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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25

On Friday last man named ,lsoE made
ascension from the Fair Grounds, ut Centralia.
His. in balloon belonging to brooks the urollaut
lie descended about Is indies distant ut the farm
ot u Mr.. Harvey. After the graphing iron had
been made fast. .llarvcy, To amuse hi, children.
one u boy about Years. aud the other Il girl # s
years, placed them in u basket ear and permitted
them to ascend several times hish rs tho rope
would nluw. Unexpectedly the graphing IRON
slipped from the fathers hand. and The nall,~n,
with its precious freight. was waited out OF sight.
The distress OF the parent knew ~ bounds The
peril OF his children lac considered imminent for
what assurance had lac that they would no, lc
borne into some dense forest, where they would be
overtaken with hunger before the, could be found,
or perhaps descend into some lake or stream and
be- drowned. AS soon rs it was possible, an Ex-
ira was Issued AT tcntralln, and the whole neigh
boring country placed ON the alert 10 watch for the
balloon and children
Saturday morning at day -breah. farmer near
New Carthage. Is miles distant from Mr. llur,ey's
place, discovered the balloon suspended in the
air. attached by the graphing rope to tree IN
his yard lie immediately hauled tho balloon
down. and found the Youngest child asleep in the
bottom OF tho basket. and tho oldest carefully
watching over her little brother They had Lccn
waited about by different currents of mr. through
out the night, and had come To halt but IL little
while before they We're relieved.
The story the girl told was that ms the balloon
assembled she cried rileously to her father to pull
it down. She sad she passed over u town where
she SAW great many people. to whom she like
wise appealed Mt the top of her voice. This place
nas Ceahdiia. The balloon was seen to pass o.
yer there, but tn p'ople little imagined it car
Rod two persons III such danger. Her little
brother cried with cold, and tho heroic girl took
off her apron, covered him and got him to sleep
In handling the ropes she happened to pull one
which had the effect Of bringing the balloon down
and although not understanding the philosophy
OF the movement, she WAS quite content to keep
tho valve OPEN SO long as by 50 doing she found
she approached the earth
Inc youththlaeral vnyagers were in the bal
loon about thirteen hours aud quarter. 1t may
easily be imagined that among the neighbors
where they landed they We're the object Of much
curiosity and interest. The girls presence Of
mind and loving consideration for her brother,
may we'll enttle her to remembrance, while the
incident itself sol such remarkable cnarac-
ter that We opine it will not soon be forgotten in
that section.
The boy and girl were conveyed home as soon
as practicable and it is needless to say were re-
ceiNed with ou;stretched arms.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25

SINGULAR AcciDENT AID DE.TH.-0n the l4;h
nst says the Lebanon Star. Nj. Thomas u. III
isey, Ut this county, met vita singu.fr accident,
which caused his death. He had been blowing
10 one Of his fields, and being tired, wishing to
rest. get on the fence. After sitting few mo-
ments, the rail broke and he fell IL the ground
in his descent his thigh was pnnctured severely
by some broken alder bushes. The wonud be-
came greatly inhamed. aud the hy-iciaus say.
eryspe.as also inter, eEed. which resulted in his
death in four days after his injury. His thigh
was swollen to nearly double Us usual size, aud
his suffering WAS intense.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25
The Democratic State Convention

The Richmond Enquirer discussing the proper
place at which to hold the next Democratic State
Convention, aflirms with great deal If positive
ness that Lynchburg is the least accessible of my
of the points tina, have been mentioned.
We have nothing to do with the Democratic
State Convention, or with Democratic affairs Of
any sort description. except their public acts
but we arc constrained to dispute the proposition
which the Enquirer here advances. On the con-
trary we regard Lynchburg, taking everything
any other point in the Siae-and equally MS ac-
cessible. The entire Southwest, where they give
such heavy Democratic majorics, is in immediate
communication with us 10y Railroad The Tenth
Legion lies Just beyond in the Valley. The
large Southside counties are just below us. ON the
North Carolina line. The whole Eastern portion
of the State is in easy and direct communication
with us--and in fact. So is every other portion Of
the State excepting the Northwest. We are at II
loss to know how either Staunton or Alexandria,
or even Richmond, has the advantage Of Lynch
burg in respect Of ccntrality aud accessibility,
We may say. also. that We can accommodate n
large Convention with ease, and that the hospital
ity Of our citizens, Wings and Democrats. is pro-
verbal We can safely promise the Democracy
every facility for holding their Convention--and
when their candidate is announced and ours is
also in the field, will give them the best fight
we have got in us for the succession.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25

