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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-09-21

DEAD LETTERs.-Congress having. nt tho last
session, adopted resolution calling upon the
Postmaster General to report Mt the next session
what further legislation, II any, Ia necessary to
diminish tho number of dend letters. or provide
for return OF the same to the writer's thereof,
that functionary has seLt circulars upon the sub
ject to all the postmnsters of the county Many
of these postmasters hnye already reported agree
ing with the views OF the Department that most
Of tho letters returned as dead were 30 returned
by reason Of mistakes or imperfectons in the d.
rocon and from the fact Of the existence Of a largo
floating population in the country. As tn, Post
Office Department apprehends that the taking of
letters from the general boxes, and the transfer
ing Of them to tho advertising list. too often pre-
vents their delivery, order is about to be gven
requiring that no letter shall be advertised until
it has been in the general boxes at least one week.
In tho largest cities, the duty is cnjoned upon
postmasters Of making proper search both among
tho letters that advertised and those that are
not advertised no matter what the additional la-
bors that may be imposed. A circular has been
issued to postmasters containing some fifteen Sec
tions relating to dead letters; also, form of cir
cular from the deadlctter Office to postmasers in
forming thom OF the presence there of letter Of
interest to the persons addressed though not con-
tanning valuables, and inquirng If he could I've
found and was willing to pay postage for the re.
turn Of the letter, with one cent additional The
number Of dead letters yearly returned to the de-
partment is two and quarter millions. The num-
Der containing yaluabes is twenty thousand. 3.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-09-21

Some idea may be formed of the enormous sums
Of money which are sunk in the purchase Of pic
lures hy the wealthicr classes in England, from
the fact that the collection Of the late Lord North
wick has produced no less than E65, 1913. The
sale, which extended over eighteen days tcrmna-
ted on Wednesday, and was attended by dealers
from all parts of tho world. Some Of the prices
must appear fabulous to the unintinted The ow-
ner Of this collection spent life in bringing il to-
gcther, and now it will be distributed far and
wide. Hc had three excellent requisites for pic
re-colicctor-wcalth. taste and honor-qualites
whiciare not always combined in those who pro-
iess devotion ON the art. Ruguerv has no wi
der field for developments than in picture dealing
As proof of his lordshrs judgement il may be
mentioned that some of the pictures which reali.
zcd large sums mt this sale his lordslip "bou ght
for an old song"-picked them np in holes and
corners during the Continental and other travels
But pictures were not the only attraction Of his
lurdship's mansion. All the appointments Of the
house were in keeping with his art treasures. and
the sae of the wiaes plate. furniture. linen, and
other things are to follow. Such articles are heir
lnolns in most noble families and death is rarely
followed by the auctioneer's hammer. His lord
ship allowed many ofhis finest works to appear
mt the Manchester Exhibition, couple uf years
back.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-09-21
Outrages in Utah.

Recent letters from Utah. under date of August
18th, dscribe the assassination OF First Sergeant
Ralph Pike. Of the 10Th iniantry, who was shot
dead in front Of tho Salt Lake Hotel by q Nor
mon named Spencer while attending Judge st..
Clairs court ~ q witness. The murderer escaped
Pike was d native Of Bedford. N. ii. His fune-
ral was attended by throe regiments Of infantry,
n squadron Of dragons, battery Of artillery.
and detachment Of sappcrs and miners. The
officers of each regiment, in full uniform, follow
cd in the rear of tho respective corps, Gen. John
son and his staff following in tho rear Ut the
whole
Mr.. Frank Mcneil having been unjustly I'M
prisoned in 1887, Mt Great Salt Lake City, while
ondcayorng to reach California latoy instituted
suit for damages against Brigham Young aud 9th
or Mormons During tho progress of his suit
several attempts were made " kill him, Of which
one proved successful.
On tho night of the 4th, about II o'clock, No
Neil stepped out Of the door for q moment, aud
was accosted by one Lott Huntington, with tho
words. Frank, is that you :" Mcneil answer
cd. Yes; is that you LottT just then person
in the company Of Huntington stepped forward.
and peering into MrNel's face. placed q pistol to
his abodemen. fred and killed him.
Considerable excitement WAS caused by this
bold aud dastardly act among tho 0onto por
tion Of the citizens of Salt Lake City, but nothing
will ever come Of it. FOR. should the marderers
have been arrested on the spot. and proof ns
strong as holy writ been aduced, u Mormon jury,
having its instructions from Brigham Young,
would render verdict Of "not guilty"
To every man in the Territory It is self evil
dent fact, that this murder was perpetrated by
the order Of Brigham Young who has frequent
ly said from tho pulpit, in the tabernacle, "Wos
be unto him that shall cross NO. for the smoke
of his hearts blood can only expiato his crime"
an attempt was also made by some oithis ramo
band TO assassinate Mr.. John Wallace, who is the
principal witness in the forgery case now under
going investigation. aud which, II is said, impli.
Gates many high dignitaries" Of tho Church.
The Judiciary has no power to enforce any law
in this Territory. The jury has is seerct instruo-
tons, and finds vordicts accordingly.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-09-21
Railg airsiaiau.
From the New York Post Of Saturday afternoon.
Great Riot on tho Erie Railroad.

