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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16

REV. II. II. PHILLIPS 4. NJ, Principal Rev J. G. Wheat ~
NJ, Vice Principal; {. L. G. Minor A. NJ Latin. Nc
sisted by dive other gentlemen and four l whose tim. is
eAeiusiy ely devoted to classes In this lus.itunu.
The session will commence WEDNESD ~. SHprEu-
2sth. The Buildings eommodous and elegant fur
nishcd in very comfortable At! e and will v eighty
boarding pupils The Music Rooms furnished twelve
nrs cass Pianos aud unsurpassed advantages offered in
Vocal and instrumental Music under experienced
The Recitation Rooms furnished with ample ui.s of H.
lustraton The location offers uncNcelled
aerous and In, goating climate essential consu-
ton daring the important period Of iis development,
TERMs.-Board (ncudng furnished room, light fuel and
washing, and tuition In English $soo per annual session.
Music, Languages, Painting, de-, extra
For Registers containing full information address the Prnci-
pal, Rev. K II. Phillips Staunton, Va.
lRrsIKEs-Rt Rev VIM Meade u. d.. 1t Rev. John Johns
D. d., Rev J. Iatane, DIR. r I. sbng Col. T. H. smith,
B. Cnwford William Kinney, Pike Powers T. Mtchle
Esqrs Taug 12-csy
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16
Georgia.

The Opposition Convention in Georgia has NOM
mated the Hon. WARREN AKIN of Cass County
for Governor Tho Augusta Chronicle says "We
have known Col. AKIN long and intimately. and
however measured whether for the power Of his
mid, his high moral character or sterling nicg-
rity no will bear a favorable comparison with any
man In the State"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16
Brandreth'S Pills.

Hnonn E6ec When Pain or Inflammation Is present
k. in human body and Banreh's Pills used they ut
once upon hum0rs which the occasion of the pain
them from the body, and they cannot
their power only upon and those humors
impurities which unhealthy (want e) and whose pres
Isr the pain and burning heat So In sore
iha Group. colds coughs, eumaisms pain in the side and
pc which all cured by from to three doses Of these
pills whose power only cXcre to remove impurities nom
the blood The rightly directed will use them and be cured
sold No 2s4 Canal st. N. " and by all respectable deal
in medicine. Iaug OTIS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16

EXPERIMENTING ON Several IT.
tlesnakes brought by Prof. Chrsty, from the South
have been used at the Ohio Medical College in u
series OF experiments to ascertain an antdaie for
the poison. A few days since dog was intro.
duced to the snakes cage, and was Immediately
bitten. Prof.. Foo,e administered to him brandy
containing I'VE drrachms bronaine, four geins Of
indide OF potassium. and two grains of corrosive
sablimate. He recovered in q short time. An.
other deg was suffered 70 be bitten on the 9th ult
ana TIE orcmine. iodide OF potassium and corro-
sive snblimsts administered alone. An hour after
- .ssnsd % b recovering slowly. The next ex-
pertinent will be to administer the brandy alone
which 10 claimed to be an efectual remedy.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16
walker. "Turned UP" Again.

A telegram from New Orleans, dated 9th inst,
says. THE vicksburg Wing mentions having
seen q letter from Gen. Walker, announcing his
Intention to head another company cmigrating to
Nicaragua in few weeks. and that oil parties
wishing to 60 must in New Orleans by the 18th Of
September"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16

The Washington States says that tho President
has rendered the Nicaraguan mission to Caleb
Cushing. The States says that, inasmuch as Gu
leb is To great extent responsible for tho Near
aguan imbroglio he Is the very n'an,of all others,
to unravel his own diplomatic tangle.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16

The New York Tribune has made the discovery
that John Mitchell has not gone to Europe, rs ia
generally supposed. but has snilcd for Africa af
ter u cargo Of African slaves! AZ Mitchell, sew
eral years ago, expressed sire for u plantation
and negroes in Alabama. very likely the conjec-
ture Of the Tribune may DO true.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16
1850. FALL TRADE 1869.
SMITH, RHODES e. Co.
IMPORTERS AND DEALkRs
Hardware, Cutlery, Guns, Saddlery.
Anchor BoltinE Cloth &c. 90.