CoraarSERsnIr.--lt may interest brethren
OF the press 10 know that Dr. } L. Aver Of Low
ell, Cherry Pectoral and Caihartic Pills, has as
sociated with him. his brother Frederick Aver
Esq. long and favorsbly known Us a leading mer
chant of the West. Mr. Aver will conduct the
widely extended business Of the firm, which now
reaches TO the commercial nations If both hcmis-
pheres. while the Doctor will devote hnsefto hs
scientific investigations and pursuits .Nucanfile
,turnaI
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25
Hon. Thomas Swami Of Baltimore

The Americas Conventions fn the city of Balti-
more has nominated the Hon. Thomas Swami for
reelection to the Office of Mayor Of that city
The nomination was unanimously made and is
fit and Appropriate tribn,e to the energy, ability.
prudence. and conservatism Of one of the best ex-
'ecutiye oaGcers that amy city ever iad.
Werecord this nomination Of Mr.. Swami with
great peasrre-s pleas re increased by the peru
sal Of the adEuable aud all. Address in which
he accepted the trust condded to him. 1t was en-
ainently proper that Mr. Swarm should again be
put forward ae the candidate. 1t was proper that
The people Of Baltimore should have an oppor,u-
nifty Of approving. by q reelection, the vigorous
and arm administration Of their municipal affairs
which the American party ha, given them, in the
midst Of lawlessness and riot. TWAS proper thu,
Che American party and its honored leader, shout
have chance 10 complete the task which they
have alsesdy 80 veil begun, Of REFRESHING the tur
buience Of the foreign and native rowdies Of
Baltimore City, and of restoring to itscitizens the
blessings Of good order and municipal peace and
tranquility.
We rejoice over this nomination the more, thai
It - OF the man who boldlystood up for the rights
-" 'soo1"es VI the people when they were threat
Z susd iEath the hayonets and naskets of the Gov
srnors Of Maryland and virginia-who throttlsd
the despotic attempt which was made to control
he election by armed violence-who successfully
opposed his rightful authority as chief officer Of
ths evaporation of Baltimore against the arbitra
10y solo II an infnriated partisan Governor. Tn,
aaDess # Mayor Swss1 =. that critical momen
STAMPS ,i-1 aa enc 81 TIC SENTATIVE men o
tho nsnon. The glorious old Wing county o
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25
BARGAINS! RARGABNs.! BARGAINS:
TO DE HAD AT rHE cioTnI>G sT"nE
SAAIU Ell HARTMAN. AG'T.

MAJ" 81 marty opposite fhe CKi,sns Saria3s Bonk
HAVE just return from the Northern CITIES
l. the ee Of Ready ylDdc 10th
ing ever offered III this market My stock includes Fur
las black and brown If the finest vie finish as
Skin and Pill Cloth do of different colors nisn
black cloth agan of various kinds and latest style
cloth Frock adi Dress Coats well Business
Coats OF all kinds with suits match OF Vests have silk
velvet satin fancy silks, ssmere plush and variety
OF col make and finish Also large aud varied
OF Fn, nishing SsOods s,rh as Shawn. shirts dincn and
marselles together with wocln under
Also BOOTS SHOES, OF Baltimore IN
warranted HATS. CARS. UMBRELLAS, TRUNKS. u
NALlSES, CARPET BAGS. &r, &c which ! n lie -
termined 10 sell Al the owes prices The public
ytcd to Gene and Judge for themselves
div SAM, HARTMAN Appn
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25

