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RECENT APPOINTMENTS.

We have deemed 1t necessary Il possible to Do
So 10 upon the various appointments made By
the President Many OF those who have been selected r
high stations personally unknown TO Bat We have
carefully examined the Of the public pApers both
those opposing and those supporting the administration and
noticed the expressions relative 10 appointments by The
present Executive These published opinions almost with
exception highly favorable TO the appointments
They have been made with much skill and judgment a.
obliteras past iealOuses among democratic and The
same have entorted from the opposition admissions that
they personally worthy and only Objectionable on
political grounds This consider complimentary in tho
highest degree and indeA;s in the most snmistAkab
manner the successful commencement Of the admin
a
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which We have treaty relations and which Is recognized
by the great nations Of the world within the pale Of
civilization. tho view is taken that China il barbArOu
and must have terms forced upon her By civilization then
the piracal comparison may be just bat such not in
theory We suppose, the view Of the Journal whatever
may he in practice er.a......
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WASHINGTON CITY.
SATURDAY MORNING. APRIL 4, 1887.

p-Mr IsAIEL JAxEs, No. lea South Tea street, fhiase
PAA, !. general travelling assa assisted We H. WELD
JoHs COLLIzs JAMES DKKRIkS B4NNIIr . JAaEs, THos
D. NICE, II. w. hokRIsok, T. W. WHY, wN. L. wArIEsAS
AJAX H. Q. D. nrsrS, BsS. swAIs T. AsMa.s and
4. IT IH.
Q-hr HKSEr NJ LEws, Of Montgomery, Allah anna. h
travelling Ess ssd
sisted by c. LrwIs, JAMS o. and SAMUEL D. LEwIs
Q Mr. C. w. JAAxs Ma. Harrison street. ClnennaI oho
general collecting and Texas
assisisdby II. THoHAs, wuIAx TnoxAs 81. JAxxs,
Dr. A. L. cmLps GEoHsE MosEIs, and RIcHAKB LElxs. Re
eeipts Of either will be good.
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OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

CUsroA-H0UsR OFFICERS.
Jacob Fry collector Chicago Illinois, vice Philip Con-
ley, resigned.
Edmund Wright, collector Edsnton, North Carolina
appointed
Robert Parks collector Cuyahogs Ohio reappoinled.
John p. Baldwin, collector, Key West, Florida. re-
appointed.
Augustus Jenkins, collector, Portsmouth, New Hamp-
shire vice Zenas Clement whose commission expires April
4, 1857.
Josiah g. Hadey surveyor, Portsmouth, New Hamp-
shire, vice Kitridge Sheldon whose commission has
pired.
George r. Rerrel, appraiser Philadelphia vice Gideon
G. Westcott appointed postmaster.
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MRRITED PRAISE.


The speech Of Mr. Tyson Philadelphia which va pub
lished week two ago, has been reproduced we are
glad TO see in many other Journals n
The Philadelphia Pennsylvania says oft;
awe publish this morning. full speech Of Hon. Jon
R. Ty the fugitiye-savs laws and the comprouis
1885, He into very review
this whole question connected with the rendition might've
slaves and discusses in very able The ample
Of historical knowledge he enables him dis
cass this question with peculiar force"
The Troy On. w Wing says
One OF the best speeches which have made in Con-
gress since Clay and Webster left the delivered
the 2sIh Of February in tbs House Of BY
Job X. Tyson, OF Pennsy vanis IL d psbshed entire the
National Inteigencer Of the 2st instant II opposes dis
union in calm, patriotic tone BY arguments based
given with historic Its subject 10 the principles
Of the fugitive slave isws and the compromises Of $780,"
/, has besn he good pleasure Of the krspubican
journals represent Chief Justice fancy large slave
holder and Of utrasouthern views. In alusion to
this fact The Cincinnati Enquirer has the following
t" Let the decision speak for itself but Mr. fancy per-
sonay, opposed slavery. in principle and practice
Many ago. although wealthy, he freed every ne
gro his possession and has paid wages ever since
They all valuable and one hs body servant BEEN
the head waiter OF the argest hotel in Baltimore for many
years. #'."
Judge fancy has always been the friend Of the
bsck and it is related by contemporary that the
eloquent speech he made the Frederick county bar
in defence Of little negro girl in which he thrilled his audi
by exain2 the happy Of court the
justice of the laws in allowing the business Of the circuit
stopped in order to give that negro her rights and
her lawful srotsction And although the ttle
most likely committed crime, Mr. Taneys eloquent appeal
rescued her from the vengeance Of the law. Thus oil
his acts public and private been characterized by justice
and generosity.'' H& NJ
Referring 10 the appointment of Dr.. Finley The Office
OF surveyor Of the port Of Balnoe the Canirevs Sem
tne has the following. sg
owe commend Mr. Buchanan the admirable manner 10
which be has discharged the delicate duty Of distributing bic
patronage in Maryland, and particularly for his liberal
cognon Of the Eastern Shore, by the appointment Of Dr.
Of Baltimore. ."M
=" The of DR.. Fineys application Is well
learn, gratifying to the whole eastern section Mary
land and doubt gives general satisfaction the demo-
cratic party throughout all parts of the State"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13
Ihc Mc.tcrn I.nnL lieAcr.

