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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02

In the pretty village of laddopheld. New .Jer-
sey, some years ago there resided an old fellow,
who was Familiarity known in the town and coun
try as "Old Joe lie had no particular occu-
patton except dong .ehores" or errands-nor
any particular location. lie ate wherever he
could get bite. and slept wherever he could
find lodging place. Joe wns regular old to-
per. and Jersey lightning bud no more effect on
his insides than much water He generally
mn1e bis headquarters al the lower tavern. for
there were two IN tho town. He would sleep
and dose awey the afternoon old bench in
one corner OF the bar rnom but was always awake
when there was any drinking going on. When
be was not asked tn drink. he would slip to the
bar md dram the glusses of the few drops left in
them. One afternoon d.. Bolus. the village ply
seian,was IN the tavern mixing up u preparation.
lie pInerd tumbler full of aqaafortis on the bar
and turned round Ia mix some other ingredients.
\ few moments after he had occasion To use the
poisonous drug, when he found. 10 his dsmay.
tbat tie tamhler hnd been drained to the last
drop. Mr.. Wig.ins." exclaimed tho doctor in
alright II tie landlord what has become of the
aqHpfortis pat on The bar few moments agol"
Il ft't know replied the landlord, "unless
Oh Joe shrPedin aud drank it,
In tli- suspicion they were soon confirmed.
for the hoster md he had seen Old Joe swal-
lowing the fatal dranght. The doctor knowing
thai lIe must certainly die nfter such dose, in
stitnted SEN CHI nj once. After some hours
spent in looking through the barns, outhouses,
md woods. tor three four miirs around the
village. Joe was Abandoned to his fate. 1t was
night and "a the viage topers assembled around
the blazing hickory fire in the bar room, nothing
was thought Of or talked of bat the unfortunate
end of poor old Joe. Some four days had elapsed
and nothing having been heard of poor old Joe,
they all came IL the conclusion that he go-
ner. The doctor about this time, had occasion to
visit patient some eight miles distant. What
was his surprise VIII about five miles from the
village Ia see old Joe in front of farmers house
splitting wood.
"Why, Joe, said the doctor riding up to tho
fence, Il thought You were dead and buried be-
tore ihlsih
"Why, what made you think that Doctor said
Joe, leaning on his axe handle
I'D dn't you drink hat dose left on old Wig
gins bar a few days since p
'Ies,n replied Joe, half ashamed to own it,
"Do you know Whit it was }" asked the doc
tor.
Not returned Jee.
"Whv. il was nquaoriis-enocgh to kill doz
on men -
We'll now d etor do you know that thought
there was something queer about that dnrned
stuff, for after drank IT, every time | hlowed
my nose. burned hole i'll my pocket banker
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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02
The Hand that Saves Ts

Two painters were employed to fresco the
walls of n cathedral. Both TODD a rude scat
folding. constructed for the purpose, some for
~ feet from the floor. One of them so in.
tent upon his work that he be came wholly alb
sofbed, and, in admiration, stood off from the pic
tnre, gazing Mt it with intense delight.
Forgetting where he was, he moved bnck slow
II, surveying critically the work of his pencil,
until he neared the edge Of the pl aux which he
stood. At this critical moment his companion
turned suddenly, and, almost paralyze with hor
ror, behcd his imminent peril: another instant
and the enthusiast would be pre-. ipitated upon
the pavement beneath. If he spoke to him it
was certain death; he held his pea oe, deah
equally sure Suddenly he regained his presence
of mnd, and sezing wet brush f1ng it against
the wall, SCATTERING the picture with unsightly
bloehes Of eooring.
The painter flew forward, and tnrled upon his
friend with fierce upbraidings: but startled at
his CHASTITY face, he listened 10 his recital of
dnnger looked shuddering at tho dr. aided space
below aud with tears of gratitude blessed the
hand that had saved him
Just 81, sometimes get absorbed upon the
pictures of the world: and in cont omplating
them step back wards, unconscious of our peril,
when the Almighty in mercy dnshes out the beaa
tu images, anl draws Us. at the time we are
complaining of His dealings, into his OUT 1reiched
arms of compassion aud love
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02
w ottBnn.

