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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04
1.yncaburX Lumber Unrise,, Nav 80.
Richme.a Cate ,Ia-ac,, June J.

BEEF.-Ordinary to gooi beef plIal2 per hun
dred, net Last sales So for No l.
HOGS-S8as so per hundred
SHEEP.-Suppy Of Muttop fair. We quote $50
nS6 for fair to good Sheep.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04
Georgctswn Cattle Harriet. My 30.

AT Droyers Rest the offerings of the week lmour
to 27O head of beef cattle. 100 of which were take
for District use at So rs to % SO per 100 pound
gross; 10 continued to Baltimore Sales of shee
from 80 371 to 50.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04

We learn. Gays the Journal of Commerce,
"ihat the informal agreement between the late
Emperor Ncholaa. of Russia, aud WIN. H.
Webb, shipbuiIder. Of this city, for the c"ns'ruc
ton of mammoth steam frigate, made just pri-
or to the breaking out of the Eastern war, but
which was rendered nugatory by that event, has
at length become q portiye contract, and that
the builder. thus favored, will commence bis
work about the lst of July. lhe vessel orig
nnlly agreed upon was to be- huge old Ashton
cd three decker; but the plans have been nodif
cd rs TO conform to the most modern and ap
proved method of construction. In its general
character, the proposed ship will resemble the
new steamship Niagara, though the model will
he essentially different. She will measure over
1000 tons. and will be about 800 feet in length
by So in breadth The cost is estimated at near
one million of dollars. She will be u screw
steamer. and the machinery will be built at West
Point Foundry, under tho superintendence of
Russian officers. who are now engaged in making
the preliminary arrangements.
"Wo also henr that it is proposed to build n
steamer for the navigation of the AMOR river,
in North Eastern Asia, forming tho boundary
between tho Russian aud Chinese Empires. This
river is destined to become Of great Commercial
importance; and it is understood that the Rus.
sian Government intend to provide, at that point.
marine railways and every facility for extended
traffic"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04

Mr.. James b. Clay, a. tho public ore aware
is the regularly nominated Democratic candidate
for Congress in the Lexington District. 80 long
represented by his illustrious father. This is
indeed most deplorable spectacle for the eyes
of tho civilized world Tho sons acceptance Of
the nomination of party, that for twenty five
years pursued and prosecuted the great father
with fiendke hate and dnbolical malice, is a
thing too shameful to be thought of without un
utterabe disgust u nd loathing.
We oil remember the occasion. when, after
having been pursued for years by all tho vile
hloodhounds and hell hounds of the Democracy,
he retired to his home at Ashland and there,
worn and wcaried by relentless Democratic per
soou,ion, stood up in tho presence of his old
friends aud neighbours and desoribed himself as "A
bleeding old stag at bay. And now con. shame
to human naterr,) his own son comes before the
world rs tho candidate and sustainrr and encour
ager of the party. that, for quarter of u centu
ry hunted the father for his political blood.
The spectacle has, SO far ARE informed, no
parallel in history, and God in his mercy grant
that it may never have Louisville Journal
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04

'S, 3. III ksz.
~ i.afoa'i dily NJ -" al cinig ttuis md
me Maider Lawns at ~ cts, worth ri
ltea SWISS Musins nj - 81 Is worth 50
superior White tambrics al p cts, worth 81
Linen Duck Drlllngs Al shilling, worth %
Also Tareans Canurc Edgin.. nsertings Pongee Hand
kerci'ts superior KID Gloves ati coiood Cot
ION Hose Mems ia dose, Hat tft,es, Silk Bobbs.
braliS Ac, &C. an fur sail caap tn, Cash Store of
jc3ts JNo 4 VI iiVIS Agt
4 tOxas GEe.ASsNE.-s fresh s.pp,y Of Ibis
~ ronal t'tstih" tor ,tN ips Jelly without boiling just
received ana 'o' sale by > OlHER ~ WHITEHEAD
hep copy lje3ti
NtSrH CAROLINA HEREsnNe.s.-vcl have
~ on hanl Uust rrc,A ed f0r Ne. \ rl Car
ina II 'rrins. Call soon but few caught this
ttj LEE, JOHNSON \ co.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04

