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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28

Ioui. Napolsoo,s Early Relief IN Dr-hny',,
General J. Watson Webb, the editor OF tue y 1.
Cour,r r Enquirer relates the following singular
story;
year ago last November, just before leaving Eng
land breakftste1 with the late Sir Robert Harry
Inglis one of the pnfest and best of English states
men, aud who WIS ever DESTROYS OF eNhlolthg us
kind feelings towards the United States. lie was, ms
YOU know the representative of oxford in Pariia-
ment for more than quarter Of "a century and used
to say that If there ties of consequently, IAN
guagc laws, and commerce to make it the interest OF
England and the United Sttcs to be friends, their
FroFHoHiisa and love Of constitutional liberty were
sufficient in items elves to cement between them an
ind soluble friendship: and certainly he did all
in his power Ia cultivate the kndest feelings be-
tween our people. At the breakfast referred
to the only guests besides myself were the
Bishop Of Oxford md Count Nalewski, the present
French Premier. then the French Ambassador in
London and as it il well known, the Of the great
Napoleon. The conversation very naturally turned
upon the present Emperor and his past history. In
alluding to his visit 10 The United States | mentioned
that he never attempted to conceal his conviction that
at future period lie would be at the head of the
French nation. The Bishop OF Oxford remarked that
this conviction could be traced back to the time of
his boyhoodi and proceeded to relate that when his
mother lIoncnse was living in Switzerland, friend
OF the Bishops, the Rev. -, WAS in the habit Of
visiting her almost daily The Prince was then
about twelve years of age. At Of these visits,
when about taking his leave he inquired how her boy
was getting nlong. The answer was, "Oh, Louis
would do very we'll if he only more like other
boys, and could be persuaded to take exercise
but whenever his lessons over instead OF oiningin
the plays and amusements suitable to his years, he
dovotcs himself to the study of military works and
works on governments and when demonstrate with
him the reply is always the same Mother, you
must not interfere with me- my destiny is TO preside
over the French nation, and l must qualify myself
for the duties Of that station r.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28
1pMrhbar1 1-irgimiaw.


So large = venture of human life is every day
risked upon railroads. that public journal can
scarcely devote itself to the consideration of a
subject of greater moment than tina, of their prac
teal management and operation. Our people
are proverbally reckless and the spirit OF the
times is essentially 60 ahead. A word of need
full caution. or of well considered encouragement.
now and then. may serve rs a check upon the
heady tendencies engendered in railroad men
by the character of their occupations and TO keep
alive that perpetual vigilance and pains taki ig,
upon which the safety of the travelling public de.
ponds.
With these views,we propose submitting a few
thoughts by way of admonitieu, to such as may
need 1t, and of deserved compliment to the man
agement Of a road in which feel much inter
est. Our remarks will be confined chiefly to the
operative materials Employed in working roads,
and the wisdom Of the policy pursued with refer
ence 10 that branch of their affairs, by the COM
pany to which refer
A recent number of IIolley's Railroad Advo-
cate reports some dozen or more accidents al so
thew should be called) 10 railroad trains from the
breaking of axles, attended by the usual quota of
destruction to life and property. On one Of tho
railroads in Ohio 1.-THE Cincinnati, Hamilton and
Dayton) 60 miles long, the Advocate informs us,
upon the authority of the officers of the road one
hundred and twenty axles were broken last win
ter. The Advocate concludes its notice Of this
subject by saying: =" In every case herein re-
ported, the axles were Of a cheap quality, say
scrap. or other axles at ) or 81 cents pound"
The particular quality of iron best suited for
railroad axles has been much discu ssed by the
engineers and iron masters OF the country
Deeping the experience of the Virginia aud Ten
nessee road calculated to throw some light on the
subject, we ask the readers attention first to tho
following figures, showing in miles aud fractions
of mile the character of the work relative
curvature and tangcntand lis grades
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28