We have already alluded To the mania which
prevails in various parts of the country for spec
ulatlng in Western Lands. Tho extent of this
lntatnahon at the present time is almost incredi-
bic. An immense sum of money has already
been sent forward for investment in the new ter.
rtories while scarcely "A day passes by in which
We do not learn Of parties organizing for the land
OF promise on the upper waters OF the Missouri
and Mississippi rivers. Some have determined
to pitch their tents in Kansas, some in Minneso
ia, some IN Nebraska, others in Washington 9th
ers IN Oregon, others in New Mexico. while the
Mormons ak direct their steps & tHh. The
extent of country that has been throwa open to
this description Of enterprise Is immense
One great reason for the extraordinary imnulse
TO emigration, may be found ia the enarmon,
rates OF living IN the Eastern cities. Many per
sons who have heretofore oontrtved 10 ,rtt .lnur
with comparative ease and comfort now find it
an uphill task and thus they have been induced
to try their fortunes in tie West, in the hone
that at least, they will be able 10 live This
hope a. we doubt not. will be fully realized bv
the active. the energetic aud the Industrious WIN
devote their attention To agriculture aud Ia the
mechanic, whose labor Is Indispensable in the
erection of towns aud cities. But for others,
who fancy that fortunes may be made in "A few
months or u few years, by speculation. the pros
peel Is any thing but encouraging. In this point
of view the whole thing has been overdone The
St. Louis Republican says that during the pres
"nt season. no less than SS2.O have been
drawn FROM Lexington, Missouri, for the purpose
of purchasing lands in Western Missouri and
Kansas.
At the Pittsburgh Land office. the number OF
entries is immense, The prospect Is, that bv
June next. all the desirable land in Northern
Missouri. will have passed into second hands, Ii
is stated that every boat tina, leaves the CITY o
Wheeling. goes ireighed with families rmigra
ting Westward. and that the same is true oi boat.
loading at Pittsburgh, Marietta, gainesville, Par
kersburg. Cincinnati. aud Louisville. II Is M
too mu, h TO say that steamboats, on the Oni.
rlvrr are carrying rs many passengers rs th'
Railroad. = Indeed, the tremendous emgrniinl
from the country towns in Ohio aud Penns Iva
MIA is creating alarm-Prna Inc.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13
The Famine ia Finland

letter from Stockholm of the 18th snys The
latest accounts from Finland continue 10 give II
most distressing picture Of the famine raging in
that unhappy country, which does moi fail IA OK
cite the creates, sympathy here aud in every part
ct sweden, As subscriptions are Literally en-.
tered into, and balls, concerts and theatrical re
presentations, given for the charitable parpoSe
"t raislng fund, for the relief of oar distres sed
brethren IN the other side of the gysH Several
vessels have been chartered by the committee,
aud aden with corn, but they came, move till
the ice breaks up.
In the district, of tleaborg. WaSa, and Kurpio
alone. cut of Il population of 657,O00 soul. 10
less than Poi, 900 haveno other means Of subsis
tenoe than begging. or else eating the nnpalsta
bic hreHd made from the bark If trees. The NOR
'alty Is consequently very great, and daily on
the increase, u the dreadful tvphus has broken
out with great maliInlty The distress is so
great TINT children have been seen who, Tor want
It other food have actually eaten eff their own
fingers Liberal contributions have been sent
from Hamburg ana l.nbeck; but in Denmark they
haVe done nothing Ia allay the misfortune. Up
wards ot SShOOO have hitherto been remitted
from Sweden. md ~ som as the ice disappears.
the above mentioned vessels. with corn aud flour
VIII be despatched 10 their relief,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13
Lynchburg College.

