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nY LAST EYEN1NG.s MAIL.

The Yincennes, the flag ship of the Exploring Ex.
petition arrived at New York Friday, after ab.
sence of three years and nine months, having accom-.
plished fully her mission. The dsoove in the An.
tarcc ocean, (Antarctc Continent, observations for
French and English EI petitions. The exploring yes
sels have discovered many islands, and corrected the
old charts in many points vendor one Of the prin.
c'pal chiefs of the FIJI, group of islands, is on board
the VncenLes 1s prisoner for having attacked and
killed part Of the Of American vessel, after
which he and his followers teasted ON their bodies.
In the of Monroe Edwards, the evidence both
sides was brought to close Fr;day-and Mr. Mar
shall commenced summing up for the defence-but be.
fore concluding of the Jurors taken sick, and
the Court adjourned
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FLORIDA


There is great struggle going on IN this territory
in regard to the organization of State Government
many think that this is not the proper tme-otlers, IN
East Florida go for the dirsion Of Fior'da, and the
separation Of the East and South from the Middle and
West, and the organization of the former into a Sc
para,e Territory and ultimately separate State The
Tallahassee Fodan of the 4th June says "By letters
from Washington, We informed that there IS some
eyos,eei of favorable this session in regard to OUT
admission as State. We have not much hope from
that quarter till Florida acts becomes herself we
are sufficiently acquainted with the statistics oil thai
interesting portion of country, TO give an cp'nion
on the merits OF the She has suffered so much
from the horrors of war; (and afraid also, from
the ravagcs Of the Banking manaD that she deserves
peace and prosperity for the fu,ure-That she can bet
Ter enjoy them under Constitution Of her own, we
ha We no doubt-and if she comes into the Union con-
s,tutonay, we would be the first TO welcome her
From the following statement IN the same journal
we are afraid that her horizon is not yet bright, as We
had been led to believe
"hloaE MURDERS ,-On Tuesday night, we learn o
party of Indians supposed to be fifty warriors attacked
The house of Mr. Robinson, of Jefferson county, just
beyond The DELLA, above the Federal road, several
miles, killed his mother, and four others of The family
and plundered and burned his place party of United
States troops are stationed ten miles, 1t is SAID
from the place. Large parties of citizens have gone IN
pursuit,''
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sans 3, whose instance he offered the re-

ans At whose instance he offered the re
% .,..cn beng made, the resolution was read
/ ..,3. IS follows
'9'', rh,, the President of the United States
20 - communicate 10 this House, Of, in his
if'' ~, same be compatible with the public in
f'" .,,arl of the commissioners on the part OF
- Il" safes. under the late Convention between
nv s,,,ss and the Mexican Republic-also, a
1~ cement OF the condition of the claims pre-
ms OF the United States on the Govern.
, Mexican Republic, for which the lnterpo'
..,s Government OF the United States has been
'rJ which are not vet satisfied.
"G.1WrN. from the Committee on Claims. re-
senate bill! for the relief of Daniel k!eiss,
amendment,
n lNGERSOLL, from the Committee OF
=: Means reported bill for the reliet OF Da'
.'..,s,n and Co, of Conn; which was read
w., rommit,ed TO the Committee of the Whole
= .l.LMoRE inquired what was the order OF to-
.pTAKER replied that there was special or
DAY. namely, bill TO confirm certain land
m LOUISIANA
,,,,s read the bill at length.
AVS JOHNSON addressed the House at great
~ the merits Of the clam.
.,,,.>e Of his remarks, he gave way for the re.
= message from the Senate.
..r Dckins, Esq, appeared before the bar with
=. -,or the Senate, and announced that the Sc.
,,.ssd the appor,ionment bill, with amend
,bi,h he returned 10 the House.
= nm ,CK rose, and obtained the permission oil
,r,,n who was entitled to the floor, Mr.. Cave
- make suggestion. He observed that the
.t.s of the State of Pennsylvania was now in
..,j,n Tor the purpose OF apportlonng the State
~ ATE census and he therefore earnestly urged
g,use the proptiety of proceeding a, once TO the
..,.o, of the amendments which the Senate had
..,,tss;on Of the honorable gentleman not being
...t 10 gaye notice that, under the peculiar cir
.,o,ss he and his colleagues would feel it to be
..,,, 70 urse acton on the subject as soon as any
;,rcm could obtain the floor for the purpose.
/. CAVE JOHNSON then resumed his remarks
I. special order under consideration.
. MOORE sustained the claim, in reply to Mr.
son.
..vs COOPER of Pennsylvania and CAVE
.\sON briefly replied; and were followed by MIR
rg Of Louisiana, in favor Of the claimants; atte
. andrews of Kentucky moved the prevou
rsr. which was seconded; and the main questlo.
..t;ed.
maia question being on concurring with tn
sutn,s made in Committee of the Whole, wa
;. and then,
s.. some remarks from Mr.. G. JOHNSON, il
% Mr.. White, the bill was ordered TO be engrosset
ard reading
ANDREWS Of Kentucky moved the previous
n. under the operation Of which the bill wa
. Honse then adjourned.
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Thomas Hodsworth Blake (of lndiana) has been ap'
pointed by the President of The u 5, with The ADVICE
and consent of the Senate to be Commissioner Of the
General Land Office vice Huntington, resigned TINS
appointment was confirmed by the Senate, as we heir
with unanmity which must be highly gratifying 10
COL Blake and his friends, of whom he has many IN
this city - MT Int
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by HIS ISACtlieHCy C"'hhdHo,
Henry BnwFS, Secretary Of State.
LOSS or THE ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP MEDINA.
Correspondenee IF Tie Express.

