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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

ed hy BAKtR's l,iIrEns-lo Mr. y. Iakrr-Dcar
Sin In justice 10 yourself and " no be similarly
afflicted permit me To cite instance of the remarkable
qualities of Premium Diters. had used them
nuul recently, but my wife having been afflicted with
affection and dsordcrc stomach, the past
twelve used every my power her
10 heath She under the treatment of
able physicians but relief could be hal then
several certificates the Remarkable, made by BIT
persuaded wife to them she did and in
she began RAPIDLY. Not only
affection and disorder stomach
raj health better than has
using and shall always continue your iters.
this justice Yourself and the cnc of
who similarly afflicted. Your ohed,cnt ant,
Richmond, June II, lSjf THOMAS NJ. MONTAGUE.
BAKERS premium Birl FRs.-hchn Sent IL. l-as II
is with willing pleasure that add testimony to the virtue
at BakkkS PnEM BrTEhs, In making permanent
OF established case OF dyspepsia from which have suffer
I'd much for the last twelve months Also wife Is
twi'h after suffering many from de-
Initiation and dsordered stomach As commenced
tho Of them was convinced of their valuable qualities
confidently recommend them I" the afflicted J. ADAMS.
For sale by al the Druggists Lyncburg and by all the
principal Druggists the Rithm"nd and esew here
NiTEHa also, of McssIs thas Sto Co. Washington
ID Z L. H. Stabler " Go baltimore Md ID. b Miller Gov
in-ton. h y; aud Barnes n Park, n Y.
Orders filled by addressing +. BAKER Proprietor,
oct 47ts Richmond. Va
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

From YucArAs-From Yucatan, we have late
adviccs by the Spanish steamer Mexico, which
arrived at Havannah on the 4th inst from Sisa
On the 2lst ult. decree was issued by the Gov
crnor, declaring that foreign corn should be al.
mittcd into Sisal for four months duty free, and
all vessels bringing l60 tons and upwards tof 10
quintals each) of corn, should not pay tonnage
dues. The Indians not having paid any attention
to the amnesty, issued in their favor war of e1-
termination against them had been determined
upon. Arms and munitions of war had been dis
tributed to the inhabitants of Yucatan to enable
item to take part in the crusade
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

MILEAGE OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS-. In the Sen
ate Yesterday, Mr.. Wilson introduced hill to
regulate the mileage of the members of the Senate
and House of Representatives.
This bill proposes the following scale: For any
distance less than thousand miles fifteen cents
per mile: for any distance exceeding one thou
sand miles, and less than twenty-five hundred
miles, twenty cents per mile; aud for any distance
exceeding twenty-five hundred miles, twenty five
cents per mile; to be computed from the nearest
mail route from the place of residence and paid as
now provided by law.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

MURDER AND SuiclpE.-!n Newton, Jasper
county. Iowa. a few days ago, n butcher. named
Harvey Copeland, murdered his wife, cut her be-
dy in pieces, and then hanged himself They hal
been living on bad terms for some time. 1t is
supposed that he at first intended to dispose Of the
deal body. and destroy the evidences of his gull
finding it impossible, he put an eni to his cx>.
tence. Copeland aud his wife came to Iowa from
Henry county. Ind He did the terrible work
with an axe, cutting the head and limbs Off and
then tried to dissect the rest Of the body with
the time
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

DEsrERADo IN THE Akron PENirENTIARY NINE
rY-sEvFN Hours WITHOUT Foop. Superintendent
Rutherford communicates tho particulars Of n
Ease which occurred n'tle penitentiary last week.
TN Tue day Of the prisoners for insubordina-
tion. was sent Ia his cell Soon after being sent
there word was communicated to tho guard that
he had knife secrotcd about his person The
fact was put in possession of Deputy Warden
Wells, who gave orders that the prisoner should
strip himself in his cell. and leave his clothing
upon the floor, and como out that it might he
searched. This order no refused to comply with.
Every effort made to induce him to obey, but
accordingly ordered that no food be given him
till no yielded The officers became convinced that
he had knife, and would use it if no got chance.
Daring the following day he was expostulated with
through the grated door, by the Deputy Warden,
by the Superintendent. aud by others, Tor his con
duct, but remained stubborn, declaring no would
starvo himself to death before he would obey the
order. Strict watch was kept over him to see that
lac did not inlure himself. and during repeated
conversations with him, the Penitentiary .Physi-
elan. DR.. Williams, was by to note If he was he
coming delirous. The confinement commenced
On Tuesday Immediately after dinner. Through
Wednesday. through Thursday, through Friday he
held out. Gongto his cell. about one o'clock "a.
Saturday afternoon, tho officers asked him to rise
irom his bed; attempting to do So he fell. anl it
being discovered that he was then so weak lie cou.
not the knife the door opened and in II cw
minutes it was he was little delirous.-
He was Immediately cared for. pom being scnrc-
cd the knife was found upon him. The lladc was
about four inches long. aud ground down to n ,ar
ger roint-makng 1t IL very dangerous weapon.
1t will he observed that he took food for about
- hours-ovcr four days Alton M) Gag tie.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

