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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

The Bottomloss Pit in the Mammoth Cave Of
Kentucky is suspected by many to RIM through
the whole diameter of the earth. The branch
terminates in It, and the explorer suddenly finds
himself brought upon its brink. standing upon
a projecting platform. surrounded on three sides
by darkness and terror, gulf On the left, and
before him what seems an nte rminabls void
tie looks aloft but not eye has vet reached the
top OF the great oyerarohiug. dome; nothing is
there seen but the flashing of the water dropping
from above smiling it shoots by in the unwonted
CLEAN of the lamp. He looks down and nothing
there meets his glance save darkness "a thick us
lampblaek,h hut be hears a wild. mournful melody
ofswaters, the wailing of The brook for the green
aud the sunny channel left in the upper world
never more to b. revisited Down goes a rock
tumblsd over the cliff by the guide, who is of the
opinion that folks come here to see and hear. not
to mus" and be melancholy. There it goes
crash Il has reached the bottom No-hark, it
strikes again; once more and again, still falling.
Will it never stop! Ones hair begins 10 bristle
as he hears the sound repeated growing less,un-
til the ear can follow il no longer. Certainly if
the pit of Frederick shall be eleven thousand feet
deep, the bottomless pit of the Mammoth Cave
must be it's equal.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11
A New Hook.

The Boston Transcript says that "Messrs-
Gould &Lncoln will soon publish II work that is
likely To produce no small commoion in the re-
ligious world. It's entitled "Yuhvah Christ, or
the Memorial Namc;"it comes before the public
under the auspices Of venerable and distinguish
ed professor of theology in Yale College. The
man object of the author is to show that the
world has hitherto abored under profound mis-
take respecting the Hebrew word given as .Jeho
YAH in the ola testament. He undertakes to
prove that it was not Jeh ovah,' but 'Yahveh;
that it does not mean am but He who will sc
in short. that the Jehovah. of the Old tesla,
ment and the Christ of the New denote one and
the same Being. The point is argucd with in
genuity, force and eoquence on both philosopi
cal and historical grounds
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

IF the following item of intelligence, cnmmu.
nicated to the New York Herald by its Wash
ington correspond en, is Ia be credited, the gen
teman who played harlequin at the capitol"
proposes to make profitable business out of the
agency for the distribution of Federal Patronage
among the faithful IN this State. We shall be
surprised however. if the friends of Mr.. Hunter
allow that gentleman to be " whistlrd down the
wind without fierce struggle. Mr.. Hunter is
the leader Of the " ohvalry wing" of the Vir
GINA Democracy-a party, which though weak
in numbers, has generally managed to secure
the lions share of the piunder. The accession of
Gov Floyd to the Wise Party. to which he Ger
tainly did not belong last winter. is gren, loss
to the Hunter men. but as they make up in met
tie what they lack in numbers we hope to see
"fur fly yeti
THE attempt of the Virginia Electoral Col
lege to dictate - Mr.. Buchanan is universally
condemned here. Some of the leading Virginia
politicians don't hesitate to charg he trick upon
Gov. Wise, who boastrd Mt Richn ,ond that the
entire patronage in Virginia was at his disposal
His object is TO use this patronage, if Buchanan
permits him to do 90, to supplant Hunter; and
enter the Senate"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11


A correspondent of the Taunton Gazette
writes from Berlin the following account of the
game as practiscd among the Germans:
Here. when couple exchange philopgnas.
the object of euch IL not mainly to he the first to
pronounce the common word at their next meet
ing but with the exchange the sport has not be
gun. The after object is t" draw the other into
accepting some offer and if that is done, the "pbi
loponnu,, is spoken, and forfeit required To
illustrate i, better by example: A andB exchange
philopnnas at u party and in few days after,
A cails upon b at his or her residence. B, in
atead of waiting TO be asked in, entersu before
the in invitation; If offered chair takes seal up
on the sofa; if B presses the butter to A at the
table. A inkes cheese Instead. and so on, always
taking care to accept nothing. but in quiet way
endea vorpg to force the other party into accep-
lance of some offer on his own side If at that
visit either is successful, he Immediately says
'philop9na,' but if both should always DO on their
guard the thing may pass on to subsequent oc-
casion.
"rhe reader will instantly see how preferable
this methodis to our own. where oftentimes there
is rude haste exhibited to be the first to speak,
and where the person who has the least on his
mind is generally successful"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

