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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10
Tho United States Militia.

The military force Of the entire country IL Off
ciall stated at two million seven hundred and six
ty-six Thousand seven hundred and twenty-six-
A formidable nu,ulcr truly; yet, to render such
an army effective in actual battle. wo think TINT
moro regard must be paid to discipline, drill fa-
miliartv with the use of weapons, and some
change in the habits Of life. How many militia
meetings there in different States that are on
ly attended by few officers MS nero mnttcr of
formal routine, and almost without men of the
rank and file! In New York and one or two 9th
great cities, the musters nre considered ns bur-
lesques, while the militia fines" are extremely
unpopular, aud very imperfcctly paid all over the
Union. The real strength Of country, however.
in military sense, is to be found in the spirit Of
the people. And in this Wow Of the matter,
doubtless, M English officer Of distinction, who
had Travelled among us, was induced to say: "ln
no nation OF the world could an army he more
promptly improvised than in the United States"
The Boston Traveller in closing able review Of
the subject observes that 1--WE think we do not err
when we ray, that we have the same superiority
any nation are in the least danger of COM
ing into conflict WITH that the French have over
the Austrans, because our position and our insti-
tutions favor the development of the powers Of the
individual man, and give him n cause for which
to fight with nll his heart, soul, and strength
The French werc victorious, because they belev-
ed they could not be vanquished; and though
there is such thing as being too confident, all
military history proves that, nine times in ten,
confidence is its own Justification and the parent
of triumph"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10

INDIAN DErREDA hioSs. The Indians continue
their depredations upon the frontiers Of Texas,
not only in the northwest, but in the southwest,
along the Rio Grande. A party from the other
side Of that riycr attacked three or four isolated
families living about thirty-Ryc miles from Eagle
Pass. fow daysago. and committed III most ber-
rible ontragcs| and murders. The whole savage
band ruvished Mrs. Hunter and her two dauxi-
ters, one six and the other nine years oi age, and
then beat ort their brains. They murdsrsda . Mt.
Worman, who asat work In his field, and carried
away his wife ind her infant. A Mr.. LafEerty
shelereI his family in . ra-ing and staod over
them With adouble-barrelled shotgun. One OF the
Indiqhs, daring than the others, crspt to the
mouth Of the ravine. near enough to sl!ghtly wound
Mr. L. with arrows. and was himself wounded BY =
sh3t from Laferty's gun. A small party collected
and pursued tho marauders nearly to tho Rio
Gfande. Where they had stopped for dinner, they
lad amused themselves BY numbering MN. Wof-
mans infant, probably lefore hsr eges n was
found lying in hole BY the side the brock face
downwsrds, Ia the mud and water, with i slensa-
GROSS its back. s8 s
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10

NNOOL CARDiNti-our Cards in perfect o7d.t
w having been newly icd horougl, repaired and
prepared do CARDNG In the very manner nj the
shortest notice. We secured the services CuLrNAN
JONES of Nelson County. Carder of great experience
highly recommended very Superior arder You
that want GOOD ROLLS send in your Wool early, and
cndca'or to card all as 1t in without any delay We
determined TO pains 10 please those who
ize We will receive Wool aud deliver Rolls soe-
We will keep constantly hand ool Rolls
change for Wool.
The Highest Cash Price paid for Wool delivered store
q IN IN 15-tts1 NOWIlN A
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10
u 4; M ebV Al,

FEiE undersigned having removed 10 the formerly
Il cupied by G. T. Ltchfeld, Esq, door Iiby
crs beg leave To inform his friends that he sill engaged In
the Commission und Focdiag BUSINESS aud Keeps con
staniy ON hand escecled stock of
which he will sell prices that will fa
His facilities for doing STonrAGE B
unsurpassed, having house upon the Basin with
enclosed lot wrre eonsignments of Lumber Pig
be entirely secure.
He still Agent for Lyngstons celebrated Pows
Castings, and Will always keep full Also tuano
Cement and Ground Plaster.
f,b ANnERsON
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10