4 BALE AT THE OLD DOMINION NIRSERIFS
ifNClBl re, VA-We would resp C. fully call the
h"n OF FRUIT Growers To present large and lete
st'rk Of FRUIT TREES, OF all classes and vnrieries GY
Arpr standard and Dwarf Pear Standard Dwarf -4-
Cherry STANDARD and Dwarf &c..&c
. l>o. a general assortment of ORNAMENTAL. TREES
Shade and Shrubbery All OF which reasonable
trin-. Catalogues sent gratis to applicants Addres.
MILLER, PLANK & co.
teD 10 deod8clm. Lynrhburg Va
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18
SPECIAL. NOTICES.


N"od's Han kcsfornive.-We hive never
other metcinu large share public
hlrtrr short tins las dome II has been
thtn since heard and stands
al 81 all Remedies If tho kind We
il ourselves. having had
Hrv oiny original culu but
III friends have aud know
III" lair it, "reiuh color We advise
ne Incoming prrmaur"y grey to give The kcstor.-
t.tr 4 ftitl.--(h,Sitr L}t4ois) ikraH
Sold le all good Druggists. feb II w.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

Divorces. div ,rce case in now on the legal
tapis in Cincinnati between two parties, both
young. and married but three years, whore dis
agreement arises ont Of night-cap which the
wife insisted upon wearing in spite of her hus-
bands wishes, petitions threats, tears, oaths and
commands
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18
Senatorial Nomination.

At the Senatorial District Convention. Of the
Democratic party, held at the Noryell House. in
this city. yesterday, CuAs. ii. LYNCH, Esq was
nominated for Senator for this District--composed
Of Campbell and Appomattox counties
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

Az INTERESTING GousrRY.--The Postmaster Mt
lampieo has given notice. says the New Orleans
Picaynne. that persons who wish Ia write IL Mex
leo do 80 noS, provided they send their letters
"open.' ~ only 40 are they delivered in the cap
itol. This interesting state Of things has existed
ever since the 9Th ult. Before tina; time they
could not be sent at all, and now they have got To
take their chance by the diligence from Vera
cruz.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

To BE HUNG FOR BuReLARY.--We learn from the
Charleston papers that Richard J. Foster. was, At
the late term Of the Court Of General Sessions,
sentenced by Judge Monro to be hung on the 18th
of March, for the crime Of burglary.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18
Candidates for City Sergeant.

gsay- Cry SERGEANT.--At tho so icitation Of my
t"ls anuoun,e myself candidate Tor the Office Of Cny
serg"nnt ut the ensuing Sprns election.
feb didote II DrNSINGToN
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

Il 9VOV and Shoulders, 100 bbl,. ApPie Brandy ~
bae aguira and Rio Coffee 700 pockets and 100 bags JAY
Coffee, Ohhls very hue Rye Whisky, various b'and1;
'o2 Buckets Brooms; LOCO doz. Cords AMI Lines
3DO packages Green aud Black Tea % bis. Ale
CIDER 10 hhd4 y. %. SngT, ~ bbis n -. Moas-'s; j.
bht> IiuH's pure KUN ~ pnn.hron. Wet India Rum
casks Imported French Brandy, part vary old tor sr hy
JONES co.
feb lsdts. No, Main I. kichn, nd Va
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

I-l;" announce myself as candidate for re-
election to tn" OIL q of city Sergeant
feb iitdofc. JOHN BOISSEAt,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18
BRYAN AkERS.
Auctioneer & Commission Merchant,

DARTlCUL LAR attention given the sale OF every DESERT
im of Merchandise, Furniture Negroes aud Real lsia
Trustees and Administrators sales attended to the
and country the most favorable terms.
y Is -Smal commissions and quick roturns
't,h X III
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

