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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-12-15

THE MOST DESIRABLE PLACE
ALL EASTERN CAROLINA for sale, containing about
l40O of Land, lying in the counties of Dupn and
Sampson and within two miles of Fasons Depot Those
wishing purchase will confer with the subscriber the
premises GEORGE w. HUFHAM.
Dec. lst, 1859. l44t*
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LOOk uP, DIsCONsOLATE.
THO ANY WHO MAY BE AFFLICTED WITH THAT
dreadful and grievous malady called CANCER, any
thing of nature call my residence, twelve
miles West of Society H Darlington District Ca, and
they shall have due attention No charge for board
or services rendered. In all must know how am
get my pay, after have done the work.
Jan. 28, 1859-22H ]. O. HALE u. D.
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TOWN LOTS FOR SALE.

- FOUR LOTS in the hourishing Village of RutheI-
al fOrdtOn (the Western terminus of the Wilmington
& Charlotte and Rutherford Rail Road,) offered for
very low Now the time to buy before
pety rises Rail hoad prices One of the desirable
lots in the place. containing acres-part
house. all other buildings, good water, &c. Two of
acre. of half acres each having good
houses, and otherwise improved
For particulars address the subscriber who will give any
desired. l.. P. ERWIN.
RutherfOrdtOn. N. c., Nov IL, 1852 l2-5tW.
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Jefferson Academy, Duplin County, N. c.
WIN l. NIL ER NJ PRINClPAI.

jefferson Academy, Duplin County, N. C.
VIM. L. MILLER, M. A, PRINCIPAL.
THE OBJECT of this School prepare young for
the University any College, for the active duties
of life.
Terms per session of iue months.
" s. Classics and Mathematics, ............. 20 90
" Advanced Classics and Mathematics. Is 90
Board eight dollars per month.
BEFERENCEs.-Rev. Lewis W. Green DID,, Danvie, KY;
Rev. j. K. Wilson, DID,, Augusta, Ca; Prof c. s. Venabe,
Columbia, G.; Dr. A A. Rice Memphis, Tenn Hon. Jas.
F. Dowde, Chambers, County, Ala; Hons P Powell D.
A. Wilson, Lynchburg, Va Profs Winston Strange,
Richmond, Va; Profs Martin & Holiday, Hampden Sid
ney, Va Rev. Jno. B. sheaver, Chapel Hi n c.; Rev.
Elias Harrison, DID, Alexandria Va Rev T. v Morse, DID,,
andria, Va.
For further information address the Principal Branchs
Store, Duplin Co., N. q.
Dec. lst, 1852 46t-w
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE In HORRY DISTRICT
SOUTH CAROLINA.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN HONEs1 DISTRICT,
SOUTH CAROLINA.
ssA l OFFER FOR SALE the balance Of the Real -
a. Estate, in this District owned by the late firm I:iH
NH- of Barnhill Perkins, consisting Of about seA
4, 400 ACRES excellent PINE, OAK & WAMP LANDS
Amongst this fine Cotton Lands if situated in Ma
ron District any other Cotton growing region would
readily command $40 $40 per The above will be
sold in body in separate tracts to suit purchasers
ALSO-I offer for sale their late residence. SNOW HILL
This delightful place. situated the bend of Kingston
Lake. commanding broad extended of the same
in the plan of the town of Conway boro has lot of four
acres, which is a comfortable dwelling containing five
Stables and all necessary buildings. If desired, ad
joining OF 100 land part OF which cleared
balance we'll wooded will be sold along with this place.
will be sold at bargain, if applied for early.
THOS. w. B ATTY,
Attorney IN fact for BdrnhiU & Perkins.
Conwayboro S. G., Dec. lst 1859. l4-tlF.
town can be bought low, by application to
Conwayboro s. c. Dec. l. BUCK Il BEATTY.
SALE OF SLAVES.
- PURSUANT TO A DECREE of the County Court,
= to issued from November Term, 1852 will sell,
AZ the Court House in ElizabethtoWn, Monday the
day of January 1860, the Slaves allotted to George
Cromare in the division Of the Slaves of James Cromarte
deceased Commissioners therefor appointed by said
Court, upon credit OF MONTHS requiring bond with
approved security.
A. K. CROMARTIE, Commissioner.
December 1st, 1859 l4ts
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Stale OF NORTH CAROLINA,