HAVANA, May %, 1912.
The English sloop Fuvure arrived here about an
hour since from Nassau, ~ p, bringing the mails OF
the Royal mail line steamer Medina, which boat was
lost on the reef the North end Of Grand Key, Turk
Island the night of the 18th inst or tlereabous-
The mails for this place, Mexico, and New Orleans,
were taken to Nassau by small schooner, and thence
reshipped for here Immediately, and the particulars
are not yet known. So far | can learn from The
Captain ofthe soop that brought the mails, the steamer
made Turk Island in the night and The Captain plain
y saw the lights, but they not bearing directed by
his sailing directions, he stood off until they did SO,
and then ran in. In twenty minutes from The time he
vernon of Jamaica, board, as also MIR. Craw-
ford, the British Consul General for this place,
and they with several other of the passengers pro.
ceeded TO Jamaica The boat and greater part OF her
machinery s total loss These are all the particulars
have been able 10 collect one having any letters
relative 10 the oss except the Consul and he left
soon after getting them. Yours, truly.
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June u

IN CfIASCERY.-ViRcSiA-Ata Crcnt Superior Court OF
Law Chancey, continued BY adjournment and held for
James City and The city Of Williamsburg The
the said city, Tursday the tenth day Of May
one thousand eight hundred and forty two:
Samuel - Griffin James Lee and William II. Jones, who
Of the creditors Of samuel W. Pryor.
will join In this suit and contribute the
thereof, Plaintiffs:
against
Luus f. Cary Administrator Of Samuel W. Pryor, deceased,
Pryor, J Samuel w. Pryor and Mary E. Ply
or Christopher, Samuel and mary, children and
heirs Of the said Sam W. Pryor. deceased, and VIM s. Peaehy
Defendants:
In this cause Thomas Cogb appointed by
defend the infant defendants Christopher
their answer which i, exceptions and hereupon
this cause heard the bli which IL taken for
defendant Iucus F. Cary Administrator Of
Samuel Pryor he having been served with the sub
nor ma I'm this than MONTHS and still falling
wer on The the other defendants which there IL
no pton exhibits filed aud the Of Connse
On Whereof the Court doth adudge order and de-
cree that defendant Lucus F. Cary, Administrator Of ga
mue w Pryor. deceased render before the Commissioner Of this
Samuel Pryor. deceased which the Commissioner IL
directed e1amne a.e and settle, and the Court report
matter specially stated which he deem pertinent
which parties may require The Commissioned 10 also d.
of nil the debts paid by said Admins
traitor binding heirs of sad Pryor. and all tie outstanding
debts said Pryor which bind his hersand aso sepa
stating a the other debts outstanding against said
Commissioner authorized giving
tina, eec! creditors of said deceased Samuel W.
PDor published in Virginia, once
week for four weeks and lie will report said accounts
10 this Court in order tn n final decree
Copy-Tese,
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MR. CALHOUN

MIX UhLlTUUN
Passed through this city Friday evening TO vIslt,
we understand, his gold mine in Georgia, which mas
been recently discovered to possess great value we
congratulate him upon his "golden prospects, ano
hope that he will long continue to draw from the bow.
els of the earth this, the ''soundes Currency but
from the great ne rest taken by the people OF Georgia
in their search after gold we should fear that mncn
labor and capital will be wastefully employed The
history of gold mining in Virginia presents gloomy
picture Like many other bubbles, has created iase
hopes, distracted money, mind and labor, from useful
objects, and finally it has burst and scattered rum
among its deluded victims. The following af,icle
touches upon public well as private INTERESTS anu
feel justified in givingt circulation
(Correspondenee Of the Recorder ,o,,
"DAmLoNEGA, Ga, May 80, lo42
aalessrs. Grieve * Orme:
eCen,lemen 1t affords great pleasure TO oe aole
inform you not only of the continuation OF !ne Isn
ess Of the gold mines generally, but of vast increase
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Er Sccrrfnrm E.rinr.