Heaviest SroRriNa WAGER ON REcoRD.--M
Ten Broeck appoarsto be putting matters through
with rush just now, in England. Our London
papers bring intelligence that he has made bet
100000, 10000 side, with Sir Joscph Hawiey
that his horse Umpire defeats Lctcrer for tho
Derby Of 1900 Mr.. Ton Broeck purchased Lott
erer when a yearling, for $500, and afterwards
sold him for $500, having won $4,000 with him
in match in the meantime. lie is half brother
to tho celebrated Sannterer but beyond his undc-
niabls high breeding and promising appearance.
there is nothing in i'm to justify the high opin-
ion entertained Of bis merits by his ownef TIM
pire has proven hinselfa frst-class horse. Sir
Joseph llawey is the most experienced % we'll
us successful turtle in England List year he
carried ffthe Dorbv with Beadsm1h, and this
year with Musjid. In fact the "cterry jacket" is
ouner seen in front in the moro Important races
than any other, and it Mr. Ton Broeck out-gen-
eral tho lucky baronet, he win have achieved
feat which no other sportsman in England has
ever been able to accomplish. The enormous
extent ofthe wager, together Nth the character
of the horses Engaged. will fender the race the
mos, interesting that has taken place on tho Eng
lsh turf since voltigeur had 70 succumb to tka
Dutchman. and the result will be looked FOR with
equal anxiety on both sides Of the Atlantic. 4
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10

British REiNFoRCEnEsTs FOR CHINA Ships
and gun boats; says the London Observer. are
already under orders for the Chinese, in numbers
and guns than sufficient to replace those that
disabled or lost. The government Of India
has been at once directed to send all available
force to protect our merchants, and the ports Of
the Chinese Empire open to our commerce. Indeed,
we are enabled to state that the government of
India Inns anticipated these orders by already
directing to China the regiments their way
home and there is little doubt that the orders
from home to induce European volunteers TO join
these regiments will speedily complied with. So
far there will be n sufficient force to protect
trade during the winter, and to preserve our
prestige till the proper hour for action shall arrive,
if it should over become necessary imperative,
as it il Very likely to be. But upon this part of
the subject it may still be necessary to suspend
our Judgment until the whole case shall be fully
known and completely discussed. 1t onght to be
thoroughly borne in mind that no operations on n
large scale can tako place in the extreme north of
China during the winter months. 1t is not gen.
orally known that tho river Peiho is frozen over
during the winter. We believe it will be quite
easy TO spare 10000 European and 10000 native
troops from India and that there will be ships
and gun-boats suf6 cicnt to restore our mastery in
the rivers Us well rs on the seas of these reacher
ous regions, long before the month Of March the
first open time for comprehensive action shall ar.
rive.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10

fsasasF5E Tszrs.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10
New Goods in Gold and let

WE have just received supply Of Gold and jet
w LAcEs with Crosses attached. Also, large lot
Gold Finger Rings and supply OF those Pebb,
Speclaelcs, To which invite the attention Of
sept ly-dts SlLNERrHORN X Cliff.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10
Raltinp Ralt1np


HAN now band the best stretched Leather Betting
of the various sizes used In machinery IL Is fastened
best manner and Of even thickness For sale Northern
Manufacturers prices
Also orders taken and executed for Gum Betting factory
prices
june 9-dts. s. NJ SIMPSON
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10
100 BBLs: Pure Apple Brandy;
lOO IIm bhls Eine Old I've MhiahN.

An BBIS. Pure Apple Brandy;
lOO 4JO bbls. Fine Old Rye Whisky
100 casks Imported French Brandy, Madeira
various brands:
~ bhls. N. o. Moiasscs;
100 hbs and les cheap syrup und Moasses;
100 bags Rio Coffee;
bon pockets superior Java Coffee;
30D ibs Refined Sngnr--ali grades;
1000 kegs Old Dominion Nuils;
IL pnnccons West ndn Eumdne for fa orng line Tobace,
100 hhls. prime Bacon Sides and shoulders;
4o0 packages Green and Black Tea.
300 duz. Cort- Leading Lines Wash Ioar~, Brooms and
Buckets; fr sale 10y JONES ~ CO..
Slts No. : Main Rrhn nd
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10

TnE WEALrH or CALisoRNIA.---In regard 10 the
present production Of gold In California, u ID not
less per aanum than Ii the most palmy days Of Its
history, but the average value to each laborsr en-.
ployed in the collection Of the metals 10 undoubt-
edly considerably less and will be yet further re-
duccd. According TO tho California Register for
1859, O ronlly valuable work Of statistics, there
were in operation in 1862 In fifteen counties from
which information had been obtained, three hum
dred and thirty-three quartx.crushing mills, the
machinery Of which had cost three millions three
hundred and sixty y.seves thousand dollars. A
San Francisco correspondent Of the Now York
Courier says that the richest quartz vein In tho
State ia that Of Allisons Rancho, which ID believ-
ed there to be the richest gold mines In the world
The first sixty three IONS OF quartz from this vein
produced twenty y.two thousand dollars. The vein
or lode called by the miners was opened In octo
Der, 1856. The yield during the ensuing two
years was estimatedat onu million FIVE hundred
thousand dollars. Eight thousand tons Of the
rock have boon crushed, which yielded two hun-
dred dollars per ton. Street n Soulby's claim in
Tuolume County, Is supposed to contain gold rock
worth four miions Of dolars. Frcmonts MARI
posn mines yield five thousand dollars week
We may add that tho authorities adopted by the
Register state the production to have been very
uniform since 1854, Mt about seventy millions Of
dollars per annnm. The total yield tho Califor.
mia mines from their discovery up to December 81, ,
1853 is stated To have been five hundred and
eighty million six hundred and twenty three thou
sand two hundred cnd ninety soven dollars.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10

