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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-05
A Distressing Suicide.

'oyneton wns thrown into n state Of painful
settlement on Saturday, hy tho rumor that james
NJ. Arnold, gentleman IT high standing, who
had not long before removed from Superior, Wis
cons,n, to that city, had committed suicide by
shooting himself through the head. The rumor
turned ont to DO too true. The deceased, about
noon If that day, had come home, told his family
lac wished to be uljnc in his room for II few min
utes to write some notes. and passed il in q
hurry up stairs. His wfc preparing dinner
ut thc time, and kept the children quiet in the
dinin room. About Il quarter of an hour aftcr-
ward report AZ Of pistol WAS heard, and very
suddenly aiterward. another similar report, follow
cd hy the fall Of heavy body. Tho family with
painful fears ut once rushed up stairs. and found
lying upon his face, with blood oozing from his
head near his ears, the father and husband. quite
dead pistol clencheJ in tho hands Of the
corpse,
The cause of the suicide is attributed to i'll
health, and embarrassed circumstances. Mr. Ar
mold was formerly from Paris where he was we'll
known and where he lived at his ease, surrounded
by all the comforts Of life. lie removed from
there to Superior, Wisconsin, where he acted as n
land agont-one Of his circulars was on the table
III his room. Two months ago he came to Gov
irgon, and had lately begun u coal yard on Mad
is IN street. Four weeks ago, he Ind joined tho
Pre- esbytcrnn Church. For the last few weeks he
had suffered greatly from Dyspepsia. which had
at times made him Eighty, and at others depressed
his spirits good deal, although, tho evening pre-
vious to the fatal deed when n small company was
gathered nt his house, he was very cheerful ask
ins the young ladies present to sing songs,and ta
king great interest in everything that would
amusc or entertain. This i'll health, it is thought
brought on crazy fears Of poverty which his love
fr his family could not suffer him to endure, as
is set forth in the following letter to DR.. J. c.
Blackburn, of Covington, who married his sister
The letter was found with several others on his
table:
"DR. j. c. Ionored, Beloved Sir:
i regard you the bes. and noblest of men,
and humtly ask your blessing and forgiveness
Oh, grnnt it, | should have parted with life it.
self for you, as do now for my little ones
cannot see IA hope of supporting my beloved fami-
ly and therefore life is unheeded. God bless you
my bcnefactor and friend. Oh, l love you and
dear Aunt Ellen and all your dear family. Then
do not blame too harshy. Be still their father ;
beneiactor and friend and do not blame too harsh
ly Farewell, j. M. Arnold. Love to dear cousin
Anne. ask her forgiveness"
The letter was evidently hastily written and mp
peared as if it had been folded up before tho ink
had been suffered to dry. 1t was in an envelope,
very plainly and well superscrbed.
Mr.. Arnold was fifty one years of age, ,and leaves
a wife and large family. all but two Of whom are
at home. Upon his table was small amount of
moncy.--Cin Gaz.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-05

a STRANGE FUNERAL ScENE-The funeral of
Josephine Ellison, q girl Of abandoned character,
who was burned to death ut Cincinnati. took placo
Saturday. conducted by Rev. Mr. Flanders, an Uni
yersalst minister, who alone out of all the minis
ters in the city, would consent to preach sermon
over the remains of the unfortunate woman. The
Cincinnati Gazette says:
Nearly one hundred courtczans were present
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-05

r AGER BEER SALOON! LAGEK BEER:
IL SALOON THE undersigned has the pleasure 10
to the citizens of ynthbug and the public In
raj that he has opened fine LAGER BEER SALOON, an
endeavors body with the best LAGER Of tn
best and most prominent Brewery Of Philadelphia whc -
acknowe edged e best in the United States q
For family use wi sell dozen bottles of Lager Beer
$l-he bottles to be returned Come and a.
dec l5Jt. WM LOOSE
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~. MATTHIAS & CO., -
MAIN ST. LYNcHBURo, VA.