BY letter from an esteemed friend. Rev A.
Doniphan, agent for this College. we learn that
he has made some progress in scheme for rails
ing the sum Of twenty thousand dollars towards
'he endowment of this institution. A gentleman
IN Alabama whose iiberality surpasses his means
for we are informed that he is not wealthy-a-
grees TO be one Of four to raise the sum above in
Dictated. or, in other words, will pay FIVE thousand
d"lldrs to this object. soon as three others will
Jun HIN. We trust that trio worthy of Assoc
niioh With such noble spirit will soon be found
lias all been done here that can be accomplished
There is a houndless prudga,y of wealth in
this CITY. and doubtless many liberal. public
spirited citizens. who would not in q matter of
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13

Another link in the great chain of railroads Is
now finished. bringing 10 our very doors the city
o CInennat with lis immense travel and trade.
THIS should be- a matter of rejoicing TO our clti.
zcn4 as It's benefits will soon be realized IN the
Increase of business to the merchants. mannfac-
,ufers. md mechanic. of St. Louis. day the
frst through train Raves our lryee for the Queen
city. and passengers will escape that disagreed
lie ANNOYANCE. Il change Of cars. No morehur-
ry or eonfu-ion; bu, an agreeable tide direct
from ST. Louis to Clncnnati.-St. LOUIS Dem.
Of HoRday.
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! this kind be outdone by "A resident Of another
State and it may be only necessary to excite n
spirit which is latent. and more or less developed
in every individnal,-,he power Of local assooia-
ton and the pride which naturally attaches TO
birth place home. What an element Of u.e-
fulness is here, and rendered douby Important at
this junetnre, when public attention is so iorci-
bly, directed 10 the necessity oi building up seats
of learning in tho South. What sbnll hinder
Lynohburg College from being one Of the most
shing institutions Of the land In geograph-
cal position it is accessible to every section Of
the country. whilst for health aud beauty of oca-
ton il is unsurpassed. No College that we have
ever seen, North, South, East or West. possess.
es such rare advantages in this latter particular.
unique and beautiful structure built upon high
and airy plain, with boundess magnfeenoe of
rich and varied scenery in which the Justly eel
ebrated Peaks of Otter most prominent. nj.
ford feast to the eye that is rarely realized.-
The people of Lynchburg who are to be the chief
benetioiares of this institution, and must share
the larger portion of the honor reflected by such
an enterprise, should cherish it with paternal So
licitude; and we believe they will.
OF the gentlemen composing the faculty
have but little personal knowledge. being now
conner ursef-though we hear them fayorably
spoken of but with the esteemed president
of the College we have long enjoyed the honor Of
friendly personal relations, and doubt whether u
more energetic and in all respects suitable off.
Ger could have been found. We commend the
College to the patronage of the Southern people.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13
80 aasHs al
The FLORIDA War

We gather the following items of news Of the
Indian operations in Florida from the Tampa PEI
nmsular Of the 25th of April
companies and X. 4th artillery. and H.,
1T artillery, are ordered to move without delay
from lheir positions 70 scout the Halputuoka
swamp Gen. Harvey has issued orders to nu
,'ply the number of parties sent in pursuit of the
Indians. Mayor Morris. 18th artillery. has been
ordered TO Fort hlSsinmee. Col I,oomis. OF the
OH mi aniry, has received a leave If absence for
sixty day. During his absence the regiment
VIII be commanded by 1t Col. Waite.
premiums ranging trnm $500 to 81 900 are
offered Tor every live Indian that may be captur
ed or induced 10 emlgrate. The removal of Gen.
i!arney from the command of the troops viii, it
IA fear d have bad effect. Billy B1wlegs said
when last IN Tampa that he had Mhinnel Cen.
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! q ION.

The high price of upper leather has been some
what checked in France by substitute of pre-.
pared moleskn-- thick cotton twill, with II nap.
- says one Of the papers. 1t is another in
>tance of the usefulness of cotton. We are now
clothed in cottou-sleep ON cottnn-use cotton
TOR gunrowder-w will presently. perhaps, walk
it-and this is new sign of the value of our
cotton fields.
With tn vastly increasing consumption Of
tbs siaple-not only by the semi barharous coun.
tires opening to it aud higher civilization. hut
by is new uses in Europe and among ourselves
it is no wonder that the great question of the
future as to how the supply shall he sufficient
10 meet the demand.
| he only obstacle in the way of solving this
question j. pseudo philanthrory That aside,
anu these southern states could keep England
and Franco and GemaaN-to say nothing Of
New Observation-Disclosures at work in their mills
But they, whilst needing cotton, are damming up
and down the sources whence alone it seems pos
siblo for them to get it. The almighty dollar"
principle will not stand long against this pressing
demands and presently the memory of WILDER
force and the fJlly of hi. representatives, the Alb
oftionsts, may find Us little respect in England
as they do in Mobile.
At all events our planters may go To work and
makea big crop taking care,in the meantime TO
pat something into pork aud potatoes and corn.
Tiny can find markets far all that they cun make
No doubt of that Mobile Tribune
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zpmthbur1 J'irointan


