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The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-12

VoLUME THIRD PREsCoIls r lsi a. !. a. just
for Gale In Washington by
TAYLOR n MAURY,
Bookstore 1884 Penn. avenue.
Also s received Catholic Almanac for 1859 price 20 cents
free by mail for 40 cent? Ivy Az
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10
BY TELEGRAPH.
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.--SEsArE.-T proceed
ings in this body were unmportant, except tho
election of Jones rs Door-kceper. vice Holland.
Mr.. lverson. Of Georgia, give notice that he
would, ut an early day. move to convert tho frank
ing privilege into II money compensation.
HORSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Phelps of
Mo-, was appointed Chairman ofthc Committee OF
Ways and Means; Hopkins OF Va, Chairman OF
the Committee on Foreign Affairs; and Faulkner
of VA. on Military Affairs: Gooie of VA, District
of Columbia Affairs, and Bocnck. Naval Affairs.
Mr.. Morris, of Pennsylvania, gave notice of his
intention to introduce bill to ndmit Salt and SUI
gar in raw state free of duty also n bill to
amend tho Naturalization Laws: also another to
authorize the Territories to elect their own OFF,
.crs. The Watrous impeachment was then
considered Mr.. Chapman spoke in favor of the
impeachment of Judge Watrous
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10
By WM. TENCH. ArcrIoxrrs,
Bof,iastroos Sna. PErERSBrR1, rIRGINiA
xyALUAn..E TnaCr oF LAND, NE

XyALUABH.E r. 70 ACr OE T. \ N d, NE.
UaOES, HORSES. MULES. STOCK, PLANTATION
UTENSILS houSfiio IL kirtliEM M FtENlnuRh,
THOMAS W BELL. Fox SALE. At AuCTio>. ON
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, pSrEMBER THE larH
AND l5rIl, le.s. CoMpEAtlf>i AT II OCLOCk.-H Nv
If n decree of the Nrnt Court II Prince George
Va aud III .siie of the late Mr. Thorn,
Bell snail offer Tor sale auction tho premises on
the dav. above named, ali the fSlAT Of the late MIR Bell
lis FARM abb o ACHts but will ha
nadc and plat pr scented by thu gay I" sale TO bs shown tho
pubic 1t Il probably Gs.lrss nr much this
land. well known IN Tins sct"u bat to those
dis anse who might be disposed To ur,hasc express
within miles Petersburg, which il
about two m.s It's tn. impression eybody who knows
la d, nhonrheod-aboni "nehah feared and
the other well numbered THIS rro,rty Is In the county u.
Prince ieorge aud adjoining The ands III Messrs W Gie
bons Peter Biehe't anu others The buildings are In
lent order
The following NEGROES will be also sold Daniel n years
Kitty ~; Mary Ann lo Hannah ~ Nancy. NJ Louise
IS; Elizabeth ID. Ned II R,,,rca - susan 10 Tct
d Peter, john. john .; MARY Cstharuc, 9montl,s
old and another infant Among the farm hands
cooks wa.hers housc and all quito
likely
After the above property sold, shall then offer all tho
ttnss Carts Crop "f Corn Fodder, Shucks "a
Household Kitchen Furniture and other article
longing to Mr., Bells estate
invite the public Ia examine this p"rty, and TO
tcrpsnr and who wish to good homo
and faithful more favorable opportunity will sarce
ly ever he offered la his life time.
shall sell the Land Negroes Tuesday and thcr
The day sell the other properly and shall cont
over IN Wcdn'~ iay, II n"ee.s Try
No rosip"nemcn IN account OF the weather
~,uai ,rop OF wheat has already h. 'n seeded
TERMS Fer the Land 10 cent cash the residue
credit l.. II and II HIS i"r negotiable well
dos d. from date, She title retained un
I'll paid tor, rns 'rd required ~ the slaves cash
and for all ether feriy tas for all under $50
thst aonn months viii given "' ~ so,isbe notes ell
endorsed ALEXANDRA DOMAIN,
Petersburg, Va,
Commissioner ,ud Adn,iuisi rator.
dec lo-d?t WIN. u ScH, Aucopcer,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10
FUNERAL, NOTICE.