XNE again call tle attention OF riends and the public
w . stock of FALL AND WINTER GOODS con.
slHting bONNErS Of all kinda MISS AND BOYS
HATS. RIBBONs. FLOWERs, EEATHERS HEAD.
DRESSES, DRESS AND MOHAIR CAPS, FANCY AIR
PINS. CLOAks. SHAWLe, LACE GOODS. HOOP
SKIRTS and elegant Tot Of kU1e from sig forty Ave-
dollars . sstt FRONT, SIDE AND hACK HAIR BR AIDS,
KID GLOVES. HAIR BRUSHES AND COMBS, SOAPS
AND PERFUkERTES yETT ORNAMENTS, with varIs-
ty Of article, toe numerous to mention.
~ Repairing done At short notice and In good order.
We respectfully invite attention 10 examination Of
stock believe It will compare with any for
variety yie and cheapness bay goods the most
favorable Please call and examine for yourseve aud
be vinced Of the fact.
sept2l-ts fCourisr copy ln-Rep copy.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-05

EIANO EuNsYNCHRURG.-Asi IL may
he generally known that uano and other fertilizers
an bought in Iynchurg On as goo" terms as In any "her
market with regular added in Justice g. myself as
well ar Tor the hcn"6 o. ,e farming community now pup
lis that fact intend 10 keep hsnd good supply OF
Fc and. deal m r srPey than
other house In the Them think ic safely say
that sell cheaper than other house IL IL cettany
the heres o the patronise because thereby
enabled purchase FERTILIZERS as low price as
her market of all risks and tr'Mble PeaS
this and else. offer for sale, in
and to arrive
. 300 Tons Nc l A Peruvian Gnnno.
! I'm Kccse's Manipulated uano.
4 100 Sombrero lump and ,iround
50 Brown Mexican iuano,
- Eliie Island Guano.
p. 100 Plaster. Lump ard Ground
/ - Krftwel's Potash anl Plaster
ouO Sacks Iiveruool salt ,'rimc quality.
Farm the Canal below Iynchburg. be
p-d their landings if they i'll make engagements
aug l7ts WM a. MILLER, on Basin.
R-PMOSPUATE OF FLsNE.-Miishr he'll
Crons Bone Super Phosphate Of Lime, prepared
from ground mes and othsr long acknowl
edged fertilizers oil the elements Of vigorous and
durable stnuan sae the subscriber At lower price
than Peruvian uano n!nl will prove It's economy and su.
periory W. T. ANDERSON.
3i.ts
NIORTH CAROLINA TAR:-J"st - h"nd,
ian ls.dts A b RUCKEB
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-05
EICII DRY GOODS


6tIOAKS. C1.OAKS.!-SO VI ETHINGs NEW
~ IiLE-l have this day received lot Of NEW STYLE
CLDAkS. RAGLANDS AND CIRCI LAR CLOAKS, which
dee lcdy the most elegant m style have be
fore They nave been consignment from Of
the best Houses in New York. aud advised 10
upon the original which is all that for ihom
Any seeing thcu will they decidedly tho
cheapest goods offered in this market.
have received another those handsome and
dec" fine BDNNErS, to sell at 81 ~ and rs. Now tho
cheap goods before the Come and
Won win see be pleased, aud will buy,
had almost mention The Black Brown. Plush and
Beaver FLATS for girls and FURS Of every variety and
ZEpIIY X CAPES AND HOODS tor girls and boys Of any
and size a 5. ENGIEDDVE,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-05

47Es TION OF READY MADE CLOTHING-The II.
sncd embraces this opportunity to to the pub
ic large and his friends that his stock READY MA DE
Clio THING, GENTLEMENS FURNISHING GOODS.
UMBRELLAS. TRUNKS &c, has now been received and
be purchased unprecedented low prices cash
prompt customers 1t Ia the OF pur-
chaser examine stock before calling
ing wonders but that will coninc myself
and living profits only The variety of styles
quality Of Clothing, finer and better than eyerihs
IN good faith.
Country Merchants will find ohbing prices lower than
give call Wholesale aud retail BUYERS
Judge yourselves and in studyng your interest," you
viii certainly purchase of me.
oct 1913 NJ GUGGENHEIMER
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-05
RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
CLOTHING TRADE =!
FALL uShS