NesS~s -Mes.r. =. w. BROWN, Joshrh ; bsoNs and
MIN ACE our athorred Agents the country aud MAJ
ws ID CHRISTIAN and A. N MosrgosIRf IN the CITY, Tor
making co cctons settling the business Of the Nnan
Os, "a ,he ia, OF Apn Is7 10 which time ali bills Tor sub
,cfipon 4 are due the undersigned A. distant snpse
Ter and advertisers bids viii he sent by
mail and through that channel IN reRitefea ie
rx ar, .sic ted at risk, as II u hFy Important thai
hg d business should be speedily wound up We uhsi thhi
All ths no ara indebted to will appreciate th' necessity
lar an ,ry and prompt settlement OF Their accounts on pre-
scula'ion. a''N'sN's - '
Nav 2l-ts -t-- -.
-, Those gentlemen are also authorized TO receive SUB
lions 10 the yirsnian for the present Proprietor
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04
v.,.;.,,, Sch prs.,;rs o0ee.

tn. yfkaSsN jon OyyfcE has been fitted up Win great
care aud supplied with the extensive assortment OF type
~ every description for the and prump, execution OF All
Minds 81 plan Ornamental Printing ii IL under the SUI
erIpt-nenre Of Mr. TRgaktk by whom al Orders wiz
Be puncusy tllod Distant patrons vi be promptly Hfen
} "a Patronage home and abroad respectfully solicited
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04
MAY 2!rI, ISL
GEORGE NJ. RCCKER.

LYNCnDrEG, VA.
AS lust received the following very desirable good' 70
Z which heinSies the attention of his and tho
buyers Of Dfy GnplS generally:
SILK frnefs and ras Buttons assorted matri1
Black MORE Antique Ribbon. dor trimming BasquesD
Plaid and Ch, cked Gngh,ms.
Back ramjtan, "a beautiful Dress goods ro mour,Ins5
Sky Blue Maria Louise Pea trren aid Black Mousns
T ", Smns skis as'%rei styles very dss'bco
Black More Antique and Lace Nantes (vr, bcoutuand
extremely cleap)
nl'ck cha,ti'!a Lace Nantes lin great yariety)
Irish Linens ii''rs, AieNauder's Kid tiioy", ac &c
All "mr' 81! b"+nid extremely low. Those wishing to
avail tl", ivos the benefit. resaug pries
'y'fm, VII :ad 'rr interest greatly promoted by calling and
making their purchases from this House G. NJ X
Ne RISK IN TRYING. \ P9ANe.-s"sp,ra
Your decision ~ + the purchase Of any pa Icuiar nahe
the adyahag" OF asccrininng .ourse Whether the! arc
really first rate or T. NASH,
BOOK and Piano Dealer
spaas Petersburg, Va
ENNE OIL FOR MsCalINERX-wc have
o ~ npl as water does not gun or gt rnn"d-JnS e
ieats j Il THOMPSON y co
DUTA s,ACA F0s STtsx-w Gav" m'I
norfolk irrnip Carrot and rarsaf lis for oct TOR sue
by lt3L-l I Il TEoMr>..N 4 CO
HAVANA CIGAWS.-S.,, received 10. Oh
gan are invited to cali and examine. Furs lie by
oJts Rep copy sTRo1HER a WHITEHEAD
s,LvuG psL.
NEW AND SUP II n AGtftIf
THE CHE.IFEH1 Lhttf , HI tAObN 81,
n has been dem"nss'r'd IA at'e 81 nun
pose Inanty that viii equal t. klons 81 ,Ms
mos inelr isIow candle aud give light han ~
used ia families with perfect saiy Gnet trial. L can h
had f Agents in LynrbAuis Me,srs S fROTHEk
ed 10 IL p1KNENfER
may 2e-im Fer = Nie oil ContHh''
Tee. ICE. ECE.-ror sa, in aige small quantities,
ary store ina as:,nIi s a, BOYD
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04

The ladies' of Orange Court House were eminent,
successful with their Fair Monday having realized
some SG00.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04

APPoHraENr.---W II. Anthony, Esq, ofBotctonl
is lpPoinled Aid de-camp, to Gov. Wise, with Brew
rank of Go.oncl of Cavalry
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04

ToBAcoo.--Duriug the last few days, from Monday
to Friday, Mr.. Furt, Agent of the Richmond Road,
has sent from Petersburg TO the metropolis 5S6 hhds
tobacco and has ready for dispatch ESQ more at
the depot This nj 81 25 per hhd not bad freight,
especially if it continues as il does Till October
next
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04