No %, Pearl Sfrsst RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
HAVE now In STORE q large and elegant assortment Of
Goods purchased principally for Cash. direct from the
Manufacturers and selected with especial reference 10 Inc
wants Of the trade Of Virginia North Carolina and Tennessee
and they would respectfully ihve the attention Of Merchants
and sadders Visiting this market examination OF the
same confidently assuring them they can with their ex
tensive acie and win se them Goods equal terms with
any regular House. North south. ~
hrr stock comprises large aud extended variet, Il Fine
ana Heavy Hardware, Toois Biiling Materials SadLl r
Hardware Patent lie Iter Hog skins 30 So
dies, Brides, liarcrs Webbing CLAIMS fianles Rnclrs
Pocket and Table Ca,lrya large mcn styles and uns,
tics. fav, :, La ~.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16

new discoveries on the western slope Of the Snowy
Range Of mountains short distance west OF the
0reery digginEs which sarpaJs even the richness
Of those famous leads. They confirmed the state.
meats Of the immense quantity Of gs,ld taken out
By Green. Rassell & Co., from their mines ada
cent 10 0regory's. and also confirm the statement
ofOregory suecess In accommodating the dust there
and says that gentleman Is nov on his wav To the
States.
A Lazy KILLED ny THE CARs.-We give the sub.
stance Of q most painful accident which occurred
on Tuesday evening on the New York Central
Railroad, OF mile from Newark station. in Wayne
county, this State, as detailed in the Rochester
Advertiser.
A Young man named Welcher. with three sis
tiers. all Young ladies, was diving buggy south
ward over the Railroad track. When they reach
ed the embarrassing near ahe station, they fund
a stock train standing across the road, and while
waiting Tor the train 10 pass on. passenger train
which Mr.. Welcher Ind not seen, and which had
been standing upon q side track. started west.
ward As the stock train moved eastward, and
the hindmost car Ind got out OF his way. Mr.
Wclcher drove forward to cross the track, when
his horse came suddenly against the engine OF the
passenger train. The engine struck the horse
took of one of his legs and threw him around in
such way AZ to upset the buggy. The whole
party Of four fell beside the or under them
the eldest sister WAS run over and instantly killed ;
and but for one Of the men on the stock train who
Jumped from tho train and drew her aside. anoth-
sister would have shared the same fate. The Sis
ter (IIarrett) that was killed. was an esmable
young woman, 26 years Of age. Her body was
terribly mutilated.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16
Hair Restorative.

ns> Every will, Think agree WIN US ID ihe oph'o
Mg that the hair IL the greatest natural ornnmen.
that Is ssed either gentleman or lady just meet
apparently good looking for instance IN he sree, eu.
To- he his hat In recognition Of your bow anu me eirn
has vanished Ichabod written ON his bald head, anu tue
ery has with the flowing locks that once nourse
there In The of lady, the mailer IS poss,oe
Low Ing epigram is founded $3.50,
"U give me- fair Emma, lock OF your halr.'
A baslful young lover tuok courage and sighed
"'rwere n sin tn refuse such modest request
40 take the rhoie aci0," the dear creature replied
Now prevent such catastrophe, Ia within the power OF
every lady and gcnenan for by using Prof. WOODS lIAh
hair not only prevented from falling on or
turning grey but the article will restore hair to bald pacsahd
II changed color and become gray, WIN bring
bsck pristine md uxuriance Those who are ac
luuined with the anatomy, physiology and pathology o ue
hair that certain Substances have seclhc
action upon H. and II judcious combination Of these that
Prof succeeded In compromising mixture possessed
Of remarkable virtueA- Wdcerfey Magazine ana Literary
Hassite.
Sol all good Druggists
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16

"CoNrIDENcE' WOMAN SENTENCED To THE PEvI
TENTiARY.-On Wednesday, in Brooklyn. n. Y,
woman named Ann Elizabeth McAlullen was
sent to the pcnientary for six months tor obtain.
ing various sums of money by means Of the con-
hdence game. The Commercial says:
Her plan was to call at boarding house and
represent herself to be school teacher just ar
rived from Philadelphia that her baggage was at
the boat in New York; that she wished to engage
board, and that she was to teach school some
where in the vicinity. She had very taking"
way with her, and soon ingratiated herself into
the good opinion Of the victims. When she had
them ell right which generally would not take
many minutes-she would modestly request the
loan Of quarter with which to pay an express
man for bringing home her baggage. Sometimes
abe would go little further and borrow u hat or
shawl. with which to make decent appearance
In the street. In this manner she has operated
quite extensively in various parts Of the city, hut
was finally. brought up on complaint Of Mrs.
Coyne, Of Schem ethorn street. whom she victim-
ICED out Of hat, shawl and veil, together with
two dollars, which she had managed to borrow
She will have an opportunity u study more ex-
tensive lodges" during her six months incarcer-
alton on Grow HILL
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16