A California State Senator, speaking upon some
Hill affecting the property or business OF women.
pays them handsome tribute thus:
II love woman: have loved her all my life
through buyhood, youth, manhood, aud maturer
wears. expect 10 love her all my life, and dy-
ing. 10 be found faithful TO the same high md
inspiring sentiment; for amid all the varied
scenes, temptations, struggles and hopes of ex
stence one star brighter than others, has lighted
and guided me onward. II haye had any high x
noble ambition, the exciting energy has been in
tie approving smile coming from the eye Of wo-
man. And judge her influence is upon oihers.
Gentle IN her affections. yet mighty through her
influence, her medium of rule is as powerful
the ballot bot. She has ruled me from my boy
hood with the soft and winning influence OF her
virtues and her beauty. | remember my first
love; my baby affections at four years Of age
| have been in love nearly every month of my
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02
,.,.aaa us.e, oaeer AFFAIR.

nm he fIflsaHfN tosti
Last October. a family, consisting of a maa
| and woman and three children. moved from Ian
caster n Beaver Mr. +. engaged in the hnsi.
ness If a butcher lie ssnn changed his bu .iness
and became a draief IN eattle-huying stock in
Ohio aud selling them IN the Allegheny cattle
market. 4 few weeks ago. young man came
from Lancaster visit 10 these strangers
Ills visit VA not 80 agreeable 10 Mr.. +. Us TO his
hetfer half To the grea, relief of the perpex-
I'd hatcher his visitor finally left. saying TINT he
Vas e..lns back 10 Lancaster. and Mr.. +. started
On another trip 10 Ohio On the day he left his
.gaad Wiz reported n her nearest neighhars
that she had received letter from her father
who lives IN York eoanty,) telling her that her
mother evidently near her last. and that "A
very few DAYS would probably afford the only
opportunity she would have Of seeing her moth
CT alive. Her husband was absent, and what
should .he do She s,,ongl, desired To SEQ her
mother once mere and resolved 10 start on the
neat morning. Seighbors sympaihzel with her
and remarked that she sustained her well amid
her troubles.
All this time Henry. the recent visitor. was
boarding at Bridgewater ana had been making
queer developments 10 friends whose acquain.
ianee be had formed. He assured them the Dutch
butcher and thu woman were not married, and
and he only waiting 10 take advantage of his
next trip 10 Ohio 10 go off with Eliza.-The
next morning they started. We leave them on
their winding way. while we look after
Mr.. F. On last "Wednesday no returned TO find
his house deserted everything gone. and him.
self minus $3.50 which he had left in care of her
who had how iorsakrn him. He then confess
he had MAYER hssn married to.her. lie stated
that he had wife living in York county, in the
immediate neighborhood Of Elizas father-that
he had not lived with her for several years
Liza, be said had been married and moved TO
Lancaster, and after the death of her hu sband,
lived there until they agreed to '.join hands on
their own hook. nnd move To the West. lie as
certained at Roohefter that their goods had been
shipped TO Chicago the day before his return.
lie took The next train for Chicago in pursuit of
the fuguiiycs.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02
The Hill 10 Proven, md Punish Congregational
Corruption.