Tue LANE CAsK.--Tbs effects Of young Lane, the
defaultipg clerk of the Fulton Bank. were sold in
New York on Monday, The whole proceeds VI
horses, carriages, and furniture were but a.70O--
about ono half their cost. There were four cafia-
ges two sie!ghs, and four horses among the prop
erty, besides splendid harness. fancy whips,
fnx-robes,&c. The furniture of his other hoAss ia
Nineteenth street, was sold. There was ~ profu-
sion Of furniture offered for sale. rather mfe than
q household, not uncommoply prol fie, would And
use for,as for instance. twelve dozen glasees;
numsrous sets rf chairs, baby's wagon sofas, IL
tles and table services, lookinggissse1 also csf.
petng enough for a Fifth avenue hotel A piano
brought 325about fifty per cent; Of is first cost
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10
New Millinery and Fancy Store.
MISS SROSENS'FIEIG G GC;IJEN'TIIE,R

TllAKE pleasure In announcing ladies citizens
ynehburg and surrounding country that they taken
the upstairs foor of the Warwick House. where they ill.,
and aer THURSDAY the 10Th inst. inspection
and large stock ef Paris Flowers Feathers Ribbons Bon
Coiue Head Dresses, Pins, Jcwery,
nenls, Embroideres Ruehes French Hoop skirts
dies osc Gloves, saxony Yarns real Brsse French Thread
and Blond Laccs
The Ladies respectfully and specially solicited to call and
examine stock Of goods which the latest styles
which will sell Wholesale retail All
conhdeu offer such Inducements purchas
must secure their orders. sept 13d1y
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10
and everything slss ssnt h liksp pre ortion. esv-
eral ladies appeared II The crowd snd 0ld snlAu-
siastically ior dilersnt assIolss q elegance.
Twenty Thouaand pellsss y1stdt dtetaGaiI


-
An Important case has just boen decided in Do
troit, and one that is pregnant with suRgeesoss 70
our own city anthoritiess The suit Was brought
In the Michigan Circuit Court agMinst ,hs city OF
Detroit, by tho husband OF Mrs. Corey, woman
residing in Oakland coasty. Tor damages resulting
from injuries received aIpnt one year ago - 90.
sequence Of the upscttihg ofa wagon. In whicf,
she was riding into Nh open aud uncompleted
sewer which was in course Of construction IL one
of the streets. The iujary WAS such that ths
spine was effected aud she was deprived epslrely
Of the use Of the lower portion Of her body md
limbs, being confined 70 her bod constantly
from inability 10 control or make use Of her
limbs, which are not only ussless hat without isss-
ing She is said to ba otherwise In good health
aud spirits. ssase
The case was conducted on tho part Of the oou-
plainant by Mr.. c. I. Walker md Messrs May
nard Il Modbaugh. md ON the part Of the city BY
J. Logan Chapman, City Attorney. The damages
were set at twenty thousand dollars. FOR which
tho city was held to be accountable. The counsel
for the defence. maintained first, that the con-
struoton Of the sewer was by contractors under
the city, who we're obliged BY their contract 10
keep the excavation fenced and guarded. - re-
qured by the city charter, and. second, that tho
street was not under the contrel Of the city,
hut was controlled and occupied by tho Detroit
and Howell Plank Road Company, an iueor.
porntcd association under tho statutes Of the
State.
Tho arguments were somewhat extended. II
was held by counsel for the complainant thai The
city had maintained full jurisdiction tho street,
and had exercised suoh jurisdstion by paving
portion Of ts length, and levying assessments up
on adjacent property to defray the expense
Having suoh jurisdiction il was argued that there
was n corresponding liability. The defence did
not deny the injury inflicted, or tho manner md
means by which it wins accomplished, but simply
held that other parties besides the city wore fes
ponsible for It.
Tho case was given, with tho charge Of the
Court, to the jury. who retired at p. NJ, and
after very short absence returned verdict
for tho complainant. awarding the full amount Of
damages claimed, namely: twenty thousand dol
lars t+
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10

