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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15
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he wonders of India rubber ARE not likely to
be soon exhausted. Lately what are called Hard
India Goods are manufactured from compost
ton invented by Mr.. Chanee, which consists in
mixing coal tar with the rubber. From this re-
suits substance resembling solid stone, as black
coal, out Of which articles are made solid
elastic and elegant, needing no finish but cAhib-
ting as beautiful pol! sh as metal is susceptible
Of Canes. cabinet ware spectacle bows, opera
glasses, casiors, sand stands, ink stands, brushes
for the hair, pencil cases, cigar eases, and in fact
almost every thing cnn be made of it. One very
important one. however should not be omitted :;
the new telegraph wire is made oiIit 1t needs no
poles, no covering. The wire is laid in trench
n few inches doop, enclosed in the rubber; no
dampness can affect it, no storm throw it down,
no insect sever no rust corrode. The Govern.
ment has ordered naval buttons to be supplied of
this material. Gutta pcroha may be employed
in the same way with equal advantage; aud why
not then, some light agricultural implements
There Is progress in material things at any rate
-Nelrdrk Advertiser.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15

The New York Express.n a very pleasant no
lice Of Mr.. Barney's book, speaks If the man
i~r IN which that gentlemen has figured through
his long life having been feted and eourted by
the tip top society of all the great cities and
been on a footing of The most friendly character
with the greatest statesmen of his time. and
and with pre- sidenis and Foreign Ministers. by
mnny of whom he has been domesficdted In their
embellishments. With these opportunities the
Express thinks If his memory IL good and his pen
lively. he will write book that will make the
people stare. 1t hopes. however. that he will
not omit rnrc scene in which Daniel Webster
figured in new light and which it describes as
follows:
There is one incident in the life If Barney
droll,-vefy droll.-ihat we hope he will no; omit.
In 1850 after the passage of the Compro.
mise Bill. he invited about thirty members Of
Congress and others, to dine in n restaurant in
Pennsylvania Avenue, and lie prepared places
and dinners for only about ten or twelve-bnt
the whole thirty came, and the night happened
10 be most uncomfortable one. The dinner wns to
be at =. M.,-but it was not ready until Q o.
clock There Webster, growing like II
hungry and starving lion and men Of all parties
the most eminent in position in the U. States
Never were let loose upon Il dinner II crosser or
q hungrer set Of men;-but when at 9 O'Clock
the thirty found places for only ten or twelve
TO sit down to the table, there were the loudest
roars of laughter. Merrment then soon took tho
place Of anger. Cabinet Ministers stood up and
waited on Foreign Ministers aud L. s. Senator's
in great glee, discharged the duties OF Scipio and
Sambo. A few glasses of champagne let loose
the tongues Of all "IIonorable' gentlemen. and
the dinner WIS long and pleasant, - and never was
a happier evening passed than was this after all.
An incident of the evening, night rather
was between Mr.. Webster, then Secretary of
State, and Mr. Fooie, then Senator from Missis
sippi. and now in California Tho dinner was
ostensby given to Senator Foote. then Cover
nor elect of Mississippi and on the eve of leaving
Washington to discharge the duties Of Governor
in Jackson, Miss. Mr.. Webster-the great
Danel--wos commissioned to deliver the new
Governor Foote address The orator took
the head of the table, and began in doggere tho
most charming captivating bewidering dog
gerei--wiih sparkles Of pure poetry in it, that
bubblcd up and out If from Milton or u By
ron-nnd the rythmichl doggerel and sparkling
poetry ran on from him. it may be full half
honr-it may be more. Here was Daniel Web.
ster in n character--a rhyme builder-a POI
ct; doggorel manufacturer. Everybody was as
tonishcd-ticklcd-d delighted -amnzed- astoun.
ded. The plaudis were vociferous-and the
great Daniel would seize hold of them. and other
temporary incidents, to weave them into his
rythm. Tho world would have. If it could only
get it, the richest sort of an intellectual treat in
all that symposium.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15
EepVitIc( nsuuulily.