The following is the bill the pas sage of which
is recommended by the Investigating Committee
of the House of Represen tatiyes. 1t may be
we'll enough as far it goes; but ought there
not be clause added, making it penal for any
member of the House to propose bill appropriate
ing TO themselves gold out of the public treasury
was done last winter; or.yoting for such bill;
receiving any benefit from such bill =
BILL to protect the people against corrupt and Sc
cret influence in matters of legislation.
BE enacted, DC, That person shall, d.
rectly orindirectly offer agree TO give any
money, or other valuable thing, security to any
person for the service of such person. or
OF any other person, in aiding advocating
or procuring the passage defeat of any measure
before either House Of Congress- any committee of
either house, TO be paid delivered on the contin-
gency of the passage defeat of any before
either House of Congress, before any committee
of either House; and that person shall agree
TO accept receive, shall accept or receive any
money or other valuable thing for aiding or alvo-
eating procuring the passage or defeat Of any
measure before either House of Congress, or before
any committee of either House; and that every bar
gain, contract, or security for any such compensa-
ton, or any other contingency, and all shifts and
contrlYanees TO cover or conceal such bargain
hereby declared null and void; and the parties to
any such bargain, contract, agreement or under
standing, well the party to pay the party to
ceiye the money or other valuable thing security
therefor, any snch contingency as is above indi-
Gated, are hereby declared guilty of misdemcanor,
and conviction thereof before any Court in the Uni
ted States having jurisdiction of the SAID offence shall
suffer Imprisonment in the common Jail for not less
than six months or more than year, and be sub
ect to fine of not less than hundred dollars nor
more than one thousand dollars.
SEC And6t nfarther enacted Thatno person having
any interest in the passage or defeat OF any
before either Honse of Congess, and agent per-
son representing any person as agent or attor
ney-at-law in fact for procuring aiding advoca
ting the passage defeat of any brfore eli
ther House of Congress, or before any committee OF
either House, shall approach, converse WITH or
ex plain TO- or in any manner attempt to influence a.
ny member of either House relative to such measure
without first distinctly disclosing 10 such member
whether he is interested personally in his own right.
agent for any other person, in the passage or
defeat Of such measure; and any persons who shall
violate the provisions of this section hereby de-
dared guilty OF misdemeanor, and on conviction
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02

The Columbus U1a1 CoHStjtuflOuu}tyi

The IOInmhus (ra.) tOhSFHu1lOnuftsf snys:
Spring is with us-we fear prematurelv. Ono
# the coolest mild winters known in our latitude
seems to have been cut off abruptly, and, without
the usual huoluating daance POLITICALLY desert
beda- "Iinsering in the lap of Spring. has civ.
en- way at once to "etherial mildness' ard bud.
ding yerdure. \ fortnight since we noticed
blooms ON the naples and "aders of the b 'ook, y
aud now perceive that the plum trees are
putting forth in full bloom. Many early G; ,rlen
vegetable, already up, aud the farmer is bu
sy planting his crops. The season. too. has
been unusually dry Tor nearly a month, and rain
Is desirable ON soma lands. 1t is much To- be
feared however, that early rains will be succ eed-
ed bya colder temperature and killing frosts.
So far the Spring has opened auspciously and
generally-we hope net too early To last.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02
Al%iun {sDbbpsl.

We fluid in the foreign news i'll the columns OF
the London Times OF = late date. the following:
Tho Turin papers mention the following singu-
lar incident: The King of Piedmont, while ont
oaa sporting excursion a few DAYS ago, having
become separated from his suite. was stopped by
Il party of robbers, who demanded his purse
but am the King the royal reply; to
which the robbers answered, W. know that
very well, and il is precisely for you that we,
were waiting here The wood being solitary
and the suite at a distance his majesty was obi
ged In yield compliance, aud heldoat to the rob
befs purse containing twenty gold Napoleons,
which was received with marks OF the greatest
respect
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02