As part Of the eccentric history OF the tunes, we
give Mr. Ewings exhibit, which, from The TACT OF L
distinguished Virginia member Of Congress beng con
cerned, will interest our readers. The hlad'on'an mas
published two long articles in reply. We shaii give
Summary of its defence as soon it rs concinoeu.
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CLASSICAL sCHooI.-The session of my School, do
y signed prepare young for entering College win Sesn
burn nv healthy and agreeable negbbor
hood about miles North from Charlottesville from which
town from all parts the State pupils out
on horseback will have their trunks brought Board &C.,
IS dollars. 49, -
others $40. I'm, .,, . N.
ginia will be promptly attended TO- cponop c1ryp
I'm. 1rb lo-w4w
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the Secretary CT Stale and himself being favorable
train, and every thing looking just now, well disposed
to an amcable adjustment ofall difficulties The War
spite, the vessel in which Lord Ashburion over,
'snow at ~ York, probably, waiting h's commands
1.3itrQHdria (iG= Ife
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To the Stockholders Of the Louisa Railroad Company.
u The regular Annual meeting of the Company
will take place at Louisa Court house the 10th
On that occasion business most deeply affecting your
interest will have to be settled
You are aware that the transportation on our road
is now done by the Richmond Fredericksburg and Po
tomac Company, by contract between the two com.
panes, which will expire in little than year.
How it is 10 be done after the expiration of the present
contract, is the question TO which aude that must be
settled at that time; for take il for granted that pru
dent men will provide in time TO meet any difficulty
that may arise important subject as that. The
compensation allowed to the t., F. and P Co. for doing
our transportation il believed, by competent 10
judge, and dsntcrested, 10 be ample and yet have
no assurance that that company will renew the con-
tract with Shall remain passive and leave our
selves the power of another to dictate terms to u.s.!
At our last meeting the Dividend reserved in the
event of our determining 10 purchase our own trans
porting power, should we fail TO make satisfactory
contract. We shall have TO decide again whether thu
dividend shall be reserved distributed among the
stockholders. This subject should induce the stock
holders 10 attend in person, and the object of this adj
dress is to urge them the Importance Of doing so il
possible DO not send proxy if you can possibly at.
tend person. but take 10 be represented for
may rely it that your interest is deeply involved IN
the business of the next meeting Many weli.nfarmed
persons believe that it will greatly promote interest
TO take the transportation into hands. At pre-
sent regulate the charge for freight, and pas.
sengers, and | regard it as highly important that We
should have that power.
| will not extend these remarks any farther, but urge
you TO attend the meeting if you have any regard for
your interest. A STOCKHOLDER.
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TIL. o. COGBILL, C.
CoNMrssfoSRR's o.

