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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-22
NREGHBonHooD CARDS.
ATrokNEx Ar Law.
CAMPRELL CouRT HOUSE, VA,
ArrkNpa ALL THk
Courts Of Campbell and Pittsylvania.
kY Collections promptly sitendcdto, lsepti7diy
DIR G. n. CAPpRToN


hFFERS professional services tho citizens Camp
" bell Hem ~ he found nj his residence tLc Water
ny hraneh Ia the vicinity Of ynchburg. ldu
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-22

w snbs rher has In store, the largest stock r,
of JEWELRY he has had the pleasure If "h,r &j
ing the public. Also a fpe lot of CI.bCkSt" all s
which he invites the attention of til public h"ft pnrh
uy loot y dts JAMES DINNIDDlE
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-22

Drunk AND Observation-Disclosures Sprouts. an
abandoned white woman, was found ON Main
Street Saturday night. very drunk. and lchavng
in manner not at all BETTING one of her sex.
This being her first offence in a long time and on
her promising to be of better behavior in the fu
ture, the Mayor ordered her release.
Richard Tyree, was overhauled on Main Street
mt n late hour on Saturday night, by Officers Daw-
son and Taylor Richards hide was thoroughly
soaked in bad whiskey and per consequence he was
excessively noisy, as well as somewhat bell'e"se
The officers escorted him to the furpin House. where
he was provided with lodgings till yesterday NOR
ming, when he was brought before the Mayor
In the absence of an important witness, the con-
sideration of the case deferred till this NOR
ming, and the accused released on bail.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-22

TN retiring iron, the Grm Of Mckinney Co.,
ha wing sold nv john II Flood take rlra,ur"
recommending the concern ns SAT-" reath" ana bus
Il, men my friends and III" public - ~
feb HfNkN u !. ii'i'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-22

STEALING IOBACCO.-DanlcI, Save 10 WI. ThE-
fish, of Franklin county, hired at Mr. Chambers
tobacco factory, and Manuel. slave to Col. Lefs
wich were tried at the Mayors Court. yesterday,
on the charge of breaking open the tobacco facto-
nv of Mcssrs Moore K Wade and stealing there
from, several boxes of the manufactured weed =
Several negroes were examined IN the case, but
their testimony was of So conflicting character.
and delivered in such unique English, that it would
have taxed the ingenuity of Philadelphia law
yer to have unravelcd it. We could only gather
the facts, that the factory was entered on Natur-
day night and the tobacco taken. servant be-
longing to Col Leftwich first discovered the open
door, and seeing light in the room ct Manuel,
went to the domcil Of that individual, and m
formed him Of the fact, and at the same Tune
gave expression to the opinion, that there wonld
be big fuss about it in the morning. Manuel,
who has venerable and patriarchial appearance,
and is remarkably shrcwd for one OF his class ex-
pressed some astonishmcnt at the information CIV
en- him, and forthwith repaired to the residence
of Mr. Moore and acquainted him with the facts
above stated From his confused manner, and
contradictory statements Mr.. Moore was nj once
impressed with the notion. that his informant was
the guilty party. Manuel Of course denied all
knowledge Of the transaction but. after consider
able questioning, produced several plugs Oh tie
stolen tobacco, which, he said. he received from
Daniel. The latter named individual denied the
soft impeachment, but his denas met fat con
tradiction ut the hands Of the hoary Manuel. The
testimony of Manuel was delivered in n most i'm
FASHIONED oratoriral style, and was interspcrs-
ed with sundry quotations from that famous vol
ume, Mother Goose's Melodies" We regret 10
state, however. that the poetry and eloquenee Of
the ll-starred African. failed of their desired
effect on the heart of our stern and inheNible
Mayor who ordered the sooty rogue 30 lasheS.--
The charge of theft against Daniel was not made
cut, but in consideration of the fact. that he was
out after lawful hours, without pass, and that
on forbidden premises, he was adludged 10
stripes.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-22

DETERMINED SrIcIDE.-Mrs Messenger Ger
man woman of Ritchetown, Va committed suici-
de, on Monday, by drowning She was very dis
sipated in her habits and about week before
her death she attempted to hang herself. but the
rope about her neck not being of sufficient strength
to hold IN, she was so annoyed at her failure that
she ran and jumped into the river with the rope
still dangling from her neck. She was rescued and
managed to abstain from drink until Monday,
when she walked out upon the ice and dipped up a
bucket of water Placing the bucket on the shore
she went back after her bonnet which it seems
she had purposey left the eater edge ofthr ice,
and after gazing for n short time into the urhu-
lent water, she leaped into the current and was
carried away to be thrown up after many days a
ghastly corpse.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-22
Keys- NO TIC f. -tssl