The OLIVE TREE-lt has generally been belle
we'd that the olive tree cannot he grown in thi,
section OF country, except under the projection ola
green house or without artifc al heat. The senior
editor of this journn has had tree in his gardcn
for nearly twenty years, which has received no
protection whatever. and hns never been percep
tibly injured by cold 1t has produced fruit several
years, and IN 1876 ha exhibited them at the Agri-
cultural Fair of the State. and received IL silver
cup ~ premium. The form of the tree is sprca-
ding about twenty feet high, and the body five to
SIX inches in diameter There is now on it con-
siderable fruit which may find its way to the
next Far lie has two other smaller IS, from
seven to ten feet high, which have never been in
Jured by COLL lie would also mention an expert
ment he has tried with the Wild Olive this season
believing that we had tree in our forests that
was the true wild olive, he ingraftcd one of them
near the gronnd, with two gratis, both of which
have lived, and have grown from two to three feet
Tins clearly proves that the stock grated is the
wild olive. and it is very probable the hardness
OF the olite tree might bc improved by thus graf
ting 1T. Whether the olive tree could he cultiva-
ted here to a fit, is question Twill not attempt
to decide But it is desirable to raise it, even If it
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25

PERiLous PusIrIoN OF TWO NorSc Bows T,l.
unteer AeronantS.-We learn by II passenger over
the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad who arrived
yesterday morning. thaton Friday afternoon there
was balloon asccn sion fir m the Illinois S,nte
Fair Grounds ut Central The aeronaut assembled
at O'Clock p. NJ. and at o'clock descended
about 10 miles southeast Of Centraa and fastening
his balloon TO 4 fence went into house near by
for refreshments. while he was eating two bows.
ohe 8 years old and the other 1 years old, clam
bered into the car of the balloon and unfnstcned
the rope. The balloon assembled rapidly, and when
our informant left, nothing had been heard from
the young adyenturers.-- Cincinnati Gazette.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25

M.RRrlNG , BnIDESu>Ip.--A few weeks since
IN the ne ghhorhood Of St. Barnabas u lover con-
Quoted his intended bride to the altar. The mar
rage procce led with regularity until the fair one
was asked the question. Nv lit thou have this man
Tor thy welded husband" To which with much
apparent sincerity, She replied, No" Tho poor
bridegroom GaAel upon her with astoni,hrrnt lu;
no cxpostulation could induce her To- alter her re-
solution. She frankly rrplel she had JUS, scenu
gentleman whom she liked better. This declare
ton soon brought matters to crisis. The mar
rage cerem 'nN WAS suspended, and the clergy
man politely conducted the parties to different
doors. The brniegroom, more disgustcd with
such conduct than mortified at his disappoint.
mcnt, declared that his affections from that mo-
ment we've alienatcd. aud that nothing should in
duce him to take the lady. even il her resolution
were to alieg. Mr. q. g.. the lady own brother
finding him IN such good spirits, intimate that,
asa srendii dinner would be prepared Mt hi,
house, much time and expense would be spared il
would return to the church ard conclude the
ceremony with ono of tn" bridesmaids. The hint
was instantly taken, and the prop sails made and
as the fair one herself ia no objection. special
license was instantly procured, they got married
at the identical church. ON the identical morning,
and afterward partook Of the identical dinner
winch had been prepared for the changcablc one.
Court Journal
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25
tFrom the Boston Transcript, Of Sept 81
Death Of tho Richest Man in New England

