delegate.

The report of the Committee on Elections, of
the House OF Representatives, in favor of the ed
mission of Reeder to a seat in the Body, as Del
egate from Kansas. is the most shameless Illus
tration ofthe unprineiplei TO which politioi-
ans can be put,that the legislative history of the
country has ever furnished We cannot believe
that a solitary member of that committee, how
ever besotted by fanaticisls. thinks Reeder law
fully entitled to membership. We could have con-
ceiyed how men under the bias of strong section
al feeling, and the outside pressure of abolition
appliances. might have imagined themselves
right in denying seat to Whit6eld-but how
they could have so disregarded conscience.
law custom common sense, and every just and
worthy consideration that should influence the
mind of the public man, as to report favorably to
the pretensions Of one who was not even can
didate at she only election held in obedience IN
lawls one OF those mental and moral puzzles that
we do notdesire to comprehend. The election at
which Whitfield was chosen was held by act of
the Legislature Iftha body had not authority
to ordain il. none other had-nnd it follows
that 1t the election then held was not legal
none other could be. At that election. Whitfield
with here and there scattering vote for some
one else. was the only person. voted for. ADM,
that illegal votes were cast for him-still there
can be no doubt that there were very many eoot
ana legal votes. Strike from his poll. if 20.
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SENATE.

WEDNESDAY, March ).
communication from the House of Delegates
was received, announcing the passage of sundry
bills &c.
Authorizing the establishment ola branch bank
in Charlottesville.
Authorizing the Farmers Bank of Virginia.the
Bank Of Virginia, the Bank Of the Valley the Ex-
ohange Bank of Virginia. or either of them TO es-
tab,h branch bank at Warrenton in the coun-
ty of Fauquier.
To establish the county of Calhoun, out Of part
of Gilmer.
ORANGE And ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
Mr.. Wech called up the bill authorizing the
Board of Public Works to make II subscription
to the capital stock Of the Orange and Alexandra
Railroad, for the purpose of extending the road
to Lynchburg
On motion of Mr. Thomas, the vote ordering
the bill to its engrossment aud third reading
reconsidered
Nh. Wech then offered a substitute, providing
for AN increase of capital by State subscription
to the amount 100000, the stock 10 be guaran-
teed by the company to pay seven per cent until
the principal and interest shall be repaid to the
State-the State then to hold the stock on the
same terms with other stock The sub stltute was
adopted and the bill ordered to be cngroFsed and
read IA third time.
THE BANK QUESTION.
On motion Of Mr.. Turner, thelSenate proceed
ed to the consideration of the order of the day
the bill to extend the charter of the Bank Of Nr
ginia.
After long debate as to the propriety Of taxi
ing the vote Immediately on the passage of the
bill rs amended tina ayes and noes were deman
ded and the hill was rejected, by the following
vote: Ayes 2O-noes 23.
On motion Of Mr.. Douglas, the vote RE- Getting
the bill was reconsidered, and the bill laid on the
inbe.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08
Cuban Correspondence.
Extract from letter by former resident of
Lynehburg, dated

