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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-09
s'ubiic OMcrrs mud Politicians.

Secretary Cobb, in II letter II gentleman
holding high office under government declares
TINT the first daty of any gentleman holding po-
siti"n under his department i, to the government
and to the people, and not to the party to which
he may happen to belong. He then add;
Holding, as You do nm Office OF great pecunlary
responsibility and one requiring your constant per
sunal attention, cannot sanction the propGety OF
Your absence from your post for the purpose of nm
active engagement in the approaching election OF
Your State No regards with more interest than
| d. the success ofthe national democratic party ut
this important period in our history But that sue
cess must not lie purchased at the expense OF the
public interest, which might be the if those hold
ing high and important Offices should absent them
selves from their posts to conduct the canvass.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-09
20 ,southern Den icr~ IN Pe..nu.rry.

Drsc0Fs B1}al Of 1000 FomrS the oomplcNua teeth,
BREATH Nc-prre - cents
hapr0rsd Rosemary and G,fT oil for The growth
Il p.rsr q the IlHir-prcc
Drcaifs CrcassiGn Hair Dire tusttnliucpns) Price 81
Trsr0tFs (Ol0rig Fluid chan grey har
original color without st lining the sknrc -
Drsr5lfs Pomraddc Phiicome-prire II 'ous
te had all Jobhng houses and Druggists IN Baltimore
and of ne prnurctor. u & DklSCDlIn
mar tcodlm ~ and u Baltimore ST. baltimore MI
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-09
a ssEra.sEp r,yys,,,sH

Whose ds OF lite have nearly discovered while
in the as lHairs. certain Construction Asthma
| Bronchitis tnlgl's Colds aud General Debility. The
ed, Wa discovered ny hun when his aIv child laughter,
given MP die. Wishing to do as much good as ross
Bile he wall send to such ohm afflicted fellow beings request
ii, This recipe with full and Pot directions Tor making
and successfully using lie requires yth applicant
earos1 him one sAlnrthrcc cents to he returned pos
the recipe and the remainder be applied the
payment of this advt rsemelt Address
DE. H. JAMES.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-09

We Hive h'HFH OF "V'HF "N''''NH'"X V"fFN De-
np male by Prot DE tiraths Electric Oh 1t act IN
the with remarkable effect and in short space
OF time health regains SWAY 1t be hal of the agents
here, st advertisement in another colnmn
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-09
cry respectfully,
CLARKsBuRd, (NA.) MARCH 30, 1857.


Tho nes Democratic organ in Richmond
Tho South" appears to expect no help from
tho administration in making Kansas II slave
State. There is woful dissonance between its
tone aud that OF the Democratic press during the
recent canvass. Then tho South was appealed
To to vote for Mr. Buchanan as the only means of
making Kansas slaveholdng State. Now,
hear what Tho South" says:
densipn Nv which We are apt to be damaged,
Is The idea that The Administration will take care OF
the peculiar interests of the South in Kansas Now,
we DO not for momeyt suspect Mr. BucuAHkNs
cool faith doubt his determination 10 act impair
tially between the belligcrent parties. But, he n
Northern man bred and born, aud in the nature OF
things, hls prejudice, must be against slavery ln-
deel ht ayoNed his rrpugnancc To the extcn ion OF
Tho institution in the debates tho annexation OF
Texas Besides these instincts of educaliou anotl-
cr powerful motive must restrain the President rom
any interference in support of slavery in Kansas
Every Administration - necessarily Aversc to ngita-
ton. Now, Mr. BrrhNAN knows perfectly well, that
if Kansas app'y dor admission slave State, the
Union will be precip itAtcl into such an excitement
and conflict OF sections MAS never seen before 49,
tn The other hand be knows if Kansas adopt anti
slavery constitution, thIt she will be received with
an impatient aud rNnltnut embrace It the South
could moi forbid the baus with California, rocking MS
,hn WAS with all her recent irregularities aud iniqu-
ties, how can any resistance DO opposed To the ALI
ancc Of Kansas now that the North burns with "A
more pas iunite desire and is so much less scrupu-
Ions in It prcten'ions} The peace of the Union aud
nudstarbcd Administration, IRE the objects after
which Mr. BreuANAs nspircs, and It is the most nat
urll thing in the world, that he should pursue the
policy best adapted to these ends
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-09