remarkable suicide occurred on hoard the
steamer Mount Savage,on her last trip from Bal
tlmore to New York. Capt. Watson states that
when at the mouth of the Patap~co. ma n named
John foss, native of Portland Me-. who WINS Mt
the wheel. requested the second mate to RI leye
him, exclaiming that he was tired of living
stepping from the wheel house ha passed fo,rw ard
and jumping upon the rail called all bands To see
him CO. llurriedly exclaiming, "GoJ Almighty
have mercy on my unfortunate SOUL" he leaped
overheard, and rapidly passed as;ern before any
one recovered from their surprise at such an act.
As he passed astern he shouted "stop the ship :"
stop the ship !" but before a boat could reach
HIM he had disappeared The man was about
% years of age, and leaves wife in Greenwich
street. Capt. Watson states him to be sober
man, and can assign no reason for strai &c II
suicde.-New York Express.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11


Lieut.. Mauray. IN his Geography Of the Sea
explains why there is no rain IN Peru. He says
In Peru. South America. rain is unknown
The coast of Peru is within the region of perpet.
ual Southern winds. Though the Peruvian shores
are on the verge of the great southern sea boiler.
yet it never rims there. The reason is plain
The southern trade winds in the Atlantic oce an
first strike the water on the coast of Africa
Travelling TO the northwest. they blow obliqusly
across tue ocenn until they reacn the coast Of
Brazil. BY this time they are heavily ladened
with vnpor. which they continue to bear along
the continent, deposiing they CO. and sup
plying with it the sources Of the Rio de la Plata
md the Southern tributaries of the Amazon.--
Finally they reach the snow capped Au1es. and
here is wrung from them the last particle Of mois
ture that a very low temper AZURE can exact
Reaching the summit Of TINT range, they now
tumble down as cool and dry winds on the Pacific
slopes beyond. Meeting with no eyaporating
substance. aud with no temperature colder than
that to which they were subjected on the noun
tain tops. they reach the ocrnn before they be
come charged with fresh vapor. and before, there
fore they have any that the Peruvian climate can
extract Thus we see how the tops of the Andes
become The reservoir from which are supplied
the rivers of Chill and Peru.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11
Rcsuls ofImsean pcrnncc.

The Troy Times tells a sad story of the des-
truction of young and lovely woman by inte,n-
perance. A few months since a young lady Of
one of the first families of that city was married
to New York merchant. under circumstances
most auspicious for the happiness of both Late
~ she returned to her home in Troy. discarded
by her husband account of her mania for intoxi.
eating drinks.aud in few weeks she died of brain
fever, induced by her habits. The father of the
young lady has been called upon within three
months to mourn the death Of a wife and dauch-
ter by intoxication: and son, once noble and
manly, whose highest nature has been perverted
BY the same cause.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11
Abstract OF the ssc,.s,, eG the Secretary Of War.

Abstract Of she Report 0G the Secretary Of w ar.
The authorized strength Of the army is now H..
994 men. The actual strength at the date Of the
returns. July ], 1856, was $500 The number
of enlistments made during the twelve months
=. ndng September 30, 1856. was 4.44O The nun.
her OF casualties during the same time was 6 6g6,
Of which 1923 were by desertion.
All our Indian troubles in the West have ceas-
ed except with the Cheyennes.
he disposition of The troops is given in de-
tail.
IL IL recommeonmended to extinguish the pos
sessory rights Of the Hudson Bay Company, as
they owe no alIegianoe to our governments and
would be disposed 10 exercise powerful Influence
among the Indians against our people it ooca sion
required.
A ,igorous campaign has been projected against
The Florida Indians. Gen. Harvey commanding
the military posts.
Nj loh space is devoted TO the consideration of
the pres system of military posts on tho Wes
tern frontiers, aud n complete revolution Of the
VIII lie System is urged. The expenses at present
are enormous, without any corresponding benefit
to the country or frontier.
The number of designations in the army show
the necessity for an increase Of pay. 1t evideu-
policy injurious to professional pride. while
the hard service and frontier stations If the off
GERS require Of them sacrifices which no other
officers Of the Government ARE called upon 70
make. The expense oi living has been greatly
augmented, and the ply is about the as it
was fifty years ago Its bad economy. the report
continues, to drive the active and intelligent from
the service which they ndurn.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