Extract from letter by former resident of
Lynchburg, dated
HAVANA (Cuba), Feb. 1, 1856
This.is truly n wonderful spot of earth ono
great garden, with eternal sumaer | am now
wearing linen clothes and Panama hnt-with the
thermometer ut SO', and often higher; but n
pleasant breeze all the time, which prevents it
from being dsagreenby hot. How you would
enjoy this climate. 1t is only $50 miles from
New Orleans, but n greater difference in tenn
perature than you would imagine We have all
the fruits of the tropics, and all the vegetables
you have in Virginia in mid summer, in great
abundance at this time. Every thing that ma
ture can do for n country has been done for this.
saving and excepting the peope-who are base
and degenerate race, and have about ms much
idea of government rs our most ignorant negroes;
and those that are in power hate Americans and
look upon with jealous eye The lower
classes look up to Americans ms super human
nnd fear and honor them. Whit melancholy
lesson To nations Spain has been. Onrc she was
powerful; the sword of her gallant sons was the
first to leap from the scahbard, at the bidding of
beauty, the promp,ngs Of chvalry, or the be-
hest7 of King or Country. Her rules were WISE
her armies and naylcs were valiant and power
fu. But, alas, the change Luxury and vice
have since prevailed in her councils; religious
prosecutions and intolerance have borne down her
people, aud the ghosts of slaughtered martyrs
still haunt the purple wales of Andalusin. Her
rulers now dread the sight of the stars and
stripes. as her people dread the sight of her
rulers.
have been looking around since my arrival.
seeing all thar il to be seen. Inst Saturday |
went into the Cathedral, but pnid very little at.
tention to the religious services, as WAS much
more interested looking about the curipsities.
was struck with the urn containing the ashes
of Christopher Columbus, nud felt more interest
in that, than any of the tomfooicry of Cnthnli-
cism You will observe that my Presbyterian
ism always gets the upper hand of me when
churches are mentioned tho my motto is, "Re-
lgious freedom to nll." The Moro Castle is a
wonderful work of art and nature combined. and
looks imprcgnable. Nothing on earth but oul
guns can ever take 1t
Chicken and Bull fights are the chief amusc
ments of the people. They have one good thea
tre, called the Tucon, which is we'll sustained --
| The Hotel that are at is the best ON the Is
land, but no great things Mt that-the America,
and European Hotel All the people from th,
States arc at it, Mos of them are invalds from
| the North.
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Letter from a ndie " j Donels H. ESQ
PnILApELPHIA. March ., Is,

PHILADELPHIA, March >, 1856
To The Editor fine american Organ
SIR: am referred 10 in many places us the
adopted son of Gen. Jackson. Permit me to ask
that you will give this note an insertion in your
columns, in order that the mistake may be correct
ed. The adopted son Of Gen. jackson bears his
own name, and is now living at the Hermitage.
The General was my uncle, and my guardian and
friend from my infancy to his death.
The mistake has doubtless originated from the
fact, that tine General was in the habit of ad
dressing me AS his son, and that was So long
and So intimately associated with him. | was
his aid de camp from the time entered the mr..
my until he lett it, and his Private Secretary
throughout his Presidency, a n confidential rela-
ti"n which was never interrupted as long as he
lived.
am. very respectfully,
your obedient servant
A. ]. DONEISON
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08
A Good Enough Platform.

An exchange says Willard Fillmore is pre-
scented 10 Us as "A candidate for the Presidency
upon the platform of faithful execution Of the
laws of Congress--a devoted attachment TO the
Union of these States An enmity to all section
al schemes and organizatons-and IA strict ad'
berenco to the Federal Constitution, in principle
and in substance.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

where The Emperor himself was born. Every
observance peculiar TO such interesting oeea-
sions. in the time of Frances former monarehs
i 10 be observed-tbe great dignteries of the
Emperor, Imperial cousins. &c. stationed in the
adjoining room. with the door iefs open.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08
VIRGINIA IEGISIAI0R E,.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
TUESDAY, March 4th, 1856.
HOUSE BILLS PAssEi

ENfN1Nb SEoSIoN'
The sneaker resumed the Chair at O'Clock,

The Speaker resumed the Chair at O'clock,
F. NJ.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To incorporate the Fneasile Insurance Com
pany.
Authorizing The establishment of a branch bank
in Charlottesville.
To establish the county Of Calhoun out of
part Of the county of Gilmer-yeas 50 noes d.
On motion of Mr.. Newton, the House adjourn
ed.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08
Great Destruction of Steamboat Property at St
Louis.