Strike ofMe Bergen 7sasel Leborrs The Road-in
Iossessioa Of a Mo6-7he Track Bd,ricaded-
No Trains Permitted to Pass.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-09-21
BY CHARLES W. BUTTON.
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n. 3. TANNER Dc Co,

no. l2I NAN S7REET,
LYNCHBURli. VA,
U1ROFESSORs In style al pictures made. from
Il plain AMDRoTYPE MINIATURE 10 a LIFE -s1ZE POR-
TRAIT, also, deals in every Kind of APPARATUS Photograph
Materials, Cases. Glasses, DC. &c
sS- Thorough instructions given in the Art moderate
terms and satisfactorily.
Also Agents for the Quaker City Double Thread Lock Stitch
SEWING MACHINESs II HENS Fells, Tucks Gathers and
Embroders and does all the work of the s.'
s far simple and less complicated than ether Mr
chine, and IL sold at the low price of $40 and 800 Rest
Cabinet Machine sI5 We have manufactured expressly for
the Patent 1oasfabie H0oe, the only that ems a
widths and thickness. Call and examine them.
Ia 16-is
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-09-21
NEW SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.
AT j. MATTHIAS e. CO.'S
FANCY STORE.

L1NIHDITIT.
w thankful for the liberal patronage which have
w heretofore received, aud again respectfully call the
customers and the public LARGE AND Ell
E,ANI STOCK which will be opened on MONDAY next the
4si inst BONNETs Of all kinds from ~ IA $20 Miss
Chiircns' BONNETS AND HATS, RIBBONS. FLOWERS,
HEAD-DREssEs. DRESS CAPS, CoFFIERs, FANCY HAIR
PINS, GLON rs. FANS, PARASOIS, HOOP SK IRTS, LACE
GOODS, BRUSHES, COMES, PERFUMERIES, aud Back,
Front and side HAIR -BRADS Also eIegaet
of French Prissia and ChencIa LACE, AND SILK LACE
MANTLES AND SlAWI.S, and numerous articles
toned Please favor with call that you may be salts
fled that sell goods cheap and pretty other
ishment in this city elsewhere. The goods vary price
. that all purchase according 10 their means
aB-REPAll,iNG done at short notice.
Particular attention paid to orders from the country.
nnrr 26-dts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-09-21
Pure Brandies and Wines
S M M Err CLOT HIN @
REDUCED PRICES

KEUUCEU PRIZES.
THNIE subscribers dcsirous Of closing their entire stock
i SUMNER CLOTHING before the arrival of their Fall
Stock their desirable styles of seasoable Clothing
RedUced Prices.
Several lots Of FASHIONABLE MAESEIILES COATS
with which ovcrs"ckcd will be sold al Prime
small lot each. of CASHMERE, MAl;SElLLIS, LINEN
and WHITE DUCK COATS slightly ou OF style at less linn
material and making
BURROUGHS, sHAFEH h co,
July isis lDi Main Street.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-09-21

SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW.-IYMAS's PATENT FRI IT
- JARBy simple arrangement atinced To the covers oi
each Jar be- reseacd aer part of its contents
perfectly when first sealed thus saving what
Jar spelling will do II the air il again
exhausted These made tin glass;
sule by ANDREW BOYD,
iun 2I-dts Main rect I,yu yuclb
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-09-21

N exhibition at H. Vioors Book Store, Of the
~ est and most beautiful collection of Engayng plain and
colored Autographs, Lhograp for Grccan Painting
brought yne6nrg Those wishing buy somehn
really beautiful ~ i'll find this u opportunity aug 3D-dts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-09-21
RICHMOND ADvERTIsEMFNTs.


40 HEREWITH beg leave to inform my fFienda and
~ the public generally, that In receipt OF my
~ FALL STOCK OF GOODS, larger and mors varied
ihan has ever before embracing Decorafs a.d God
hand Dianer Tea and Toilet Sefts; Rchers, DsAes Plate
de- d Also, Waite CAina dad Grdnife Of tho beat shapes
nad slcs In ses and by the single pair Ny stock for he
WHOLESALE TRADE have selected with great care and feel
assured that sell low repackng house In the
United Staes receive goods dreci, from the manuc
turer. A call Is rslectlu, solicited
July Eddy o, II. TAYLOR, Richmond, Va.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-09-21
tue GOOD THINGS OF THIS LIFE
Oils for Machinery,

HAVE in store n supply Of Pure Sperm OIL Best RefRso
/ Sotor OIL: aud tnitei He0cled Lnd Oh, suitable ip
machinrr,fr sale by tn. barrel single gallon, by
aug i-dis JOHN II. SEAY, Druggist.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-09-21
JOLLY TINE AHoSc THE RIOTERS.

The rioters had jolly time of it last night
Camp6res were built, two vioIins and Cute di>-
coursed melody. the w.-krv tonk e6e,.t, and the
rioters made the night re,ound inr and near with
shouts and merry-making,
The huts Of tho ri.,ters line tho tra.k on both
sides for long distance, md the scene last right
wns remarkable. The sky was black; and In the
light of the fires whrh blaxed in front VI the rude
shan:e. Of the workmcn, they cnud be seen run
ming Ia aud fro regardless Of the rain. singing,
shouting, dancing a"d making various indescriba-
ble and noisy demonstrations. seAa
The excitement ut Jersey City was hardly less
noisy. Passengers and railroad men were runn-
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-09-21

German Anchor DOlting Cloth.
yINIE subscriber would inform Mlcrs and those fitting up
Mills that they have on hand splendid stock Of Boiling
Cloths Of the above celebrated hrand which they will sell
low be bought in the market Let all In want call
they rely upon getting good article.
aug 25-dis STIGLRR PETERS q co.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-09-21

A IMMENSE STOCK OF NEW GOODS, Of every variety,
"A just received at my Cash Store. -.
aug 11-difs JNO. j. PURvIS, Agent
WHITE QUILTS AND oeUETERPANEs, at about haly
W the usual price Just received by
aug 19-difs JNO. j. PURVIS, Agent
RRow ROOT CRACKERS, for the Sick, just received.
"A aug b-dts STABILIZE g. JONES'
ALE CoTTONJust received large lot OF Bale Cotton,
- assorted numbers, for sale by
mar 5ts FRANKLIN 4 BRO
DsT OPRNED.-e0 ps Checked Debeges, at 1853 cents-a
y sest bargain. laug 9o-dsl JEO ABkAHANs.
iRD sEED-Canng, Hemp Rape and Nav Seed, for birds,
a. iu 10 hand md for sale by -.-4 J. II. THOMPSON.
se9 ds Druggist.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20
The Cuba Question In Commercial Circles
A Living Issue Among the Politicians.