evidence of the high appreciation hF the community
OF "Cotkado City OF the merits Of "EoNSERn CON
GENTRATED Is ENCE OF BAY lEAN Els for the Hair.
hundred bottles have been sold in that city IN the sut
space months and still the demand daily increasing
II : warranted to rcaoTc DSniIuH
II i warranted prevent the falling Of the har
1t is warranted relieve that distressing itthh5 which s.
precedcs the decay of the hair
warranted not 10 have its superior rs mar beapher
For Iadics-Itis the very article f,r the lHiI"L
For Centlrmenlt uncqualled for the iH"er and Mus
tache
For ClGrcn-lt preserves their hair aud
glossy rugletS
For Ncrrhants- gives "a tine profit with ready sale Pm
cure your supply OF Acssrs FRO TIIER WHITEHEAD,
Druggists of this city. mar 2tdAcls
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-09

4 EseriuiiIed Esrcath.--Whar lady gentleman wound
labor under the dsasrecabe when
DOWDENS Den TAI FLUID It viii not only reI Ter 1t
but the teeth white daistur tooth.
ache and preserve them decay Recommended y den
lists and phys everywhere.
Beautiful Complcxu may he at1ised by its 1t
pllcs, treck,, reulor the SKIN and bcant
full, Mparting rich Il greatest
known, uting al ni1rau, Prize -
cents. For saleby SIKOTHER y WHITEHEAD,
SrABlEt jones',
and Druggists every where.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-09

E>GssUHt. FLAMING. AND N1G'S.n-
- ING MILLS--BUhNIiAM. MORGAN & co fan the
Blsin above the tia1 Works. LY NCHB Va nannfcu
of Sash Blinds and DoWs Dressed Mould
ngs Plain and ornam nal Saving, Brackc.s and S,rua
Work, Turning, Ac. lap dSciy
NEW COPARFNEEessRsP.- have fhi.
" DIV associated ourselves ogeher under the aud hm
OF BuNNHAM, MORGAN CO. aud tahen the Establishment
formerly occupied icy Morgan carrie BurlD and r"httr1
the same th the most inproy cd inc!y for the purpose
# conducting general CARPENTERS AND JOINING
BUSINESS, thcr with the sash Blind Door and Muu.i
ING M1uHcory also Dressing aud Matching Flooring Con.
Tag, AZ. WoHd vNt AMI ;ho3s wishing 10
build To give ~ aep ~ W. intend k,el hand ami ma
king order NIL kinds purta, carp ryoIk chea'
as - can ne had elsewhere
All orders addressed Buruasia, Morgan Co VII meet
prompt attention
shop on The new basin bank, above the Gas Factory.
W. l. IT KNllNM,
). O. MORGAN,
lynctbnrg Jan. l2th, Isl K. G. BURkHOIDER.
Ill \ III
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DEATH OF JUDGE LEE.

II is with regret that we are called this morning
announce the death Of Judge Elisha Smith Lee who pa
away quietly Sunday morning last at ten minutes s
one o'clock, after painful aud protracted illness.
In the death of Judge Lee the community has Lost ",
ued citizen the legal profession member who has contrib
ued largely TO its dignity the Masonic fraternity below,
and faithful brother and the Protestant Episcopal Chuph
worthy sxempAr. .
Judge L. was native of ConnectieuL and graduate. Of
Union College, in New York. lie was early admitted ia
the bar in the State and from the legal profession re-
eeived many marked testimonials Of confidence in bis in
tegrity and professional ability. Among other oaie.
trusts he held for many years the Office Of fret judge tia
county OF Monroe New York. and subsequently, upon hi.
removal to Michigan that Of circuit jSdge for tho VAN.
district
For rearly forty years Judge L. was highlycheshea
member OF the Masonic fraternity among whom DO va,
for the extent Of his researches in the ancient
lore Of the order. He associated with the faithful
few in Michigan in revivng the institution after lis sub
lection for many years TO the bghtng influences Of anti
Masonry, and was soon afterwards called upon by Ii,
Sons of Light to preside the Grand Lodge ss ia
Grand Master He was also chiefly instrumental in thu
establishment of the Order Of Kuighthood in Michigan
ana was for long time Grand Commander Of Knight
Templars in that State
Judge Lee was democrat of the stctest school, never
having sweryed from his party featy reverse in bis
pecuniary affairs at late period Of his life induced him
some three years ago to accept clerkshp in the Gen.
era Land Office, which he filled till the time Of his late
illness with fidelity and ability, winning the esteem and
confidence of all by whom he surrounded
In all the relations of life Judge Lee distinguished
for his courtesy and strict probty and his memory will
be long cherished by those who shared his friendship
society while living. To his bersaved family and many
mourning relatives extend our heartfelt sympsthes
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-14
FROM SOUTH FLORIDA.

