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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

ENDOWMENT or TIT "SHIPPARD INSANE AsY-
lin OF BALAIMoRE.'- " record ihis morning
the death Of our venerable aud highly e~t4,ned
fellow citizen Moses sheppard who hrent bed his
1t at about O'Clock on sunday morning. IL
Wa born IN the summer of 1873 and was cons.
a4ently IN the ith year If his age. lie i up.
posed 10 hive been bonn in the 'cnty Of Phila-
dep ia. but 10 his own langnngr-' The first |
knew Of inysef WAS on an rarthern floor in log
hat near Baltimore His parents were ponr.-
lie came Ia Baltimore before the year 1900. aud
ns fricndnrs barcfboied errnnd boy. entered n
grocrfy ahishment kept on Cheapside. by
John Mitchell, in which he ultimately became
clerk, then a partner and afterwards conducted
the business for many years on his own account
retiring in the meridian of lie with II princely
fortune. As n business man he distinguished
for his interchangeable energy and perseverance. ms
well as for rigid honesty and fair dealing with bis
fellow nun.
Moses Sheppard was quiet. unnbstrnsive cit.
izen-a member Of the Society Of Friends, Atri
can COLOMBIA movement, -and was always
the unwayering friend of the black man, in all
that could protect him in his legal tight or anne
liorate and better his condition. He had no
ly educational advantages. but was possessed
great natural intellectual capacity, as is eviden
ced by the volumes of letters aud manuscripts ON
various subjects 10 be found on his shelves. He
retained his mind, until theiast thirty hours Of
hi, life, cenr and vigorous, after which he began
gradually To sink, and without disease, and but
little physical suffering, passed off in n quiet
sleep.
1t has been very generally known for some
years past that Mr. Sheppard proposed to found
an insane asylum to be located near Baltimore
at his death, the charter for which on his appli
cation, granted by the Legislature of Mary.
land four years since. We now learn that he has,
in his will fully carried out this benevolent and
pbianthropic purpose, having devoted to it the
great bulk of his fortune. amounting to over
5000, 900. with the exception of u few small lega
clos TO friends and relatives; most OF whom he
had provided tor during his lifetime This final
act of his life il but in accordance with the char
aoier for unobtrusiye charity that had distinguish
ed him for many years. One of his requirements
in all ch al table donations was that mo mention
should be made of it," As an instance of this
IA few months before his illness, he visited the
House of Refuge, and on descending the long
flight Of steps passing from the main entrance to
the gate. remarked that there should be ratings
and bnnistcrs for the convenience Of the aged
and infrm. The next day check was received
for $500 from Moses Sheppard, his letter stating
the obi ct for which il was to be used, and cenr.
ly indicating desire that no mention should be
made Of it," but we now regard THAT in unoiion
removed. and take pleasure in recording the
tlet.- Baltimore american.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

An English paper relates the following unsc-
couutable occurrence:-
Zone Of the most singular instances in con
neclion with material things exists in the case of
Young man. who not verv long ago. visited a
large iron manufactnry. He stood opposite a
large hammer aud watched with glent interest
it, perfectly regular strokes. AT first it was
beating immense Jumps Of crimson metal into
thick black sheets, hut the supply becoming px
hau-t"d. at length, it only descended on the pol.
ishcd anvil Still the Young man eazod intentlv
on it. nation: then he followed its strokes Wit
CORE, ponling motion Of his head; then his irft
arm moved to the same tune; and finally be de
hbrrately placed hiS list upon the anvil, and IN a
second { WAS smlten TO Jelly The only OK
ilanation he could afford was that he felt an i'm
pulse to do it.that he kew he should be disabled
TINT he >7'w all the consequences in misty kind
ct manner bat that he still felt the power with
IN, above sense md rcuson--a morbid impulse,
in fact, Ia which he succumbed. and bv which
he host good right hand"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06
~ans'i y shnson's struggle. sn life.