MucU u. 1870 Mr.. J. Da,i@--Dctr such j. III"
IaInd Tor the lain Killer that to send
pobl" In addition 10 what have hitherto ordered. n
doreu boxes, lwo doE bttics boN) aud bill for the
that order the Trcasi of the
| To the OF the y. HARRlS
litNIHApA. Barmah, March II, lsJGMrNsrs L. DAVIS y
Son--Geuis: - sorry the last box of Pam Kill
seat has 10 hand The of getting
medicine hing these hard times but the
IL Of lar more importance - Send me posi-
he another box OF the size, 81 WORTH enclose
order the Treasurer of the Missionary Union the
kkN. Is H. THOMAS.
Sold hy all medicine dealers.
sold by JOHN H. SEAi. IynrIburg. feb
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18
LIEUT.. B.aLs AND HIS pARrY.-A letter dated

Santa Fe, Jan. 16, says:
Lieut.. Bsale, with part of his party, arrived
here last night, looking well. and reports a finc
way for road, aud fine country from Neosho, on
the 35th parallel TO Anton Chicn, 10 this Terri
tory. They all got along well in travel consider
Ing they had to break new road. winch is very
tedious. with heavy-loaded train Of wagons
They anticipated having trouble with the Conan
chcs, which they would have hal no doubt if it
were not for the number Of men in company, for
they saw plenty OF fresh Indian signs all along
the route. As yet. he has not decided upon his
further movements, but will in few DAYS"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

EOllOwRy's Ointnhcnt.-The com pi Rinta thnt
reader maternity rather than blessing yield
heal The nipple and gathcie breast, that
the lie OF the offspring web as the parent, a
t Lpecd by the Immediate OF tins powerful dcte gent
remedy. Sold ut the manufacury No 60 Maiden Lane,
York and by all Druggist At 21e, Ode, and 81 per pot.
feb
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18
Candidates for Clcrkship.

rsiy" CLERKsulr OF THE lIusrINGs CorRT.-I re.
sptculy myself candidate for The office OF Clerk
Of tn, iiusnss Court, Of the city Of Lynchbnrg.
inn sdiI1,e WIN NJ. SEMPIE.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

La We are requested 10 announce JUNluS {.
lpi AXE candidate thc Cerk the Hastings
tumtl the city oi 1.ynchburg Jan 3 didofr
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

AYEW CONCERN.--The - aNc r-igned W ~ con-
~ time Grocery ard Comnisson Business at thr
house under the .tyle INNEY CO. wher they will
be glad % see their friends aud the public eenc Al
SAINT. II. MCKINNEY.
JNO. &. BASS.
JNO. H. FLOOD.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

others, but when this passion is fostsred by APP
peals from men in high places; men, in whom the
arss Of Misguided and bsady youth should long
sincs have burned cut we may we'll tremble for
TIE psscs and safety Of the Republic
Oregon 10 ours, and We could have no objection
to receiving her into the Union at proper time
and under other circumstances but, that the oe-
casion Of exultaon ut her admission into the Con
federacy should have been improved by tho Pres
ident to foster the buccaneerng spirit Of our
people, is an offence that calls for tho Reproduction
Of every honest citizen of the United Staies.-
Where shall such counsels lead us' Very soon,
in our judgment, to war. dismemberment anarchy
and ruin.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18
NORV ELI. ElOG Sc,
LYNCH VA.
VIM TT KENN EDY PrOOrietO-

ErEP IT BEF DIRE I HE PEOPLE that while II has been
conccedcd number If travellers that the NOi.
VEIL HOUSE IL q hest Hotels In Vi gnia,
Still he "CHARGks the as other Hotels in Lynch
burg
beg ave to thanks tho public for favors
and h. pc strict tn. wants and comfort
guests. merit a continuance OF the same -
WIN H. KENNEDY
S-As under impression that charge for
ere I beg leave ~ make charge FIR IRE
~ Omnibus and Carriages always at the Depos to
49,. ass.ng.rs In tls hons feb ~
A CHANGE.-The co-pa rtmersbiP heretofore
"A existing between the undersigned under the unme II
MCKINNEY co, has this day be chang d. by ienr, II
Fl the said firm having snld lbs Interest in the
hrm OF NJ Kinney 4 Co. to John II Flood -
SAMI. H. MCKINNEY,
JNO = BASS
FYpKu AIRY l2th, 1859 HENRY ID. FLOOD.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