The New Orleans Pioayune publishes the following IN
ellgence from the Tampa Pennsuar of the 2sth ultmo
An Indian camp has been found near the scene Of the
recent battle Mt which grave supposed to contain
the body of one of the Indians killed in that engagement
From unmstakable signs there found it Is asserted thai
eight or ten Indians were killed.
We understand that oyders have been issued TO the foot
and mounted volunteers make thorough scout OF the
country far south Lake 0keechebee and from Mana
tee Fort Capson and Indian river on tho
10th OF next month.
Company t. 4Ih artillery, under the command OF Capt
George w Getty arrived the 2st instant at Fort Gap
They left Fort kssimmee the 9Th February on
scout to the Everglades One lost by the cap
sizing of boat
$4,000 in specie arrived at this port Monday last
per steamer Fashion, for the of the pay master.
Privates George w. Reed and Thomas E. Bott OF com
pany 4h artillery, deserted from Fort Meade on the 2o
Instant
Major j. McKnstry U. S. army, for the past twelve
months quartemaster Fort Brooke is ordered to fo
Leavenworth, Kansas Territory He will start for ''
place about the 18th proximo.
Lieut. Mickler OF Capt Moseley company mounted vo
unteers with twenty-five men, left Fort Meade on the io
instant and secuted in northern up the east ac
of Peas creek TO distance of miles. The scout was
continued the 10th, 18th, and 18th, in northwest
course heading Bowlegs creek which secuted DOW
to Fort Myers and back 10 Fort Meade. No fresh ndH
signs discovered
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-14
THE DRIED SCOTT CASE.

We transfer TO columns from the Missouri Republic
cam able review of the dissenting opinions Of Justices
Mclean and Curtis in the bred Scott The writer is
evidently master of the subject which he discusses He
does attempt present the views of the court because
they yet published He deals exclusively with the
dissents and shows them destitute of sound logical argu-
ment and that they in their conclusions
He cites with conclusive effect the judicial decisions of
Chief Justice Dagge of Connecticut and of the late Chief
Justice Gibson of Pennsylvania and also wel-csnsid
cred letter of Mr. Justice Story Lord Stowe written in
1925 The style and manner of this review contrast
voraby with the violent partisan phppcs aimed at the
decision of the Supreme Court 1t will well reward
full perusa 1t may well produce hesitation the part of
those northern nuers in New York and elsewhere who
legisating to increase agitation with the ultimate
hope of dissolvng the Union. The agtators attempt
conceal their real purposes by professions of love of
freedom, when, at the time, they knowingly violate
the constitution and laws bopng to drive the South into
some inconsderate which viii afford them apology
for the destruction OF coniederacy The article
copy of the favorable signs Of the tmes 1t is free
from harsh and irritating ehes and is addressed to the
and good of the thinking portion of the
muny Such articles will have their effect leading the
public mind just and rational conclusion and in
feat the purposes OF those who sought to ioresta public
opinion by spreading before the people dissenting opinions
with dstong and deceptive comments before the publ
cation of the opinion of tie giving the for
their decision
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-14
OBITUARY.

The Charleston Courier in announcing the death Of Pro
fsssor Tuomey at his residence in the University Of Ala
bama the Goth OF March, says Professor Tuomey
native Of Ireland, and emigra,ed to Virginia at early
age lie married accomplished lady Of Maryland and
by energy Of character and remarkable business cpab
ties after chosen superintendent of the Petersburg
railroad He elected by the legislature geological
surveyor Of The State Of South Caroins, which honorable
position he filled with credit TO himself and the State be
served. Professor Tuomey after called to The
proessorshp Of geology and agricultural chemistry in The
University OF Aabans which chair he continued TO Oil
with singular ability and usefulness to the day Of his
death lie appointed State geologis of Alabama and
pel,rmsd the laborous tasks Of this survey with
pied eaping wedeseved honors for his unrng
devotion the interest Of science in this department
human knowledge. Professor Tuomey had been engaged
with Professor Holmes, for time past in the publ
ton OF their work the Fossils oil South Carolina
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-14
FROM HAVANA AND NEW ORLEANS.
81 deace Il the Union. !

