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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-04-23
Frederick; 9th, Alexander D. Hagner, Of Anne
Arundel.
After the appointment Of an executive commit
tee the body adjourned.

The Boston Trumpet says the llats Gov. Bisseil,
of Illinois, was formerly Univorshlist preacher
Tho following 10 the editors statement:
Governor Risssll was oaoe preacher Of Univer-
salism. When In Sprin6eld In the fall Of 1867,
wo proposed TO Dr. J. Marvin, the Universalist
pastor there. to COLL on the Governor lie received
us very gracously In his chamber for he was una
bio to walk. In the course Of our conversation he
remarked that ho was once preacher mot Or.
dained.) of tho doctrine Of Uniyersalism. He
lived then, we think he said in Cooperstown, N.
Y, and used frequently to hold forth whom tho
regular preacher did uot come and in this way
tho regular society was kept together. We think
he was then schoomaster. lie afterwsrd be-
came n lawyer, and moved into the Western
country.
John Mchoal Knappiok, who was drowned in
pool of water near Chicago a few days since,
was remarkable man. He was seventy-swo
years of age, u native Of Wurtemberg, and in ear.
ly life was noted M scholar. Alter holding q
professionally. in the University Of Tubingen for
several years, he entered the priesthood but was
obliged to leave Germany In 1912. After emigra-
ting to this country no served in tho Mexican
war.and ut i,s close located tho two land warrants
no hnd received in Missouri. Here he planted
one of tho finest vineyards In the State but hav-
ing qaurreed with the neiyhbors, sold out and
removed to Chicago where ho taught German and
was connected with tho States Ioitung newspa-
per, A year since he came back to tho west and
went to Minnesota whence u short time ago no
wrote to n friend In Chicago that he should about
this time mako him visit. Tho next heard Of
him no is tho subject of the ooroncrs jury. Il 10
q singular fatality that the "doatl by the way"
to avoid which ho made long journeys on foot over
took him in pittfall an active urohin Of ten
years could have passed safely over. lie has in
latter years dreaded and declined travelling BY
public steam oonveyanoes, and met bis fats in his
lonely foot journey
Tho lIagcrstown Herald says TINT Col. Hart, the
fathor-n-law Of Henry Clay. was for number of
ycnrsiprevious to his removal to kentuokya a prom.
inent citizen and an extensive merchant Of
IIagcrstown. In connection with his partner,
Col. Rochester, the founder of tho city Of
Rochester. no established the first merchantils
house TINT ever existed in lIagorstown, from
which nm immense area of country was supplied
with goods between tho years 1880 and 1885,
Daring the latter year, they opened o store in
Dnnyille. kentucky, and one or two other towns
in the then far distant West, which they placed
into the hands of their sons, and to whom they
regularly sent goods from Hagerstown on pack
horses. Subsequently Hart removed 10 Ken
lucky, with his family, whore his daughter mar
ried tho illustrious statesman, and subsequently
TO Rochester in Western New York, where he
commenced tho city which bears his name.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-04-23

CoNrENrs OF SHARKS SToxAcH.- A shark
was captured in our harbor on Saturday last by
Mr.. VIM. Eden. On opening the fish the hand Of
the unfortunate Isaac Wylly, (who was drowned
outside the bar on the 1lth inst., together with
goats head, having horns several inches long,
were discovered in the stomach The hand was
Unidentified by brother Of the deceased, in conse-
quence Of portion of the shirtsleevs being attach
ed to ,t.-Nassau Guardian.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-04-23

(NoAL OIL LAMPs-I have just received large nssor
~ Of Coal OH Iamps with the improved Burner which
will sell cheaper than any other house in this city Also.
always hand, supply of Burners, Chimney Wicks
Paper Shades Chimney Cleaners and Wick Trimmer Call
and see them ut ANDREW BOYDS,
NH 22 103 Main street, Lynchburgyya.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-04-23

UUARPER's sPUBLICATIoNS-Weh have Just received $500
IL worth Of Harpers standard miscellaneous publications
embracing many elegant books every department. which
will sell lower Than publishers prices.
ap11 PAYNE d BLACKFORD,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-04-23