AuRlNH the Summer have greatly enlarged aud
IL improved House, and have large, we'll light
ed and Sales Rooms be found
In city We have made these to meet tho
wants of constantly increasing trade and beg advise
WHOLESALE and RETAIL dealers that we haveno~ ta
and daily receiving the aud desirable socA
of CLOTHING have exhibited to b" In the
South We have In the trade In this city
Tor 1enty years ha thus obtained full kn"wiedg" II
the wants OF the market and being more largely cngHeed in
the manpfss sale Clohng than Other In
the State heieve the
Aascrs BY every arrival hall make additions s,ok
Of all that and fashionable aud purchasers will AT all
times find complete of superior quality CLOTH
lNti and GENTLEMEN'S FUR NISiilNti GOODS in store
and or sale apon
Wholesale aud Retail distinct aud on separate
floors An OF ek, prices and mode do
ing business is respectfully solicit, d -
KEEN. BALDWIN & co.
aug a0n 10 NJ ain street, Richmond, Va.
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NV CASH sTORE.
A. G l. T. w / s,
xurI0r ..c. ND DIT II GROCGR

4 c 7 T.. W I 3
Who'll AI,D AND RETAIL GROCER,
uIAS takcnthr large AMI cominodous hoIs" Main VI ,
formerly occupied by Joseph No"n ID door above
Mesrs Sehpol ID AMI Thurmns Hardware Stpc md op
pose Dr. John II Seays Drug Store
ewing lag and we'll selected stock Of GRO
UEIES and Sl ATIE DRY GOODS. bought exclusively Tor
ash and hi II will he sold prices that annot fail 10 give
satisfaction IT, ali w" favor with call Asl AN de-
trrininr1 business the cash system. ndu'"
i'll be orrod cash buyers, those dcains to GA
change for country pr"lnce
srk Of \u PERUVIAN GUAND always on hand.
extend part cunl invitation the cid customers OF the
firm A. C. Lewis formerly in the Dry Goods business III
this city to give call well the public generally
mar y dis A. o. LEWIS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-05


CLOTHING STORE
SAMUEL HARTMAN. AG T..
Main 81 meariy opposiehe Chiens SartnRs Rank
HAVE just return from the Northern cities With of
Il the most complete assotments Of ReRdy VI nde Cloth
offered this market My stock includes Fur Rag
lans blsck and brown the finest Seal
Skin and Pt Cloth do of different coors have also fine
black cloth Rarns yarinus kinds and Latest of ba,k
cloth Fruek and Dress well Business Cashmere
Goats of all kinds with suits to match. OF Vests have silk
velvet satin fancy silks cashmere plush aud variety
color. make. and finish. Also large and
Of Furnishing Goods, such Shaws Shuts Qinen and
narseilrs.) together with wnun under kind
Also BOOTS. SHOES (of Baltimore nuacture and M
warrantcd) HATS, CAPS UMBRELLAS. TRUNKS, ~
VALISES, CARPET BAGS &" sc, which am de ~
tcrmned sell the lowest The public in
vtcd to come and Judge for themselves
sept24 dly SANl4. HARMAN A. ent.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

n nUFWt's con LIVER Osl JEI1.S viii
De ound ho most agreeable firm nf administering Cod
Liver On lur saehy STABl.ER \ JONES.
ang 10 dts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-05