rswe cali the attention Of advertisers to the Importance
of yIRsISAN advertising medium our daily and
country papers circulation In the south western
nart Of the STATE whence trade seeks outlet
The Virginia cities There daily published within
hundred. II les south Of this point aud the complexion
of the Virginia Railroad 10 the line of the lat
Sts nust make the Nrsuan the for
thai section a, II daily teleershc information "a
bnurx In advance all others which iuhcs Ri for
n greatly circulation For the Information Of
readers would that intend give
% particular attention TO the markets.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13

We are authorized to announce GEO. II. LEM.
MON as a candidate to represent the county of
Campbell in the next Legislature.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13

We have received from Messrs Leonard Scott
q Co, copies of Baokwood's Magazine and the
Westminster Review for April filled with their
usual choice selections. Also. DeBow's Review
and Hunts Merchants Magazine for May. All
vnlnabe publcatinns.
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vfrgaaian Sch Print ing Once.

yRGISIAS Jos OFFICE has been fitted with
supplied with the most extensive assortment IF
every description for the neat and prompt execution Of all
kinds OF Plain and Ornamental Printing II Is under the
perntendence Of Mr. G. TRfAkLE. by whom all orders will
be punetualy filed Distant patrons viii be promptly
ded Patronage home and abroad respectfully solicited
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13

We are authorized to announce Dr. BOOKER
F. SMITH candidate to represent Campbell
county lin part) in the next Legislature.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.


- nd scrnfIdc atfan,nenis Of man have d
,i etmdy Of the human sysiom and discovery the
49,. MS NV yr II Is heir H. amer years OF constant ap.
reaian distinguished physician had succeeded ~ com
pounding agent by which the slightest ache may be over
come liz has hailed a beneactor OF his race and with
great proprey world have gladly eans to his praise
THIS beag propcria the discovery OF rHey Tor
oasa nu,h indebted are the whole human family
to e inventor OF BAKtHs Bifffts medicine iiai mas Stool
the time, aud proved panacca for Dyspepsia par
rhtes Cholera Morbns Cranp Cholc Giddiness Nervous
Debility Appetite. aud Sour stomach while Tie va
lions npsnms Of qunck and empires have honshed or III
aud then disappeared never again to he revived
GakRs BITTER. are now used in hundreds oil ian'e. IN
Virginia only medicine and that they are appreciated
by medical men tonic OF great virtue Is aonnday
atcsted by hundreds OF certificates In the hands ct the FRO
B.kes Ruters a compounded entirely vegetable
tracts wchare usy blended that all ages and sex
may them with benefit aud without the fear OF inc
slightest injury Try hem BY all means and then speak OF
them to The afflicted as h"y deserve
Price, ~ cents per butte-
ve FarnyIe Fncaste Abingdon and elsewhere throughout
lnayI2w L BAKER. Richmond, Va.
500 Bottles Sold in three Months This is
evidence the high appreciation by the community
CfNrRATED ESSENcE OF BAY LEAVES, for the Hair.
figenadred bottles have been sold in that city in the short
space three months aud still the demand is daily increasing
ls warranted to redioFe Danhu MI.
lis warranted to prevent the falling of the hair
frequent precslcs the decay Of the hair
Is warranted have superior hsir beaufer
For Ladies-its the very article for the Toilet
For aenemcnlti nncqeaed for the Whisker and Mus
nehe
chdrcn preserves their hair and causes it to flow in
Yonr supply Of NJ fssr' SfRoTHEK WHITEHEAD,
druggists nf t.ascity mar 2td&ets
holloway oinsmcn,;-D""rh have sore Heads
L. tl valuable Ointment and no limb need be ampuaied
Sui, al the nanuactorcs No 50 Maiden Lane New York
and Nc ~ strand iondon and by all Druggists, at 25o,
G2ic, and 81 per box. may 4dlw
ue-.r-. gerry Davis Il Som-fIaving witness
beneficial Of your celebrated Pain Killer in
raj cholera morbu within few years past most
About year, used in OF Cholera, AMI 1t
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13
symcI,burg Lumber Market. APP. IL.
Richmond Markets, 1IayEl,