FIRE IN DISMAL SwAMP.-The fro which has
been raging for about q week in the Dismal Swawp
has been measurably subdued. The flames nearly
reached the track Of the Norfolk and Portsmouth
Road and Mt one time the cars passed through the
dense clouds of smoke with difficulty. Great exer-
tions were required to prevent one or two dwell
ings from being consumed. A gentleman who ar
rived from the swamp last evening, informs us
that the flames are still raging furious in some
places. lie represents the scene very grand and
imposing. The bril!int light, and even the smoke.
are sometimes seen very distinctly from the city,
presenting the appearance Of an extensive con-
agration.-NorJoK Argus.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-04-23

NOTICT.
nN and aer MONDAY next there will be Flour inspected
~ in this Depot until further notice, owing the crowded
condition Of the Depot. 7. d. JELLIS,
1l-dts Gen. FrI Agt, Va. & Tenn. H.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-04-23

Hydraulic Rams.
NE most complete arrangement for conveying water from
Il distance extant, is HYDRAULIC RAM, of which
undersigned has just large assortment Dr
ges Patent OF various sizes which he prewared 10
and guarantee TO work In the best
IS. BLISS,
NH go No. 121 Main Street, Lynchburg.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-04-23

CINaHAMs AND oALIo0Rs.-A iasra S1paY, sple
mh1 6ihs Z JOHN y. EUKyl1, Age
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-04-23

4 LIVERPOOL SALT.-5.500 sacks Liverpool Fine Salt
Worhipgton brand, landing City Point from ship Alex
unIer, for sale by EDMOND, DAVENPORT ~ Co,
NH i4s Richmond Va.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-07
The Clearing up ofthc Political Ior 4.
zon In Europe.

The Italian question, so far as France and
Sardinia are concerned, may be regarded as
virtually settled. Ia consideration of the
cession Of Savoy by Sardinia. France gives
up her opposition 10 the annexation of Tusca-
ny. The French journals do not announce
that the arrangements is formally concluded.
but they state that il is in fair way of
being So. As they are allowed to intimate
40 much. we may take the rest for granted
The difficulty in regard To the R0magna
was To he got over by another OF those
co,sDs de theatre which OF late have been so
frequently made 10 play the part OF diploma
CIV. When the popular vote OF that territory
was announced To him, Victor Emanuel was
TO make speech in Pasliament. in which he
would declare his posiponement for the
present. OF his acceptance Of the wishas Of
The Romagnese. ia the hope Of rseonciling
these wishes with proper respect for the
rights of the Holy See. It Was not within
he calculation OF chances that the nrgotia-
tons xhica lad been opend with THE view
would lie attended with siccess- The delay
would merely have the effect Of placing the
infatnslion sad obstinacy of tlse Poaun IN n
stronger light than before. aud at rendering
his case sill more hopeless. lie VIII, oi
course, resist all measures OF compromise
which dessitute him Of his Political rights
over the -Emlian provinces, aud Ia siii b.
reduced. in spite VI himself, 10 the territorial
proportions which be occupies in the Lacquer
ronIere pamphlet. without the honorary dis
iineiiol which rendered that programme
iitile less hamila,ing-that Of President OF
the Italian Confederation.
Tue protest OF the Swiss government
against the absorption by France ef the dis
trsets OF Geablais. Faaeigny aud Genesois,
Is not likely Ia meet with more atleaiion
ihan the retnonstrances Ut the Pope. Ii i
useies 10 plead he gaaIaasee of Tie treaties
OF 1878 against the projects of monarch
VINO lnhetlts from those aTraagrmenss = lega-
ey u Vengeance His elevation To the
Preach tnsoae WIS formal liquidation 1T
those treaties By France, sni has career will
o, a. Il las been, - nntstokcn Effort 10 wipe
oat their Results As regards Ssifzsf-
iaads We eHa that Ne do not lei mncE
ssmpzthy nr any injury thai she may
sastaia - The designs q Der powerful neigh
osf- fhe iatoisranee n rsIigioas matters
which she has seea in the AahiI oil .l<play.ny
fhess her TO BE- bat little pear,s agesl viii
tae Tue republican, sPiTil-S J. Hr4g4.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-07