1t becomes sad duty again to announce the
death of of our most rstimabie fellow citizens
ALEXANDER SrorswooD PAYNE. Esq, died at his
residence near this city, On yesterday mornngthe
9th inst in the 10Th vcar Of his useful and pius
life His funeral will take place at his late resi-
dence this morning ut ii O'Clock.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10
CITY AND STATE AFFAIRS.
To Advertisers.

The Lynchburg virgiaian. now half century
old, has acquired position second in influence to
bu. few. If any other journals in the State: and
has q wider circulation than any newspaper pub
1ishei Sonth-West Of the Metropolis. To say
nothing of its circulation in this city and neigh
horhood-it is penetrating every part of That ex-
teasye region. which, by the completion Of our
great lines Of interconanunica has become
tributary to this atty As IN advertising medium
therefore. it affords uncquallcd advantages to all
our business men who desire to increase their
trade.
Tho job Office connected herewith, is now one
of the most extensive in the State, having been
provided during the last year with all the facilities
requisite to execute any manner of work. from
large poster to the most delicate wedding card
The proprietor has no disposition to puff the es-
adjustment into notice nor it necessary. since
his work speaks for itself, and the public have
shown their appreciation by increasing their pat
ronagc full Rfty per cent in the last YEAR.
All orders will meet with prompt attention.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10
Markets

BALTIMORE, Dec. 9.-Flour firm. White Wheat
81 35 to 81 so; Red 81 %. Corn higher, Vel
low &c to GS cts White GO to G. cts.
NEW York, Dec. 9--Flour firm and unchanged.
Wheat firm Michigan Red 81 80. Corn firm.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

BUSINESS MENs' PRAYER MEErIAG.-Therc are
regular meetings for prayer, at the room of the
Young Mems Christian Association. at - O'Clock.
The public are invited to attend.
NV 5-dts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10

NALCABsE NEGHOEs FOR SALE. Or
TUESDAY, the lhh If DECEMBER, 1855, al Mr.. ]
Rr nil, Irtcr~trs In Prince George
shall ii likely 81 valuable SLAVES
beone the of the late Sarah ',tcs, to WI Al.
lena ~ V, age and four dren, Ann abont
~ age. Calid "a, about ~ yos, Lewis about
aud Jennie auui Of sol under decree I
tho lu sngs Cont Of Pet
ALEXANDER D,iNNAN. and ,,on,rs
JAMES NJ DOMAIN, Pctei-hurI, Va, ) ~
dee l0d2t WV ~ Gu, Auctioncer.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10
NEW FAMILY GROCERY,
At the old stand Of Mckinney & Bass.
ON MAIN ATREET.

Opposite to the Drug Store Of Staber & Jones
'NIlE Undersigned having removed hs establishment AMI
greatly increased his stock offers the most extensive
variety of FAMILY GROCERIES. any where to be had at a
g establishment thus city and at prices to suit the times
In addition histock Of Groceries he has also STAPLE
DRY GOODS which he will sell low for CASH. lubi
requested to cali and examine for themselves.
dc 3.dlmo J. II. SOLOMON.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10

AK AcciDENr.-On Wednesday night, ns the
train. engaged in hauling wood to this depot, was
returning to the same, run upon the pole ears,
upon which Mr.. Patrick Mclntire, with several
negroes the section hands, was returning from
the western terminus of the section. The negroes
leapei from the cars and escaped without injury
but Mr.. McIntirc. sitting in the centre Of one of
the cars was ovcrtaken before lie could leap, and
was thrown off by the collision which resulted in
the disocation Of his shoulder and the breaking,
Of three riba
We ARE informed that the section hands were
returning to their quarters at their usual time,
and in their usual way; and that the wood train
was not only running out of time. but at am unu-
sual speed, without either having lights out, or
giving notice of its approach. We ask will the
community, or the Company, submit to such care
lessness and gross neglect ?-Mtrion lisifor.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10