Ia ms old friends and customers and the pubic
Tor the liberal bcstowe him the
ent firms with which he has been for the
years III the Building business in the He takes this
thod OF informing them that he will continue the building bu
nes5 a. heretofore both Brick and " God Work
lie hopes by close application to business retain their
hdenee ana custom 1t is true that the larger portion of his
hands ere saves and he expects work that Kind labor
al the sane time he has the experienced white
journey lie haters himself with his experience and by
giving his personal attention the business be able
cute any work that offer such style give atstac
ton to Ills patrons
Ills Snp and Office Jefferson Street, in of Sauu
uers y aud Immediately opposite the shop Va Tenn
IL X where he WIN constantly hand all kinds OF
dressed Imbers aud ready made work, such Sash Doors,
Blinds, Sc. GRO G. GIRIE. Agt
Jan l1eicodly
Sifs'E.- Persons having unscftic ii accounts
~ Win Payne & LaughUwc VIII please call my office,
over the ttizcns Savings Ik aud settle Them either by
bond or othtrw The firm 10 dissolved and accounts
mus be settled L. y ANDREWS
i'm 2G-lonaliY
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28

NEW YORK, Jan. 2l.--lhe steamship james
Adger, from San Juan, with dates to the 18th
inst, arrived here to day. The purser reports
that the cholera had disappeared from the 18th.
mus There was little sickness aud no deaths ON
the Adger.
Walker is repre- sented to be in better candi-
tion; having 1900 obled bodied men at Riyas who
well supplied with ammunition and provision
Colonel Lockrdgc, with 300 men, was still at
Ponta Arenas, awaiting the completion Of IA
steamer which would be ready about the 18th
January.
The Adger encountered great fields of ice On
her homeward passage, in latitude y" %.
Several returned Nicara5uans give very CON
Trajectory statements rs to Walkers present sit =
nation, but they confirm the previous report that
llenningsen had escaped from Granada and ain
ed Walker; also that there had been a revolt at
Leon, md that the insurgents had joned Walk
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28
WASHINGTON, Saturday. Jan. 81 1857

SESyrE.-Mr Nourso of Maine, elected to fiji
the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of MIR
llamn appeared TO day, qualified and took
his seat. Mr., Wilson, presented tile oredentinls ;
OF Mr.. Sumner, II Senator elect from Mas.ncIn
setts for six years from the fourth of March
next. Sundry private bills were passed. The
Senate then adjourned.
HorsE-Alr. Chester was brought before tho
House by the Sergeant at arms. and resolution
was adopted calling on him to furnish am excuse
why he did not appear before the Committee an
pointed To investigate charges'of bribery. Afor
debate II was determined that the witness shoul1
answer IN writing under oath. Mr. Chester was
then gwen int" the custody of the Sergeant at
arms, Several private bills were passed and then
the House adjourned.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28
Sfiznrc y.tu-t0m-IEou.c GtiiCcr.

NEW IoRS, Jan. "a. The Custom louise off
Gers sr2cd to. day the entire stock of Mcssrs.
IIcnnc X Brothers of Maiden Lane, consisting of
diamonds and other precious stones, and amount
ing to $i5o,0oa. 1t is charged that the goods
wore slnup yIel.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28
,ochhurg Lumber Market. IAN. y,
J5srN lIAgsES,
c. Q m M IS SION M e r C. II UT

OFFICE AT McCoRKLE b co, MAIN STRfEt LYScnGuRG VA
MILL continue to give his personal the sal.
OF Country Produce of every drscriptop particularly
the article of Tobacco. and hatters himself that with an "a
peonce of 10 years in the business the Planters
and Farmers viii not suffer bv being placed in his hands Roa
sonabe advances made Tobacco and Other produce
ia hand JOHN CLARK
iu1aln n.alS nls
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28

Mr.. Keitt of South Carolina, one of the ma
tionef supporters of Mr.. Buchanan, made a
speech in the House of Representatives on the
18th inst. He took issue with those democrats
who had announced a political millennium in
the event Of Mr.. Buohanan's election, and gave
bis views on the subject Of squatter sovereignty.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28

New YORK, Jan. 2l.--The schooner s. II.
Pickett, from Virginia bound for New York was
abandoned in a snkingstate on the 18th January
The crew have arrived here.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28
MFRS. VI. a. oTHX will receive "A limited

AZ
AVanumbcr ofpup at the formerly occupedb
Mrs Chaplin The location is pleasant and private To
menre the first Monday February.
Mrs otet hopes by strictly limiting The NUMBER adapt the
course OF Instruction to the various mental pecuaraiso
her pupils
Tuition in all the branches of English per
OF i've months SO French and Latin
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28