A large eight wheeled freight engine, known
as the "Black Hand" exploded on "Wednesday
near Norwich, and was literally torn to pieces.
a brakesmon named George Oliver was instant
ly killed, and the engineer, Michael Rowan, was
fatally injured and died in few minutes. The
fireman was thrown to great height and fell at
some distance from the track, entirely Invested
of his clothing, and badly scalded. Another man
WAS also calded, and some forty hogs were kill
ed or badly mutilated. The boilerturncd COM
pete somerset, and fell beside the track, com
peie'v shorn of machinery. The engine in
the middle of three heavy freight trains bound
East, which had "saed" ON slightly ascend
ing grade, and tho engineer, a new conner on the
Central Ohio rairoad,until recently employed up.
on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, had suffered
the water to become low in the boilers that the
tnes at one end became exposed. Two heavy
driving wheels with their axles. were blown some
$50 feet from the track, passing through the top
of treo ut h light of perhaps forty feet, and
breaking ofa huge limb. -Uheeling (Tay Ar
gus.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15

Tho following are some of the main partcu-
lars of the enormous iron steamship now in course
Of construction on the Thames. Her whole
length is 654 feet; breadth of beam Sc fcet di
nmeter of paddle wheels l2l feet: depth of hold
20 feet; depth of paddle wheel So feet diameter
of screw Al feet. There will be five tunnels
and seven masts, two of the latter being square
rugged. The nominal horse power will be 2,60O.
but it will work up from 6,000 TO 10000. Her
measurement will be 23,640 tons. It's expe eted
that her will number from $50 to 800 men,
including twelve chief officers. She will huve
accommodations for 10000 persons, including
1000 first class passengers; or if used as II
transport. she can carry $4,000 troops and 1000
horses. She is exfectcdto run at the rate of
sixteen miles an hour. Surely this is one the
wonders of mechanic power in the nineteenth
century.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15

A plan has been broached IN New York for a
monster bridge To connect that city with Brook
lyn. An engineer has presented scheme for It's
erection from tho foot Of Fulton street, The as
cent 10 ii being gradual, commencing on one side
at Peck Siip. and on tho other at Maiden Lane.
The ascending way being Of iron work swould not
interfere with Tho travel upon the street The
width of the bridge il TO be II feet. it, height
l25 feet above high water nhrk, aud the spnn Of
the arches 800 feet Tho bridge is 10 be sup
ported upon iron cylinders resting upon mason
work. Such bulge would necessarily DO ex-
pensve bu, it is supposed TINT it would pay a
good interest. One peculiar feature in it is that
in its construction neither bolt, screw. nor nut
would be used. The Semitic dmtricdn re-
gards this plan as the most ingenious yet pro-
posed.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15

The UnpostQ Literary MgdsiHe, published by the
Literary Societies of the University OF Va, has made
| its appearance for December 1t is neatly printed,
and conducted with n taste and Judgment creditablc
to its youthful editors Subscriptions and commun-
cations should be addressed to the editors of Uni
versity Literary Magazine, University of Va" Terms
81 so for the session of nine months.
The Eclectic Magazine for January is n choice num-
Der. II contains two beautiful engravngs, and is
filled with articles from the organs of foreign Lcrn-
ture, selected with fue dscrimnatiye ability The
Eclectic well its advantages, and has made
itself one Of the most popular of American pubcn-
tons. Price 5000. Address W. II. Bidwel No .,
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The receipt of Adpdace Sheets, from the British pub
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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15

The Euqnirer aud South Side Democrat both
inform u that there is Il reasonable prospect
that President Pierce, AT the close of his admin
islrulion. will make tour through the Southern
States; and both ofthese papers rejoice nightly
thercat. Well; say let him come, and let
him traverse tie South all over, and he will pro-
badly return to his home in New Hampshire a
wiser and better man. We are always gratfied
when Northern Statesmen visit the Southern
States as they are almost sure to have their
early prejudices against slavery almost entirely
obiferated. the case with Webster and
Fillmore The Brigadier, notwithstanding hi.
short coming in many respects, may justly an
ticipate II very warm and cordial reception at tbs
hands of Southern menof all parties Let hin
cume.-R Uhip
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15
a ReuublSe md n Moanr,hy