NEW siOODs.-JOlsN T.. DAVIS ~ CO.,
~ LrScHpuFa, Va. offering for puole msrocf,"n
n large and magnificent stock of sensnnahc DpY GOODS
consisting In part Of all tho styles of Ladies' nrcs.
(oods Coaks Shawls Collars Sleeves Gloves Hosiery,
Their stock Of Cloths Csssneres and Fesngs Is com
Icc and special attention called Ia their stock Of GOODS
FOR SERVANTS consisting of AMI a. ulied Cloths,
heavy Satiiuets Plaid Lnsc,s and Blankets null stock
Of Hnnse Furnishing Goods consisting In part If Velvet br
Three ply ugran Neutan Carpetings Rugs, Floor
OH Cloths Curtain Materials, Table l.inena AZ.
net
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10
"OIn utsscas. EnlEND,''

Hthig Publication r sheet Ms.ic containing III pages
PRICE ONLY lOtENTS.
NnTK MI A1.FRiENp" ia Oiled with the best Piano
" SOLOS, Duets. Songs Operate Arias Polkas Muouika-,
CuNdrhlr Nhzs and cNeiy other species 81 mnsAl c"m
a"sou t' and rnno II will contain selections fou
tn" host American AID European composers and all the
mud fashionable mnsr early =suel by the regular pal
sh's can al III" li"ih aud Periodical aud examine
ltw"k 1dsc 9ds II & Nit1oE
NEW tDNslEuN.-Ns e. tsc Vsdc r, Il u
this ,S a>siae grthcr under the sty ag
irm
CONNEII, s. HORD,
Tor the pnrr's dealing ~ torn, Meal, wool Wool Ho
Bacon. fiunI. ioiatnrs.
"" h,v" latf' HEAL. CORN AND FLASH ER Will
the CArA aud also connected th which is tARilNt.
MACHINE, aud are prepared 10 grind Wheat Corn
Plaster card Wool short and
Nv strict attention tphnslncs and ct"minat please
hop, m, n siarr al the public, patronage.
q our store al the oil stand at a. CORNELL on
BlP" attcrt. ARTHUR coNNELI.,
ir e. Gm JAMES W lIUKD
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10

LAND HOH SAIsE.---
Ny virin. Of dc Of III" trr't Court OF Nelson
county IN The "t M"egirson ". N wmnn shall
the III day of JANuAhi lraa proc d to S.i At aae,an
MILL lately heidby J. W Newman The aid land lies with.
john r. Hamner decd Is Immediately 90" the Orange Al
cxanda Railroad Extension and the stage read pas.rs
irss Girls. Nil. with heavy custom, highly improved,
and co-i red ri the best Tobacco an Grain farms an
TERM 81 $40 will le qureI in cash the resi- hue,
of = 3 L. J. an years II be- given in cqus, in
sramen and 10 carry interest f'"m he "y OF sale 'nds
with approved personal security wi" oe red and The VEN
Possession given on 'heday of sae :, ,nr,, c
~ IN. Uhatloi,as,il idrortr via copy tbs AMI
send al III" paper containing Advertisement To H. L
Mrrgns III. Aliens Geek Amherst, w. - -
AyEGROEs At suCTsO>. = will ssilnt
~ McslSvir H,fts cannty, Va, miles West Of thu
Courthouse. Es,AY, the asih ct DECEMBER. i'll
regard the Gather. ~ NEG conssn OF
boys and ss; among wlic't will he found I. :
No. fAcroHY Hams; tree of VIII h ~ Rollers
TERN Ali sold un red,t. a. lazy, Auetionee-
dee 10 clawforew.I Halifax county. Va.
HOUSE, LOT, FOR .n.E.-ln p"r."-
OF deed Of trn,t executed t. ITO undersigned ~
the Of MARCH, h, Gran,,. "ian, he viii rr"
ce.d II SCI cash, Tia 2ti day DECEMBER l-5-,
The HOUSE AND Ini n W occnl b. laid dranrile ~
Jordan situated oh aud l!ih Alley. containing ME-
~b,ut thr., Acres at erouni A!so all ms nOUsLIioD
KITCHEN RI kNlIl'Kl.. and I'VE Much lows. The tit''
sad property be- good, will only
dee g.iaaw .3l.c G. n SLAUGHTER, Tru.tec.
GALE OF REAL ESTATE En pursuance Of
- pronounced n4ilH> lurt OF the city OF
Lynchburg in the t.eotgcS po ~. p. vs. Diuguh
and others The unhcr m ! viii ree" sell at public aae'
toM tow" p liz "sf 40 To-" now "pied BY ,iea
y Dmgnd 'Iuatcd on Ia ,moni ili ard the HOUSE LII.
i,ia'. nd i'm varan, ,.oI adj ino. the same
Lot between til, Eal ami ls'' and near Fishing
Crc,k Brdte
The property be ,r.pective premises
u credit o d - and l. months IL" chaser giving nc
dee 9d2awtoad.rl & Il SHAT GiITEK, Conn.,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10