Lord Napier, who has been appointed Minis.
ten to America, is a praotised dpomatist, hay
ing served m Austria, Persia, Naples and Tur
The proceedings of the conference at par;s
have not been made public. The LIE Paws saws
mat IN" conference met on the Sd. but the Moni
tent IS silent The delay is attributed by some
10 the necessary time to prepare protocols; by
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28

others to the now disagreement about d"tai'-'aho
not to the principle respecting the compensation
TO be paid Russia. No apprehension is feit that
there will be- any other than pacific result.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28

BosroN, Friday, Dec Il 1910.
thank you dear father for your kind letter from
philadelphia which received to-day and still more
for the verses ca !'.cl ia it. think them beanti-
fll, dear father ana tl ,op for assoeiating me in
remembrance with my Jt . mother. hage npy
or thought other so often since have hal a chilli
of my own, AMI 'uld be hut half as good a mother
she WAS, might howe p. '.'"U ny duty 10 my
little girl, but hers, i,.,, $3.50 goodness cannot
tain.
Weare all quite well here. My strength increases
gradually, aud hope before long 10 be quite myself
again. wish you could see my baby. She has i'm
proved very much since you left, an begins to show
some signs OF intelligence. Everybody saws she is
very bright child but ofcourse everybody would tell
Its mother 50, and she OF course believes il.
We cannot have had as much snow here AS there
has been further South for have not heard of onr
railroads being impeded. We have had enough IN
deed, 10 make poor seighng aud ntolerabe walking
lou are now, suppose, immersed once moro In The
cares and eXcitemeuts ofpubc life Do not let it n-
teriere with your health, dear father. Pray let that
De your greatest consideration. Surely fou haye
aohe enough Tor your country, did yon nescr utter
another word IN its behalf to be considered the hest
ana nobest among the noble sons Of America H.
not the lame Of your greatness extended To The ter
most parts OF the earth2 Ii cannot be an,
do not dearest father yourself ont for the GOOD
of country ungratcfnl AT least. What is the whole
country to your family when weighed in the balance
with one hour otslekpess or anxiety WHICH it causes
you2s 4 am no great patriot do not love Rome bet
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28
nr. Webster aud his Daughter,

Here is n truly beautiful and womanlv letter
~ the great New England statesman from his
daughter. Mrs. Julia Appleton 1t appears in
his recently published private CORES pondeuce
In one of his letters, Mr.. Webster says of his
daughter. she lis as handsome as IA picture and
has "eyes as large as Juuns"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28

tiee OF the Circuit Court q lranlm County the 9Th
day ot January, 1851.
Isaac ShumakeI and Nancy his wife Jane Iunev Judith
lnury. Ransom icrdne seth Burton, Admir-
ton, derd, and William Robertson, Plaintiffs
against
William Chhwood Thomas Robertson. sally Angle and Others
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28
NEcGSRt&GE n CO.,
lVh Ns.eIrsnIt and Isc,DfI s.rnrcrs

COMMISSION & FORWARDING MERCHANTS and
manufacturers OF SMOKING AND CHEWING TOBACCO.
at the old Stand of McCorklc Jones' MIN STKEFr LYNc
BuRG NA" give particular attention to TN sale Of FG r.
WHEAT, CORN. BACON, LARD, BI TIER e.. ihcrd
advances will be made all consgnments WHEN required
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28

VA GIRLS aud small Boys win commence Monday, the 81
Of March next.
TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
Spelling. and Recalling 10 -
Reading, Writing Dictionary, Geography Grammar,
Arithmetic and History, SO
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-28
Fatal Eaac,- Of IL: Cold .ven,hcr.

Mr j. II. Brown, aged about 33 years, son
of the late Mordecai Brown. was found in the
streets Of Petersburg at late hour Sunday night
week and conveyed to the Bongbrook hotel,
where he died the next morning, having been
chilled through by cold. In the same city, Rawson
) Edwards.a dealer in fish oy s,ers &c. was found
frozen TO death Monday morning, in his stall OPP,
poste the Western end of the market house. In
Petersburg, as in Richmond several funerals were
necessarily postponed in consequence Of the
snow.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-19
THE ELECTRO CHEMICAL BATH
DIRECT & TO-& FRO ELECTRO MAGNETIC MACHINE