Holloway. Ointmemt md Pie aWVp0ss al
other remedies he Of Bad Old Sores and Erup
tons of the Skin They act in the absorbent
eradicate all poisonous the body their ef
feet IN many cdsss appearing like n charm.
Sold n the manufactures No 70 Maiden Lane, New York
aud No 2i Strand London ana by all Druggists. at 25o
62ic, and al per pot orbox may 2s-dlw
Another letter from UmdsR.-- Mesus. Perry Darts y
San - happy be able To add that medicine
and aud the demand for
il Increasing I'll. sales at various Sub Agencies
yer, satisfactory especially in Maumain and Dnnapore; in
fact wherever European Regiments located the sales
extensive party in Agia who sen for supply tor his
s"na and thai HIS friends the demand for IL great
and re 'omu"nds the appointment II nm Agent there.
MIR roour of B,rackpo<e, writes under date 1T goth Octo
Der This viii certify that my 10 years Of
ken suddenly IL in the night with the stomach
follow ed by Cholera lie found relief until gave him
traspoouil of the Pain Killer. diluted TN but
after The pation Of few he brought when
repeated Ia" 4 which partially relieved him. followed
il with third lose when he fell asleep and waking
morning hr quite fresh consider il n valuable
medicine to be always at hand" remain yours, &c,
J. l.. tARRAu. Calcutta
Forse by Druggists Groocrs and Medicine Dealers every
where.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04

roaAcco PLANTS AND CHiScH BUG.-The Clarks-
Vile Tobacco Plant OF the Goth ut., says "An es-
termed correspondent, residing the South eastern
border of Brunswick county, informs us that the to-
hacco plants in his section of country small and
scarce in consequence of the cold spring, the n.y. and
freshets in the streams He also states, that
the causes which have checked vegetation, starved
cattle and spread desolaon everything else an
innate aud inaunatc around him, have to all appear
only operated to increase the supply aud mag
ny the power of that pestilenal foe OF the farmer,
chinch bug.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04

TUE L. $. CiRcrrr CovRr AT RcHMoNp--Chie
Justice fancy and Judge HALLIBURTON presiiing-hGs
adjourned after deciding the case OF Ward against the
SeahosrI and Roanoke Railroad Company, IN favor
of the defen liant. The case involved large amount
of money. say about SGu 00o aud would have fallen
heavily upon the iuiruti Company fit had been de-
cided against diem.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04

CoaS AND PRovESpgR. The Danville Register says
Never before has there been such scarcity of these
articles in this section of the country In a
country whose fertility OF soil AMI happy adaptation
OF climate to the growth of breadstufs would lead
US 10 expect only enough supply the wants of
its own population, but to furnish large supplies
for exportatien the fact stares US in the face that
of the largest planters in this and the adj
joining counties, not only of Virginia but of
neighbor the Old North State forced to the eIpe-
dent ofpurchasiug food for themselves and their
stock in the city of Richmond, aud having it trans
ported over the Richmond and Danve Railroad -
Nor is the want of corn the only which has to be
supplied by recourse to farms OF other sections The
county actually does not supply sufficient quantity
Of rough 3odfor the support Of our horses and mules
And case has come to our knowledge from ella
bic source, in which wagner travelling with goods
from tne depot at this place, to the upper part OF
Henry country, has been compelled to let part of
his perish the road for want OF fodder or 9th
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04

The General Association of the Baptists of Virgin
ia will meet in the city of Richmond to-day. Rev.
I. G. Keen, 10 preach the Introductory sermon and
Rev A. Il. Dickinson, his alternate The Baptist
Church in Petersburg have within few days past
contributed hundred dollars orthe purposes of
the Association.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04

SENTENCED TO HuNe.-A negro woman named
Dolly slave To Mr. K : Crouch, tried in the
county Court of Benrco Monday, for setting fire 10
Mr. Martin foylors house some few weeks since,
found guilty and sentenced to be hung the 10th OF
July next We understand that effort will Ue made
10 get Governor Wise to comm ite the punishment to
transportation beyond the limits of the United States,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04

GREAT losS.-fhe komney inteiIigencer OF last
week says:
"Ncssrs. johnson and Miller, Stock from
Washington county, Md, whilst driving flock Of
sheep, numbering 500, through this county, this week.
lost, by laurel and cold, about us OF the number
The sheep were purchased in Pcndleton and High
land
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

RAFFLINo FOR BAnY The Dubuque
Express relates that woman recently came
to the Minnesota House, in Duuleith, with
a young child. and after stopping day or
two, suddenly left minus the baby and did
not return. The landlord happened over
to Dubuque, and mentioning the circum-
stance to couple Of friends, married, but
childlcss, one of them proposed to adopt
the little one as his own. The other i'm
mcdiatcly made the same proposition, when
dispute arose as to which Of tho would be
"parlents' should have the infautile waif.
Finally an appeal was made to the dice
box. Quite number of people gathered
around the table, interested spectators OF
the singular contest, and the winner, nam
ed Beslcr, was greeted with shout Of ap-
Plausc. The child is pretty little girl.
three weeks old, and its new found parents
are brimming over with happiness.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22
From the Scientific american
One Hundred Tuns Of Grass to the Acre