we suuJo'n a. W, ,ha oe,L a.,
h9nts i'po' a =. a,ont If tho bro,kno M of
- "e LIE t;o, c. ,,vo months ooro.d the Mssis.
=: II III ,ho ,,;hu,orv streams has come at
I Iif' 81 tronob, with il n destruction of our
;.a ;,,o,os,s far ,ransoendnp ANYTHING Il at
an,;o;,o,ed Twcn,v hours since orr levee
.,as ora,5od With s,aamers-now not n perfect
b,n ronai,s All baye been swept down that
ay onnosite the central part of the city. crushed
into n common ruin by the over 1helmed masses
az accumulated ice. Broken cables, chains with
their links drawn to threads, few shattered
spars alone remain To tell the story of stately
vessels that were Justly esteemed the pride of the
Western waters.
Alta few moments after two o'clock yesterday
the alarm was given that the gorge had common
ced to break, and slowly Mt first aud maJestl-
cally the floating fields began TO moye:then ghth-
ering force and rushing upon the boats 1t hited
some Of the boats out upon the bank, while lhir-
teen others were carried below and stranded upon
the burs, where they were rapidly cut into rib.
bons. A few OF them that drilted into the bend
of tho river, although strained IN every timber,
fortunately escaped further damage For some
time the ice continued to iloat off. but after II
few hours again gorgcd, causing additional des
truelon to those steamers that still lay at the
shore. Anxious suspenco then ensued The
Mississippi raised rapidly, and it well
known that the next break up would be even
more terrific than the preceding one. At
quarter before eight, tong of the bells aud the
confused shouts that burst upon the stiffness Of
the night told that the ice was again in motion.
Ten vessels, including amongst them two wharf
boats that had been sheltered from the violence
were torn from their fastenings, hurled one upon
another and sent crashing aud drifting along the
from, of the eyee.
The scene was truly appalling to those who
were mprIy SPECTATORS while the heroic exer-
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

The Empress Eagonie, it is gratifying to know.
Is IN the very best health; but during the hosni.
talities which will necessarily attend the Peace
Conference. it has been determined that St. Cloud
shall be her residence. The accouchment. as a
matter ct course, is to take place at the Tuieries
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

Putnams Monthly for March has been receiv-
ed. 1t is excellent, of course, and varied in its
contents One of the most noticeable Of its pa
pers is the last 1t is upon our seacoast de-
fences. and fertilization system. 1t presents
very strongly and sirikingly the obligation upon
our government for suitable provision for the de.
fence fihe country, mot only when war is re.
sounding along our coasts. but now and always"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

Mr.. Bolts has written letter, announcing bis
cheerful acquiescence in the decision of tho Phil
adelphia Convention, and urging the American
ticket upon the support Of all who love the coun-
try better than party.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

be enlcrng DR. I J. NrlgNts o6cc No Broad
and offering their mony swell the OF uns0ct.
ed testimonials already received of the Who'll
~ the 'Scrotnlous Audute We hundreds these
ready for publication required Each the
have under personal observation and the
tics too well known to admit Of single doubt their genl.
nedcss We shall give but few the public comparison
10 what we have as il would require time
than we TO spend to publish all Do however wait
Tor the appearance Of further evidence II
commence and take it according directions without DELAY
and rest assured your communication will be loutas
neighbors of its virtues II has accomplished all
the medicines ever yet invented See advertisement
!. In
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

MURDER OF AN EDIrpR.-Tho kosciusko
(Miss) Chronicle. of the date of Saturday, Feb
runry 2}d. contains the particulars of the driibe-
rate murder of its editor and proprietor, Charles
$. Lamshury, on the previous Tuesday evening,
by one Richard w. Payne. 1t appears that
Lamsbury and Payne had previously had n quar-
rel, during which the hitter was slightly wound
ed with II dirk. On the evening of the murder,
Payne came to kosciu>ko armed with double
barrellcd shot gun. and also equipped for rapid
flight. He shot Lansbury the latter was go.
ing from tho office To his hotel. putting seventy
three shot in the right side of his victim, who
expired in great agony about thirty inmates af-
forwards. Payne fled, aud has not been heard of
simon.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

when HnCiinon, the Greek Physicjnn. was
slain. Homer said Of him. "a good Physician worth much
rs a whole army" Then good medicine like Ayers Gahar
tie pll is worth dead more because 1t cures well,
works wider ard lasts longer The circle of the best hlsi
labor be narrow while such remedy is available
10 allcan be- had by every body aud is worth having.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