oMcx - LNNCssRs Itti COAGHS AND oa-Ea
G&-HsyZ WAGON FACIORY--Thr subsri- I'D ~
Der returns his grateful aeknuw ledge
inents to his old friends and liberal patron
age toward him and bcgs leave m them and thc pub
lie nj he has been started business and he
NOR" strict attention TO business To Of IA
ror lie will make to order and keep hand all knds Of
iron Axle Wagons, made in the substantial aud
style. lie will nlso, make To order aud will have made
rerhl assortment Carriages Kockaways aud iup
Ais large assortment Of one aud wo horsc Spring Moving
w ggons. and horse All who good work.
r old LyRchbnrR tOhh and UngR6n Fariory md
h" sdong business the cash principle
Il good woik and at low price An who good and
/ .cnt Bnggies give me call JOHN n BAILEY, Ast
Its
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-12-02
Death What is it7


The article on s.death,'' in the Cyctopsdia,
has the following
'sAs life approaches extinction, insensibiity
snpervenes-a numbpess and disposition to re-
pose, which do not admit of the idea of suffer-
ing Even 10 those cases where the activity of
the mind remains to the last, and where nervous
sensibility would seem TO continue, it is surpris
ing how often there has been Observed state
OF bappy feeling on the approach of death. 'If
had strength enough to hold pen, would
write how easy and delightful 1t is to de- we're
the last words OF the celebrated William Hun
ter during his last moments.
"NlontaigD, in one Of bis essays, described an
accident which left him SO senseless, that he was
taken up for dead. On being restored, howev-
er, he says: "liethought my life only hung.
upon my lips and shut my eyes to help thrust
il out, and took a pleasure in languishing and
letting myself go. A writer in the Quarterly
ReUieU records that gentleman who had been
rescued from drowning declared that he bad not
experienced the slightest feeling of sufocation.
Ihe stream was transparent, thes day brilliant
and as he stood upright be could see the sun
shining through the water, with dreamy con-
sciousness that his eyes wers about to be closed
on il forever. Yet be neither feared his fate
Dor wished to avert it. A sleepy sensation
which soothed and gratifed him. made lnxu-
rious bed OF watery grave.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-12-02
7 Hg e ~ 2oA
DAVID c. FREDERICK.

TThe following beautiful lines from the pen Of
the accomplished editor Of that old and orthodox
Democratic paper--the Chester county Democrat
GEORGE W. PEARoE, Esq, They have the ring,
not only of The poet but of the patriot and will be
read with pleasure wherever tie manly iftues OF
the lamented Broderick cherished j
The blood-hounds are sased, the jackals have led,
and the Lion is sleeping the sleep Of the dead,
The blood is Ill fresh on the sward whers lie rod,
AND, incense Ike, rises appealing to God.
The deys OF tie morn will not wash it away
'TmiA rcdden and glow ia the noontide Of day,
And in the deep gloom OF the storm raatled night,
It via rise like pillar Of fire on the sight
Ho, brothers who stand by his patriot grave,
AID pour oat your grss for the valiant and brave,
Let bis death be the watclwogd to startle with
fear.
The tyrants who stFsned his G,nbs on tie bier,
Arouse from your leth2rey, chillren Of toll,
Ye sons of the anvil, the loom, and the soil;
Come forth as tie winds in their struggling might
And wresfIe till death vii. the foe,aan Of Right
Twas thus with your leader, the gifted and true,
His life was a sacrifice given for you;
Every pulse Of his heart, every nerve of his frame
Was 20 dignity Labor and give it to Fame
Re WAS peer to The proudest who govern the land,
Bat he stood by his class, IS a hero win stand;
And when the hot taunt, Ike an arrow Of fire,
Was hurled at the artizan crafl OF his sire
How lie sprang the breach with halhert and CLAIRE,
Belantly meeting tbs lord Of tins siavel
lie spoke TOR the sorkshop-tAs sweat on the
brow,
OF the freeman whose sao.d is The crest and the
plough.
Tnere fountains OF feelings may rot control,
They spring from the nnermost depths OF the soul,
AMI flow like river escaped from its bed,
To freshen tie fame Of tie glorious dead.
And thus as we stani the rampa-ts OF Time,
By the post where sentinel fell in bis prime,
y e open The caskets our t9soms enfoG
And pour out treasure more precious than goIl
Oh, man who look out from the far Golden Gate
Where the holocaust smokes in the enbers Of hste
Have you drank Of the fagons that nerved him to
stand
For truth as q rock on your occan-beat stgand7
Then rear to the martyr q shaft that shall rise
As a beacon of Freedom, far up to the skies,
And write the granite in letters of fame,
IMMORTAL! IMMORTAL the patriots name
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-12-02