IL those indebted wi pcns' frw ard and set
their closed and IN
of and sh to NV sctt "f h"ks w"'h"r"e
rant ali accounts settled old our
TONERS will please particular attention I" til" n""N" !"
most as we they viii and see us
Yours Respectfully, j. MAI HAS =" w
70
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-22

~ ted ourselves together under the style AMI urn ot LEE
ROOKIE co, the Of conducting Gfnerai Gro
,,y and lrardn1 Business Mt the old stand Of
Lee Juin.on Co.. Main Street " here shall he pleas
I'd old friends the public promising TO
promote their interest Liberal cash advances
made consignmons in hand for sal"
JOHN Il. LEE,
JksUAuy Isl, lt5n-ian idts GEORGE W. ROOKIE.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-22

y hav. taken the hnu"' recently occupied by YOUNGER
SMITH where they intend to conduct Gshfrai GrofcrB
Hsptss. in TIA" name al SMITH ADAMS,
and pleased the friends Of the old concern aud
the public generally. JNo THO. SMITH.
k.nb 4
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-22

DARING OuTRAGE.-Ycstet!ay evening as the
train from Petersburg, in charge of Conductor
Daniel passed Temples Turn Out about five
miles from Richmond rock weighing more than
a quarter of pound was thrown into the last car
of the train going through the glass like bull
let, and striking passenger from Columbia, S.
c., on The temple near the eyc,infi,ting serious
wound and badly iniuring the eye. The passen-
gers we're startled by the sound, which SINH
lar to the report off pistol and the violence
with which the stone thrown sent it 80 the
other end of the car. Everything that could be
.auctor to alleviate his pain was done and upon
his arrival Mt R. a physician was called in. His
sister was sitting the seat in front Of him, and
narrowly escaped similar wound. The night
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-22

SILVER lsORIErS AND stPs.-N" c"ii
the aenrn the publ. To something rare in III" way ct
SILVER GOBIETS AND SILVER CUPS which "" have
inst Also beautiful syl" q" SILVER fihh knives
with Nut picker attached Very sL!Hhr ter n p'tS' 10
friend feb od's Sli'fh ih''N 3" ''' -
N1EGRO " w An FOR sAIE.-I haven NE
RIO WOMAN about al for rtate sale. SHE
God Cook Washer and Ir"ncr Sold for no tanf Any
IN if.h lgd2t u AkEi% N"r'i"u",r
CULVER GOODS nni new kccping. BESIDE
- IN? stock Plated Ware some beautiful ia' 'nH "l SIT
yer able and d. sert Forks rah" and "" SP '"'ts
Sc These goods warranted of pure, silver beng maj"
Of COIN curc for ourselves Al Who d"'' shr
thing hantlstm will give us call . .
=
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-22

UYARHa RAMHlONeF ron JANCAmh, IcyD
The II Bon 7sn ssd Monthly Rsr 81 FasAs's !1s jan Jan
vary hand, and for sale BY the single copy OF
scriptcn. Call and examine It, u y F'o"'
Ian l3dte. sss r.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-22

,u,O sPORTsM EN- Jsst received nn"ther su-
voice Of those beautiful RIFLES. which have heen s.'
admired These Guns made expressly Tor our
have engraved Oh sa an. are warranted
dpc4 | sasC0lAA0UNc - lilo
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-22

N srAy. Lvnchburg; PURCELL. LApi1 CO, ri
Ino , III I, ~ ' feb 2ldtejuly
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-22

C1CaRCE AND DRaHRAHI.R COODs.-I am
receiving this week great variety oil NEW GOODS now
scarce in this which Will sold the old terms
;.r l0ats JOHN J. PURyiS. Aet
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-06-23

RETURNING GOLD HUNTERs.-The St.
j oseph correspondent Of the St. louis
"Democrat," notices the arrival. at that
place Of 100 returned Pixies, Peakers, who
bring deplorable accounts of the mining
prospects and suffering on the plains. It
is estimated that twenty thousand men are
now on their way back; all, or the most of
whom, arc destitute of money and the nee
cesaries Of life, and are perfectly reckless
and desperate.
Threats are made of burning Omaha, St.
Joseph, Leavenworth and other towns, in
consequence Of the deception used to in
duce emigration. --'-
4. Two thousand men are reported SO
miles west Of Omaha, in starving condi-
tion. Some of the residents of Pollots-
mouth, have closed their places of business
and fed, fearing violence at the hands of
the enraged emigrants
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-06-23
Great Breach of Promise Case