THE "wARRES HOUSE," 3fcNmnriie.-"A
Ttare,er'' writing TO the McMinnville Era,
speaks of the hotel kept by DR.. GLAscock as
follows:
While on a visit to your pleasant and
agreeable little city. il was my good fortune
TO stop at the Warren House" Having
been there under the administrations of the
different proprietors. i do not hest ate to say
that consider the present one the best of all.
| do not exaggeraie when L say that it is one
of the best furnished houses in the South,
and that it has more conveniencies and seems
better adapted to the purpose than any other
Hotel in the State. 1t has been newly fur
nisled with neat and elegant furniture, snch
as Won do not find in the generality Of Hotels.
The beds and bed clothing are neat aud clean.
and the rooms are kept in "apple-pie" order.
The servants are willing and attentive. and
every thing goes on with the system and reg
ularitv Of clock-work. During the past Fall
and Winter l have Travelled over good part
OF the South. and have seen no Hotel which
has suited me as we'll the Warren House.
Mr.. James Glascock, the gentlemanly pro-
prietor, is always at his post, ready to ac-
commodate his guests and to attend TO heir
wants, and seems to take great pleasure in
seeing that they are made comfortable while
under bis roof. As Tor his table, it fairly
groans with the abundance of the best the
mountain country affords. In fact, Mr.. Edit
or, Il man cannot well appreciate the luxury
of good living until h. stops at the above
named Ho.ei. Then in closing, would say
to the travelling community at large, (thaI
portion of il who may be passing through
McMinnville, or who may chance to have bust
ness there,l Stop at the :. Warren House"
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-07
steam ON street Railways.

There are now on trial several different en-
eines for street railways. Latta. of Cincin-
natl has just finished one, which is approved
by the Scientific ATtisaI and by persons inter-
ested in city railways, Grice Il Long, of
Philadelphia, shave also just completed one,
which has had trial trip TO Frankfort.
Before starting, the engineer backed the
car into the depot several times, to show the
ease with which il would turn short curves.
On the trip, the steam car followed horse
car, and had to stop whenever the horse car
did so. 1t had several times to be stopped or
brought to very slow pace. so as 10 allow
carriages and wagons to get off the track, md
at such times was easily managed. 1t made
no noise, except with the exhaust steam, when
ascending grade, and then not sufficient to
frighten horses. AT the approach to Frank
ford, there is grade OF about 200 feet. to the
mile, and also u compound curve; hut over
This obstacle the car was :un 10 the top OF
the grade with perfect ease, and without fore
Mr.. Ellis, President of the Darby Passenger
Railroad, at The performance OF the engine,
at this part OF the experiment, that be pro-
posed TO have trial on the Derby road,
where there are many heavy grades. Messrs.
Grice Il Long have agreed TO make the trial
in short time. The return trip of The ear
from Frandford was made in much less time.
The cost of fuel (anthracite coal) for running
this car each day is estimated at ST. much
less sum than IL now required to feed the
eight horses employed daily in pulling a SIM
gle car. The cost of the car and engine will
be hut little more than the horses and cars
now in nse.--ARisr. RaiiOoy Rsviesc.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-07

10, NM MONTGOMERY, of Pa, the men,
vbo disclosed "OLD Bucks" iondness Tor
rye. made speech in the House on the zS'n
uIt in response to Mr.. CURRY, oil Ala'' ana
in defense of Judge DOUGLAS against tue as
saints of Southern democrats. The speech
oecnpies more than a page in the Congress
sionaI GloJe. but notwithstanding its length
and the drowsiness which is a natural Incl
dent to the perusal OF democratic speeches.
we have managed to wade through It. As
defense of Judge DOUGLAS against his oemo-
cratic assaiIants it is complete. 1t proves
coucIusively thgt the Judge has always main
taired the doctrines relative to the question
of slavery which are now demo unced as
"new dogma;" even while he was being held
nm as bold and unfinchiDg friend OF the
South. It shows that there is no excuse ior
the war which is now made upon BIN by
democrats. Mr.. MONTGOMERY is delegate
IN the Charleston Convention. and firm De-
Eever in the nomination and election OF Judge
DouGI,s. If Mr.. NJ. should present the
claims of his favorite there with as mucn
force and ability as he has done in this speech
he will do much to overthrow the preJudices
which Judge De enemies have succeeded 10
arou<ing against him. And If he succeeds
in effrcting the nomination of bis friend, his
sneeeh will be a first rate looking glass" fol
democrats to see their party leaders in, and
as such, q capital document for the opposi
ton.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-07