THE MOUNTAIN IIERMIr.-We arc pleased to
announce to our readers that Wilhurn Waters.
known rs the Mountain Hermit, who was sup
posed to he DEAL rs stated in our last issue, has
returned home alter having slain the largest hear
ever seen in this section of country, and feasng
upon his meat for days in the laurel thick
ets-Marion Tisitor.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10

SPECIAL Court OF ArrEALs--Dec. 9.--Present
Judges Baker, Marshall and Gilmer.
The case of Garland vs.. IIunt--snprsede t.
Judgment Of Circuit Court cf Lynchbury. was ar
gucd by Messrs. II. j. Davis and Jno. NJ. Speed
for Plaintiff in error. and by Maj. Jas. Garland
for Defendant in error The case was submitted
and time taken to consider.
Court adjourned till o'clock this morning.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10
SALES BY AUCTION.
FUTURE DAYS
By BRYAN AkERS. AucrloNrER.
WARE AT will .-.i. /.

STONk WARE AT will srll. .
- Ssurdav Morning. In fen Of the Market about 200 pieces
Of STONE WARE. =. so ted aud slls und &r
win be ADDED DIR GOODS consisting Of Over Coat
Ing Blanke.H Shaws Under Shirts, Sc. &C.
Also Que OF CARPENTERS TOOLS TIN SAFES &c
dee 10 d2t BRYAN AKERS, Auctioneer.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10

Aroroarrc.-A number of our city subscribers
Yesterday failed to receive their paper. This was
owing to the sickness Of one Of our carriers. Of
which we were mt apprsea until it was too late
~ apply the remedy. We shall he compelled to
fill his place, temporarily, and if in consequence
of want of familiarity with the route. our new
carrier should fail to supply any subscriber IN his
route we trust that those who may be thus ne
elected, will communicate the fact to US.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10
l1OUNTY LAND WARRANT Ms.~I>


SUPP rcoded all others in fashonsbe Circles
The materials o tho finest the siy" and tit really n"
look 1t tar garment YET IN
troduced To be had only At GLASS RAINES. VIII" make
a point bring in Lynchburg article OF ten
tIem,u W ear "a soon appears New York. They
show quah cloihrg he fonnd In other
house ont York They challenge aud defy compari
.nn ~ d,s
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10

PAMriI>'s nfror Arpomaiios, Va, dee. ID lr5s
Mtssks Wn1Ti JusIIN-pGr Nrs Please scu
me by iciufn train LEFT II NNb SfIil
flt'N~ kn"As rpen They certainly the best I lows
have lrh lrangh aud In fnc, spec
Nour earliest attention In gard I" the Flows Is dcsrd
l"urs with muth respect,
dee I dts THoS y MATTHEW'S
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10
1NCmHUssG, DsCEMnEW Id, 1875.