A strong opposition is devolopi 6 tself in Louis
lana, to the reelection of tho Hon. John sidcll
to the United States Senate.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16
DySD6pSia,.


e Considering the 'arou forms In which this disease de.
g,H velopes itself. II may well be called hydra headed"
In train follow Iagesoa Pain In Stomach, Hedrt6HrH
Water Brd~h, tostireness Piles, Acidy, OIpresson AFTER
EdtjHg JiuHdGc FItency Topor Of c Lirer DssineNS,
DegHy. Femaie Com fsaints DC Sumo of the first in
effected in their persons by The 0xYGESArrD BIT
TEGs; while testimonials from other editorial opn-
ions and voluntary expressions from persons who are aers 10
their names in PRINT are perfectly orerw hemng
Read The following irou highly respectable Clergy
man:
Fast TAUNTON, Mass, Feb. 0, 1865.
To the Editor Of the Portland Mirror-sr:-
have been sufferer from the dyspepsia Besides trying the pa
nce Of my family physicians in the almost useless trial Of
their various prescriptions have tried great variety Of
medicines with similar result. Through the kindness of
physcun received @ March, half dozen bottles of the
bNiGENAfED B1rTEl.S. began them without
them fair trial continued their but without any rerccp
tbir benefit till June.
s1cc then have gradually mproyed in health ill
re free from Hidiy of the stomach, and from the
hauncy, The aw and almost dsraetiny sick headache,
Hh' often for days together, has wholly untitled for study
for all other ministerial duties and rendered life burden
tcl th owe it. expression Of gratitude to Mc>srs.
FnWl Co.. and also nN TO the public To recommend their
0Nygcnatcd Dters, III my estimation, rcmc, for
that most trying most NeXng, and cruel of hi Diseases, 10
which poor human flesh il heir The Dyspepsia aNng suffer
long aud tried many different remedies with good
Result, recommend c oAtgcnuted bitcrs with conf
dcnce few others Ii the readers OF the Mirror
suffering, beg them MAKE trial Of these Bers without
delay.
JAMES L. CUSHING
Prepared by s W. FOwLEN Co, boston, and for sale by
lium \. Srothcr Co.. and John II. Seay, Luxembourg T.
G. Pug. Campbell G. H. and by all Druggists and dealer in
medicine throughout The city and country! ljny "a
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16
uolIomau, Ointment and Pills


HoLlowAys OINTMENT AND PILLs together, form the
w. great health giving remedies OF the nineteenth
century While the former acts through the external orihcts
blood and renders the physical machinery healthy and vigorous
sold at the Manufaeory Maiden Lane, New York aud
by nil Druggists at 25c Byc. 81 per box. aug 6lw
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16

TINS KANSAS Coin MiSEs.-Two St. Louis gen.
lemen arrived in that city on Monday from the
Kansas gold mines They report to the Democrat
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16

HEART NLNpING ScE>E-AprALI1NG DEATH FROM
llrpRornoBlA.- are nearly every summer
doomed 20 record one more Of those most awful
of deaths in which tho King Of Terrors assumes
Tire appalling shape of hydrophoLia. Some four
weeks ago, u Frenchman named Louis I.acere,
hhorer was bitten On the arm and wrist by dog.
About four days ago the first symptoms of the
horrible mnlady he feared began to manifest them.
selves. His employer procured his admss to
the city hospital. where the hest accredited rcme-
dial measures were at once studiuu>ly adopted in
his behalf Despite these. he steadily grew worse.
For the most part entirely conscious of his condi-
ton he gradually became the helpless prey OF n
series Of terrible SPANS. which hopeessly incrc,s-
sd in intensity and frequency His agonics were
rs if an internal fire were consuming him. la
calmer intervals when water could he offered him.
he would snatch the dipper and greedily gup the
crdught, upon which spasmodc closure of the
glotis aud of mortal strang ulation, as in
lock.iaw, would attack him aud bring on the
fercest features Of his madness. He would start
violently and snappngly Mt tho bystanders, Civ
ing vent with horribly concerted features, to
noises resembling those OF furious dog. The
spectacle is described AZ heartrcnding and shock.
ing in the extreme. until death released him from
his tortures on Sunday mighty, Louis Dem.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16