NneauleJ, N his recent bl"grnfh'ca essay on
,hc Iiie of SAM Johnson, and Mt that period
wh,u his sttuggle was severe and his reward sean
y. NY:
Tic misery Of that struggle needed no aggrn
rntth Tut wa- aggravated by the sutlcrlngs ct
an ua-e#tud body aud an nnsound mind. keiole
tn yoaaP mln left the university, his hereditary
u,adl I'D broken forth in n snguorly cruel
hru. lie had become IN incutablc hypoehou-
dtl.r. lie sHld long after, that he had been mad
all ns lie, or II" least not perfectly sane; md, IN
truth, recoutricltirS less sirnuge thhn hi have
oft been thought grounds sufficient for nhr !
NluI hl"ns, aud ton setting aside wills. Ills Rll
u'ore-, his gestures, his muterings, sometimes
diverted and sometimes terrified people who did
NOT know him At dinner table he would, in
TIT If absence. stoop down aud twtoh off lady's
shoe. lie would amaze n drawing room by sud
denly circulating n clause of the Lord, Prayer.
He would conceive AN nnintrgbe aversion IT,
particular al"y,and perform great circuit ratl-
or ihan sc The hateful plaer. IL" would set his
heat on touching every post in the streets
through which h walked. Ii by any chance he
missed post, be would go hack hundred ynrds
and repair the nmis sion. Under The Influence Of
his disease. bis senses became morhldly torpid.
aud his Imagination moIhdy active. At one
time he would stand porting on the town clock,
without h.ing abb IT, tel the hour. At another,
he would distinctly hear his mother, who was
ih, wns not the worst. Ade'p meanchp by took
possession ot him. and gave dark tlnge 10 all
his views of human nature and Of human destiny
Such wretchodness rs he endured has driven
many men 10 shoe, themselves drown them.
selves. But he was under no temptation to com
init suicide. lie was sick oi lite, but he was IA
| fraid of DEATH and he shuddered at every sight
or sound which reminded him of the inevitable
hour. In religion he found but little comfort
! during his long and fervent fits of dejeotion for
his religion partook of his avn character. The
| light from heaven shone on him indeed, but not
in direct line, or with its pure splendor.-
The rays had To struggle through "a disturbing
| medium: they reached him rrtracied, dull and
disoolored by the thick gloom which had settled
on hts soul, and, though they might be sufficient
~ clear to guido him, too dim TO cheer
| him.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

The great scarcity and high price of fuel in
Louisville and Cincinnati this winter have caus-
ed intense suffering amongst the poorer classes
In both cities the supplies of coal were at one
time entirely exhausted. The railroad com.
panies have exerted themselves to avert this
great calamity, and to mitigate as much as posi-
Bile the rigors of the season, by procuring supplies
of both coal and wood and selling them at tho
lowest possible prices.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06


i liz correspondent If the New York llmes
furnishes the following paragraph al one of his
glnphic letter.:
Onc ofihe richest PROJECTORS 4 the quarter
B'auion Of thi, city is So Jealous 81 the beauty Il
his wife that he never yet cHiIrd in doctor, even
In the mos crit al moments OF illness or sntlnr-
ing through which she had 10 pass. But hntely
n violent phlcgmonou> inflammation declared it
sell III the side Of the handsome patient in tic
presence of which the ordinary female physician
of ih" family aud the muse declared themselves
incompetent. This time the utervenliup f II
doctor was imperative. But inasmuch as the
disease wa~ entirely exterior, the usband VIII.
occupies him self II little as IN amateur with pho
Biography. conceived tie ida of taking an exact
likeness of the scat uf the maladY. then to color
il and carry IT to the doctor This was done;
the doctor examined the photograph with II MI
eroscope and prescribed. Every morning IL new
proof If the disease sent to the docter. who
Judged thus de 81 of its d, ciine-the patient
got we'll. When the hour for settling the bill ar
rived. the husband. "a economical as jealous,
endeavorsd diminish it, pretending that he
oaGht MT to pay for simple tations the ,nma
price as for visits at the bedside But by the nd
vice off friend he made to understand that
he had better settle the affair amcablv with the
doctor, otherwise the latter who held his photo
graphs. might some day make his wife figure in
u book Of pathology Tor general circulation. The
friends advice adopted.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

Hon. THos. RIVERS. Representative in Con
gress from Memphis District, Tenn, publishes in
the Memphis Eagle & Enquirer. address to
his constituents in which he states that he ad-
heres to his determination previously expressed,
not TO be candidate for reelection. Mr.. Riv-
ers has made an able and efficient Representa-
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

The Georgia prints, says the Macon Telegraph,
are beginning already TO bring forward Gubemu
torial candidates for next Fall. The Demo
cratic papers mention Alessrs. David j. Bailey,
of BUTT; VIM II. Stiles, of Chatham; John H.
Lumpkin, of Floyd, and Col. James Gardner, of
Richmond The Americanspropose b. II. Hill
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