correspondence Il the Union
NEw ORLEANS, April 6, 1857.
The steamship Back Warrior arrived here this morning
bringing intelig nee FROM Havana 10 the 4th inst.
Thtre is nothing whatever Of Importance reported and
only very slender nodicum Of interest," 1t ia stated that
no movement beyond those already noted has been taken
with reference to the reported hostile demonstration against
Mexico All the evidence which have this yont ap
pears go strongly in favor of the position that such
course will be resolved on it always has that oug
not.
Our nsghbors continue TO prosecute internal improve
ments with vigor quite remarkable. Railways and tels
graphs occupying large share OF their attention
thai not file of papers reaches without Of The
projecting the commencing, the inauguratng Of
less considerable line Those thus far CONSTRUCTED
shown by the reports respecting their business have
proved handsomely remunerative, well highly ad
vautageous the community. The Prensa of the Sd inst
has long article in support of the construction ola road
and of a railroad also round the harbor of Havana
The United States transport steamship Suwanee Capt
KtIidge arrived here this morning from Tampa Florda
She brought no news of Importance The troops were
engaged in scouting but had effected nothing Of conse
quence.
In this city to-day, engaged in the election OIL
jadges for our various district courts The democratic
party have nominated ticket, and there IL doubt
that the know nothing candidates will all b. elected
Their candidate for the first district court criminal
court, ia Theodore G. Hunt vhom NJ. c. There Is can
didae running against him. Mr.. A p Field who Is said to
have some chance of election.
The Hon. John Sdel is in the city in excellent health
receiving the attentions Of his friends and constituent
and preparing fer his coming duties.
BETA
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HON. PAuLus POWELL.

The Lynchburg (yirginia) Republican says:
Among the friends have had tho pleasure
welcoming within the last few days
friend the Hon. Paulus Powell the talented representative
OF the Red Land district in tho last Congress. We
pleased that Mr.. Powell candidate for reelection, and
far without opposition The fact that he earning high
and solid reputation is, in Judgment convincing
proof of the abiding good and patriotism of American
SENTIMENT for bis fame, indeed ia founded his devotion
TO principle, close attention to business strong intellect
high personal character and integrity in all things that
eschews the shins OF demsgogsm. valuable maa to tbs
State is Mr.. Powell"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-14
WESTERN EMIGRATION.

Our western exchanges represent The flow of the popua-
ton the route of travel from Buffalo TO Chicago inn
1t appears to be dfusing itself the country
of The Wabash and large portion of it will remain
of the Mississippi. Railroad lands in Illinois ard Wis
oonsin attract portion whose larger enable them
purchase farms sirng the great channels of oommuni.
cation like influence draws many 10 Iowa and Mis-
souri,. class seek the cheaper lands OF
Minnesota Nebraska, and Kansas. The Cleveland Plain
dealer says that colony of thirty nearly all abls-bode
men, of the vicinity left that city Friday last 10 settle
in Jefferson couuty, Kansas. The Toledo Commercial
says that Hundreds pass there daily bound for the Terrific
RIGS. 1t adds
81 Many Germans from Pennsylvania among the mmi-
grants They carry of baggage ride in frat
class cars and ha intelligent and enterprng appear
The American immigrants mostly from New Eng
land. They have solid, go-ahead Bunker Hill look about
them, and will doubtless be pleased with their and fer
tile homes New England will be depopulaed in the
fifty years her and daughters hoe westward at the
present time"
The Chicago papers chroncle the setting into Illinois q
tide OF population through the southern channels.
Some of the recent sales in Southern and Central m
nos Vermont colony is about locating in Washington
county, Richview another all farmers and mechan-
les from Troy, New York. in treaty for lands in the
neghborhood of Yanda the former capital of the State
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-14

INDIAN AsyLUMThere has been established on the CAV
araugus Indian reservation in Erie county New YORK. ~
institution designed TO relieve the suerngs OF orphan nu
destitute Indian children who said to be numerous "
the State and to train them TO industry intelligence anu
virtue IL chartered 10 the spring of 1855 and 'oa
the name of "ihe Thomas Asylum for Orphan and pe'
ntc Indian Children in honor Of Philip f. Thomas
Baltimore who had in many ways befrended the lna'au
upon the representations of the missionaries who aoC
among them The necessity for the institution is ouna
the fact that many Indians when they die leave am,D
of children in circumstances Of great desttuton and up'
ing. The building was completed last year, sum =,
money for the purpose having been granted by the NV
York legislature and the institution is In oPerauou
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-14
WASHINGTON CITY
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL Ia, 1857.