THRILLING ESCAPE FROM LIoHrNING.-On last
Saturday evening Mr.. Milton Trul!inger, who
lives about three miles west Of Drakeville was re-
turning home in his wagon. accompanied byn lit.
tie son Of Mr.. j. A Flemming, who was standing
between his tTrullinscr's) legs, holding an open
umbrella as it was raining very hard at the time
bolt OF lightning descended and struck Mr. I.
on the right shoulder, passing through his coat and
shirt, one current passing down bis right side and
out at the hip through his pan,aloons, the other
going at right angles his breast, and pass
ing out through bis shirt aud coat on the left side
Mr.. r. remained insensible for several hours, but
has recovered, and is now going about as usual
His shoulders and hips are very much bruised,
and his hair ell singed from his breast. The boy
was considerably shocked. but recovered in few
moments. and took the reins and drove home
Neither the horses nor the wagon was injured in
the least Burlington HaWkeye.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKrT A,a N

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET, Aug. TO-
bEEVhsi he market about the last week, with
quality. - "
.s sr. :, market In good suppy offerings l9 o."
s@dSkoherngs 800 head sales at sCGl612k per 100 lbs
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16

TnE Russian FRIoArE GENERAL ApMlRAL.--A
private letter to the Boston Transcript hom St
Petersburg dated July 10, makes the following
reference TO the fine frigate built in New York:
II went to Cronstadt this afternoon to see the
new frigatc. She arrived ON Friday. in sever days
from Cberbourg and is said to have done ndmrn.
BILE well in every respect since leaving New York.
We could see her tall masts looming up above
those Of the ne-oibatte ships around her like gi-
ants among pigmies She j. certainly c,edi,a
BILE specimen Of American skill. and Captain Com
stock tells me she is highly praised by all who
have seen her. The Grand Duke Constantine,
who ia the chief If the navy. and hiusef the Ge-
neral Admiral is delighted with his namcsake
and proposes to take her to England this fall
The Emperor visited her today and seemed much
pleased with what he saw. lie kissed Capt She's
tako6. who came out in her, and promoted him To
the post Of ade-de camp. Stout Captain Constock
stood looking astonished Mt the Russian form of
salutingand wondering fhis turn was comingne1.
But his Imperial Majesty lid not modest him. l
noticed tho Russian carpenter ut work building n
chapel on the gun deck; and on Sundays hence
forth there will be service there according to the
elaborate formaities ofthe Greek Russian Church. +"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

The Virginian Job Office.
~- This essblishlsem h.s In. been applied With
ny iarre assortment Of EEW CUTS AID FANCY TYPE.
srJ Il better prepared than ever % Do FANCY and ORNA
MENTAL PRINTING, q ever description.
tr.,tifyl article Of Hank Cheeks Dras In uars Bus
nee on Visiting cars &C. can be executed Ut the shortest
aotee Terms moderats laug i6-ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16
M II. BO1TANNAN.
General Agent d Coll .otor aud Not.ryp,,,,.-

rof L"achhart and fhe Cam y of C.mpbsH
re- late Legal and General Land Aeen, FIR
oe u a. lchn H. H. Company respectfully Offer ia -,
uose - a Of a tss g" yaebug and public general Is
upon the line Of the firgnia.S fennes.e RaiIrnad
van cas near or upon the East Tennessee 4 Virginia MA
s notary rtpLIo lac will attend the TAXING n9
'JS am 20 any other business appcrainng to a., o
IL. III M'ehd !" The Hiring of Negro,s-s,rurr, t ,
idrers. s''" Pic"s ana resp gsbe
having &c, out wish firm determination 10 pe,sa ~. l.,
""iee 20 nef'' the patronage of the people ~ ' ne
NJ. T. BoHANNAN
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16
Bakers Premium Ritters

Bakers Premium BitterS.
m rs W. hope the citizens generally will be mindful
Sx-& q this all nporlan, Family Meiicineone that il
inNain!e IN all climates and in all that has
trnr+ remarkable ian other DISCOVER =
that can he taken by all conditions and with -
satrtyaui that stands lnriya, for Dss
Colds and Coughs, Cloc Ner, Affections DEBILITY,
Agnc aud Fever and Nervous Headache Bakers celebrated
PREMIUM BIrfggs have been manufactured IN Richmond Va
for past and are highly recommended by Physciaas aud
uthcr for their great virtue They composed entirely
vegetable Substances and therefore entirely mine
raj st When MI other rcmc have failed, single bot
ic has been known to the Dy sepsi, certified
1, by Urnic Ru +. Ncwcils and fcver atesic by
H. t''gory, OF enrp, and olcrsand chocs and .arrita,
Hlrcl> %: citizens assert who IL
cess daring the prevalence of the Cholera In Richmond and
Which Immediately checked and uprooted all the symptoms
that hlrri disease by the Of Bakers PREMIUM BrrERs-
lnc doubt If there has been tonic
po"tui "n yet 81 soothing these Btters which
are aan'y administered to children with the happics
The Proprietor Of these Bters anxious known
throughout the country, and this will
e"un', merchants and or~ 10y the Wholesale prices
cifn"t m Ia please All tr the BeIs and
10 judge Tor themselves of their merits
4" le Lad Of VII Druggists in ivnchburg and elsewhere In
Virginia. For orders address l.. BAKER Proprietor
Jul! -"Itris Richmond, Va.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16