STATE OF NOhIA CAROLINA.
New HANOVER COUNTY COURT SEPTEMBER TERM 1859.
William 5. PIidgen
Adnisua'ol O0 O0 1o' Petition for sale of Real Es
The Heirs at law of ~ w P"' "o'0'
Maurice A. Moore, deceased.
1T APPEARING to the satisfaction of the Court that
Virginia Moore, daughter of Charles P Moore, is a
erdent therefore ordered by the Court that pubca
ton made in the mngton Journal, for six weeks
,ing said defendant to appear the of this
Court be held for the County OF New Hanover at the
December next then ana there to plead de-
mur judgment nal by default will be taken against her.
and property sold for in the petition satisfy
intestate5s debts. Test SAM'L. R. BUNTING, Clerk.
November lIth lS55-~ii-6W.
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Professional and Business Cards.
HOLM r. HERRING.

JOHN r.. HERRING,
INSPECTOR OF NAVAL STORES, n
VIII attend promptly to all business Ii ABOVE nn0 en
Orc on North Water Street. over H. YonClaghns Store
December Sth lS59-l5-tf.
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TERMS OF ADVERTISING.


RAdvertsements ordered be continued the inside,
charged 3 cents per square for eachnseon after the first
No advertisement, rejecting upon private character,
can under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, be admitted.
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WALKER FIEAREs.

] No. 45 MARKET STREET.
r,u stock Of Medicines Paints, Oils, Window Glass,
Hair Brushes Paint Brusees, Toilet Soaps Fancy Articles
Landreth's Garden Seeds &C., &C., constantly on hand
The attention of Physicians is especially called to the
stock of Medicines which warranted being pure
November 25, 1859.
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j. IL. ROTHWELL,

~ ENERAL COLLECTING AGENT,
WILMINGTON, N. c.,
Nl attend promptly the collection of all Accounts,
Notes. &c. entrusted to his for reasonable commits
sion will attend all Courts in the adjoining Counties
for that purpose.
He continues the Agency for the sale of Books News
papers, Periodicals. &c.
November Is, lS59-l2tf.
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Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, &c.

PAINTS AND OILS.
~ 600 LBS Pure White Lead;
lOaOOO 5000 lbs. Pure White Zinc;
500 lbs. Pure White Zinc, in Varnish':
500 lbs. Silver Paint in Oil:
so bbls. g s. dry assorted
10 " Spanish Brown;
g Venetian Red
4" Yellow Ochre;
" Linseed Oil;
Z" Lard Oil:
q Best Sperm Oil:
800 lbs Chrome Green in oil and dry:
200 g Yellow, in Oil and dry For sale
wholesale and RETAIL by w H. LIPPITT
Oct 25-H Druggist 4 Chemist
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W. II. iURLINCTON,
n.rnrrr-C,rnAr AIEDlNI1 A NvT


COMMISSION MERCHANT,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
RB- Will give prompt and personal attention all
signments of SPIRITS TURPENTINE, ROSIN, TIM
BER, COTTON FLOUR, and other country produce,
either for sale shipment.
Ny wharf and warehouses being conveniently located for
the reception Of produce either by Railroad River,
bIes make charges light
Fl. R..Savage, Cashier Bank Cape Fear, Wilmington.
John Dawson, Prest Branch Bank of \, c. Wilmington.
W. H. James, Cashier Branch Bank Of Cape Fear Raleigh.
NOv.s .sllth, 1859. lily
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NE SUBSCRIBERS, having accepted the agency for the
= = saie OF r. WHITMAN COS (Baltimore) celebrated
AUtICOLIURAL IMPLEMENTS AND HORSE POWERS.
are prepared to furnish the Baltimore prices at
shortest notice. WV ~
by -'' u al 0iEs E TitH TS prGGs d9FnlSneo
Wilmington, n. c., October 2l, 1869. sly
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THE LIVER
IN WIG 0 r ATOR!!
PREPARED BY DIR. SANFOR