NNCMBUHG, DsCEMBER 3d, isJS.--
IL COUNTRY JEANS AND WOODEN SOCKS have
in and for sale large and superior lot "t COUNTRY
cash Cali aud see them dee 3dts /, Z SIlEARER
lNuOAKs! CaOAKs! so " ETHINai NEW
~ STNLEl have this day received lot of NEW STYLE
ULoAKS. RAGLANDS AND CIRCULAR CLOAKS. which
decidedly the elegant >e have be
fore. They have boon from OF
The best onscs IN New York and advised lupcr
the original cost ict Is all thai for them
Any seeing them will they decidedly the
cheapest goods ever 'hcrcd IN this mnrkot
have received another lot # hos hand and In
deed hnc BONNErS 10 sell NJ 50 - and II Now the
time cheap goods just before the Come aud
" i'll see, bc pleased and " III buy
had almost forgot t" mention the Hack nro~n Plush aud
Beaver FLATS for girls and FtRS al variety and
ZEPHYR CAPES AND HOODS for girl, and boys of any
and size. a :. ENGt.EDpfE,
25 dts, At kylo's Corner, l.,thburg, Va.
NEGROES WANTED The sub. rribcr
~ inucs market for NEGROES Of both betwec
the 10 and 10 Including Me, hnnrs such
Black smiths and Carpenters aud will the highest market
cash His Office erected brick building
LIST Lynch immediately In ot the Farmers Bank
where he having "rcctrd buildings With that
view TO board To- lyhchbnrg sale. mod
and keep them they placed
tt1 jail Of the Corporation.
cct d&cdmosif- SETH WoObRO0F.
uNOR llDRE.--G have several NEGRO WO-
II MEN for hmm, late hire with child and
with more Also several BOYS. Apply
Il T.. STtPTOE,
dec HmnudaV prrreVtllc n.df ri q Va,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10

HOLDRu HILL sulRTs.-The pattern .
IN these Shirts The bodies yokes, seeyesI and
tosoms are formed person with and comfort
Every Shirt is well made All grades constantly
in store At GLASS NAMES,
Inroducers every leading article In the Gsntsmans limo
3Qdts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10


PARoDI's CoNcERr To- NiGnr.-Should the wca-
ther no favorable Tonight. we anticipate fash
ionaLe and brilliant audience ut Dudley Hall.
Two years since. Parodi sung at Masonic Hall,
which was filled to repeton, and we feel assured
that none who were in attendance on that j.
sion. will absent themselves tonight. As an ar
fist her only rival is Jenny Lind; and in every
city in which she has appeared her efforts have
given the most entire satisfaction and in most in
stances been raptvrously opplau'led On the occa-
sion other former visit here the priceof tickets
two dollars, and at that rate large numbers were
unable to procure seats, and now that the tickets
are sold at just half that figure, cannot doubt
the attendance Of the largest crowd that has ever
greeted musical artist in this city.
In consequence Of family bereavement occa
sioning a suspension Of business ut the place for
mcrly named for the sale of tickets. persons desir
Gus of procuring them, will call ut the Jewelry
store Of j. Williams & Son. Reserved seats can
he had without additional charge.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10

TTARPERa MAGAZINE for DECKMBKn,
Ill lust received At idsc Ids II. G. vlCTORS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10

G,AUaAGEs, a LA N ODE BEEF, Arc.-Purs
- Black Pepper Cayenne Pepper pow dcred
powdered Sapere &c, for putting up Bacon. Beef and
making Sausages. For sale by
dec 9dts J. H. THOMPSON & co.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10

UN,<E VINEs.-25 Hnsk't- Of Piper q Co..
II uEIDi.ICK CHAMPAGNE WINE. in quart and pin
ties 20 Basket. at GRAPE LEAF. M at superior Chan
paguc Vine Inat, pint and halt pint bottles good a.
sorirn Mt rna Sherry Madeira, Port and Malaga WINES
In b,ics draft. For sale BY
nov "A d.. LEE JOIi NSOH 60
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10

From Rsn J. T. Hucs Pnsfnr Of Church. RosUa-
DH AtfN;- have used ,"ur Pills with taor'nary SUI.
family and among ,ugc Called To S In dis.
To regulate the of digestion md purify the
blood they the best remedy have ever known and
! a confidently recommend them friends.
Yours, V HINES.
WARSAW WYOMING 90, n Oct. "a 1853
DIAN SIN; using your Ca'artir Pills practice.
lind them excellent pufR tN"to cleanse the
and purify the Junains Of the bio ii
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-10

UNOR CONsUMPT1vEsA DYsPEPTICs.-
n CHEMICAL FOOD Syrup Of the Hypophosphetes AM
yceroe ypophosphetss nutritious foods and medi
zines at time suited 10 the weakest stomachs an'
most debitated patients just received by
dec y.dsI STABLER e. JONES.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-09
A Desperate Riot at Deyenport.