The New York Times in the course Of II care
fully prepared article, makes contrast between
the condition of Great Britain and the United
States. II is highly fsi,ering TO The latter The
treasury returns tor $50 show that the outstand
ing public debt If the Federal Government a
mounted TO $30,727 900; while the public debt of
the various States amounted TO Sl90,9l5OOO-
forming together only 1921 100000.
The public debt ofGreat Britain before the late war
was t797 600 600, TO which t2 900 600 new loans
were added during the wRr-together fsls 100000
sterling, about forty hundred and ninety millions
dollars. The indrec, taxation paid by the people OF
the United States for the support OF the Federal Cow
ernment In the shape Of inpos duties mounts to SIX
ty-our millions dollars The direct and indirect tax
alton paid hy the people OF Great Britain for the sup
port Of the crown IN the way Of customs and excise
duties stamps income and property tax, amounts
to siXty -four millions sterling. or about i've fold the
burden of the people 0fthc United States. The
pcnsos of the British Government thus, in
currency for a single wear. $500 900 900, about
one hundred millions than the whole principal
Of the public debt OF the Federal aud State Govern
ments. The Treasury returns also show that our
system ofrnilways which embrace about % 2i2 miles
stands in ca pal and funded debt seven hundred and
thirty-six millions dollars, though costingby the aid
Of State and city loans, about $500, 139, 400, $50
200 per mile while The system OF Great Britain,
hraeing only 3AB3 miles. stands in capital md fund
ed debt, sixteen hundred and seventeen millions dol
lars, Sl94, la5 per mile. Aud it further appears that
the whole railway debt Of the country in the shape
ofmortgages and debentures, Is $l34 2s6 900 while
the same membranes upon the English system
reach nearly this sum In debenures alone say 500,
200 600, while, including what known AS prefer
ence shares the sum total is $63o, 900.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15
Hi-sou ri Legislature Geiug To Adjourn 10 ~.

We learn from gentleman direct from Jeier-
son city. that the members Of the Legislature
contemplate adjourning shortly. to meet again in
this city. No formal action has been taken on
the subject but the members vow that they will
leave LETTERS city and come to ST. Louis to do
the States business ifthey can get place to
meet at. The cause of the contemplated move
ment i the eSorbitant price of board at the cap
ital, aud the difficulty experienced in getting ac-
Communications. Provisions, liquors, luxures, Sc
gars and cards haye to be transported from St.
Louis 10 supply the tables at the capital,and the
consequence is TINT members have to pay ten
dollars week for board. and get very short
commons at that. We learn that efforts will be
made To secure the Court House or the Mercan-
tile Library Hall for the sittngs Of the body
81. Louis kplos, Jan g.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15
Death oClnDtla~ey.

1hl- officer OF the army, long Indian Agent Tor
South Florda. died at Tampa ON the 25th ult.,
Capt. Casey graduated at West Point in 1897,
and entered the second regiment Of artillery. He
appointed cotnmissary Of subsistence the
ith Of July 1893 and served under Gen Taylor
in Mexico: but the elevated position Of Monterey
being very unfavorabe to his disease. he was
compelled to seek n residence nearer the level of
the sea AMI selected Tampa. In 1919 he was ap
pointed United States Agent for removing the
Seminole Indians, the duties Of which post he
continued t. perform, wilhthe exception Of a
short interval, until his death, with the strictest
fidelity
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15

A French paper has just been issued at Kan
kakee, Illinois, which starts with list of twelve
hundred subscribers. From this, it seems that
the French element Of the population of Illinois
maintains its distinctive character and language
with the same tenacity as the French Of Louis
lana and the Germans of Pennsylvania. 1t is
remarkable feature of our national progress,
that the prodigious power of assimilation which
is SO strongly possessed by this republic meas
ureably fails with the colonies originally settled
by the French. To this day, the French par,
Of New Orleans remains as distinct from the
American part as il can possibly be. The socie,
~ there 10 exclusive; the customs PECULIAR
They have their own theatre, cafes, shops; etc..
and several Of the newspapers are published hall
in French. The settlers of Illinois and Missouri
seem in the same way to maintain their original
Ian yusge and customs.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15
1pMrhbur1 9'tr1tnian.
Thursday Moraing. Jan'y. 10. 1871.