E~tf- am Il candidate Cor the Office of Clerk Of
l. 1Iusfinrs Court of Llnchburg j =. GORDON
l.didplc
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-18

II n reslviug from the Arm Of McKismey d &C.,
having sold my Interest I'm Flood, take pleasure
the safe, reliable and bust
N men. my friends an. die pibi,
feb ID dts. HENRY d FLOOD.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05
DIED,


.-Os Consumption, on the sth of January, 1859, at
his brother's -in-law, Moses Moore, in Pocahontas
County, Mr. ALBERT CAMPBELL,' in the 2lst year of
his age,A scns'of Thos. Campbell ofSprace Hill,
Hialased County, after an ,iilnesss OF nearly IL
months. i'll Ia LII 33s-s Fl - ~
~ In Stanton, on the 18th of February, Miss E.
Lucy CocHEA AN. Remarkable for cheerfulness OF
disposition !; naturally Of kind ard affoctionate
heart strictly conscientious in the discharge of ev-
cry duty eyer ready TO participate in the .happi-
with them in their sorrows; her absence from the
family circle, and from the companionship of numer
6ns relatives and friends will be most beeply felt
While in the enjoyment Of perfect health, she re-
nounced the pleasures of this world and castin her
lot with the followers Of the meek and Lowry Jesus
she made profession ofreligion under the minis
try of the late Rev. DR.. Hendren, and connected
herself with the Church Of which he was Pastor.-
fl all the interests of the church and Of religion
she displayed most lively interest, and was such
member as is the hardest of all others for tho pas
tor to give up, and vet in the death OF whom he
has the strongest consolation. Miss Lucy's chris
tan character was plainly discernible. With her,
religion was indeed the chief concern ; and. conse-
duently, she was growing christian -her faith
being that which shneth more and mere to the
perfect t1ay.,h She bore aher extreme sufferipgs,
and long illness without murmur, or ever once
repining at the dspensations of Providence, and
though long expecting her summons to thepresence
OF her Saviour, she calmly and peacefully awaited
Gods time and at last quietly fell asleep in Jesus
Her body sleeps BY the side of her parents, la the
graveyard at Union Church. Herisprit we ha We
the strongest evidence to believe, in that better
land, where suffering and pain are known no
& .fs
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05
1855
l05E
IN SPRING TRADE. sa,c
Smith. Rhodes &c co.

IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN ..r...
Hardware, Cutlery, Gums, Saddlrry, IA
5 Choir Boiling Cloth, dc, DC,
No. &c Pearl Street, Richmond, Va.
HAvE now in Store their Spring Stock, pur-
IL chased mostly for Cash, direct from the Man
utacturers, and they would respectfully invite the
Merchants and Saddcrs of Virginia, North Caro-
lima and Tennessee visiting this market, to an ex-
animation of the same. They will guarantee to
sell their goods on equal terms with any regular
House, ia any market. Their stock embraces a
great variety Of goods, comprising in part, the fol-
Scythes-Grain, Grass, Glover, German, &c. !
Snaths-Sickles, Grass Ho oks, Dryer Hooks. Cra-
dies; Hoes-Iling Wedding, Grubbing. Garden,
various qualities Rakes-lron and Wood Forks
Hay and Manure. assorted Chains-Coil, Trace,
Log. Fifth, halter, Breast. &C., &c. Steel
Cast; Shear, German English and American,
Bstered, &c.; Hollow Warey Axles, Springs,
= Nuts, Bolts, Washers, &C.. Building Materials
I ofevery description, a great variety Tools for
Carpenters, Masons, Farmers. .Saddl ers, Smiths
de. !; GatleryZPocket' and Table, various ma
kers, large Stock Locks-Pad, Chest, Knob,
TILL Stock, Cl,set, &C., &c. Horse and Mule
Shoes; Horse Shoe Nas Grifin's and B. b
Horse and Mule Collars, a large variety; Bur
gers and Hoe 4 Co.'s Circular, x Cut. Mill and
Pit Saws, assorted Saddles, Brides, Bits. Stir
rups, Bkls., Webbing Deer's Hair. Hames, &c.
Patent and Enameled Leather, P ad and Lining
Skins, Bag Hides &C., &C.. es gs.sr'
Richmond, Feb. II, ls59.-ta$l0
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05
&GROVER g. BAKERS
Celebrated Sewing Machines
PRICES $50 no x10O.