PREPARED By DR.. SANFORD
COMPOUNDED ENTIRELY FROM GUMS
Is ONE OF THE BEST PURG ATIVE AND LIVER MEL
i ICINES now before the public.
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g 'pair pant4lets Miss NJ. Manson Of Beaufort, sc
'' specimen edgng, Mrs E. w. Montfort, 2t
End - =" - j, M Wooten, 5(
3rd ' &" I" R. Dudley, Dip
s. wrought shirt bosom, Mrs. B. NJ. Barry, Dip
g burr basket, ' A. Whitedge, 2t
specimen chrisalized grain Miss Matte Pearce, DiE
'' dress cap, Qadies,) " F. d. Koonce, q
90 childs, Lou Ward. Dip
two pair socks, " A. 7. Hurst l o.
End g ' '' Miss Z. NJ. Fonyille wears old 81
Besides the above many other articles were exhibited b.
TIE ladies' under this head which justly special no
tce but which the committee had not time to enunerate
Best brown homemade coat pattern Mrs. E. T Hurst 0
'' black, " - " j. 2. Cox 2 0
s. vest pattern, 50 B. NJ. Barry,l 0
/" made UP leans Coat. Miss Mary f. Hunter. 2 0
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AU oo os1ng 1t gioing their unanimous testimony
IN its faUOr.
Ma 'oaer in the mouth eoih the IUigorotor and sooaAoe0
both together.
Dr. SANDFORD, Proprietor, No 1856 Broadway. n. York.
Retaied by all Druggists Sold also by W. H. LIPPITT,
WALKER MEARES, and DRAKE & MCLIN, Wilmington,
N C. March oath, l859.-3O1y
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NEW GROCERY STORE.
TNHE SUBSCRIBER would respectfully inform the public
that he has taken the store formerly occupied by Rus
sell Bro, No 80 North Water Street, where he has and
will continue receive general assortment of GROCE
RIES PROVISIONS, LIQUORS. and such other articles as
usually kept Grocery Store, which he will sell low
cash. Orders thankfully received and promptly attended
to.
All Cosgnments of produce will receive prompt personal
attention. u. M. FO4LES.
WiIminGton N. c.. Nov. lIth, 1859 lift
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VALUABLE PLANTATION FOR SALE.
- THE SUBSCRIBER having determined to go 80
:::A West, will sell, moderate TERMS his PLANT @F
sA ALTON in Columbus county, situated SO miles .N-
from Wilmington the Wilmington Manchester Railroad
and within from haa-mle and ahalf miles from the
WaccamaW Lake.
The contains 1000 acres, of which 200
der good fence and in order for cultivation and well adap
ted 10 the production of CORN, PEAS, COTTON and PO-
TATOES If desired, Plantations might be made,
tanning 800 400 each Of good productive land
the whole might be included in plantation, well situated
in body.
The RANGE for Cattle and Hogs is unquestionably the
best in the lower part Of the State.
On the place is a New DWELLING, with comfor-
table roos Negro Houses Barn. and other usual oat
houses The stock would be sold with Plantation desire d.
Sept Ii, IS59-3-6m* II. J. SMITH.
GROUND PEA LAND FOR SALE.
THE SUBSCRIBER being desrous to change his business
offers for sale valuable TRACT OF LAND containing
from eight thousand acres of which from three
thousand well the raising of Ground
Peas There also the tract four hundred
swamp land of which about eighty cleared and highly
productive.
The improvements of the best character. For terms
which will be made very accommodating, apply to
D. w. JORDAN,
Little River, s. c.
July 8th, 1859 45-tf
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kENANsVILLE FEMALE SEMINARY.
EHIS SCHOOL will be opened again under the corps
of Teachers Thursday the 18th day of September
next
The scholastic year comprises ten months. with
ton of weeks at CHI Fees for Tuition hereto
fore, and payable half at Christmas and the other
the close, the second Thursday i'll July, 1860.
For further parcu Gil cular will be sent appCa
ton to T. OSCAR ROGERS Principal,
to D. MA LARD, secy. of Board of Trustees.
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&. FOLEOCT,
TTPHOLSTERER AND PAPER HANGER,
L CORNER PRINCESS AND FRONT STREETS,
WILMINGTON, n. G.
Keeps always hand and manufactures any
ticle in the UPHOLSTERING LINE also, large
ment Of PAPER HANGINGS, which put up at short
notice.
Nov. llth, 1859 IL
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CHOWAN FEMALE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
WILL COMMENCE ITS FALL SESSION ON THE
w first Wednesday in October Catalogues CON
tanning full particulars may be had by application to
BENZ. A. SPEIRS,
Aug. 26, lS59-5217t* MurfreesbOro', N. G.
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s Stephen Dickson,
n n C-sI~nz