The Virginia delegation in Congress are said
TO be terribly "disgruntled' by the recommends
ton of the Electors, that Gov. Floyd shall receive
government appointment. Accordingly, as is
reported. they held caucus Saturday night ut
which they declared preference for Mr. DO.
cock, should Mr.. Buchanan determine to choose
one Of his constitutional advisors from Virginia.
1t is n war between Wise and Hunter. in which
the farmer, for the present, has the advantage.
The Democracy Of tho State seem disposed to
practice their usual modesty and self denial in
this matter Thus far they have claimed only
five or Elk Of the seats in the Cabinst--one for
Wise, one for Hunter, one for Floyd, one for
Faulkner, one for Bocock. and one for Randolph
Tucker We wish them good time of il,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11
The Decline of Religion.

A correspondent of the New York journal of
Commerce says: There has been a remarkable
decline in matters of religious interest for about
ten years past especially in the Northern States
The last feature of this decline is the scarcity of
faithful ministers of the Gospel. lfany one doubts
this we can send facts an figures We attri-
butte II almost entirely TO the fact of large por
ton of the people and a corresponding portion of
the clergy and religious presses being absorbed
IN the eyer annoying theme of anti slavery. We
now hope that there is good time coming as
the bubble has burst"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

MARY.-Who does not love the plain. yet beau
ttul name. Mary'. 1t is from the Hebrew and
means tear drop" What sweet and Joyous
hours of other days- what pleasing ASSOCIATION.
does not the very name call up in every heart.
Who knows il of Mary! Who that does not love
the name, and has not every ligament of his hear,
moved to melody at its mention! If there be any
thing gentle, valued and womanly, what Mary
possesses it not!-Was it not Mary'who was.
Last at the cross, and earliest at the grave,
And was not Mary the mother of the Savior OF
the world! Blessed be the name of Mary.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11
Another name added 10 the List.

We observe that the name of j. Randolph
Tucker, Esq. of Winchester has been u lded to
the list Of aspirsnts from Virginia for Cabinet
appointment, under old Buck. 1t is stated in a
Winchester Democratic paper "a not improbable
that he will be offered the post of Attorney Gen'l.
Doubtful, considering the recommendation of the
Virginia Electors, the other day. in behalf OF
iryd. But the more the merrier. Who comes
next!-R. Whig.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

would under the eceable breath
when by using the balm OF THOUSAND FLOWERS
dpntcc would not only render sweet but leave the
white aabasttr1 Many do not know their braih-
bad and the tect delieae their friends viii
mention IT. Pour single drop Balm your tooth brush
and wash yonr teeth night aud morning fifty
will las yoar.
Be uul Complexion may easily be acquired by using the
Balm of Thousand Flowers II will remove punpea
and freckles leaving II
Wet towel three drops and wash lhe
night and morning
SHAVING MADE EASY Wet your shaving brush In rither
warm cold pour two three drnps If Balm
Thousand Flowers, rub the beard well, and II will make
beautiful ather much taug the operation
Price only Fifty Beware Of None eunne
unless signed by w. 7. FEIRiDCE
oct 9-dbms Franklin Square, New
For sale by J. II. THOMPSON & co
4 Per Gusncd Brfata-Whaf htty gentleman wound
labor the dsagrec;the brea when using
DOWDENS DENTAL FLUID it will not only IT,
make the teeth white a.baster prevent tooth,
ache and preserve them from decay Recommended den
lists and physicians everywhere.
Beautiful Complexion may be attained by its II rn.
pmple freckles renders the skin
full mparng rich hue II is the greatest
known, being free from all Injurious 30
cents. For saleby SrROTHER WHITEHEAD,
SfABLER & JONES
and Druggists cyerywbcre
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11
The Richmond Examiner states that