MEssRs. EDIToRs Tho statement YOU
published, taken from an English paper.
respecting the raising of one hundred tuns
of grass ona single acre Of land pertaining
to Lc-d Dcrby's estate, is undoubtedly cor
rect. or very nearly so. Ihad the pleasure
of visiting his Lordship's estate last sum
mcr, while on tour Of agricultural obscr-
vation in England, and l am prepared to
believe the statement. Ny visit was made
abort the Grst Of June, and they had al
ready secured tco heavy crops of grass, and
it is noi improbable that four or five moro
were cut during the long and favorable
season of last year. -Four or five crops Of
the heavy, stout, Italian rye grass is not
unusual; and Mr Mechi, Of the celebrated
TriPtrec Farm, informed me that he had
once srn.Tn seen during the summer This
grass Crews with great rapidity in England
when stimulated BY the rich liquid nutri-
mcnt 50 literally and continuously applied.
Our farmers have yet much to learn re-
specting the scientific cultivation of the
soil. They have yet to learn how bouuti-
full mother earth may be when properly
dressed and cared for by the husbandman.
1t should be observed that the climate Of
England is much more favorable for tho
growth ofthc grasses than our own, owing
to its excessive humidity; but still, I do
not know why several successive crops may
not be produced here by the use of liquid
maturing, and by careful systematic cuk.
turc. JAS. r. N1cuoLs.
lIavsrhill, Mass, May, 1867.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

RECENT INTENTIONAL wire tooth horse
rake, capable Of being managed by boy
and considered u great improvement up
on all similar constructions hitherto used
is among the recent inventions ia the
agricultural line. It is composed ola pair
OF light wagon wheels upon an axle some
ten feet long, TO the centre of which .ho
shafts for tho horse are attached, and di-
rcctly over chem comfortable seat for tho
driver. On top Of the axle is round
shaft. hung so as to work easy, to which
the half circular teeth are attached, with u
double turn of the wire around the shaft,
so as to give each tooth good spring
To this shaft is attached q lever that con,os
up alongside Of the seat at The right hand.
by turn Of which the hay is unloaded
when in line with the winrow, with bnt
slight application ofstreogth, and no move
mcnt from the seat.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

SUsrICIoUs Treasure Irorc.
The Norfolk and Portsmouth papers of
Thursday have the latest phase of the
treasure trove story. 1t is given, We per-
ccivc, On the authority of gentleman
from the spot" though we are not informed
whether the land under which doubloons
compose subsoil or the pine forest on
which they are found groin" is for sale.
The Herald thus gives the story:
Mr.. Benz. S. Dsy. of Currituck county.
North Carolina. while ploughing in his
field, few days ago, dug up pile of Old
Spanish Gold.and Silver Coin to The amount
of six thousand dollars. It is supposed to
have been buried during tho revolution
and the accident thatlead to the discovery
WAS most singular. 1t appears that an old
pine tree had fallen near the fence Of Mr..
DIS farm, and one Of the branches stuck
in the spot where the money was found
As the tree was an obstruction to those
engaged in ploughing, it was raised from
its position, when it was discovered that the
old branch had several pieces of the coin
sticking to it. They then went to work
and dug down to the depth of about 4 feet,
when they were startled by the discovery
of this large amount of money. Every
eye that looked upon tho sinners, we are
told, became as big as moons and one of
thc-negroes who assisted in raising the tree
on seeing the money sticking to the limb,
was so amazed at the sight, hallocd out
why Massa Dey what am dat-I wonder if
he gro dar-Well, well, dis ain dc fus time
l eber seed money groin on de pine tree.
a yoke Of oxen was soon hitched to the
treasure, and it was carried to the house
of Mr.. D., where it can be seen.
This we assure our readers is no hoax ;
aud it rather gives crcdcncc to the tradi-
ton that there was money deposited on
that part of the coast by Blackboard the
pirate
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22
VARIOUS MATTERS.