End !" :" Stephen Dickson, 2d
GO walking cane R. Spikes, 2d
blowing horn, B. M. Barry, %
jumping coulter, B. ]. POLAND, OC
End " " 50 J. M. Franks, OF
BRANCH T-SPECIMENS, SEED, &C
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JOSEPH KEEN.

(NONTRACTOR AND BUILDER, respectfully informs the
- public that he prepared to take contracts in his
OF business He keeps constantly hand, LINE CEMENT
LASTEk PLASTEKING HAIR Philadelphia PRESS BRICK FIRE
BRICK &c.
n B. To Disters of Turpentine,-he is prepared to put
up Stills at the shortest notice NAV 2O-37-IV
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w. IL. NIcRARY 4 CO..

l-.o,r,,oc,o,- w. II. MciASX ~ CO.,
( NOMMISSION MERCHANTS, corner Princess and Water
~ street, Wilmington, N. c. "''-
REFERENCES:
d. H. Savage, Cashier Bank Cape Fear Wilmington N q
Eo y J0nn 0 McFae, Prest Bank Wilmington, do. do.
a. DaTS' oashler Branch Cape Fear, Salisbury do.
). Eli Gregg, President Of Bank Cheraw, S. G. I0ct III
- GEO. w. ROSE,
( CARPENTER AND CONTRACTOR
" June IL WuMNaron NJ n
MRS. MCCALEB'S HOTEL.
IL THE SUBSCRIBER would respectfully inform ber
s ends and the public that she has taken the building
on ChestnCt street. below Front South side, kuowH
as The hOCh SPRING HOTEL, where she will be prepared
w accommodate permanent and transient Doarders at
reasonable terms and in the best manner.
march, 4 l859.-l62-lt-2 28-tf.l MARY S. MOCALEB.
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Wanted.
NEGROES WANTED.

d.
9M THE SUBSCRIBER is in market for a number of
* Negroes, for which determined pay the high
~ cash prices. Persons having such property for
would do we'll to give a call or address at Six
Runs, Sampson county, n. 9. JOHN BARDEN.
August 18th 1859. 52-6m
FULL CASH PRICES FOR NEGROES.
q& ALL PERSONS WISHING TO SELL NEGROES,
are requested call the subscriber he is deter
xa mined to pay prices that will justify persons to SELL
Please call on address Clinton, N c., and you
shall have the worth your Negroes you will sell them
me and that without telling fbs, that Negroes have
fallen. l.. A. POWELL,
Aug 9Th, 1859.-49-6m* Clinton, N. c.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS IN NORTH AND
SOUTH CAROLINA.
~ | AM IN MARKET NOW FOR THE PURPOSE
"a OF BUYING NEGROES. All persons who have such
~ property dispose Of would do we'll to call me,
at Warsaw n G. will go any part of either
of the above named States after negroes.
All letters promptly attended to-
August 26. lS59-52-6m. NORRIS FREDERICK
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WILMINGTON MARBLE WORKS,
Wilmington. NC.