The immense specie movement Of the present
year attrncts increasing attention. Tho imports
and exports Of these metals in France. Great Brit
ain, aud the D. States for the first six months Of
tho present ypnr were as iollows.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10

vryYIrA IT rHREsHIyG MAcHlNES.-I have IN store and
w fr sse Al low prices close CONSIGNMENT Horse ro"-
fes g MP .s"H'"""'' W.T. ANDERSON
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10

DuIE KEROSENE OR COAL oIL--Oo gallons pure Ke
Il or Camel Coal Onwaraned Of best quality This
OH will afford brilliant and pleasant light and at less cost than
any other oil In For sale by
2Idts JOHN II. SEAY. DrurRs.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10
Reasonable RequestN!

EATHER-A large lot Of Upper Leather just received an
lltor sale by r,txpY,N 4. ppo
15-ts fhA Nhl-lS y INV
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10

f1dIT j JBWGITy.
NNE have receive two books Of plates for AlRJEWEY
w Persons wanting such VIII he shown great variety
Styles by ca,ng store. We furnish 1t lower tlap
he same article eau be bought elsewhere,
[ dit. j. WIIlIAMS 4 SON
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10
I,Yuchbure Coach and WAGON Faoto1y

NECKLAcEs.-An new supply of Necklaces, Of every DIES
~ criplion, just TO hand and for sale by
aug 21-d,s J. WILLIAMS & SON, ss Mnin Street.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10

Lynchburg Coach and Wagon Factory
oRR THE subscriber returns his grateful ledge
&G ments 10 his old friends and for the libe-
raj patronage toward him. and begs leave To inform
them and the public that he hasbcen reac In business aud
he hopes by more strict attention 10 business merit
nuance Of ayors He viii make to order and keep hand
NIL kinds Of IRON AXLE WAGONS, made In the sub
sana and neat style. He will also make order and will
have made general assortment Of Carrage
and Bngges Also large assortment Of aud vohorse
Spring Moving Wagons and twohorse Siages All who
good work. TO the old LyHehbuyg Couch and Wagon Fac
tory and, he Ia doing business the principle you
nay expect get ga0d work and price, All want
good and neat Bug1cs give me acnii.
march 17-ds JOHN IL. BAILEY, Agent.
COLE LEATHKR,-ws are receiving large LOT OF Sole
- Leather, both good aud good damaged, Which will sell
accommodating ternA Please call and examine before
making your purchases. at
sept o-ds LEE ROOKIE 4 cos
N exhibition @ yics Book stgrr one Of the larg-
" and most bcau coectiop &C Engraviugs plain and
colofed Lhogaphs Lhpgrsphs Gfeeian Painting ever
brought Lynchbur Toss shing sec or buy something
really beautiful VIII ea tbs rare opportunity aug sodis
MICE Lesf Lard and Sugar Cured Hams for sale by
In aept 16sdts SMITH Is ADAMS.
Fine Perfumery.
HAVE n store large variety Of Luhins celebrated Ex-
tracts handkerchief Also fine freue and German
coognes Remmes Toilet Vinegar and other Exaes in great
varety--for saie BY -
aug s2-dts JOHN a. sEAY, Druggist,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10

WHlTE QUILTS AND CoUNTERPANEs, nj about halJ
w the usual price, just received by
aug 9-difs JNo. j. PURVlS, Agenl
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10

(NIDER yINEGAR-For sale, Sterling c. Anderson's Pur
Vinegar superior article picking and table
agg 30-dts a. II. RUCKER.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-10

O1s for Machinery.
gAfE4a store supply Of PArs Sperm Oi Best RsHned
4eqr 0st; aud EnSfed B2eacked Lard on suitable for
aslinefy--0f aile by the barrel single gallon, by
ae1 Ida JOHN II. sEAY, Druggist
pVRE cInER y1NR0Alsss for Pickling: for sale by ,s
4 snrt kJA SMITH b ADAMS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-05-12
Alabama, 1859.