City of Williamsburg, June eth, 1872
The named Lucus p Cary, Administrator of Samuel
W. Pryor deceased who resident OF this
and has within The same, and all tns ons
hereby nohed 10 aueno III
this Office Saturday. 3n day Of July nsI BY 10
A. NJ furnished with accounts and evidence nece
foregoing drcres = WIN. N. MOODY, NJ. Com.
r,n. 1s''.S' lI-w4w
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IMPORTANT FROM RmopE lsLASD.-Thc Providence
Evening Chronicle of "Wednesday, says that much ex-
cement prevailed in the communlty-that 4 movement
out Of Providence was mplaed-and that arms and
ammunition had been collected in various parts OF r.
Island and there every indication of an outbreak
very shortly.
The following proclamation was issuedby Gov. King
on Wednesday,
BIZ his Erceliency Samuel Eard King, Gorernor, Cup
fain Grneroi and commandcr in Chi of The State Of
Rhode Island and Prordtnoe Plantations:
Whereas, Thomas w. Dorr, Of Providence, in The
county of Providence charged with treason against
the said Stale Of Rhode Island and Providence Plcnta
tons is fugitive from justice, and supposed TO be now
within the limits Of sister State of Connecticut; and
from credible information, still pursuing his nefarous
enterprise against the peace and dignity of said State
of Rhode Island and Providence PIanations-and
whereas, made requison, on the 2oth day of May
last addressed TO his Excellency, Chauncey Cleave
land Governor Of said Stale of Connecticut, for the
apprehension and delivery of the said Thomas Wilson
Dorr according TO the Constitution and law OF the
S., in such case made and provided which requsition
his Excellency Chauncey +. Cleaveand Governor OF
said State has hitherto declined to comply with:
do therefore, pursuant 20 authority in me vested
and by advice nf the ccunc hereby offer reword Of
ore Thousand Dollars for the delivery Of the said Tho
Wilson Dorr to the proper civil authority oil tins
State, within year from the date hereof, that he may
be dealt with TO law and justice shall apperain.
Given under my hand aud the seal of said State, al
the city of Providence, this eighth day of June
in the year Of our Lord, thousand eight hun
H. d.ed and forytwo, and of the Independence oil
the United States of America the sxty-sxth.
SAMUEL WARD KING.
By his Excelencys command,
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.reo Works-Mr Lucke at the Post once mas
kindly handed us the New World Extra containing !ne
whole of James last novel "Morley Ernste'n' wh'cl
may be had Of him at the low price OF 3't cens az,
suppement TO the Brother Jonathan, containing Eva
true story of Light and Darkness 1.-THE ill,Gnenee
Marriage and other poems by Buwer. In the ian.
guage Of The author, these sparkling poems ADDRESS
themselves rather TO the heart than the 'nle'iec'
This last work may be had Of Mr. a, Fame,
an immense circulation.
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~ Our attention has been called typographical error In
Mr. James NJ anets excellent address before tie Agricultural
Society Of Henco-wch we cheeruly In the I'd
umn the 18th line from the bottom Of the first paragraph the
word po1" should be "poe'-lt Is in lie quotation from Ho
ling shead.
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TILE WHEAT CROP.