1t is becoming daily more evident that the
course adopted by the President in regard to the
question Of the acquisition Of Cuba il founded
upon evidence from Madrid that negotiation is
feasible, and may be carried to successful con-
clusion Like prudent general he has deter
mined not to begin operations until he has in
hand all the attainable elements of success, chief
among which is the possession of means, which
will not make the first payments after the pur-
chase subject to the dilatory action Of Congress,
which would be further drawn .out by a discus
sion of the question Of acquisition under its do
nestle aspects. The determination of this oues-
ton should precede, and not follow, negotiation.
The commercial and financial circles Of New
yc,s almost, if not quite, unanimous in favor
II The acquisition of Cuba if it can be obtained
by peaceable means. They are in favor of COM
hitting the President to the policy of negotia-
ticn and Of making his position on that policy as
strong as it can be made through granting
money and authority, to be used only in
the legitimate channels of peace. There is
strong feeling Of selfshness at the
bottom of this feeling, in the monetary circles;
for il is well known that the commercial interests
as general thing, would rather lose any great
principle in the abstract than by supporting ii
risk two and half per cent on present trans
action. In the present instance selfshness and
principle combine in favor of the effort to acquire
Cuba by peaceable negotiation. Merchants and
fnanciers both see that some great social COM
motion is necessary for revival of business, and
new era of prosperity and speculation, that will
enable them to get up more railroad schemes,
land operations, and brown stone palaces The
present slackwater feeling in trade must be re-
moved by strong stimulus from some outside
quarter.
1t is this conviction that induces SO many of
them to endeavor to push the Fraser river,
Pixies Peak and Arizona gold discovery excite
ments. But great eras never reproduce them
selves through the same channels The gold ex-
element has been played out. People have
learned that though there may be great deal
of gold in the earth under their feet, il Is neccs-
sary TO throw of DE superintendent strata, dig
out the golden mud carry it on their backs to the
river, wash it out in rocker, and then sell the
glittering particles, subject to being cheated in
the weight. All this involves an immense deal
of hard work, which people will not undertake
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20
cannot fail to see tina. i. is ouIy necessary for

cannot fail to see tina. Is is duly necessary for
the democracy in Congress, ard Che party press
all over the country, to stand fi'mly together
upon the Cuba movement, in order 10 rcunite
and consolidate the party; and yet, we can
hardly find a democratic Journal possessed Of the
requisite courage to speak above u whisper, or
without some if, or but. or sRsahing qualiica-
ton, upon This great question OF life or death
10 their cause. They have been spoiled by the
spoils; and they have become so dependent upon
the spoils, and so iutent upon the spoils upon
which they feed at the public crib, that they are
utterly disqualified to think or speak upon any
Issue of a larger calibre Perhaps if one Or two
of these over cautious democratic organs were
put upon a short allowance OF spoils for while,
they and the whole tribe would be brought to
their senses. Nor do we suppose there can be
any objection to the experiment, because of the
principle that the fellow whose grub depends
upon the administration should not be allowed
to eat the bread Of idleness, while others, who
get nothing and ask nothing, are doing all the
work.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

The CupA QUESTION AND THE DEMOCRATIC
PREss-If anything were needed beyond the
proofs which we have heretofore advanced to
establish our accusations Of the imbeclity, in
competency and stupidity of the democratic
press of the country, the necessary evidence is
furnished in the weak and wishy-washy course Of
the party journals upon the new Cuba
movement in Congress. Our democratic
contemporaries perceive thai this movement
has created prodgious sensation Of alarm
among Tic organs Of the republican camp, and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