Ebenezcr Francis, died at his residence in Penn
bcrion square at g. O'Clock this morning.
The deceased wns born at Beverly, Mass. Octo-
her Il, lI75. and at his death was therefore nearly
81 years of age. He was the only son of Col.
Ebenezcr Francis. who was Killed i'll the battle of
Ilubbarltown near Tirondcroga. July, Hi. lie
came to Boston Sanuiry, i7S1. poor boy. and
obtained situation in the counting room Of the
latr jonathan Harris, with whom he suisse
VGently several wears connected IN business.
In n few wears. says the Boston journal.
NJ. Harris retired the co-parlner,liip WAS dis
solved, and Mr.. Francis took ii store on Long
WHAT, where he engaged III the foreign trade and
became large sllilroWncr. lie retired from NOR
camille business about ~ Years ago with large
fortune. hut has greatly added to ii since that Pc
Rod lilo has been well known Tor many years
past in financial circles n large dealer in ncgo-
table paper and conspicuous operator in other
monei transactions. His wealth has been varf,us-
" estimated at from ,1I,5Mi 400 10 1000, UtD-
lie had on deposit i'll the hanks of Boston at the
time OF his death about 500 900. not having
newed any paper for several months past. lie
was also large owner IF hank stock mortgages,
a.. 1t is understood that his vast wealth is lett
subject to his last will and testament made some
time since, and tina, the bulk Of his property has
been given to his heirs n law.
lie married, (con,iruei the manuscript the
eldest daughter of Col. Israel riornlikc, then OF
Beverly. OF seven chi.cn ii this marriage. five
alt dead without ISSUE; the Two SURVIVORS are the
wives Of n |. Bowdtch and Robert VI. Mason,
Esqrs. Another ot his dau enters was the first
| vile Of the late distinguished Banker, John +.
Thayer Of Boston.
Mr.. Francis was for several wears Chairman of
the Trustees and President Of the Massachusetts
General Hospital. and to none more than to Inn
was that institution indebted in its early days
his energy and good Judgment having been Of the
utmost Importance 10 It's successful establishment.
A President of the Stuff TX Bank. he originated
the system known rs the Suffolk Bank system,
which has proved SO efficient n means of securing
to our community sound paper currency. lie
President Of the Cocheca Manufacturing Com
lnny. and for long term OF years director in
various insurance companies and many corpora
tons. As Treasurer If the Harvard College he
introduced order aud system, where before there
had been great want Of me- he'd and oXactness
He IN believed to have left the largest estate ever
accumulated in New England.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25

Az lNcIpENT.-A touching ease was presented
yesterday to the consideration aud charity Of one
ri the Good Sauaiitans whu how take care Of the
sick, relieve the destitute and feed the starving
boy discovered liz the morning lying III the
grass of Claiborne street. evidently br GIT and IN
tell gent. hut sick. \ man who has the feelings
OF Kindness strong deyr leI. weat to hnn. shock
him hy the Shoulder and asked him what he was
d ing there waiting for God 10 come for me. :"
said he. "What do you mca said the gentle
man, touched by the pathetic zone OF the answer
and the condition ot the 10y, IN whose eye and
flashed face he saw the evidences of the tc>er.-
"Gnl sent for mutl and father. and little broth
cr,' SAID he, land took them away 10 his h"meup
in the sky, and mother told me when she sick
that God would take Of me. | have enc home,
N" body to give me anything. and 80 | came cut
here and have been 10. king long up in tie SKY
lur t'al to come and take care :" me- as mother
aid he would lie will come, won't he? Mother
never told me q lie" YES, my lad, said the
man, overcome with emotion. 'he has sent me to
take care Of YOU" You should have seen his
eyes flash and the smile Of triumph break over his
face rs he snid, "Mp,hcr never told me a lc sr,
hut you've be long on the May" What IL
lesson uf trust, and how this incident shows the
effect Of never dcccvnc children with IDLE tales.
As the poor mother expected when She told her
son God would take Gaze of him" he did hv
touching the heart Of this benevolent man with
com,msson and love to the little stranger.-N n.
U.{ht
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25
Proud OF It.

A Democratic orator in Maine, in the course Of
n highly wrought eulogy Of the Administration
expresses himself ~ follows:
Il point with pride to the new system Of erono-
my introduced into the public service
The new system of economy alluded to con.
sists in running up the expenses of the Govern
mcn, from fifty millions per annum under Fill
mnres Administration t. one hundred millions
under Bucks. lf this orator is an offcc-hollcr,
rs we suspect he il, We have doub, he is very
proud of it, People, generally, however. instead
of being proud Of it, seem to be afflicted with pre-
cscy the opposite emotion, If the result Of the
new system is to double the expenses, We nrc,
ourselves, i'll favor Of returning to the old. We
point with pride to the old system. ns do all
others, no Doubt, except the office holders and
spolsmen whoarc rio,ing upon the people smoncy
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25