The Republican urges the appointment OF Mr.
Bocock as member If Mr.. Buohauans Calumet
with as much zeal as if IT were tired at lin IN
his capacity of representative. |, say:
We trust Mr. Buchanan my give heed to tie
wishes and preferences OF The psnPie Of lifg'nia,
without regard 10 The srhehing Of few politicians
whose highest ambition Is the qualification oi Their
own personal advancement
That is hard slap at old Eboshin aud The
friends Of other nspirants.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

An honest Dutcfman. in training up his son
in the way he should GO. frequently exercised him
IN Bible lessons. On one of these occasions he
asked him: "Whp vas dat would not sleep nit
Bot'pher'swite "Shoseph." Oats good boy
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06
FUNERAL OF THE DECEASED.

Tic remains OF The late Dr. Harvey Bnrde viii
be inferred to-day in Greenwood Cemetery, where
the deceased owned lot As the Doctor was well
known amongst the medical fraternity of this city aud
more especially amongst the dentists, the funeral
cortcgc will probably be of imposing magnitude
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06
a d:rnnd X ns he iescmt and Startling Di.elo.


We learn with regret that "a most embarrassi
disclosure was made ut the meeting of the Hen,
derson and Nashville Railroad Company. ON the
18th inst, that threatens TO embarrass and inter
rurt the progress of the road. At the meeting
it diyulged for the first time, that nearly
S60O,O0O of the bonds of the company had been
misappled by the company's agent Mt London.
The bonds were issued three years ago.a and car
red by the then President of tho company to
London for negotiation. Not succeeding 10 his
wishes at that time, they were left in the hands
of an agent, the brother Of the chief engineer Of
the road, TO be negotiated under the direction
and on such terms as should first be approved
by the company tor iron for the road.
1t appears that this ngent. in gross violation Of
his trust used part Of the bonds in the purchase
oil n steamship. or some other vessel. for the
avowed purpose of ireghting the iron that should
be bought for the company The vessel he char.
tered to go TO the trimon md she WAS lost on the
voyage, and, as it would appear, without insu.
'nnce. When called to an account no alleged
the vessel was the company's loss aud not his
What amount Of the bonds were used in this
transaction is not known; or what has become of
the balance OF them has not yet been discovered,
rs ~ satisfactory account can be obtained from
him OF their disposition. The correspondence
win hun has been very unsatisfactory.
These facts Ind not been made public before,
from n hope TINT by negotiation the bonds might
b" IrcoVer d, and from II conviction that n dis
closure would rather defeat than aid in their re
cpvcry. The direct rs have, too, been begued
by repeated Pledges and promises of n sa,stacio
ry adjustment both from the agent and through his
brother the chief engineer of the road. These
promises 50 often violated, it is now believed.
have been made 10 delude tho company and to
procrastinato settlement. A committee of stock
holders Inv" been ppninted to visit London, an
10 take proper measures 10 recover the bonds and
prosecute the agent.
The work on the roud will he suspended until
the return oi the committee aud II full knowledge
OF the situation of The bonds il Obtained Many
of the leading Stockholders couuselled nn oniire
reputation Of the bonds-other. deemed il AID
visohle 10 wait MD lorn fbeir present condition
before taking any definite steps. This disaster
Is one III which ARE seriously Implicated
! n the citizens of Henderson themselves Us their
road : the one on which we rely toro South
can ErQnSuiHe Journoi
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

IT, during n three years, cruise. We felt
disposition TO Kill either. and landed them bnih
on the wharf How many there are in the world
10 whom The fidelity of that rat reaaeth les
soul"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

tive aud we regret that he fods il incompatible
With BIS interests and inciinniions to serve anoih'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

\ young man from Hariank. VI. fMf. Liver
lnore) has invented n machine for printing! men
without figure aud literally may be called
pocket printing press; since IT may be carried III
one's pockci. aud operated there. The polished
.teel case winch contains the APPARATUS Is five
inches long. two aud half inches broad. and one
and half nehf, thick. This contains the type.
the ink, the paper, and the machinery. AT one
onl Of the cue are six keys. which he fingers
of the operator can play on piano. The
yies are comp sed Of the sections of pnralielo-
gralI crossed lay two dag ,nals. This parale!o.
gram cat ing'niocsly As TO form all the let
ter- 81 the alphabet, ngd in a shape 80 as t" be
easily rrad, in the impression. by any person on
presentation. The siza j. double English and
the fashion Antique. The impression is like the
page If book, lines horizontal from left 10 right
The zip Of paper, yards in lcngih, Is on
a cylinder. aud ms fast printed is received ON
anoiher cylinder. The ink is contained in Il
piece Of cloth saturated with it, to which the
types applied often as is necessary. The
rapidly of the printing is about equal To that Of
writing with pen, as most persons write.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