M e. MlLLlGAN, proprietor, respectfully informs the
w public that he is prepared to make and put up
GeIIaLDie monuments Of all szes TOmbs, Head-SOnes
ol american or Italian Marble to be surpassed in style
OF ana as cheap be procured from any
establishment IN the country, North or South
Iron Raing-5O different styles for inclosnp family lots
r0m 70 cents to $40 per foot furnished put up to order
N B-Orders from all parts of the country acromnaned
by the cash or satisfactory reference will receive propt
non and all articles warranted to be recommended or
Ocharge made. VI
Nov. Z3d.-Il2-tf
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These Gums remove all
morbid or bad matter from
the system, supplying I'M
their place a healthy flow
Of bile, invigorating the
stomach, causing food to
digest well, purifying the.
blood, giving tone and
health to the whole ma
chinery, re m owing tn e.
cause ofthe disease--effect-
ing a radical cure.
Bilious attacks are cured
and, what is better, preven-'
ted by the occasional use.
of the Liver Invigorator.
One dose after eating is
sufficient to relieve t b e
stomach and prevent the
food from rising and sour
ing.
Only one dose taken be-
fore retiring, preven mt s
nightmare.
Only one dose taken at
night, loosens the bowels
gently, and cures COStlUe-
ness.
One dose taken after each
meal will cure Dyspepsia.
One dose of two teaspoon
fuls will always relieve SICK
Headache.
Only one dose Immediate
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WILLIAM Ill. LIPPiT'T.

WTHOLESALE AND RETIL DRUGGIST and Dealer il
w Paints Oils, Dye Suts, Window GLASS; Garden Seeds
Perumery Patent Medicines &c. &c. OF Front anC
Market sts immediately opposite SHAws old stand Whining
ton, N. T.. 5
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ALFRED ALDERMAN,
I INSPECTOR OF NAVAL STORES,
WILMINGTON. n. G.
VIII give prompt attention to all business in his line.
Feb. 2Oth, 1851. 25-ly
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! One dose often repeated
is a sure cure for Cholera
Morb,ts, and a preventive
of Cholera.
Only one bottle is needed
to throw out of the system
the effects of medicine after
a long sickness.
One bottle taken for JAM
dice removes all sallowness
or unnatural color from the
skin.
One dose taken a short
time before eating gives
vigor to the appetite and
makes the food digest well.
One dose, often repeated,
cures Ch1 Onic DidrrhRd
in its worst form, while
Summer and Bo1Uel Conn.,
plants yield almost to the
first dose.
A few bottles will cure
Dropsy by exciting the alb
.sOrbents.
We take pleasure in re-
commenting this medicine
as a preventive for FeUer
and Ag,te, ChiH FeUer and
J all Fevers of a Bilious type.
1t operates with certainty,
and thousands are willing
! to testify to its wonderful
virtues.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-07
LYNCHBURG AGENCY
NRM NOkk LIEE lNs IK iNlE 4 u III A \

NJ L I L A l. s st NJ
+ a ting at III. LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS tor
trit il III" 'iiy 81 Richmond, he'd on 'ESDAY FEB.
ii NRh Isl les1, The follow unanimously adopted
IT, rgncd. President o the Company
have amazed the aud exhibit OF the
ISSUANCE COMPANY. for the ending the LIST January,
i-tl nj i"ng satisfied " IL, s prosperous condition,
daily n"nd II T." the and support ii the
~" eia existence for fourteen and lis Cap al has
tanned tr of 9J 90l 50 Invested in
Bands. and Mortgages Real Estate
W" tank most profitable and safe mode of
The profits the bene ht the
lay" averaged not less than tRTY PER CENT PER AN
NJ u On the PREMIUM PAID. Besides these
sen'y that one Hundred Thousand Dollars shall be dcro
it'd with tn" 81 A1E COMPTROLLER, To any law ul de
lnanl> "h'ch the tompan. may fail Ia pay.
We nNt" attention To the objects and advantages OF
LIFE INST RANCE as set forth by this Insu
Il W. lac -'"n by the above statement that this Company
h j trllrisling condition.
lNSlhA Nt'I, wonld do well i"ral The tn.
aheN" who will tn any Information thar may
IA. az Tor reference Apply to either member ot the lo
Cal BOARD.
PRESIDENT:
",nHGt Wi1HE MuNFonp tSee Rotary of Common weal of
Nrem,aD
DIRECTO Rs:
Ihnr II ltiLIs. president james, River antwha Coz
THnS l. AuGrsr. attorney nj I.tw.)
L"h> BAdBf. Uarmcr. King Queen. Va)
KY { u RrAp, U'ast"r United Pr'ns'u Church)
Rivals TAYLOR lCorrcspoi dag Sec'y Soutlu Baptist
tnn."n'inn)
W q PAM. (Kcnt, Paino & Co., NJ, rchants)
IL My X ELLrso (Sherif)
'HAs W PURCELL, tlianker)
W VI NJ SUTTON, do.
JANIS THOMAS Jr.. (robacco MAJ irtacturer)
ko"iR Pryor editor of the States) Washington, C.
MEDICAL. EXA MINERS
=, II. GIlMth. N d. AND TuoMNsL WALKER, NJ. u.
&. W. BUTTON. Local Agent.
g. T.. WORKMAN. GEM Ag't & Attorney for Va.
T.. W. TROTTEE, Gen. ra, Agent.
OFFICE 40 MAN STREET, RIoi MoND,VA.
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From WASHINGTON.