odses, ~ Bseadecy, N. 7, |; Mscka~ssf ssate,.
I'M nh Street, Rishmend,M Ia. @A
TT Is no longer questioned that these Machines
i are the best in use~for family and plantation.
sewing. They .sssas.
HEM, FELL, GATHER AND STITCH
in the most superior manner, and are the only Ma
chimes IN the market that rare so we'll and simply
made, that they may be semitic purchasers with no
othe instructions than are contained IN circular
which accompanies each machine, and from which
child Of ten gears may readily learn how to use
them and keep them in order They make upwards
of FIFTEEN HUNDRED STITCHES A MINUTE.
The first place in public estimation is justly ac-
corded to the Grover & Baker Machine, for the fol-
lowing reasons: 80 fgl..t II
lst 1t is more simple and easily Kept in order
than any other machine. ...4.t%.,..
3D. 1t makes a seam which will not rip or ravel,
though every third stitch be out. "A - Z 80 T =
a Sd. 1t sews from two ordinary spoois, and alf
trouble Of winding thread is avoided, while the
machine can be adapted by mere change efspools
to all varieties of,work. Gal q sy.l aDgseas -
4th. The same machine runs silk, linen Thread
and common spool cotton with equal facility.
p 9Th. The seam is as elastic as the most elastic
eabric SO that it is free from a liability to break
in washing, ironing otherwise. ~ sAfnetI
9Th. The stitch made by this machine is more
beautiful than any other made, either ~ hand or
machine. tfttI . .A
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05
.'oF4 I'M NEARIxEsT,
TOWN PROPERTY AND FARMS.

FINDING 1T inconvenient to give proper atten-
IL ton to property in tile County, and having de-
termined to settle:my sons in the South, / am de-
sirous of selling, l. The PITMAN FARM en-
the line of the Central Railroad and Scottsviile
Turnpike, about 213 miles from stanton. contain
ing 62 Acres welimproved with DWELLING
HOUSE, Barn, Stab!iny, lce-h house, Spring house,
&c. About 100 Acres are cleared, and in fine
state of cultivation, and all set grass and very
productive. lthas on 1t choice collection of Young
fruit trees and is well watered. About IS Acres
are sown down in small grain, and under good fem
cng-a great portion being new plank fence. /
hazard nothing in saying that in my opinion there
is not more desirable t'home farm Of the same
size for sale In the County. a~ RT
2. A small tract of about thirty acres situated
about n miles from the above. 1t has on it a good
TWO STORY DWELLING HOUSE and Shop,
offering fine home tor mechanic, and is we'll wa
tered, and Convenient to ma ket
3. A tract OF 300 Acres in the Pastures, ad-
joining the lands of VIM. Guy, Esq Has on it
good Dwelling House, Barn and SAW Mill
The land is admirably adapted for grazing, and
produces crops very well, and is finely watered-
being the land purchased OF Samuel Gwinn
4. HOUSE AND LOT in Staunton, in that
part thereof knownas sNcw Town" The House
is two story with Kitchen and other out houses.
z s. A HOUSE AND LOT in Pontsville, about
one mile from Stanton. The Lot contains an acre
and has on it a comfortable dwelling House.
y will makemy terms reasonable and accommo-
dating; and as am determined to SELL persons in
want OF the kind at property have for sale will
lind it to their interest to call soon and bay.
.s9.}3 =. B. +. POINTS.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05
New Arrival of JeWelrv.

THE attention of my friends and customers is re-
1 spectfully called to my large additions receiv-
ed of all varieties of JEW ELRY, embracing now
ST ock unsurpassed in richness, style, qualities and
price. An examination, of my Steck will convince
.ne mos' scePsicai,s1ha. anest every taste can De
ton. My stock embraces Gold and Silver Lee
yer Watches, fine jewels by the best makers;
the latest styles of full sets Jewelry, Rings, Chains
and variety of articles which cannot be descrlb-
ed. OF CLOCKS, varying in price from 81 to S.
viii keep on hand a large stock. An examna-
ton is respectfully asked of all u want of Jewelry
of any kind, and full satisfaction guaranteed. -
va Watches repaired and warranted to give
full atisaction. A. LANG.
Staunton, Feb II, lS59.-tf af}tir1F1 :,