IIoRE,BLE DIsCLosrHEs.-Thc Charlotte
On. Co. Democrat, of the 18th inst. says
We learn that great excitement has pre-.
vailed in the ncighboring village of Con
cord during the past week. caused by the
discovery that several children, who died
recently. had been disintcrrcd and their bo-
dies removed.
\ Iuack doctor. known by the name Of
Nugent. applied to II man to assist him in
taking up child that had been buried 4
few days before. The man made the re-
quest known, and intmatcd that two little
girls, daughters Of II very respectable gen
tleiuan residing in the vicinity, had been
removed from their graves by this man
Nugcnt, for the purpose Of extracting me-
dicnal properties from their flesh and
bones. To ascertain the truth nf the ru-
NOR. tho father had the graves re-opencd.
and found the collins and bodies missing.
Of course. this created deep sensation,
and we ere Informed that it was deicrmin-
ed to inHict summary punishment upon
Nugcnt; but on visiting his house ic was
found very sick and in dying condition.
One report says that he took poison after
learning that MS operations were known to
the public; and another, that he died from
disease contracted from FREQUENT hand
ling of dccomposed bodies.
Nugent died on Wednesday last. He
made statement before death, to the cf-
feet that he had extumcd about sixteen
dead bodies in Concord and elsewhere, and
after using them (for making mcdicinc) he
burned the flesh, coffins, aud everything, to
prevent detection. His ash-pilc was cx-
amiued, and teeth and bones found therein.
Ills theory appears to have been that
medicine could be made by boiling the liv-
er Of human being, that would cure liver
complaint and so with regard to other dis
eases.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

Hu'e to Plant Trees and Shrubs.
Young trees and shrubs-such as rose
brshes-if received from distant nursery,
and appear dry and withcred, should be
treated as follows dig trench in tho
ground just as long 40 .ho .roos or ehruba
and roots, and lay them down in this y; COW
or with little dirt, pour on pail or two
Of water. and then cover all over with six
inches Of earth. In forty-eight hours tho
buds will be swclled out full, and you can
plant them out This was tho method re-
commended by the lamented Downing, and
We have found it to succeed perfectly.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22


TIE KING OF SIAM-The following ac-
count of the twin Kings of Siam occurs in
the notice Of Sir John Bowring's work on
Siam. published in the London Times:
Their government is pure despotism,
mildly administered by the ccomplishcd
brothers who are at present Kings of Siam,
and whom we look upon as the most re-
markable personagcs i'll the world These
gentlemen, up to 1851, were kept out of
their Royal rights By usurpcr. and were
so superior to the average of Europeans in
the same predicament that they qualified
themselves to administer the kingdom at
his deceasc. Their learning and talents
would really distinguish them anywhere,
apart from the crowd ofgentlemen with dy-
nastic prctcntions, and they may be said to
have laid the beginning of new era for
Siam by applying the lessons they learnt
in adversely. The first King might fairly
claim to be made an r. Il. S. for his varied
qualifications. scientific and literary. He
is able to calculate an eclipse and the de-
grccs of latitude and longitude He is n
profound scholar in Pail and Sanscrit, has
learnt Latin from the French Catholic mis-
sionarics, and can read and write English,
as we shall presently see. He has intro
duccd into his country printing press,
with English and Siamese types, and hav-
ing constructed the FIRST chil"neys ever
seen in Siam, he is applying his geological
knowledge in search for native coal The
second king is also IN excellent English
scholar, and writes hand which would
qualify him to be an cngrossing clerk to an
English solicitor. Hc has also studied Eu-
cid and Newton, has read the works of Sir
Walter Scott, and in evidence of his ap-
probation of them has called ship after
his name. The first king inquired about
the discovery Of the planet Neptune, and
discussed the astronomical bearings Of the
English calendar with Sir John Bowring
He mentioned also his intention to write q
history of his times in English, for which
ne is not disposed to seek any assistance.
Tho second king was solicitous about the
latest news from Europe, made many in
quirles about tho Queen and the royal fam
lily, her age, the number of her children
whether she had gone to Paris to meet the
French Emperor, &c. Both appear to re-
ceive many Of the newest English works
and both will doubtless read this book of
Sir John Bowring, and in case either Of
them should honor us by also reading this
article, we take the opportunity here Of
conveying to them our assurances ofrcspcct
and admiration of their characters and ac-
complishmcnts
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

LOUISVILLE, May 14.-Four negroes ac-
cused of numbering the Joyce family some
months since we're acquitted to-day, one
turned States evidence, but his testimony
was not legal. though oorsoboratcd The
aequlttal caused great excitement about the
Courthouse. A mob assembled with can
non and placed it in front of the Jail \
number of shots were fred from tho Jail
and from the mob, aud the jailor, fearing
the escape of the prisoners. formally sur
rendered two of them, when they were
hing. The third took n razor and cut his
throat The negro who turned State cy-
idcncc was unmolcstcd.