r. CARsrANa VS.. SHAw.-The defendant
in this suit, just decided at st. Louis, is
Mr.. Henry Shaw, Of that city, an old and
highly respected citizen, ofimmensewealth,
aged about sixty-6ve years, and the plain:
tiff is Miss Ef6e ;Carstang, a young woman
under thirty years Of age, the daughter OF
"a deceased Methodist clergyman, of respec7
table character, but in comparatively hum
BILE circumstances of life. It was In evil
dence that Nj. Shaw, during q period Of
two years, continued those particular at
stentions to the young lady which arc: u un-
dcrstood to be significant Of an en- engagement,
and which, unless on this superstition,
would be manifestly improper. He visited
her. constantly, to the virtual exclusion n OF
her other acquaintan ces; was treated as a
privileged guest by the other members Of
the family; was admitted to her private
apartments, and in all respects was placed
upon the footing Of, an accepted 10y lover =,
He n,ade her. costly presents among 9th
ers, a costly piano-and was in the habit
of sending her, almost daily, such delicate
tokens of his affection as the choicest bou-
Duets Of flowers. His distinct admission d 10
to her sister, Of an engagement, was also
proved. AS. the time. ,sof marrlas al l ap.
proched, fer; which the wedding dress had;
been procured, he suddenly, without war
ming or. any excuse ofa'quarrel, discontin-
ued his. visits, having first removed the
piano to his own residence, on the tthe pretence
.thatit vas'wanted for a musical party How
Miss Carstang suffered in f feeling we are
left TO conjecture; but her reputation a was =:
somewhat compromised BY the. abrupt dis !,
continuance Of M. Shaw's visits, leaving
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-06-23

@An Irishman called at bookstore
in Jordan, the other day, to purchase a
steel pen. The clerk handed him one, and
after examining it moment he threw it
down, declaring he did mt want to be cheat
ed in that manner. The clerk picked it.
up, and asked, "iVhat is the matter witk
it?' CTS broke - said the man; II want
a whole one, or III not pay ye for IT,
The clerk assured him that it was whole,
and good one but wasefectually silcn-
ced by the Irishman, who pointing out its
defect, exclaimed; can, faith will yez be
after calling that whole one? Sure don't.
ye see its split?"@ -
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-06-23
The German Republicans Of
.. ::::;..... =; st. Paul. .

The following are the ResolY Y1iGps adop-
ted at meeting Of the German N1P Publicans
of this City, held on Thursday evening
last. The spirit they manifest, while bold,
resolute, and firm, is yet modest and un-
dictatorial, and we feel certain their request
will be complied with, not simply because
they request it, but because the true posi-
tion Of THE Republican party IS strictly IN
accordance Merc,vtth. And we are sure
the universal condemnation of the Massa-
chusetts Amendment by all the leading
Republicans of that State, and of a major
ity of them in it, is sufficient to convince
the most obtuse that it is not a Republican
measure:-J. D.
| Whereas, A large number Of the Re-
publicans of Massachusetts have recently
violated the fun |amental principles Of the
Republican party and Of the Constitution
Of, the y. S., by supporting an Amend
ment to the Constitution, Of that. State,
which unjustly and invidiously discrinin,
ates between native and foreign born citi.
zens; and >. r nrs szz~93s* e. ..asj.s.
Whereas, It is the privilege and duty Of
all its members to see that the principles
for the establishment Of which the Repub.
lican party was organized, be held sacred
and inviolate by every section ofthe same;
and :. qlLHn If ~" E,.,t ,s3Srry.l iF-s ~.
Whereas, We confidently hope that the
Republican party of this State and Of the
! Union is and will continue to be true to
those noble. and elevated principles which
have revived the pure enthusiasm OF the
Revolution throug bout the Free States,
and borne4the party from victory to victo.
ry; therefore oe it t-~ +
1 Resolued, That the Republican State
Convention to held atSt. Paul on the 10th
of July, 1859, be and is hereby requested
to follow the example set by the Republi-
can party of other States, in condemning
decidedly and unequivocally those who vo-
ted sfor said Massachusetts, Amendment,
and thereby committed anact unworthy Of
citizens Of this Republic. ,....,F
Resozued, That while We protest against
the enactment Of all laws imbued with the
proscriptive spirit Of the Massachusetts,
Amendment, we arein favor. Of all proper
and legitimate measures, restoring the pu,
l:rity Of the ballot box. ~. Is 8 II
Resolved, That we shall adhere to the
Republican party Of this State as long as
that party adheres to its principles, but
Shat, If the, same should, against, our ex-
pectatiep, BY its silence, endorse said Mass:
achusetts Amendment, devotion to Repub.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-06-23