WHAT WILL THE BLACK REPUBLICANS Do
ABOUT THE CUBA QUESTION THE proposition
of the administration side of Congress, to p!ac,.
at the disposal of the President the sum of thirty
millions of dollars, to be applied to the purchase
of the Island of Cuba, has presented new and
somewhat perplexing question to the opposition
The subject is attracting universal attention
throughout the country, and for the time it has
obliterated all the old political issues The main
question in political circles now is, what will be
the course of the opposition in regard TO the new
phase Of the Cuba question? All the manufac-
turers, all the great merchants, the leading
bankers, the prominent financiers throughout the
country, regard the movement with deep interest.
They favor policy which will open new mar
ket and stimulate trade beyond anything that
has ever taken place here before. Such an out
side pressure as they will bring to bear upon
Seward and the other leaders of the black repub-
lican party will be difficult to Withstand. There
is, it appears good deal Of reluctance on the
part Of the opposition leaders in taking any po-
sition upon the matter, and no little division Of
opinion as to the proper course to be pursued. We
learn from authentic private correspondence that
were Governor Banks, Of Massachusetts, in Con-
gress, he would favor the proposition of the
administrations but none of his cOnfreres who are
there have made up their minds about the mat
ter. Thus the attitude of the black republicans
per Sc is one of doubt and uncertainty. The ultra
abolition wing of the party il, of course, dead
against the acquisition of Cuba through any
means whatever; but more practical republican
politicians will think twice before they assume
an attitude of open hostility. They have pre-
scented to them the most important political
question of the century, and they cannot dodge
the issue without being overwhelmed by it.
This is fact that they are quite well acquainted
with; and so the question recurs, what are they
going to do about it? There is no halfway
course open-they must be for or against it.
"Under which king, Bezonian? Speak or die"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

EsS York Observation-Disclosures E0uon.
The United States mail steamship Moses Taylor, Captain
Gray will leave this port this afternoon ST two O'Clock,
for Aspinwall.
The mails for California and other parts OF the Pacific
will close at O'Clock this afternoon.
The New YoKK WEEAIr HERA1D-Californa edition.
containing the latest intelligence from all parts Of the
world viii be Published at ten O'Clock in the morning
Single copies in wrappers, ready for mailing, Six cents.
Agents will please send in their orders early pos-
sble
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

publican party IN Italy actively working GU! Ii
I objects by the aid ohuenoi1 that could only
be brought to bear through tiE eOnpigance .
Sardinia and France; and now we are told TIA
the whole OF the Italias peninsula y ripe for {
movement, which Only awaits signal from
those Two Powers TO connHpce.
Taken in colrneotisn With these facts, the
report of the slight oAcredby Louis Napoleon to
the Austrian ambassador Baron Hubnev, on
New Years Day. has disquieting Importance
II reminds one Of the significant manner
of his uncle towards the ministers accfeci'-
ed to him, when his Intentions towards
their governments were assuming hostile
shape. According to the statement OF the
London Times The words employed, III them-
selves sufficiently marked for such purpose,
were rendered still more emphatic by the excited
tone in which they were uttered, and which is
foreign to The Emperor's general manner.
1t is no wonder that, coming from monarch
usually so guarded and measured IN his Ian
guage, the effect Of this nsultfor such it must
be deemed-was to Immediately produce most
depressing effect on the French and English
funds
There is good eause, in our opinion, for the APP
prehensions which this fact would indicate. The
Emperor is driven by the necessities Of his posi-
ton to seek some sort OF foreign occupation for
the minds Of his people, alienatcd as they
are becoming by the despotism of his mea-
sures at home. The fruits of his Italian
policy, which have been maturing for the last
three years. are now ripe aud ready to be
gathered. The Servian complication arrives
dprpos to enable him to pick quarrel with
Austria, and to set the machinery Of his Cis-Al-
pine projects in motion. Under the pretence of
compelling the Italian government to yield to
the demands of their subjects for REFORM he no
doubt means to push an army into Italy and as
sumo the prOtectorate Of the smaller States.
Once in the military occupation of the Italian
peninsula, what is to prevent him carrying out
there the completion of his uncle's schemes?
There are, besides reforms in the Roman church,
which it would be natural as we'll as good policy
on his part to further. There are vast numbers
of sincere Catholics who would gladly see the
Pope stripped of the attributes Of temporal
sovereignty and confined to bis spiritual juris-
diction. 1t is not improbable that some such
idea as this has presented itself to the Emperor
mind, in connection with his Italian policy. He
is too practical a man to covet mere traditional
bonors; and it, as it is said, he desires to revive
the dignity of King of Rome for his son, he may
seek to combine with it as much of the substan-
tial advantages Of royalty as caa be gathered
from the spois. of the church and the petty sove-
reigns of Italy.