THE ORcHARD.-The principal thing to
be done this month is mulchiug this con.
sists in covering space around the tree
say as wide as the hole dug to receive the
roots when planted--with coarse litter, straw
or halfrutten leaves, to restrain evaporation
and preserve moisture. During dry and
warm weather, where mnlching is not prac-
ticed, the tree and fruit are checked in its
growth, and the early fruit is often small and
inferiur-but with this attention it will be
improved in size and flavor.
Should Jlight 10 the apple or pear trees
appear, cut it off promptly and fearlessly a
few inches below the effected branch, and
the remedy at this season is certain.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-05-12

yes, Nettie; my business is now very
prosperous; have a pretty home, which
needs only the additional charm of pair of
bright eyes. have found sweet, gentle
girl, whom love with all my heart, and
who is willing to become my wife, and |
have resolved to marry. I have tried long
time to tell you, but you would not hear it.
Nettie had listened to his speech in utter
amazeuent. She had long believed that she
was the beloved of Charlie Grattou's heart;
and she meant, after she had teased him to
her hearts content, to listen to his love, and
become his dutiful. loving wife. But her
hopes were now suddenly dashed to atoms.
1t was too much A giddy faiutness came
over her, and but for the support OF Charles
arm, she would have fulleu to the ground -
Charlie noticed her emotion, and feared he
had gone too far. 1t was but for moment,
however. She soon regaiued her selfPosses-
sion, and sat upright by his side. Her face
was very pale, bat her eyes flashed proudly,
as she replied, and there was piece OF Bit
terness in her tones,
sMay ask the name of her who has been
honored with the offer of the hand and heart
of my noble frieud?'
First let me describe her. She is beau
tiful girl, and possesses warm, loving heart.
She has but one fault-if'fault it may be
called. She delights to tease those who love
her best, and often has she given me a severe
heart-pang. Yet, Nettie, love her deeply,
ferrentIy, and it shall be the object Of my
life to guard her from harm-to protect her,
as far as am able, from the slightest breath
Of sorrow, and | shall be abundautly reward
ed BY her love. Nettie, | have never offer
ed her my hand, though she has long pos
sessed my heart. do it now, Nettie. Dear
est, can you ask her name?
Nettie gave him one long, enquiring look,
as though she but half comprehended his
words.
Will you be my wife, Nettie?'
sWhat?' she replied, half bewilderngly.
'Are you not going to be married? Are you
not forever lost to me?
Yes, if you will not consent to be mine
She realized whatit would be to love him;
her head sank upon his bosom, and bursting
into tears, she murmured,
Yes, Charlie, will
Soon master Dick came bounding into the
orchard-one hand filled with huge slice
of bread and butter, while with the other
he tossed his cap into the air, showing that
he fully comprehended the state ofafairs by
shouting at the top of his voice,
.Haloo, Mr.. Grafton aint you glad l
treed her for your ..'2..
Both greeted this sally with a burst of
laughter, aud soon all three were engaged in
a wild romp upon the green turf
We hardly need add that the same autumn
witnessed right merry wedding at the old
mansion of Farmer Gray.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-05-12
From the Cotton Planter and Soil.
TO DESTROY WILLOWS.

DR.. CLoUD-Deur Sir: I will give you
the method of getting rid of the commen
branch willow, which | have practiced with
entire success for several years You, doubt
not, know how to kill willows and so do a
great many ethers, but, from the great guam
tity see growing on the best lands of our
country, l am induced to believe the iuforma-
tion is by no means general. But to the
plan:
The time Of year will vary two weeksIn
difference of seasons, in the forwardness or
backwardness of the spring. Take hatch.
ct, large knife, or common club axe will
do, and cut through the bark about waist
high and strip the bark to the ground and
let it hang; when the bark leaves the wood
freely without leaving any of the inside stick
ing, the season is right. Trees treated in
this manner will not sprout from the roots,
as when cut down, which is the advantage
gained.
The above is quite simple, but to me, |
can assure you, it has been worth more than
ten years subscription to your magazine, and
there may be others that are in like ignor-
auce as was, and if you think it possible
that any of your subscribers are so benighted
you have my permission to publish.
Yours, respectively.
CLoDHoPPER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-05-12

FRAGRANT OIL.-Collect quantity of
the leaves of any flowers that have an agree
able fragrance; card thin layers Of cotton,
and dip into the finest sweet oil sprinkle a
small quantity of fine salt ON the flowers, and
lay first layer of cotton and then layer of
flowers, until an eartheuware vessel, or a
wide .mouthed glass bottle is full. Tie the
top we'll over with bladder, then place the
vessel in southern aspect, SO that it may
have the heat of the sun; audein fifteen days,
when uncovered, fragrant oil may be
squeezed away from the whole mass.