FLOlR.-Hoters are firm, in asking 81 25, but
buyers do not meet their views The supply on hand
is small
WHEAT-Wc have change to make in quota
tons for Wheat, which are; Prime white, 81 s.;
prime red Sl45.
CORN--We quote Corn at from 81 to IS cents ac-
cording to size OF sales
SUGARS-Raw Sugar: Cuba l03all3c.; Porto
Rico llal2c. Refined Sugars Loaf IDLE Crushed
and Powdered ljc;A. Coffee l33al4c. b. Coffee 49, c
& Coffee l3lc. Market firm.
BAGON-We quote prime Old Sides l2lal2lci
Shoulders Zoe. New Sides have advanced to l3c;
Shoulders l04alle. Hams l3al3!c. The stock is
light and the market firm.
Aicxanir ria Cattle Market.
BEEF CATTLE S58ae7 gross.
HOGS SSa$8f.
MUTTON, S5aS5t.
LAMBS, S3aS3 So
CALVES S4aS5.
Fish Market.
iIerrngs from vessels $40 5OaSl per thousand
Shad do do SLASH 80 per hundred
Barrel llerrings s. 5oa8.
Barrel Shad Sl3 50aS14.
Rev arrivals. Custom falling off without thei
supplies.
Georgetown Cattle Narict
AT Drovers Rest, the supplies of beet cattle wer,
quite limited and all were disposed of at prices even
rather in advance of those obtained last week.
Lambs sold at SO 25aS3 50 per head.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13

Spanish Mixture t'nds pre- eminent among all others Its
saua rly ttcIcuUs the blood Strengthens
Hn witt qualities It's the Liver; tendtn
ifiyf all hunnrs the Thereby cleaning the
cm according To- Natures prescription its harmless
ard at the time extraordinary good fleets and
Oro rs testified to y OF the respec able citizens of
Hsau"Hd Va AMI elsewhere must be conclusive evidence
that terr is no humh about The single bottle
vs1tlsis the sEePeal OF lis benefits See advertise
IIslt ia another column.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13

We are authorized TO announce +. b. DEANE
jr., Esq, of this city, candidate for recollection
10 the Legislature.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13

We are likely To have bread enough and to
spare this year. notwithstanding the gioomy
foreboang- of the "Bears" The Chienso Press
saw:
\ very intelligent friend of ours a hcay, opo.
rltor, by the way. who resides upon the Illino,,
rivri having listened to the goomy ,torio,
of nm unusual scarcity of grim, concluded to
invest largely, in expectation OF rise.
bat, knowing from past observation how
prone the public mind i. 10 run into an extreme
on thu subject, he resolved 10 invc>t gate the mat.
ter Tor himself. Taking II horse aud buggy he
passed lesurey through the country from Ma
pies Ia lrora-and bought no corn, nor has he
purchased amy since. He found. between the
points named, and including both, orcr tieo mil
ioas bushels IF grain in siore ana ut u small
sarp'as rrmang in thehandS of farmers There
Is much grain above peoria-there is mt a Il,
tie below Ma, 'les 1t is true that con siderable
shipments have already been made from tie Hi
neis la the south, and present prices there and
hove Indicate that more is 70 follow. This j. mn
element, however. To be taken into Consideration
whru ii scuS,ing The probable receipts from TINT
river vt this point when thdquestion relates
t. he aggregate yield nf the last years crop and
the surplus remaining IL, the coun,rv
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13
Alexandria Cattle MARKET.
Fish, Market,
Georgetown Cattle Naritct
JOHN GLAEsEk
c O NJ M is SION ME- II a n,

OFFICE Al MtCuRKtF 8Co MAIN STREET LyxcpguHG VA
Ne Ill continue 10 give his personal attention to the sale
=" country Produce OF every description particularly
10 tue a lie oi Tobacco and hacrs himself that with an ,x
pennee ot 10 the business interest of Planters
aud afmes :" Ill not suffer br being placed his hands Rca.
Ia h7id JOHN CLARK.
jan llood&cts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13
John Randolph nnJ Eristrum Burgess.

II + saId TNHt Tue only man N ConEfrss who
could meet john Randolph in n satrical enc 'un
ter, was Tr.stram Burgess, who it is said court
ed rather than Stunned the encounter. The fol
lowing is "A sample shot of the Hon. Tristram, in
retortnr npon Randolph:
"Sr, Divine Providence takes of his own
universe. Moral monsters cannot propagato.-
lmpotent of everything bnt malcvolenee of pur
pnse, they can nn otherwise multiply mseiies
than by hla,pheming all that is pure, aud pros
prron-, and happy, Could demon propagate dem
n0, the universe might become fandemonium
but rejoice that the father Of li.' can never be
conn the father liars. Too much, Oh how
too much for one nation
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-13

! Taylor aud Gen. Scott md will now claim TO
have whipped Gem lIarney."