Wild Cherry BRlsum.-Ghc foil sv inn IL yyor.
thy TIE attention OF all who themselves or
friends.
LAFAYETTE. Ind. July 81, 1-54
ar SIR - was attacked about months ago with
Yer" cold which settled riyluugs aud the
respectable In this ciyJ said that had
sumption "f tho lungs, and .xhsstine skill
rtief 1" pronounced ipcurabe
King III Usrs Ba!sam Mud Chtryg about weeks age,
ami III four days. abr ain all house,
now a We'll man Yours respectfully
GEORGE HOOVER
Above hand you PLATA statement: Hoover Of
this city who Is well known having pny
years The dot tors attended him and
hun up 10 die, but Wistas Balsnm cured him
ID X W. WILSTACK Druggist
... Lafayette, Ind
Mono genuine unless Aligned l. BUTTS u the wrapper
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25
From the Albany Argus.
The River Pirates.

I THE SHEPPARD ROBBERY ASD TIE kINDERHoUK
BANK ROBBERY.
For some time past there has been noticed
sailing ON the river, in n dilnpilafcd scow, II
party OF fellows. whose general appearance and
suspicious mannuN crs con lemned them AT once y
desperate characters. Within the last two weeks
they have been frequently at different points
between this city and Hudson, and in almost eve
ry instance their departure has been marked by
the discovery ut some sort of depreciation. One
night they seen in their boat. approaching
Cas,leton and the mex, morning it was found that
one or two hurgnrlcs Ind been committed there
So, also. nj toxsakc. and Mt other settlements
along the river To this gang, it is more than
probable, may be traced the Undertook Bank
Robbery
When attention was first directed to them they
numbered six now, or rather on Wednesday,
there were but four Of them in the boat, which
leads Ia the suppo,ition that they the opera
, tors at kiiid rlooN, AMI that two Of them had
left the main party IN order TO dispose of the pro-
ccc'ls of TINT affair. Possibly they were the tive
suspicious looking characters whom the Post re-
porter noticed ON tho Hudson River Railroad cars
on their way to New York. II day or two after the
burglary. aud whose actions. while hc was writing
m account Of the manner in which the safe was
blown up con' inccd hun that they knew more
about than he did.
We are lei to these conclusions from the fact that
the fellow who robbed the counting gro of 4. u.
Shepard Co abont o'clock Monday morning
was onco ia party Of who came and went away
soon after IN scow boat About the time Of this
robbery, gentleman residing on Arlor Hill vert
To shepard : store Ia settle small bill. At the
mana entrance stood II man who seemed to have 40
particular business on hand. The gentleman pass
Ell h'm without speaking. and proceeded up stairs
the counting room being On the second floor
While ascending. rough looking fellow. wear
ing felt hat come out Of the counting room aud
walked leieurcy down the steps 10 him the
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25

A SURE CURs FOB A FrIoN-When the sore
ness first commences or even when advanced it
can be relieved and entirely cured by holding the
huger or part afflicted in Perry Davis Pain Kill
Ter for half an hour. 1t has been thoroughly tes
ted, and proves q never failing remedy.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25

"nent will be found in another column las
medy Tor tn. and bald which and
cheap IL requires no dyeing wig
bic There can be no doubt whatever efficacy have
seen testimonials almost without number from
great intelligence high standing aud moral worth
Those who have been bald for wearing their
own hai ana appear ten tlan they did six
months As in gray hans and bald heads are
both premature and unnatural duty remedy them by
me natural and undoubtcd means Which Prof ooi has
vented aud now kindly offers The i, Read his
tseinen try lis wonderful remedy give the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MIR
Sold by all Respectable Druggists ;septaj 9r
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ltOAI. OIL AND lAMPS.-Jusi received a
~ fresh su.py of IAL OIL viii h is warranted To- be
pure rs any the market Only dollar dtra pr reas
pr 3aioH AIS" Large stock Of COAL OIL LAMPS Il VA
rions sye weeks ch inpeys &c, Sc. which viii h" Sold
cheap. Ct and see them. ANDREW BOYD.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-25

TnE Knoxville Register announces that Pnrson
Brownlow has reached home safely from his trip
to Philadelphia.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Notie~.-Tbrre will be "a meet ing Of the stock.
h"'ef of the Washington liui ling Loan und
na evening, Sept 10Th the Stor. Chi tan
AT oclmk Come prepared to pay in,, .iinenls
hPts1 & " PAIGE, Scc'y