\ resident at this State. who many years ago
resided in one If the Sothern Stntes, Elected
to the Legislature Of his native State at very
youthful age. He visited Washington, and
introduced 10 John Randolph prominet poll
iician, &c. Randolph conversed with the young
man II few minutes. mud when he was about to re-
'tire-@"Look here said Randolph, Let me give
yen II little advice. You look like promising
young man. and | think you had better go to
school" We leave those who have been cleo
ted To a Legislature to imagine whether this
young man. who had Just been elected. was "set
back any" or not. -'Miuaukie Ntms.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

vi. vaf vas De reason nr ,.faaJ ~ shit'P MI
her 2. ..Don't know . shpo-s be ,asnt shisepy.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06
MIR. JOHN j. ECkEL.


Mr. Ecke Is locked apht the Fifteenth war sta
ton house, awaiting the result OF the Coroners in
resigntion. His appearance IS not 10y any means
progressing aud TO aphysiognomst his face would
afford considerable latitude for analysis. As far rs
we were able 10 Judge, he appeared 10 be about five
icet eight or nine inches in height and thirty
six years of aye. lie wears thick beard and nous
tache. which are medium dark brown his eyebrows
are heavy aud the eyes light grey. He experiences
difficulty IN looking one III the face. when compelled
to do So his eyes and adjacent muscles undergo II
nervous tNttehlng. Determination does not seem to
be leading tfat in his character judging from his
countenancc, but there is, nevertheless strong look
of obstuucy about him. When We saw him last
evening in his cell lie appeared agitatcd and uucom-
Portable not perhaps more, however, than any per-
son might be, placed in u similar position.
MR. NICKEL BUSINESS.
i. Gor3ou Bennett, cyg.
The name OF Eckel being very unusual one, in
Justice to of the few representatives of that name
VIII you have the Kindness TO state that the name OF
the person spoken of in connection with the late mel
ancholy transaction in Bond street is John J. Ecke
doing business in allow at No. Ill Stanton street
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

JOHN CLARK,
G 0 NJ vi 7 s I . " M L r Ell A II n

OFFICE Al McCoR6LE CO MAIN STREET, lYNcHGuRG. VA
Va Ill ntnuc his personal attention to the sale
' Of Country Produce OF oyerF description, particularly
to the al lie oi Tobacco and tier himself that with an *,
pertnee OF II years M the business the interest auus
and Farmers viii not safer b. being place hands Ka
sonabr advances made r5b9eco produce hcn
in hand JuIiN CLARK
an
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

"a SEEDS-CROP OF ls56.-We have opened full sup
W the above Seeds of all the various kinds in cultivation
this of the country The reputation of these seeds
well estahis to require communication Call and
supply yourselves at STROTHER 81 WHIrEHEADs.
Druggists Bank Square.
Rural Register and Almanac with directions for culture
II.bt
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

N1Kd.IN1A.-At Kuics held IN The CIcrks OF
flee of the Circuit Court of Amherst county the 2nd
day of February 1871
Lindsey Coleman late Sheriff of Amherst county and as such
Admir- of Joseph Penn deed, Plaintiff
against
William Edmunds. Elizabeth Lee. Nicholas G Kinney Lewis
l. Bowling, Stewart b Penn samuel NJ. Garland, Edward
Eimunis john Thompson, Jr, James 5 Bowling The
administrator ri Wyatt Petyjohn decd andCharl's IL Mas
se Aduinsratorot Charles A Penn, deed, Defendants
IN CHANCERY
Tie object 4 ills suit o obtain decree for contribution
h,r d." Joseph Penn dec tn the administrator OF said
! s ;, do H. rhu fund reserved by linn pay debt
tue r. The 81 John Penn, decd having proved made
4i ANA appearing by affidavit hlcd that WI am
D. huubds IHlHsri, Lee and Edward 4. Edmunds, lot
rc it is ordered that they do appear here
With month att due public alton hereof and do what is
uHesafN 90 protect t,r interests and that copy Of this
Scr he published week for in the
lfaeaAull NEua, dpased at Tie front door ufle Court
AH-hot ts county the r day Of TIL next County Court
y copy festt. LEO. DANIEL in, Clk.
brown a. " Whitehead feb t.cwiw
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06
g,EuAIE sCUOO,. AT HETKEAT.-The