the impression that their previous intima-
cy was open to suspicion. The defence
was lame and inconclusive. An attempt
was made, somewhat indirectly, to impeaeh
her character, but it was unsuccessful, and
probably aggravated the damages. The
declded weight of testimony was to the ef-
feet that she was "prudent, chaste, and
virtuous girl" The verdict in the case was
for the plaintiff, and awarded the full a.
mount Of. damages claimed-one hundred
thousand aollars-one of the heaviest
verdicts ever given in this or any othe,
country for a; breach Of promise of. mar
riage. The wealth Of the defendant was
proved, on the trial: to be over a mil
lion of dollars.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-06-23

RETURNING TO SLAvERY.-It is. re.
ported that in Falls county, at Marlin
(Texas) four negroes have been allowed
by the Court, at their own request, to be-
come slaves-selecting their masters-ra
/ ther than leave the country for a Free
State. In Wharton County, at the late
District Court Session, Caroline, a free ne
gro woman, was also allowed to return to
slavery, selecting Mrs. Carson of Wharton
as her mistress. Caroline belonged for
merly to the late Mr.. Alexander Moore of
Texas She was freed by his win and
sent to New York, amply provided for
She stated in Court to Judge Smith that she
had been kindly treated in New York !;
that she returned to Texas of her own
will, and that without any collusion or
persuasion she presented her petition to
be returned; into Slavery. She appeared
to be very intelligent woman, and per-
fectly well aware Of the result of the step
she was about to take. When asked by
the Judge if she would consent to go into
Slavery again, knowing that Mrs. G. would
be at liberty to sell her again, she replied
in the affirmative. # this story be true,
all that can be said is that the condition
of the free negro in Texas must be utterly
wretchcd. TO argue from such cases that
Slavery is a desirable condition, would be
as wise as to conclude that q perpetual
imprisonment IS good thing because a
man might prefer to be sent to State pris-
On 70 being hanged. a..E
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-06-23
~ n =. ..l From the New York Post.
The Double-Headed Girl,

TIE STORY CoNFIRMED--sTATEME OF
AN EYE w1rNEss-ruE GIRLS STORY.
In your notice of double headed girl
on exhibition in Georgia youexpress doubts
as to the truth of the statement contained
in the notice you published. " One year ago
this month I saw this child in St. Louis,
Missouri She is slave, born in North
Carolina. While an infant she was SOLD
for one thousand dollars. AT the age of
six or seven years she was sold again for
J FIVE thousand dollars. The owner took the
child to England, and ext tibited it to hun
dreds Of thousands in the world. The
present owner bought its mother, went to
ENGLAND, and instituted legal. proceedings
in the name Of the mother for the custody
Of the child =. -: ...,,...... ...,.
/ The resemblance which the child lore
to the mother, was so strong that the pre-
siding Judge directed it to be given up to
! the mother, which was done. The late
owner then offered to deposit in court fifty
thousand dollars to the credit Of the moth
or if she would commit the child to him
again, and remain with it herself, for, by
the laws of Eng gland, she and her child
were free; but the offer was declined:-
| ssWhat should I do with SO much money!
said she; II wish to return with my child
Eto North Carolina" which she did by the
way Of New York. l.. !. o.i II .,.:.
f. Her owner then asked the mother, in
what manner she wished to live, and he
.Man1, Il Ecnnfnrm to- it. She asked for .
little cottage and patch OF ground wi1e1e
she could raise her own chickens. There
SAYS her master, she lives, with her hus
band and five children which he has pur:
chased. Two others we're sold while young
to anegro-trader; and Notwithstanding that
the master of this valuable family has off
cred five hundred dollars to know who il
the present owner Of these two, no trace
can be found Of their Whereabouts. ~
never saw a more. sprightly child
which in fact is two children IN everything
but the body. A little below the shoulde
blade there is but one spinal column; ther'
are two heads and necks, two hearts ant
sets Of lungs, four arms and four legs-il
short the child is as much two as 0ne.-
The two heads converse with each other
as do the Siamese Twins. They can sin!
together or separately, and can talk witt
: different persons at the same time. Thi
, double creature can run and dance, AM
appear perfectly happy. It was dressed
when I saw it, in white, with a crown OF
each head, with long flowing curling hair
The complexion is dark copper color
: with brig ght full eyes noticing all tha'
takes place in their presence. But TO
fear of emancipation the child would be ia
: ken North. Nearly one hundred dollars
day were received while it was in 81
: Louis. .... 81. ....: -... W. L. y.
Brooklyn, June l, 1859:
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-06-23
s:sg ~ From the State News
ALON e. 7: *-s# .., sr