TIE La correspondent Of the Boston Post
gsrs the fa..az.ng amusing account Of row
between tive distinguished British Diplornatisls
a, GaustautinepIe:
= VS. ifoIa CanstaHt5aope SAYS that the reading
Of iae hman concerning the prneipalites Mt Red
sedla Paehas house the 9Th inst did not 90 of
without quarrel not between the representatiN e.
OF different nations bat hetweel tile two British rep
feseatatifes, VIZ. Lord Slatford de kedcne and
Sir Il. Bulwer. The latter. who had given signs of
impaiienoe during the reading Of the hrman, imme-
datey on its conclusion rose, and, 10 the astonish-
meut Of all, openly reproached Lord Sraford Tor
treating him III II manner due man almost his
equal IN rank aud appointed By the queen her spc-
cal representative in the question at issue He at-
elsed Lord Strntiord Of having kept him in perfect
ignorance concerning all lie details of the question
Tor whose solution lac, Sir II. Bulwer. was sent to
Turkey although it WAS the duty Of the noble lord
not merely to have communicated To him what took
place IN the conference of the anbas satorS but to
have consulted him about it. lie then declared the
hrman 10 be incomplete in consequence OF this dore-
LECTION of duty by Lord Stanford The latter Jumped
up, bursting with rage and in tone OF dsdain said
something tha effect, that he alone was response
BILE for his actions, and that they did not the
special commissioner in any way Sir H. Bulwcr
then produced bis special instructions, and those of
the ambassador, the question, to which Lord
Stratford, amidst much mcrrmen replied that it
not his habit to heed his instructions when he
did not like them that in the present case he h
not even read them, but that il was all the same
that had he read them he would. nevertheless, have
acted rs he did and that he responsible not to
Sir H. Bulwer, but To the minister While speaking
thus his passion evidently increasing. Sir II.
Buwcr replied again, and the scene became such that
Redschid Pacha was obliged to avail himself of his
authority rs hosf and stepped in between the two
enraged dip0mUlzts
"Those who We're pr blame Lord Slratord
for allowing himself to be carried away by his tenn
per; but il remarked that Sir II. Bulwer who
must have been FL aware of what he was provo
king seemed rather Ia se III and the exposure
which brought by him. The effect Of ii al
together was by means favorable Already
French caricatnre il in preparation representing the
two English dipomatlsts engaged in boxing match,
and rolling in the dirt Al the state dinner, which
followed the reading of the rnan, the conversation,
under the impression of this scene, Vas rather re-
served and gloomy bat further 'event occurred.
striking contrast - The quarrel of the two right
honorable Englishmen was furnished by the GOODNESS
and silence which the French ambassador and the
Austrian interim ncio observed towards each other
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02

" - pau Tor tue apprehension # a
ltieIAkD who Runaway from the the Nrpiua &
tennessee Raj Road Company about IGh ut Til. s1I
utf" Is about hSe feet ten u inches height and e5cl,
about 10 OF % pounds His very black lie p4ar,
beard rather iln1 aud mousache. voice s rather In
,hea 10 be h"AHe; h reads and himself
'hNd y ellington he formerly On the Last Zen.
hes"t Virginia Railroad knoNyst ifl an Eae.
LttuE Nofis between Cumberland Ca All PANT Kuf. m
lot Nia may he ehdcaFerng he Wy tr sash
hen1e5 IL pAi# Hs Was sst afs mai tram Of
mn pa1 On tie 10Th Gtt and snplas. returning To
ihe Depot Al Marion. where lie WORKED
Richard Vas h.fel II Dr vuabnrg w atl..f
zts t1e l. sa5 HAT he vii pay ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
Tor Us recovery Il aiprtaenied without ine stsfe
JND 4 HUGHES
h4tf lin PAY Masi.r "a 4 T 4 Il G.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02

BIZ has recently passed tie Senate Of the United
Suites. giving three OF iour millions Of acres Of the
public Lands for the purpose OF constructing railroads
~ he Territory If Minnesota. The Bill passed BY
TIE decisive .ate II - Ia le
Il tie eonfsf Of the seaale this occasion i to
be regarded As ioresbaiaRrg the future action OF
TINT body Gu tHs subject 1t Is very plain that the
public domain will. ia very short time. be entirely
absorbed b. the State IN The lower House If
Congress tie lana steaefs haer alfeadf rfepon1er-
nuee If strength which enables fhem n def oppesi-
toa while the confluence heretofore rep9sed in He
justice and conservatism Of The Senalemust he great
ly shaken bY the facility With which It sells 10 tie
selfish demands Of the North West 1af,4s R.ea3-
hzaa
This is the way the Democratic organ Mt tho
other end Of thu District Talk. We put 10 our
Dansille eotemporary, as a common. sense aues.
,iols whether 10 prevent Nirglnia's share from
being "eniire'y absorbed by the free States"
Virginia hadn better ,ake il herself-wh whether
10 prevent the land siral.rs from laying their
laroenous hands what i. righlfolly aud lawful.
ly her own, Size Ind M, better take it into her
own custody nnJ possession Shall this be done,
shall .,and ~ and II vanish from us
an oar hire fateser' What say you'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02