gNEniIE sCssOO,. At KETREAT.-Ihe
SnLsrher having employed the services of his niece
Miss Martha H. Darna to teach In his family respectfully
c all who DESTROYS Of giving their children wards
beral English education patrouize this ch o, which will
10th March and expire 10Th August next Having
for Ave consecutive Sessions ecil orcuc
saying public that think they would do well
patronza her regard will be had 10 the moral and
intellectual ADJ Rbceeut Of her pupils who will be charged
the end Of the session. No de-
ductinn will be made ept in of protracied illness
Board can be had at my House nj . 0n per month For
further particulars address X. T.. DARNALL
feb s. eli omar Retreat Franklin Co, Va
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06
JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER LOr IF
Shichcrins'. Celebrated Piano Eortes,

M II aI the late improvements together W.T. other mu.
seal instruments such Niolin Guitars Fntrs Me.
lodeuns A. Also beautiful assortment of Sheet Music for
me iiah' uiaF and all othcr musical Instruments general
used IN TINS country. All those wishing to purchase viii do
elsewhere. ' f''e"'s'"s
The undersigned every ~ receiving new and fashion
able Music o the latest Al fashionable publicaons
,,c., W. T. GREENE e. cos
Music Saloon Main Stree rposite Citizens SAVINGS RsrL
anu ttw doors above Norreli House. Lynchburg Va
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

Ah we wonIi most respectfully those
ers whose accounts are still unsettled that
ions tn collect all of accounts NJ the end every
Please call and will take great pleasure in roccirg
accounts Very respectfully yours
jan cots MATTHIAS g
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

AWAITED 10 hire. for the prcscnf year m
W able hoded NEGRO MAN to work at TIL, Office.
ian lq-ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06
GRASS sEEss.-Wchnue i'm so

English b'nr Grass rmo,hy, Orchard and Evergreen vrs
SEEDS al "t pimr quality which will sell low to clos
J"''.'s LEE JOHNSON
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

NAbENFsSEs.S 1000 comic
anu fancy Valentines from So each received
anu -1l xnc Nnolesae anu E.tal at lian30l MoRSES.
ADiE - Fine Rubber shippers have received
- neat low cur, wcllittng Ladies' Rubber simmer of
good qualify, and offered - cents ff "
1l-ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

take this occasion my thanks my friends
and the public for the liberal patronage heretofore extern
de to the old and respectfully recommend to them
the concern OF Whittemorc e. Joslin
jan lots II. 8. WHITTEMOhE'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

son authorized t. debt o. any
so on my account and that will be responsible for
any dch or purchases those made
myself in person. CHISWTII DAHNrY
an 1880 'D-''-''-''
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

To the thermometer the rigid surface If lame, Rvnr
q" the congealrd state of generally bo secp NM
o weather still he order If the day Fortunately how
ever the subscribers in anticipation cod sn0p of late
years So common aft Christmas or ordered and recciycd
rom 'her mandatory, before the obstruction Il the roads
nN SNOW lot VI heavy Over Cats heavy business Goats
sImas tIoaks Gcntlcmcns Shawls Travelling blankets
&c and can yet supply any demand above articles
also as usual full Stock ~ Fine Staple Clothing "a Fine
Back Cloth Dress and Frock Coats superior Bac{ Casmoe
rants hes quality Black Sat silk Cashmere Vests
jan 29-ts BURROUGHS SII HTEp g. 70
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

EHtHPER's MAGAZINE for February, re-
u coived at MOKSES
fro Its
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

~ formed topntnersnp under the style aud rm OF mt
tenure Jsh tor The purpose manufacturing and seing
Agricultural Tools of every description the old stand of IT,
Whittemorc Bro and solicit call from their friends and
the public So lcraly. G. A. WHIrTEMORE,
Jan. |, 1871 l r. JOSLIN
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

feb ctl5m Retreat Franklin Co, Va.
VyyANTED.-TwentyE Five ninck Gum Logs
w &c inches long from IA IL inches through for which
n liberal price will be paid by
febG.ts WIIITTEMORE & JOSLIN.