Our telegraphic dispatches contain the
gratifying intelligence of the election OF W m.
Sprague. the Democratic candidate Tor Cover
nor. The Legislature is also Democratic.
This. In connection with the Democratic
gain of I,2O0 in the popular vote Of Con-
necticut, shows that the tide is setting in the
right direction, even in the heart OF New
England.
Such was the triumphan. announcement
made by the Union and american yesterday
We dislike exceedingly to mar the pleasure
of our contemporary in this or any other be-
half; but he is laboring under slight mis-
take. Mr. SPRAaUE, the Governor elect OF
Rhode Island, is not democrat. Our infor-
nation il that he was nominated by the
Wings, Americans and some conservative Re
pubficans, who, though they voted for Ere
MONT in 1856, were not willing to accept the
extreme "irrepressible conflict" doctrines OF
Mr.. SEWARD: and be was afterwards adopted
by the democrats. and supported by them
He was a FILLMORE American in 1856, and
still. so far az we are informed, maintains the
.ame upright conservative position he then
occupied. On last Saturday the n. I. TRIBUNE
denounced him as "the Fillmore American
nabob,, and INDUCED its vituperative In
stincts by denominatiug his supporters as
.coalitiou OF aristocrat with democrat, Catho-
lie Irish with Know NOthings, wealth ana
,,o,rer with ignorance and debasement-'
Rhode Island has wheeled into line, out
into the national, conservative, Union me-
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-07

The n. O. Courier, the organ of the Louisi-
ana democracy. In the language Of its demo-
cratic contemporary, the Dsita. HshoEs up 10
strong coiors, the demagoguical enormity Of
that scheme OF speculation and humbug."
Quoth the Cosrisr:
The proposed scheme con;empiates giving
away the public lands belonging to the Gov
ernment, at merely nominal prices and to
merely nominal settlers. The unappropria-
ted domain of the United States constitutes
n very important source of the public income.
To donate these lands, then, according to
the programme laid down by the Abolition
lists IN Congress, would be simply to give
away without any reasonable equivalent. a
large element Of our revenue. to forward the
interests of Black Republicanism. Thus
while the Sewardites affect to be so terribly
scandalized at the individual subscription oil
money among Democrats TO defray the ex.
peDses of the Connecticut campaign, they are
themselves striving to fitch from the Treasu-
ry vast bride, which they hope will insure
tie success of their cause, in November next
IL Is mere pretense 10 allege that the adop
lion of this Homestead measure will pro
mote the settlement of the Territories. None
know better chan the Black Republican
leaders. that it is calculated to benefit specu
lators and sharpers only The provisions re
quiring actual settlement would be easily
evaded. In fact, the price Of the public land
is already quite cheap enough, ard is neyel
complained of by bona tids settlers IL is on
Iy those who hope 10 amass quick fortune,
by specializing in "homesteads," and thos'
who are seeking TO make political capita
from the same source, that are now pressing
the expedieBey of the bill.
Here's a fine opening for our neighbor o
the U,.io,s and american to exhibit his talen
to whip in brother democrat. Give hin
the knout, neighbor.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-07

THE RuLNG PAssieN STRONG ~ DEArH.-
BoRroS PROPOSING TO PLAY TooDI.Es n TuE
Mkt WoRID-Aore curious stories are told
OF the last hours OF Barton. the deceased CON-
edian. lie had wonderful horror OF dnns.
but during the last week ofh illness, a you III
with an unpaid bill was accidentally admit
ted 10 his b dside. The dying actor deliver
ed severe lecture, aboanding in nneomiii-
nentaFy epiihets. The dunning yoaih, how
ever, did not lack pluck bat responded with
vebemence. concluding BY telliag him that n
man using such language at the point OF
death. would Inevitably go 10 the bad plaes-
We'll, V responded Burton. -'when get there,
will piey the Taodies "a celebrated iaFee.l
for you" He afterwards related this Incl
dent 10 oae OF his physicians. with wonderful
gusso. sddisg. II had him .there. Doctor,
dIdn'l /.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-07

ITS ALL HABIT.-As an illustration of this
fact. we hear good story, tue other day, of
an eminent railroad man well political
manager, who is rather addicted 70 profanity
on any and all occasions. whether in buying
or selling a cargo of grain, in convention
of railroad managers or political wife-pul-
lers. Our railroad friend, in walking down
Wall street one day, in company with a
venerable and devoted member of the Board
of Brokers-one who kept his legal pew in
Trinity attended the '.stated preacbings of
the Gospel'' regularly, and who. on the
whole, was religiously inclined, but not so
much that he could not drive good bargain
among the bulls and bears on week days,
when the conversation took heavenward
turn. Lecturing our railroad official on the
immortality of the habit of swearing-its in
flucnce on the yoang, when coming from one
holding SO prominent position, begged OF
him to try and leave it off. Good natured,
jolly railroad man listened attentively TO
the good advice acknowledged its force,
mediiating. by whisting along rubbing his
nose, turned to his venerable lecturer and
said: 90, h--ll. You pray good deal, and
l swear some; hut We don't either OF US mean
nything.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-07