Tho accounts are sti most favorable, with the OK.
cep,ion of the crops in the vicinity of Scosvlile ire
ported by the Editor of the WhIgD and single plan
iation on James River We have heard from lower
lanes River, and the wheat is very hourishlng. We
are sorry that we cannot give the Farmers any nfor-
nation OF the probable price which they VIII receive
for their wheat-all is yet doubt and speculation
While on this subject, we would call the attention OF
the Farmers 10 ne species of wheat, which h1s been
tried with great success in Georgia, as shown by the
followinn extract. If this wheat should escape tue
rust that great enemy of the Virginia Farmer, winch
has so often blasted his hopes the eve OF their con
summation we should think that the California wheai
wou'd be ommense value We give the facts as state
and leave the decision upon its merits TO those VINO are
more sat home" on such matters:
"NEw ERA IN THE CULTURE OF WHEAT
"Lorroys STORE, Butts CO., Ga.
aTo the Editors Of the Southern Recorder:
muav;np obtained from Mr.. Thomas Spearing, OF
Abbev;lle' S. c., small quantity Of his California
VIZ, last Summer which planted the first, middle,
and last of October last; in all had about one thou
sand stalks or branches to stand, which have or Will
produ least twenty thousand heads averaging over
one hundred and fifty grains TO the head The grams
are very large, and OF beautiful yellow tht' rch anu
sweet and no doubt will make the best of flour have
ahon, square rods of ground sown with this wheat nnd
vorv Thin on the ground, which will make between i've
and len bushels and would be over one hundred ous-
oils TO the acre. and il is still to be admired, that whie
most Of the common wheat throughout this country
for the present season is greatly injured ana some
of the crops entirely ruined with the rust and smut
this remains free from either. Any person wishing to
procure this whea, can by forwarding me five dollars
have put up FOR them twenty heads which VIII produce,
If we'll managed and sown on good soil, at least ten
h,sbeIs and will be sufficient seed 10 produce IL or
I0D bushels the second shall forward head
of this wheat 10 most of the editors in this State where
onv nerson can examine it for themselves Persons
wishing TO Obtain this wheat will, by forwarding me
their orders rs above directed have any quantity IN
proportion put mp for them and disposed OF MS they may
direct. 1ohN Lor Wv
May 81, 1912
W. have received cad of the wheat above alluded
10. which is large and full, having seven branches be-
sides the principal Lead The grain has fn'y appear
ance and we should suppose would make good Hour.
ANY person can it by calling at this oiiiee
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DENITENTiARY STORE.-We have On hand the folowi ing
articles Of manufacture all made of best material and in most
approved style:
I,iacksmth's Bellows, Of various sizes.
Wagons and Carts heavy and light
Cotton Osnahurgs Twlcd Cotton. heavy and stout
Keseys Lindsey, Counterpart, Blue SIrltc, Bags,
Refrig.raiors, Safes, Wrought Nails and Spikes,
Wardrobes Wheelbarows Well Buckets and Chains.
Harness of every description.
Ladies' eentlemen's and chidren's Shoes
Broeues, Cutting Boxes, Measures.
Mill Stones, various sizes. JOHN WIGHT,
General .fgenf.
-2t
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l, is now rumored in Washington that The stay OF
Lord Ashburton, the British Special Envoy, IN .a's
country, will no. be prolonged, the negotiations between
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Sales OF nine hocsheads oronoko Tobacco made Al
Ware house, By Ellis d Ellet, Commission niefeia"' ~ "
lei2 ., = f,,ou,. Noo
and g. al slo No 9 at sls Nos. 4, and y at 50 ~
Thos Estiss crop Of Orange; No. h9ll; No. "ss'
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IMPORTED TRUSTEE Gentlemen who len their mares with
Trustee informed that they have further his
vices and ready he taken away and shall certainly
pec away receive the cash. both his
board Of advertised the
Of the Respectfully,
WM. l.. WHITE.
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20 ! 4 ii 80 so l IL 81
June IA IL
no MR. JOHN d. PERMISSION, not residing in this Com
onweah, will be pleased 10 take notice, that, on salriy,
of July iei2 AT The dwelling house oi ..
George Richardson, in The county Of fluvanri, between %
hours of ie morning and "rook IN The evrne
shall proceed the depositons oi Mrs aafy asie
10 read evidence in SUIT now depending IN 'h
Circuit superior of Law and Chanrey, Tor The county o
Iousa wherein plaintiff and hers defendants
And IT, any cause, shall not complete taking sad dr
lions day shall proceed in taking the same al the
Mace aforesaid Monday, the hrst Gay U
August 1872 frmm day to day, unit the taxing
of said depusitions shall be completed. o,,
Administrator Of Joseph F. kenncn deceased
1l-w4w
MANUFACTURING MILL FOX sALE-rhe underslgnssa
vi will sell public auction, on Friday The luh o. yuhe,
une ypired has lease that part oil te
Annoy in this city, formerly known as the burning MN ~
now up Manufacturing Mill, with four par OF s'"n1 -
and in superior order for making flour. The machinery WIZ IN
sold privilege OF removing II; and the lease W."
espire in si5 Sale o place nj { O'Clock, PM 49,
Terms SdleUne third in cash, and the balance III wv
equal pay nenls, on q credit OF 3 and months ..oS
Sf ~ WIN. II. DICKINSON,
Surviving mariner of Dickinson & Smell.
pABNEY l. CAuTHORN, Auctioncers.
A'.'o-'A- - s-tds
M PoSTPoN EMENT-The above sale is postponed MI r.
day. the 2lh of the present month, when WI" pomyeg y IAN"
place. pApNEi . @''o lids
June IL ~
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Deaths.

Married. ST. Peters Church. Columbia Tenn, the 26h Of
fay RI. Rev. Leonidas Polk, Mr. BEsJ. b. MisoR, oil
richmond Va to Miss VIRGINIA NJ eldest daughter Of the R
ev james H. Utcy.
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Died. the 9Th instant Goochand Courthouse, the resi-
dence Of his son. Jno Thompson h Capt WIZ. Leigh THoNp
in the I'D of his The young old
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NEW ORLEANS.

"There four Banks that continue specie
oaymenls-the Louisiana, Mechanics and Traders
arroI,nn and Union-and, had we the mines of Peru,
/ hey should be al their service
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ID. NJ. uoyt ~ Co.'s Office,

DRAWING OF Virginia aonungalia Lottery, Class H. drwH
20 . il 80 so IL CO "a. ;.
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ON, with great resPect,
Your fellow citizen,
& DOUGLASS CRANE.

DOO OEN.itN11'
awe certify that the foregoing statements in relation
10 the mining operation on the mine owned by The
Hon. J. c. Calhoun, on Saturday last, are true; and
that we saw the vein dug out of the earth more
than fifty feet under ground; and that many pieces OF
cold fell ont Of the earth it detached from the
vein and some of the pieces Of fine gold would weigh
four or five pennyweghts each, and the vein grows
richer as j, descends. JNo. Nj. McAfEE,
SAM. RUTHERFORD,
a