\ rich greenhorn who had been to view Il Gel
ebrated painting of the Temptation of Adam aud
Eve, was asked by lady if it was II chn,te pic
ture. Yes" he said "chased by snake"
Coleman, the dramatiet. was asked if he knew
Theodore Hook. "Yes," replied the wit "llook
and eye are old associates
A witness in liquor case at Manchester. New
Hampshire, the other day gave the following ties
timony: -"Salsoda is ice and water, and stuff
squrted into it from concern Don't know
whether 1t Is intoxicating or mott makes
feel good-icet lift easier
Did your fall hurt you said Pathfinder to an
other, who had fallen from the top of two. story
house. Not in the least honey, twas sfoppin,
so qack that hurt me-"
Says julia to Fanny, "Why is your new born
baby like my lap dogs tail Fanny bu,hed as
she answered, because it was never seen be.
fore"
An Illinois paper says there is a man in Oney
So dirty that the Assessor put him down real
estate
An old Greenland seaman snid he could really
believe that croeodiles she'd tears. for he had of.
ten seen whales blubber.
Rev. Sidney Smiths COUNSEL to Patrick was
most wholesome: PRAY" said he, mo more L.
ring -brogh but Erin dig potatoes"
DESPERATE AND FATAL DUEL IL GEORGIA.
The Rome (Geo) Courier has an account of
duel lately fought near Dallas, Pauldjng county.
The parties were Wiley Jones' and VIM. Banp. re
'ntivcs. They fought with rifles md fired three
times, At the first shot part Of Jones left ear
was shot Off The parties not being satisfied
they rel loaded and fired, part of Jones right ear
lock being cut off by the ball of his antagonist.
| They were still not satisiied--loaded again and
hred' Danes bali passing through Jones, hat,
| just ohove his head. Jones then made at his
antagonist with his rihe,and attempted to knock
| him down with it, but Bane got the advantage
shocked HIM down and beat his brains out, aud
fled unhurt. Jones died Immediately. and up
to latest accounts Bane had not been arrested
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

49, GOODS-The undersigned having purchased SSS
NIX f. HennGs entire stock Of Goods and taken fAS
~o.s the stand formerly occupied 10y him. woud-~-
most respectfully ask the liberal patronage of the former
friends and customers and the public large ard do pledge
themselves u do all In their to give satisfaction 10 all
those who may favour them with call We expect to keep
hand the style of goods that has always been kept by
predecessor and will endeayour, in every particular 10
keep up the former reputation of tho house.
All orders from the country will be promptly attended
to. j. MATTHIAS & co.
faf
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This is to certify that taken with violent sick
ach and pnrgns, and Immediately sent for physician who
came aud medicine after the effects of which
commenced getting and having much faith in Ba
kers Bers sent and bought bottle which commenced i'm.
medatS give relief aud by the time had used the second
bottle. WIS entirely we'll GHASTIAN FARRAR.
Every family should keep few bottles ON hand. Price 50
cents per bottle.
Dy Messrs STROLLER & Whitehead and Staber &
Jones, iynchburgi and by Druggists generally.
In
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

this day entered into coparuershp under the style aud
firm OF l{Bf SAUNDERS for the purpose of transactas
whoesae and retail Grocery and Commission business and
have taken the house lately occupied by Mesrs Daniel u
Preston the depot ofthe Va & Tenn i. r.. where
they will be pleased to the of the firm.
OF Saunders lrby and Mcdaniel Hurt Preston, togehe
with all Others who may favor them with their business
J. J. IRBY.
JAS. SAL NDERS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

tine popular medicines in this State, and the
confidence through its friends has caused such increased de-
H1Hd t the proprietor has found ii his
facility manufacturing the Bers, he may able
to till all orders promptly cur most able physicians using
II 40 errcgr practice for virtues in of Dys.
prsa Nervous Headache Dsordered Bowels and
nj Alternative Of the nho system, Read the certificate of
the Rev L J B'ggs Of Union Hill station, below Volumes
Of the kind have already been furnished proprietor
For orders address L. BAKER, Proprietor, Richmond
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

Eh II. 81 q. a. DEHeslAD, Successors TO y.
Ipc DIUGIID & SONS. will keep constantly hand
large stock of all kinds of FURNITURE. OF their
facture which they will be pleased hcH the old friends aud
patrons of :. Diuguid Sons. and the public generally
They also keep constantly hand large stock of fSKS
METALLIC BURIAL CASES, OF all sizes; also large stock
WOODEN COFFINS, of every description, and will laY
prompt attention the undertaking business at all hours
fe 25nScts ID. l.. u G.. 4. DIIGTIp.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