II Is fact of undoubted authenticity, that Mr. Bu-
ohanan has expressed desire to have the benefit OF
Governor Wise's counsel. and hns offered him any
station within his gin but the Governor had de lin
ed the tender thus made
There could be no better evidence of Mr.. Buc.
banan's deplorable need of counsel than his
linking that such zigzag. crazy statesman "a
Gov Wise could be fany service in the admin
istration Of the government.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

mo, CURED BY CARrERs SPANISH Observation-Disclosures
Wayne Co Ohio, December ]. ESQ Mcs,rs BENNETT Il
BEfRsGentlemen Having for tnr years past
ing with Scrofula in rs worst form without ung relief
best ply sieians was solicited by friend To Carriers
Spanish Mixture. 1t gives pleasure to that before
flushing the first bottle the disease relaxed then ordered
bottles and with heartfelt gratitude state YOU
the fact that two bottles OF your excellent have
tirey cured
The third bottle gave to friend who had been suffering
with Salt Rheun length of time ard he like myself
his to health the virtues of Carriers Spanish
Mixture" You liberty this letter any vou
may think proper, If it will bsnei; tho afflicted
Your obeden servant JOSEPH ROBINSON
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

Mr.. a. p. Cook has arrived at Washington
from Arizona, the new Territory formed out of
the Gadsden purchase from Mexico. He brings
with him bis credentials and will claim a seat in
the House as delegate from that Territory. IIc
reports the population Of Arizona at from ten to
fifteen thousand persons, and that the Territory
will make u State about as largo as Pennsylva.
mia
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11
Great Snow storm.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 3-fhe storm nf the. 5nv
was very severe here. and in this region man,
ou'ulhgs were swept away and the piers and
streets were damaged In many places snow
ieh 10 the depth of six feet. The railroads ar.
blocked up and 40 trains nrc running.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

New ORLEANS, Dec. 2.-The Mexican Con.
sui at this city has official advices from Matamo.
ras stating that Vidaurri had succumbed and en-
tered into treaty with Gen. Landa, acknowled
ging C"montort's Government and promising O.
bedience.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11
1-rr...rc sf-~srf~r.
.AngsG..J sssrains. Deer. II. 1885


ACasse.s R.n'or I'D sNa.si"x's".
The New York Herald y there is rumOr
in Washington. communicate with studied eau.
ton and reserve. that person high in position
has betrayed unmistakablo symptoms of in.ani-
,y. The alarming probability has caused his
particular friends TO watch his course with in .
tense interest, and If the symptoms of alteration
are confirmed. IL will cause great excitement, and
changes ia n certain quarter.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

NEW YORK. Dec. Two brothers, doing a
brokerage business in Chatham street under the
name OF Taylor & Brother. have been arrested
on the charge Of being extensive dealers in coun.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

saoItou 49, .,iaGaicaf.--aIt u hi sc N, h.,
Eruption and scraula Nearly hat the rst a., "
witness eicary Of this wonderful ungueut In tn en-
Of these They fail however long STANDING -
d .sperate the be
sold al tn. manufactures No so Maiden Lane New v,
and 22I Strand London, and by all Druggists Al a5
G2Ic and 81 per box ldee sdlw
-, "CONPETGTzGt al IL the Lii, n,
30 TRADE PRINTING In ulI It's virions br,nsl,i
done in stye ARsurpassed by ohar Establishment ~ ~
STATE AT the ylgGiNIAN jon PRINTING rs ADJ isl
MENT.
jobs printed Colorsn that will compare with an,
south Of Mason and Dxons Line Specimens 49,.
lie flee Call and First Alley eeu Nam
and Church Streets
THE Ladies' Of ~. PRni's Chnrcis w III bo,a .
Feas' for benefit If their Church "Wednesday rbnr
andF rhay. the l7th sih aud 18Th December inst
Dudley In this City They will offer variety of beam,
Articles and nice lakes, plain, fruit aud Iced all n,
Christmas Presents They earnestly the aid NJ
the Christian public dec tl9dec
ANNsvERsARN ADDRESS.-Thc An.;,
say Meeting the Young Mems Christian ia,iop VIII
lie held Tuesday, the 18Th lust. which occasion an
Will be delivered by the Rev Mr. BnoADus Of the Tn,
Va Notice the place will be given in dn. ~
The public invited to be present. ''
THOS II. EARLY.
r. q. H. KEAN
n. GORDON. , Com on 7 o,,
J. r WHALING
THOS. W. JOHNS.
loeD tI6Ia
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