Q-hE HKSET NJ LEHIs ontgomery, Alabama, IL our gen
travelling and Tohnesee,
isied by c. " LEwIs JAAKs o. and SAMUEL D. LEwIs
u ISRAEL T. JANIS, No. s2 South Tenth street, Pladel
Pha, is general travelling agent assisted By WA H. WELD,
JoHH COLLINS JANIS DEEnEG, HAAATT r. s. JAAEs, THos
D. Mes, n. w. MosSIsoS T. w. WILEY, WIZ l.. wATEHNAs,
ALxx. H. CARsoN d. X Mrsris swlIS, T. AsHAS, and
2. DAVIS.
general collecting agent and Texas
assisted by H. THoAAs, WILLIAM II. THOMAS THos. NJ JAAEs
Dr. A. L, cHLDs GEoRsE MoHRIs, and RICHARD LEAKE Re
ceips Of either will be good.
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MEssRs. ARNOLD AND BISHOP.

The election ays the New Haven Regser Of these two
sterling democrats Congress from Connecticut ELECTS the
congratulations of the democratic press in every
section These gentlemen viii be found among the stnrdest
defenders Of the constitution as Il IS incorporating OPP
poneuts Of slavery agitation and emineny practical
bsrs
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The State Democrat thus notices the result of the re-

The State Democrat thus notices the result Of the re-
cent municipal election in Davenport Iowa;
We have the enemies of true democracy and they
are ours Never was there such powerful effort of the
combined OF hungry politicians that which united
defeat Saturday last The Gazette poured out whole
o the vst ISLANDERS and ssehoods against the CITY
council city ordinances and the democrats but ts habit
well known to produce the desired eject II has
been terribly rebuked We have elected all Of city off,
GERS aldermen OF the h 81 and sh wards and
alderman in the G and have nine Of the twelve members OF
city council and the mayor 1t sweep We have
scattered the corruptonists and broken their ranks We
greet sister cities OF this State, and hope they viii follow
example, and redeem the State from the thraldom OF
black republication.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-14
OF FICIAL.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT
John H. McBrayon, of Kentucky Indian agent for the
Blackfeet and other neighborng tribes vice Edwin A. c.
Hatch, resigned.
Vincent Grjer, of California, agent for the Indians in
California vice James A Patterson, removed.
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BREAD roR rus SraSrsH rooaThe Spanish papers state
fact that the municipality OF Madrid 6y-four
thousand loaves of pounds each TO be baked every
day and sold at moderate rate The quantity is said TO
be sufficient for about half the population Of the city,
distressing proof Of the poverty Of the people,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-14

GERMAN MUSICAL cELEBRAToS.-The seventh SdRoeV.~
Of the German Musical Society Of the Atlantic stAesw
held trienniay instead Of annually, as formerly
in Philadelphia the 18th Of June next anu '
on the 18th,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-14
ANOTHER ALIAS,

The facility with which the opposition change their
party has been frequently the subject of amusing
comment In several OF the New England States they
style themselves "the Union party"not party TO uphod
and perpstuae the Union Of the States but party which
its present temporary, mschevous existence to
union of abolitionis black republicans knownohings
udea and lunatics Inaluding to this fusion unon
party the New Haven Register well remarks:
This is the twenty fifth that the opponents OF the
democracy have taken in the present generation and
predict they will get logged out of this just they
have been from all the rest before the year is out Their
have been generally there could be better
than whig republican, American the three last used
up 1t is however, the bad conduct, the unpatrioc and
ends of their leaders, that renders 1t immaeria
what they take They have national prncplesnc
fixed pooyno bond Of union They trust to moth
ing but momentary exeementsome side issue-some
humbug about negroes and having confidence in the
of the people, they live deusion, and make
chandise of isms."