1t is said of Paris that out Of every three
thousand persons commits suicide; that two
thirds of the population cannot afford the ex-
pense of burial; that in every three births one is
ilegitmate; that 10000 persons besides those as
sisted by regular charities arise every morning
without knowing how they will get dinner, and
that 1000 habitual drunkards. Of The most brn-
tal character, disgrace the CITY.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02

,A''SO Seriber, WILLIAM black aud likely youn
man about twenty five years old No MARKS recolerdd h
Is prghiy quick spoken fellow with fine sci Of teeth is
aout i've eot ten inches in height possibly he like.
~ ana We" featured when questioned humble and
rperul think II likely he attempt make his way to
ono as he went IN without the slightest efrer Will pivc
reward caught West OF APPROXIMATION county or
.. iakeh nat county any county Last of
Ptfaiadns OF same goods but whte-gooes very stou,
,lH cav Ii. q. RICHARDSON,
fla'tsAe wing copy NV. farus4tle Pr. Elw ard
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02

hfs >iace. ss.e the dafk Gnd raylss- iays and
YEATS winch succeeded the desniate hearth. and
made the heart TOO dssolaie. And never sir
whiie remember my mother. long since in her
grass-i remember the night she died-neyer
while hold in my memory one other-nnd her
memory i all that i left for me-shall refuse
IL give my voice. my influence and my vote, Tor
any measure necessary IL protect and cherish
the weaker aud better part Of creation. against
the oppression. neglect and abnse Of my SEX
\ Merchant cowhided by n California widow
\ fen evenings ago cowhldlng affair extrhor
binary took place at ono of the Fashionable board.
ing houses in New York. 1t appears. from the
Tribune. that there some 90 boarders in
GLIDING merchants with their wives and children,
and several clerks. Among the females was n
charming "C alifornia widow" about whom one
of the merchant boarders Ind put in circulation
soma unpleasant reports. The Tribune says.
The lady paid no attention to the report. I'M
Ill enc of a more yiruent nature than the rest
was circulated when she made up her mind to
cowhide the individual, and communicated her
intention To sorne of tho other boarlers whom she
counted as her friends. She had set the day and
time at the dinner table.
The day arrived. but for some reason the din
ner was later than usual, occurrence that
caused a more general assembage Of the family.
The bell at length sounded, aud owing to the
lateness of the hour great haste made by oil
10 the dinner table Abont 30 persons were al
ready seated.tnd among them the merchant-nn-
snspecting merchant! In a few moments the in.
lured woman entered She approached the mer-
chant and demanded before the company
traction of the soandalous reports he had circu-
lated, and an apology.
Refusing to retract or apologize,she drew from
the folds of her dress strong cowhde, which
she applied with a will to his head and shoulders.
50 severe were the blows that his face
pIetey marked lerg,awise and eross~ise with
red lines Some of The ladies screamed, and were
sorely agita,ed. and many of the gentlemen re-
monstra,ed; but the lady paid attention, but
It'll dealt her blows vigorously upon the head
gentlemen intcrfprrcd and wrested the cowhide
IRON her hand. The victim removed to
his room, where he was confined several days.
in consequence of the mutt siion of his physog
nnmY.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02

The court of inquiry into the cases Of naval
officers who complain OF injustice on the part Of
the late board, which revised and praned the Ma
val list, commenced its sessions at Washington,
on Friday. Secretary Dobbn has directed that
the cases of those who have applied for an inves-
tgaion shall be taken up in the following order:
First,tbose of the officers who have been dropped
from the rolls of the navy; secondly. those of of
icers placed on ''furlough;'' and lastly, those of
officers on 'leave of absence pay" Priority of
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02

thereof eesore asy eoar, ofshe l s,a'es sha b pm
ished b. Imprisonment for pei les iaaa eas meatf
or more than one year snd b fne q nai ess han
oae hundred dollars than one thousand dol
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-02

ias..t Cation IN cas- + IL an class vii be
regulated by the afdsr in shich written requests
have been fled
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SPECIAL. NOTICES.


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