A NOBLE SENTIMENT.--Some true heart
has given expression to its generous nature in
she following beautiful sentiment;
"Never desert friend when enemies gather
around 'him-when sickness falls on the heart
when the world is dark and chaerless-is
the time TO try friend. They who turn from
a scene of distress TO betray tLeir hypocrisy,
and prove that interest moves them. If you
have friend who loves you and studies your
interest aud happiness, be sure to sustain him
in adversely. Let him feel that his former
kindness is appreciated, aud that his love is
not thrown away. Real fidelity may be rare,
but it exists in the heart. Who has not seen
and felt its powers ! They deny its worth
who never loved friend, or labored to make q
friend happy.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-12-02
That lament deserves to be perpetuatsd,

LoyELINEss.- What constitutes true lowell
ness? Not the polished brow, the gaudy dress
nor the show aud parade of fashionable life.
a woman may have all the outward marks of
beauty, and yet not possess lovely character
1t is the benevolent disposition, the kind acts,
and the Christian department. Il is in the
heart, where meakuess, truth, affection, and hu-
nllity are found, where We look for luveliness,
nor do we look in vain The woman wLo can
sootbe the aching heart, smooth the wriLkled
brow, alleviate the anguish Of the mind, and
pour the balm of consolation in the wounded
breast, possesses, IN an eminent degree, true
lovoliness of character. She is the real com
panion of man, and does the work of au angel.
Ii is such character that blesses with warmth
and sunshine, and maketh earth to resemble the
Paradissof God.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-12-02

placed iu their hands BY Tie School Laws and
Decisions. The School Law, p IA, Sec. %,
clause 80, reads as follows:
.'lhey (the Directorsl shall have the ap-
poin.ment OF all the teachers Of common
schools III the district, fix the amount of teach
ers' salaries, aud may dismiss them AT any time
for isconipeteucy, craelty negligence or immo-
raii,Y." In naajYFsin ,sancos the persons ap-
plying are Incompetent to teach some one Of
the branches required by See. So, and under
such circumstances come before the Directors
with their list numsrously signed, backed 6v
persons incapable Of discerning the capability
10 teach Again, an individual uey be fa-
voriis Of certain number Of citizens in a
school district and receive their appreciation,
although utterly incompetent, but by the wishy-
wasily policy Of Directors, he must necessarily
receive consideration over the head and shoul-
iers Of his snperiors in intellect and capacity
y r DwboyroW
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-12-02
SCRO0L EATorERS,
For tie inquirer.
schools and Sch col Directors.
"Be iust. and far not