= NsntFnf1 ~ III MD AbUE
CuHETbr intermittent and remitent tevers foul
uwhoosomc atmosphere now he bayed with IMMUNITY
An innocent compound, which forms natural antdote to the
malaria has been produced In districts where.
and IN the Spring the whole population has here
tae been Frustrated by Fever and Aguc Rhodes Fever nj
Ague Cure has hrcu used preventive with unvaryug
The proprietor offers the highest testimony in proof of
this statement As remedy in every stage of intermittent
and renttcn fever has astonshed all no have expert
euced or witnessed its effects.
For by R. Staber Co, and by Druggists generally
ma Idiw JAS. y. RHODES, Proprietor.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

~ SAUNDERS & IRBY having expired by limitation !,
his day dissolved We thanks old friends and
customers for their liberal patronage have been bu
and ask their continuance to the of RBl
& SAUNDERS.
Those indebted to us will please forward and settle
their old accounts as early practicable as it is very des
bic to wind mp the affairs of the Old concern.
SAUNDERS & IRBI.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

I
take great pleasure in tesying Bakers
Premium te remedy for obstinte indigestion relief
Of the attacks dyspepsia and headaches and by their
have escaped my annual attacks Of elilis.
F. ] BOGGS
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co.rnr,ncr.tip hcrc,oforr e,

"a TOE1CE.-Eht ftNcfshIp hCGtfOfOTG A.
~ iSting bew the undersigned and S Diugud under
the style OF Duguid dissolved the LIST
January last
Will hereafter be carried by the undersigned
the lyle of ID. =. & G. A. DlUGUID. the
old stand of ). Dugnid Il Sons.
persons havinS claims against the firm If s. Diugud
will present them for settlement and those ewing
accounts will please forward and pay mp
DAVID l.. DIUGTIp.
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GR0uND ANn LIMP pLasrER.-I have

M ON hand good supply Of Plaster which viii sen ~ H.
lump or ground upon good any other house =
ey MY Plaster is ground just as want for my Sa' RI
is therefore perfect yfresh is always ground fine
lump and ground are both delivered boats free OF "a
and the ground delivered in The virginia and Tennessee ~"
road Depot free of drayagc. WM. A Mli-LEh,
ma is on Basin
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New nUslNEss AND VIEW GOODS.

- sHaII oPoh m lew days largo supply Of nov I''
hey VIII he sold at all times at cheap rates for cs
my purpose TO keep constantly hand well assorted $40
10 DO this shall receive nearly every week fresh floods
Canal, Railroad and Express line. .INO. j. PURNlHi
fe 5 ts( % Agent for Horace l.. Kent
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a rcr.nmca .sren.h. rcnr,, whilc Tcc,h, .ound

ana healthy Gums can be obtained by the
Dental Fluid 1t relieves tooth ache arrests decay-appled
10 the skim it mras beautiful hue comple xion
Price 80 cents For sale by
to29dScts % STROTIIER & WHITEHEAD.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

have arranged to supplied regularly by of the best
hogses Gents Soft Hats of every variety of quality and
style as they introduced and styles change Some
the Black Hats opened this week very fine Please
anime them. Ina SEABI'RY
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-08

FOR NEGRUES.Ihe subscriber begs leave o inform
Iynchburg aud its vicinity that he has
ynchburg where he will remain for several months
purpose purchasing Negroes the Southern
tween ages and thirty years for which he will pay
hi shest Richmond cash prices.
lie be found at the Auction Store of Mr. VIM H. Mos.
bv Main At ali times g. r. IL. DAVIS
y BAny information concerning Negroes will liberal
" paid for. X. II. D.
Address, Lvnchbure, Va. fc lS-d& cifam
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4 AIDES, e!AITERs!-g have hi. week Open

~ ed supply of those popular Black Caters which >
SO rapidly at $50 Also Ladies' fine Black Caters, with
without heels. Also pretty Tan Color CATERS $50
Also Ladies fine Kid Boots and Buskins Call and
IN
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SNWaNG MNCMINE..-NmM WHO Mi.h q .a.e


"NaFs be IN place TO convey passengers anil from
me epot' and Packet Landing and the Cabci House-and
may be employed for excursion parties other uses by an
Fl.e-ltun Nv ll' 'ab"l tinnse.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-12-05
Dissolution of Copartnership.

JONATHAN TUCK, P. N.