DALI lMOkE CATTLE MARKET, Aug. II.
BEEF CAi1lhe offerings Scales to-day amour, to
20 mead W e number offered 25 head were driye en- Pha
dehia and the remainder purchased by Baltimore II
Prices rssts IRON - 10 per 100 lbs gross averaging
POOL Inc market was not active but figures
an advance OF ls34 cents on the eraye last week.
he suppl, has been fair this week. and prices show
ous tte change, sales al e2,23T per head quality
as 10 quality. -
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16

Grover &c Bakers.
NJ - CELEBRATED FAMILY SEWING M,cAINEs 4q5 ,proad
yf way New York, and Isl Baltimore Street Baltimore
A new SffLE-PEICE 43l-HEMMEES As EXTRA-
THIS machine scws from sIools, purchased from the
STORE requiring rewn hiding of thread HENS Fcls Gath
ers and Stitches IN superior STYLE finishing scam by its
own oralo without recourse to The hand needle
CURED oy other machines. Ii will do better and cheaper sew
ng a.n seastress If she works for one eeai an
koig. - " ' VS.
send for circular j. DAVIS Co
ma! Jus le Agents Lynchburc.
Or So III lLlC BAlLio of the Bedford Alum,
49, and Iodine s. ring, the i9h OF AUGUST lr.t
A. ful?anS L. ECHOLS X SONS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-16

AN hand and constantly rcceivar FANCY CAssINEpE
IStlfs, OF all grades and patterns
June i7-diA BURROUGHS, sHAFER 4 CO
LitoRiCE.-t0 eases & Mass Lieorice one of the
~ best brands imported for sale ly - - " "
aug i2d's EDMOND. DAVENPORT Co. Richmond
tkh tiDEE NINEGAR.--Just to hand n small lot ~
l"st ctder Ineg"r The ladies rely uio, This vim
eear AS being pure. For sale by ~ "
aug dis j II TToupaOx px.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1859-11-24
GO HEAR PRENTICE TONIGHT!
gester fross. 1sV. Prentice.
IauiSrl{e, Nor. 20. 185

u y.
Ny Dear Sirs:-I was very i'll, indeed. a
few days ago. and during my illness, not ex-
pectirg to be able to lea home for some
time. wrote YOU that it would be impossi.
hle Tor me TO fulfil my engagements in your
town on Tuesday night. At the same time
| wrote TO Terre Haute that | could not full
fl my engagement there on Monday even
ing.
l presume that neither letter was received
l sen; chem from, my house by boy, and l
suppose that Leither Of them reached the
Post Office. l leaned subsequently that |
was still confide ntly expected in Terre Haute
on Monday, and, therefore, finding myself
unexpectedly able to travel on Monday morn
ing, went and lectured there, and should
have gone thence directly to Richmond If |
had supposed that | was looked for BY your
people. feel much regret and modification
al having disappointed you. would rather
have forfeited the proceeds of half dozen
lectures. You may now set me down for
Thursday night next. and | shall be with
you # providence permits. will leave here
on Wednesday night by the Indianapolis
road, and come from indianapolis hv tie ear
lest train to Richmond by Thursday morn
ms Very truly yours,
GEO D. PRENTICE.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1859-11-24

REMOVAL Thomas Mason has removed part
Of h's stock of furniture to room of A. PHI
lips, Immediately opposite Starr Hail, where be
will keep for she large and general assortment
Of superior furniture. We are pleased to learn
that he has disposed Of most of the hspdsome
iaraitare be had Oh exhibition al our county
Fair, a d ~h,ch received The first premium. We
make NJ invidious dsiiaction ia saying Mr.. Ma
son ! Dot orly are Of the most eaterprising of
oar laecha les. but enc Of oar Ferg best work
meu-that ne has very large stock on haBd
mueh of !: being his n-Fn manufacture, and that
be vii sell az io~ as equally good farnit ure
b. hal 10 us city or in Cincinnati. Call ct rs
cabinet rooms opposite Starr Hall