TIE Wharf.-The reports Of Che condition
of the wheat in Indiana. though by no means
dise0uraging in the main. show that very
considerable injury has been done by s.freez-
ing out" In Southern and Western Indiana,
as we have already noticed. il il extensive
enough TO create some fears OF = failure. In-
deed, some farmers are talking of blowing
their wheat mp, and planning corn in its
place: so the Evansville Journal says. In
Eastern Indiana, also, some localities. show a
perceptihie injury from the same cause. the
.drilled" wheat, as is always the case, look
ing best From the Northern part of the
State, and generally from the central. the
reports are good. Favorable weather. that
is, rainy weather, aud warmth enough to pre-
vent the young roofs from being chilled. will
no doubt change the unlavorabIe aspect of
many injured fields. But until last Sunday
and Saturday night. there was little prospect
OF rain. As unusual as spring dronih il,
the greater part OF Indiana has been suffering
from il for ts o weeks. We noticed last week
that hardly drop OF rain had fallen from
the last of February till then, and with the
I. continued forward weather came the drouih.
How far the welcome rain of Saturday night
has relieved the evil. we have not yet heard
but We fear its favors were not extended or
protuse enough to help all the places that
needed iI.--Cincfnnafs Gazate.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-07
The pre..aen,,. Protest.

II l. considered somewhat rcmai kable that
the President never protested against the
scope Of the investigation by ,he House until
he read the testimony given before Aessrs
HaskIu's aud Gov : Committees. All the
evidence thus far. which. IN any way, inpli
catcs him with priviiy to the use OF money
in elections. aud the distribution OF paironage
with that OBJECT. was reluctantly extorted
from his own political friends, aud from per-
sous who enjoy his confidence and intimacy
me OF them have openly bnasted OF not
telling half they knew. and others testified
with mental reservations. The charges made
by the Administration organs, that Mr.. Co.
vode's Committee were Investigating without
specific aim, are iaise. Thus lar they have
addressed themselves exclusively TO the allie
cations contained Ia the Presidents Pitts
burg letter. aud and them fully Sustained By
the corruptions OF mis- own Administration.
Anonymous letters have been addressed %
NJ. covodc. threatening him and Mr.. SheF-
man with assassination unless they desist
from thesr iaqairiss-- Warrington torTsYoa-
d<ac< ~ 7. Herald,
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-07
Tn. Presldenr,. Friends.

The following article from the Lender one
of the principal Democratic papers IN New
York. shows how the Presidents late Mes
cage is regarded by his friends:
sour sincere respect for the ONCE OF Presi-
dent of the United States, compels us to avoid
any comment on the Plea OF Abatement sent
to the House OF Representative last Thurs
day by the present tenant of the White House.
when Thersites scolds. be is often amusing,
though impairment; but when he drivels and
weeps, we are obliged TO turn aside our heads
and escape from his neighborhood as soon as
possible
Does our neighbor, the Union and american.
concur in this view of Mr.. BUcHANAN's Pro-
testf The issue made by the President with
the Federal House of Representatives IS one
OF the most important ever made in this coun-
try. Does the Union and American approve
or condemn the positions assumed by Mr. b.
~u.<kSf
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-07

Ex-Governor WEE, of Virginia, has been
relieving the wearisomeness OF private life
by engaging in murder case as counsel
While acting in this capacity he became ex-
cited, using severe language to witness,
questioning bis integrity in style Of most
whitening rebuke and bitter sarcasm The
witness. writing under the torture caused
by an assertion OF Dir. Wise that he had per-
jured himself already, called the Governor
liar. Mr.. Wise now gave the witness the re-
newed force of bis powerful battery, reple'e
with bitter invcctive and seorching sarcasm
Many could not have stood it. Things went
on pretty hot aud the scene became intense
ly and painfully Interesting The witness
made the most humble apologies, and his
pardon WAS granted with an admonitory lee
ture.