The following beautiful and touching line:
are handed us by a friend for publication
Such are always welcome: >.5;s:A,sY :.ta,5 5i.,,.
My dear old wife! how still she glides
Within the open door. >
1 seem to hear her gentle step
Beside me, on the floor; IL" = &: .'.'.
Ilift my eyes-'twas but the wind,
The WIND, and nothing more.a - :,
1 sit beside the cottage fire, ''5.
1t blazes warm and high,| 49,. *.:@ -
And as sit, / hear her knit ~.
How swift the needles fly; ..'. ..
! look--and 10! q vacant chair, ..,....
And: seeing that, sigh. ..
The wailing wind across the moor
Is floating like q knell, i, .. .. -
The snow is resting soft and white
On many feathered swell;
And oh it fallcth cold and chill
Within my heart Is we'll '.' - 49, !
miss the precious tones Of love
I've heard for many year,
And still alone, seem to feel
Her gentle presence near; II 49,. -.
But when Ilook-and see her not, "
thrush away a tear =
I travel back the mist of time,
.' And with thrill Of pride @'.'.'
I clasp her little, trembling hand .s
My graceful, girlish bride; h. ! 49,.
And an! l love her better, far, i; ...::i.,
Than all the world beside -. ....-,...
= And one by one, the by-gone years -
.t:i Come gliding to my view, -,.' IT, ,, ii:
seem to meet her loving eyes, &,
So beautiful and blue,
And meeting hem, 1:softly smile, 81
The picture seems so true.
III :, 49,; -! ~ .,..!:f~. .'..:; -
The clock upon the mantle strikes .f.r...
I start=--the dream is flown, 49,.
I only hear the wailing wind, .
So mournful in its tone; ~ .".
Perhaps ps1tknows an aged man :'s@ z =. =
F"' Is sitting here alone. I.-4sD IL: @3~:' /! "
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-06-23

FROM the St: Peter. Statesmen" We
learn the following as to the present con-,
dition Of the Indian: it,. ~.. =. -. :.
The government is having their reser-.
vation on the Minnesota river surveyed
and subdivided into 80 acre lots, and in
stead of the whole tribe being joint own
ers Of the entire reservation, each Indian
is to be the exclusive owner Of a definite
number of acres on which he will be re-
quired to reside, and, through his gradual
civilization, be made to cultivate And
already the powerful civilizing effects Of
this system are being materially felt. A
very large number Of the Sioux, instead
of wandering through the - country in
search Of game, as they usually do at this
season of the year, have been very busily
engaged in putting in crops Of grain and
vegetables-many Of them working with
as much apparent concern as to the FL
ture, as their white neighbors near by
Indeed, in all the arts Of civilization they
are making astonishing progress, which,
under such skillful and experienced man
agement and humanizing influences as are
excrtcd over them by Supt. J. w. Cullen
Agent, J. r. Brown, and Drs. J. w. and
and J. Daniels, they cannot fail to contin.
ue. =" @ @j": .>"># i":'.=s*.'-.' il. 81:
One of the chiefs of the Sioux, who are
always the proudest Of their hereditary
Indian costume and customs, and yield We
ry reluctantly to tho appliances of civil
zation, has signi6ed his intention to lay
down his tomahawk and arrow; and, with
about one hundred Of the tribe commence
the quiet, useful life Of the farmer, and
adopt the white mans dress: .' |''.'
Dr. j Daniels informs us that, as an ev
idence'of the beneficial operations of tho
influences now at work upon the Indians
they are more peacefully disposed thar
Tevet heretofore, ana all tho ei0u1 I'll oos---
even those most troublesome last, and '@tht
year previous ina good humor; .ant
manifest great satisfaction at the new or
DIR of things, :: .-.i. =: r... >...-
| The Indian schools at the Agency ar
| we'll attended and in Aourishing condi
tion :. .1i'~
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-06-23
ST. CLOUD STEARNS CO., MINNESOTA Thursday. .>~,

lican principles and self.respect would
force us to; seperate from that party .a
Resozved, That for the purpose Of Sc
curing more speedy triumph Of true Re-
publican principles in ourState, this meet
ing appoint a German Republican Com.
mittee,for st, Paul.: with Instructions to
cause a thorough organization. Of German
Republicans throughout the State.
Resozuea, That the ST. Paul Delegation
tosthe next Republican State Convention
be requested to lay these resolutions before
said Observation-Disclosures =, y