On Sunday evening last between and
eight o'clock. riot occurred ON the Rock Island
ferry boat Just after il made the landing on this
side which has resulted in severe injuries to POI
cemen Delaney and Young. The former has
sustained terrible fra eture Of the skull by which
his life is ieoparized and the latter had one Of
his ribs broken and another severely hurt, while
several other parties me, with cuts and bruises in
the dreadful melee. which for time was carried
with ierocty anil desperation seldom equalled
in the annals Il our city. The following il the
statement Of the b. AT hands. aHd substan,iu,cd by
other parties.
Four lri-hmrn g,t on b arl the boat at Rock
Island for this city and in order t get rid ot pay
ing the fcrriage. they remained on the lower deck
When they nearei the landing here Collins. the
man collecting fare. went 10 this party and asked
them for their icrriase. One said he had paid it,
which Collins denied, the lrishnIan retortei and
calei the former .pprobiou. name, when Col
nns knocked the man DOWN with blow. lie got
up and paid his fare ,nnd lis rather quecl the
for n moment. but UPON the b,ats arrival ut he
wharf boat on this side. the four lrishmcn pitched
into Clins. On bcholIing the latter plight. the
two boat hands To his rescue and they drove
of the four lrishmcn. hut being reinforced by two
tr,cads Of theirs on the boat wharf, the Ir.hmcn
commenced throwing paving stones ut the boat
and The boat hands The latter incenSed at this
rushed off the beat, anl were fighting with the
lrishinaD, when tie pDllce.Lcn came up and took
the part Of the latter and not having their stars
on were badly handled By the boatincn.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-09
Extraordinary Instance of boarding Mo-
new.

The Courier de Paris contains the following:
"A remarkable instance of the mania for boar
ding up money has just been brought 10 light in
the Fanbourg St. German, during the process Of
taking an inventory after the dccease Of an old
woman, who had for many years lived in n very
retired manner in that part Of Paris. When the
notary who engaged in this operation, went
down into the cellar to take an account Of wha,
the place contained, his attention was attracted to
n small opening Just over u low door. This dor
was opencI and the notary found himself in the
presence Of an immense pile Of bags Of money
In or,er T., take them out and count their contents
he VII. obliged to send for nearly all the clerks of
his Office There were in the bnssa quantity Of
gold and foreign CONS but nye-frnnc piece. form.
Ell the principle part Of this rich store Some Of
the bags completely rotten. and fell to pieces
on being touched. The inventory il not vet com
pleted but the amount Of this treasure is cstimat-
oil ut not less than III llion. The origin If this
immense fortune is rs follows About ninety years
ago. II poor Sayuyarn boy from Chnmouni came to
Paris. and engaged himself in singing and dane
ing in the streets, and Mt other times in sweeping
chmncys At the end Of IL few years he had sa-
we'd up n little money. and commenced business
On his own account. BY dint Of industry and
economy. no at length became wealthy man.
married, and at his death left his widow 10000
francs year. She scarcely spent G,0O0 francs
wear and the remainder she put into bags and
threw through the above mentioned opening into
n sort Of cupboard in the cellar. whore these thou
sands Of francs remained until she died which
Cured at the age Of eighty eight. She had bcsi
dies purchased several houses and was the owner
of the Theatre du Luxembourg BY her will she
hns left 2,0o0.ooS francs 10 the hospces Of the
city Of Paris 100000 to other charitable cstnb-
lishtncnts, 2o,oo francs Ia her servant, and some
lcgaccs to distant relatives of her husband, who
stil live in Savoy. Her notary, and orone arc in
stiutul her universal lcsntecS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-09

ROBBERY AND ProBABLE MuRDER.-on Sunday
norn;no at BROOKLYN, L. l.. Mr.. Theodore Austin
TO- f,nnd near his residence in q pool of blood,
with severe injuries to the neck and spine. lie
had been robbed Of his watch and about 5000
TT. was taken from lager beer saloon in cab to
near his home, where he was found. a decided
clue has been found TO the perpetrators Of the vii
l.iny. Mr.. Austin has made his VIII. as h. ca''-
not recover.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-09

iis THE Chicago Democrat states that Douglas is
rapidly losing ground in Illinois. Within the
last i've weeks, is stated, nine Douglas papers
have gone down, and fourteen Administration pa
pers been started. The editor says that Douglas
friends are deserving him daily, and that, bef.re
the election, he will be left out Of sight in the
race