Physician 10 Queen Victoria AMI ono of the most Learned
skiul To- his Treatise" C,nsun ai
THAT ulmonsry Cpusum ,oh admits of 4 cure is ~, lo.
a doubt has been clearly nv
searches ri LaeGnec and other modern gHthoIngsts
The hsu Il seasr is durable -
such uuimpraehabe authority should in hope and re
innate tng courage in the heart of every sufferer from III
disease.
The remedy which we offer has enrol thousands WIS
TAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY N only emanales
regular ply stefan but has been well tested in all be
complaints for which II is recommended.
None genuine unless signed BUTTS IN the wrapper
SETH W FoWLE & co, ~ Washington Street B,.
Proprieors. Sold by their agents everywhere.
For sale by j. IL. THOMPSON & CO and J. II. SEAY
% dSr.itawIw
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

Thomas 1aNoN
Messrs =. DAVIS Sos-Dear sirs The Karens ber
acquainted with medicine, their
for it very surprising. have by nue. orders a
more fifty bottles therefore wish you to Send ma =
quantity and will pay you through the Treasurer of ,bo Al
sonary Union There medicine which stands so hig ~
tn. Karons of these provinces az yonp
Killer feel willing to crafty them, entertain ,ar
high opinion Of its worth
Messrs PERRY DAVIS SON Il find Unnecessary In dar
again. most sangulne expectations have heon
realized The call for valuable medicine inc,
ing very rapidly that fear shall soon unable II, o
pace with Ny object In writing is beg that M P
ceip you will kindly despatch batch IA ora
my letter of June last hope will be entirely ON, ~
fore last smcn reaches OF which howev.r
not yet heard from you. Yours sincerely. NV
u,....,J L. CAkRAU, Calcutta
For sale by J IL THOMPSON Il co, and bv nrn4
Grocers and Medicine Dealers every where. ''t'''s'
a
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11
". Thirty ,hen.ara aollars # spn


..aus hl,is Ut banks IN Sew York, ~ i.1seY.
aud Pennsylvania were found on their premises.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

There have been been twenty six seagoing
vessels reported to have been totally lost during
the past month of November, involving a loss Of
$1,3J,S00.
The Queen of Naples is now so far advanced
in her pregnancy that prayers are being said in
all tho churches of the kingdom for her happy
deliyerance.
Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer has been elected
lord rector OF the Glasgow University by a largo
majority over Lord Stanley.
1t is stated that Mr.. Hamlin will resign his seat
in the U. 5. Senate on the LIST of January to as
sumo the duties Of Governor of Maine.
The disasters to steamers this year on tho
lakes, rivers and oceans show loss of life of 433
persons.
Col. Lane we learn from the western papers
has again started for Kansas, accompanied by
party of emigrants.
Some thirty boats left the Salt Works, Smythe
county, Va, on the late tide in the Hoston riy.
err. with aboat 1900 barrels of Salt We under
stand some five or six boats we're lost.
DIR. s. b. Cunningham has been re elected
President Of the East Tennessee and Virginia
Railroad
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

Christian ddpocdte. Of a recent date. says:
PIANOS i is suppos d that + L Nash If pstcrshurg has
sold Pianos than eae IN the Sonth PaHos
have given general salts ton in North Carolina
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-11

EV!T =. q u n
a i'ER-Thc New York Ledger has attained the
traoreuarv cr uaou tine Hundred and Ninety Thousand
The Ledger devoted Polite Literature, Original
Tales Sketches, Poetry, Essays, Gassp and News
and ainains nigh moral ton> sevcry whore nowl
edged to be the best family the world Hence
binary and unhcardof popularity Mr. Bonner the Pro
pret the Ledger employs the best talent the country,
and by doing makes the best Such writers
Fern SyVanus Cobb, Jr and Emerson Bennett, pcrna
neniy engaged H. and will write paper hceaf
Mrs Sigourncy also, constantly do
hp' of other popular authors, including Mrs Emma ID y
Soulhworh, Alice Cary Mrs YAM han, Mary w. Stanley
Gibson, Clara Sydney. &C. &c The Ledger is beautifully IL
lM,traed week
The New York Ledger Is printed beautiful white paper
aud composed of eight pages making the handomest
y IN the country 1t is published every
sold nj all offices in every city and the
country and Is mailed subscribers dollars per an.
copies sent for three dollars ANY person OBJ
eight subscribers at 81 III each (Which
Gin rates and sending 81 will be entitled copy
Free Terms invariably in advance Address all letters
ROBERT BONNER Publisher of New York Ledger
II Ann Street. New York
y B-Npw Is good time to subscribe Emerson
ruat Original Novel of Frontier Life will commenced in
IN" Ledger on the hrst OF January ldec II d2