TAMES HARRIS, ELECTRICIAN, of TOwanda respect
y fully informs the public that he has lately procured
from New York the celebrated Eectro-C chemical Bath
which has proven to he one OF the most important and
wonderful discoveries of the age from its ability to extract
minerals from the human SYSTEM
Some eight years ago physician of Cincinnati disco
bv galyaniSm more recently NJ Nerges, of New York
clectrogder having suffered from the introduction of
poisonous minerals into his system in the prosecution of
his art conceived the idea of removing them by the
processes he succeeded doing and quickly recovered
He then applied the means to others similarly al
ectcd with like results. His exceeded his most
sangne expectations for not only did these Baths
mineral poiSon but cured many diseases of which
were the result of minerals. and some were not.
More recent experiments have fully confirmed the sim
gar power of this Bath draw from the system all mi
neals that he lodged therein to the great detrment
of health. Very often persons afflicted by diseases
which are beyond the comprehension OF the most skul
physicians and which the effect OF poisonous mine
rails accumuatng in the system for years. taken in the
shape of calomel, lead, &c &c.
The following of the diseases cured by these
baths rheumatism Paralysis, Palsy, Painters ChOlic,
Chronic Ulcers Glanaular SwellingS Scrofua Cancer
Neuria in all its FORMS Salt Rheum and umors of all
kinds
He has also s. B Smiths newly invented DIRECT AND
TO-AND-FRO ELECTRO MAGNETIC MACHINE which
is great improvement on the Magnetic machines hereto
fore in With the aid of the Bath and Machine,
have at command all the available medical efficiency of
Electricity The medical power of the Machine is very
great i'll introducing medicines into the system through
the pores of the sknappy yng directly to the parts a
feCted which gives increase Of medicinal power
that of taking it into the stomach rendering it particular
ly effcaciouS in all local diseases.
am now prepared to apply these Baths and also the
Machines my house in the south part the borough
Of Towanda will visit patients at distance, who
unable by of disease to to this place at
derate prices.
also sole agent for Bradford county for the above
Machines. JAMES HARRIS.
Towanda December %. l9.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-19

GINGER BEER-Two gallons of ginger beer
may be made as follows Put two gallons of
water into a pot upon the fire add to it two
ounces good ginger, and two pounds of white
or brown sugar. Let all this come to the boil,
and continue boiling for half an hour Then
skim the liquor and pour it into a jar or tub,
along with one sliced lemon and half an ounce
OF cream tartar. When nearly cold, put in a
teacnpful OF yeast to cause the liquor to work
The beer is now made, and after it has worked
two days, strain it and bottle it for use. Tie
the corkS down firmly.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-19
row AND A
TFEMALIE SEMINARY Y 0

TNHE MISSES HANSON respectfully inform the public
that the Winter Term of their school will open in the
building second street west of the Ward House,
on Monday. December l. 1856.
Miss o. D. HANSON will have the general superinten-
dence of the school, assisted in Music 10y Miss REBECCA
d. HANSON, and in French by Miss EMMA HANSON.
Thankful for the patronage already extended to them,
they beg leave to those entstng their daughters
in their charge that every effort will he deserve
the confidence and favor of their patrons.
The school will consist of four quarters, of eleven
weeks each The summer vacation commencing in July
and ending in September. of few days will be
taken at the holidays.
TERMS. FER QUARTER:
First Classic include the elementary English se M
branches, and the study of the Latin language W "
Second Cinss-Tn include the more advanced stu)
dies ofhe English branches with Mathematics 50 90
and the study of Latin and French ..........l
Third Classic include Mathematics, Mental)
and Moral Philosophy Rhetoric, Botany, &C., So 90
with Latin and French ch....................l
Each pupil will bring with her desk and chair There
will be no extra charge whatever.
MUSIC--lnstructon on the Piano, with of nstru
ment will be given by Miss REBECCA D. HANSON, at $40
per quarter.
Boarding for Young ladies can he obtained in private
families at reasonable rates. Pupils from distance will
receive the especial care of the teachers.
They beg leave to refer to the following named gentle
:Rt. Rev. ALoSzO POTTER, Bishop of the Diocese
of Penna, Philadelphia Rev. Dr. MACLEAN President of
the College of New Jersey.
Hon. DAVID WILMor, G. +. MASON, G. L. WARD JOHN
+. MEANS, d. f. RARsTOw, H. S. MEKCUR, O. D. BART
RETT +. o. GooDRICH, Towanda.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-19
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS &C.

GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, &C.
Vest SIDE Of the Public Square,, opposite the
CoHH House.
RAILEY & NENINS are lust receiving q
~ large addition to their stock of Provisions Groceries
Yankee Notions, Toys Fruit Confectionery &C. which
will he sold wholesale of retail for cash or in eNhanrc for
most kinds of country produce at prices that cannot fail
to suit purchasers Consumers or country dealers would
do well to call and examine our stock and prices.
GROCERIES.
Black and Green Tea, Rio and Java Coffee Chocolate
Cocoa, Sugar, Molasses. Syrup Ginger, Pepper Spice
Sauce Soda Salcratus Cream Tartar Sperm and TaIow
Candles Bar Soap, Vinegar, Starch &c.
PROVISIONS.
Flour, Buckwhcat Flour. Rye Flour. Corn Meal Food
Pork, Hams Shoulders, MackereI Goldfish Shad AXE
Trout Pickeied and Smoked Herring Cheese Rice Beans
Onions Potatoes, Butter Lard, Crackers, &c. &c.
FRUIT.
Prunes, CtrOn, Figs. Eng. Currants Raisins Iem
ons and Oranges Green andnried Apples and Peaches
Almonds, Pecan nuts, Prazil nuts Grcnobe and Madeira
Walnuts, Fibers Pea nuts, Chestnus Hickory nuts &c
GERMAN, FRENCH and AMERICAN Toys, FANCY CooDs
&c.-Boys' Sleighs Tin Wagons China Pewter K Wood
Tea Sets Dolls, Trumpets Toy Guns Accordians Hor
moncas, Glass Paper and Wood Inaid Work Boxes and
Toilet Cases Toy Bureaus Secretaries &c Pearl Iycrv
Papler Mache and Leather Port Mnnaes Wallets Purses
ivory Horn and Wood Pocket and Toilet CoInbs Tohac
co and Snnf Boxes Cigar Cases Tooth Hair and Cloth
Brushes Fancy Mirrors, Perfmmery Hair Oil &c
Fools CAP, Letter Commercial Note and Ratb Post
Paper, Envelopes Waters, Sealing Wax Ink Inkstands
Wafer Cups Sand Boxes Penholers Pens Wafer scaIes
&c. &c. '>'
TABLE AND DAIRY SALT, Salina and Rock Salt, and
Cayuga Ground Plaster. BAILEY & NEYINS
TOwanda, November &c, 1855.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-19

INDIAN MEAL BREAKFAST CAKEs-Pour
boiling water in quart of corn meal, stir it
until it is wet then add two well beaten eggs,
and milk enough to make it thick batter ;
measure small tea spoonful of dry saleratus
and dissolve it into some warm water, and put
it into the batter with a small quantity of salt;
butter square in tin pans, fill them two-thirds
full, and bake in quick oven when done,
cut in squares and serve hot.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-19
THE PEOPLE'SCLOTHINC STORE !
ls] GREAT BARGAINS! [56
WI. E. Solomon, Proprietor.

fIH!S extensive Readylnade Clothing Establishment
Il situated in Mercurs block. Main street has just been
ned with large assortment of SPRING CLOTHING.
The proprietor assures the public that he has the best
prove this fact he respectfully asks the public to call and
examine for themselves.
Persons wishing good bargains and an elegant suit or
any portion thereof, well made of substantial material
Coat Vest Pantaoons Crayat Collars and in fact every
thing In the line will do well to call lie is confident he
can satisfy all in price and quality. ~
H8- Don't forget the pace-one door south of Mcrcurs
store, Mainst, Towanda March 2s IS56
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-19

BSS- 4 Frenchman who was exhibiting some
relics and other curiositics, produced, among
other things, a sword, which he assured his
visitors was 9" De sword dat Balaam had,
when he wculd have killed dc ass"
\ spectator remarked that BALKAN had no
sword, but only acishcd for one
" Yer well, dis is de one he wished for"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-19

"Shall | help you to some of the tomatus-
scs, inquired young exquisite of a venerable
physician as he sat opposite to him at one of
your hotel tables "No, sir, thank you," re-
piled the learned savant, ''but I'll trouble you
for some of the potatussrls, if you please"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-19

BoARDISG-HoUsE SCENE" Margery, what
did you do with that tallow Mr.. Jones creased
his boots with this morning ?''
Please, marin, | baked the griddle cakes
with it,"
Lucky you did, Miss l thought you had
wasted itn
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-19

gas> The man who held an Office" got tir-
ed, and let go for the purpose of resting him
sell short time, when the Office got away and
has not been heard from since