WAsut>Dfp> Ieb. 3.--rhe Secretary If the
Treasury, ia RESPONSE TO II les luton, srut Ia
the llou-" d day statement relative TO the Il
nauccs 1T the government. lie SAYS his estimate,
are not far from being realized since TIE date of
his report in Dec. adding that the receipts viii
not be adequate unless the expenses be reduced
bel w the amounts last estimated ior
The Secretary refers to the pen ling meo ures.
7:.,"'no that thy aic pace, he expenditures
will he La, increased. Elmer the exaeudturc-
must be reduced to the estimated recei pts other
means of revenue provided. Ii the first can be eli
fectca it IS certainly the most desirable. He says
he has submitted plans for the reorganization of
the collection districts and the rolifcatiun Of the
revenue laws. These. if passed. will very much re-
lieve the treasury. lie also recommends the ahoi
ton Of the fauking privilege and IN increase "f
letter postage to five cents and the postponemcnt
Of the construction If certain postoihces, custom
houses and cnnrt-bouses.
Again, hc also recommends n modification ofthe
tariff according 10 the suggestions made in his nn-
nual report Tho public debt ought not To hc in
creased, anl hence lac asks Congress to extend the
operation Of ;hc treasury note law or two wears
with powcr o reissue notes III the meantime Near
ly SlSooo ODo will be due bv the lst of July. and
should Congress nd ourn without legisla,ng ON the
subject it would be almost impossible under the
most favorable receip pts from ordinary sources t,i
the department to meet the public liabilities.
Senator Toombs intends early next week &c
bring forward II bankrupt bill, and to sustain il
by spcech. 1t is similar in its details TO the one
maturel by the committee on the Judiciary last
session. Although there is pressure OF public
business, some of the prominent friends Of the
measure in both Houses. if it is presented. think
the bill can be passed, provided its advocates aci
with zeal 1t il claimed that the Senate. being
opposed to interfering with the tariff, gives the
bill additional strength
Lord \auicr the British Minister has formal y
accepted the tender of a complimentary ball, to
be given on the 18th inst. The President and his
cabinet, and the diplomatic corpse and attaches
/ are invited guests
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Mr. Povell's Letter.

Hon. Paulus Powell ap pears in the Rchmonc
Examiner Of Friday with long letter, in reply T.
the respective manifestoes Of Messrs. Leake ano
Goode. Mr.. Powell finishes off Leake in shor
ORDER but his demolition Of Goode, though some
Whist longer Is not whit less thorough and com
plsts. We predict that Mr.. PowelPs letter vii
create oonsidssshls autter among the bellicos
Democracy Of the Shos-string District.
We have now bed letter apiece from the tire,
prominent sspiraats for Congress in the Shoe
string The publication Of letters has gone roun,
once" but thers is no occasion for stopping here
On the contrary there il an absolute necessity 70
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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-07

VIRGINIA NEws.--1he University of Virginia i.
in very prosperous condition. There IRE no
symptoms of typhoid fever, and only two students
have died ont of $50, and the greatest sanitary
precautions have been taken. II is predicted that
there will he $50 students next session. Exten-
si,c improvements are being madein the buildings
and grounds.