ssBe just and fear not
let all the ends thou aitn'st at be thy couutty's
Thy Gods, and trath'si then If thou fall'st, o,
Cromwell!
Thou fast blessed martyr ,Sha1,peare
When promised to write series Of art.-
ces on tue subject OF ''school nattcrs,'' for ;ae
Inquirer, little thought that SO much useful
aud precious time would have passed without
a diversion from the tolls and turmoils Of busy
life in favor of this the greatest Of all earthly
blessings. But alas, my desires are seldom
realized, aud my shortcomings are ever and
anon reproaching me for my much detestcd ne
elect, but says the maxim, "It is never too late
10 do good, and, still further, in the old saw,
"better late than never" / hope these incon-
s:stent though much respected adsges may pos.
sibiy find palliative apology for what | Laye
10 advance at this late moment.
Knowing the veue of space, have no de-
elge TO srespass on your good, kind aud chali-
table nature 10y stringing these structures to an
extent unwarranted; therefore, | shall COM
meuce BY expressing my disapprobation of the
manner 10 which large number of the Diree-
tors sbirk their duties, by shifting the respon-
sibility upon irresponsible persons, and in no
case do the Directors more obviously shirk the
responsibility than ia the selection of teachers
to Gil the various situations in the various Dis
trcts. To show the manner 10 which this is
done. is simply to imagine yourself capacita-
tod Tor the onerous duties of Teacher, and to
present yourself to the Directors as an applI-
cant for a certain school, whereupon the Di-
rectors request you to visit the citizens in the
locality of The scboolhousa which you have
proclaimed yourself an applicant for, With
what they term an "expression list, asking an
expression OF each individuals sentiments
IN your behalf. Now, the applicant may not
have the first principle of qualification requi-
led by the School Law, bat be is the frst to
make bis appearance with an ''expression list p
and invariably it is nunlorousiy signed, to she
exclusion of persons much better qualified as
teachers. No one has an idea to what extent
thus evil has progressed, aud hope that the
Directors IN future will make use of the means
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-12-02
True Coura ge.

A company Of boys in--s street, Boston, one
day after school were engaged in snoB-balling.
William had made good hard snow ball In
throwing it, he put IN too much POWDER as
the boys say-he threw it too hard-and it went
farther than he intended, right through parlor
window. All the boys shouted,
There, yo'Il nstOh it nov, Bill, Run Bill,
run.
They then took to their heels.
Il shall not run.
He then started directly for the house where
tie window had been broken. He rang al The
door, acknowledging wha, be had done, aud ex,
pressing his regret. lie then gave bis name
anu the name 9f bis father, and Lis fathers
place of business, aud said the injury should be
repaired.
Was net that noble! That Vas trae courage.
1t is cowardice that would lead boy, .hen he
has done an injury like that, to sneak away and
run 10 conceal it. How noble ami brave it is
TO see boy confess fault, and not be afrsid
to face the consequences. Such a confession,
though IT cost great deal Of courage. is usual
ly the quickest and Surest way of repairing any
wrong, and it brings also peace of mind.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-12-02
The Dissolution Threat.

The threat Of 'dissolvug the Union,' is a
favorite theme Of Locofoce politicians, and ~
just now being INDUCED in very freely BY these
gentry Their propensity for this dates as far
back as 1913, aud ;heI, as now, it was made
by men calling themselves 'Democrats,' who
were not willing to submit to the will of the
majority, if oppressed against their party or
candidates. The Reading Journal copies from
a newspaper published in Baltimore, called
The .Nayytander dated August 2, 1928, tho
following:
ga few days since, we stated on tbe authori-
ty of the Richmond Wing, that Mr.. Andrew
Stevenson, Speaker of the House oe Repre-
sentatives, had within few weeks, asserted
''that # Mr.. .ddams woutd be reelected, tie
Union 'ooaid be d,ssoloed'
son the same authority, we stated that q
Judge of the General Court of Virginia, bad
made the declaration at Norfolk, that eft Mr..
Vfdams aCas not put ont b. tie Uoice Of the Peo-
pie, they tthe Jackson neea, scoutd Be sO,liag 10
put h'm out By force"
Both these statements are oorfoborated By
responsible names, who certify to their truth.
When Calhoun aud the South Carolinians
threatened to dissolve the Union, says the
journal, and actually made the attempt, Gen.
jackson soon brought them to their senses by
counter threat to proceed against them as
traitors, aud actually did proceed against them
az such. Wa can only add that hemp is as
plenty pow as it was then, and that should q
Republican President come into power in 1861,
he will be fully as equal to any emergency
that may arise, of the kind indicated, as
was Old Hickory in the case Of the South
Carolina traitors, already referred to-.