A remarkable Illustration of the boosted unity
of the Democratic party is furnished by The lead
ing editorial in the Richmond Enquirer Of Tues
day. Referring to tbs temporary defeat which
the Pacific railroad scheme has sustained in the
House of Representatives. ii characterlzes that
measure as a brazen fronted monster--an assault
upon the constitution and the ireasury-and re-
grets that the Pres ident did no, have an oppor,u-
nifty to launch his veto against il. Whether the
purpose of the friends Of that measure will ever
be realized, the Enquirer thinks depends mainly
ON the disposition of the President elect who.
notwithstanding his apparent position. that jour
nal is sanguine will not support il when he comes
10 regard it with all the gravity and delibera'ion
OF his official character This is conclusion
not little singular and surprising when we re-
member that. as far back as three years ago, Mr..
Buchanan 10 public speech. avowed himself IN
favor of the scheme. and, that during the late
canvass. he deliberately reiterated his approval
of it-construing the Cincinnati platform as
party declaration in its favor. The President
elect therefore, has right TO regard his election
as the ratification of his sentiments this ques-
ton, by his party and the country Under these
circumstances it must be IN infinitely small a
mount of comfort the Enquirer can take to itself
from the hope that Mr.. Buchanan ud veto
such BILL
Proceeding. the Enquirer refers to report
from Washington that the patrons Of the various
schemes Of river and harbor improv ements have
resolved, in caucus, 90 combine their separate in
terests and so command sufficient strength to de.
fy the veto Of Presden, Pierce This be il re-
membered, could not be accomplished except by
the cooperation Of democratic members-as was
the case last winter in the Senate. Appalled, by
the prospect, tho Enquirer cries out; Are
tire not righteous enough in Congress to
avert this imminent CURSE and 10 save the con
stituton and the country from tho abyss which
yawns before us 7" as the President" it asks,
ito be betrayed by his party! Are there not a
faithful few who will stand by him in tho hour
of trial. aud help repuse the corrupt coalition
against the treasury! Where are tho represen-
tatves of the State Rights Democracy of the
South Has a sop to Cerberus' relaxed their
vigilant supervision Of the treasury Has prom
Use of participation in the plumber, betrayed them
into the conspiracy against the constitution I"
These are terrible thoughts for tho Enquirer
10 ihauige Vi 'ne lnSorruphoie anu haffhohlous
Democracy. Who can tell with what agony its
tender soul was wrung before it permitted the
syren song of peace and concord, it has been
singing. to be changed into these harsh notes Of
suspicion and alarm 1t is sad to think of the
anguish il must yet experience, as the fruits of
its late victory shall, after another, turn to
ashes on It's lips. The unity of the democratic
party is truly awful. Don't the Enquirer think
SOL
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15

strong combination. it is stated in the Bal
timore American, has been formed to obtnin re-
peal Of the duty on railroad iron, and refund tho
money paid within a limited time not designated.
Five per cent. is named us the rate of allowance
on this scheme. applying to the aggregate of re-
funded and RENTED duties. A committee from
New York is now stationed at Washington, and
the basis OF the project rests upon the supposed
favor of the united South, together with coope-
rating influences from tho Northwestern and
Eastern States.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15
The New French Postal Arrnu cement

Which is contemplated, is said to engage that
all prepaid letters for the continent may be sent.
through France free from all restrictions. and
and be placed upon the same footing as French
correspondence In other words the United
Safes will enjoy the same privileges in the trans
mission of its letters that France now does
The rates per quarter ounce from the United
States are said to be as fallows:-To France Is
cents; Belgium, 81 cents: Italy and Austria %
cents Constantnopie, &c. 81 cts, and the Indies
30 cents.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15
a slave in Maine.


7 he Bhhgof journal says:
"Some time since, we understand sea cap
tain Of Frankfort hired u slave in Southern
port to go to sea with him in the capacity of a
servant to himself and wife Tho slave becom-
ing strongly attached to them, he prevailed upon
them 10 purchase him, and he remains with the
lady at Frankfort, voluntarily as II servant, ia.
king care of the children and making himself as
useful as he has capacity for"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.


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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-15

Gov Andrew johnson. of Tennessee. has au-
thorised the declaration that he will not seek or
accept domination for reelection. He is the first
man who has been twice elected Governor since
Gov. jas. c. Jones retired in 1896 Isham G.
Harris. Of Memphis. or Andrew Ewing. of Nash.
VILE, will. it is said, be the Democratic nominee