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DRTNKER n NORRIS,

Deniers I'm finno fortcs, hooks and Stationary.
AVE on hand and continue receive from H. Worcester,
supplies Of h.. celebrated Planes they
from sn Rosewood and Mahogany
and Of the latest styles OF inish.
Mr. wosrssisrs Pianos found every requisite
not ony desirable but absolutely
Piano-thc and fame. a
surprising and euriouy tension the
sngs- ana MS skill and superior
bic but capable of they may suhe, ted
aud retain good the eIcels in prodgcns
ear ana afeuae yet sweet toneand
hgnary perfect touch The deieaey hnrry may
ing and sounds brought forth, which delicate Than
To those in supso Instrument beg TO saw 81,
an'ine them before purcha,ins
W oide from the will prompt attention. and
be executed the entire purchaser. both as to
price and quality.
p written will accompany Instrument sold,
and should they be-
Acknowledges superiority the purchase
fanos uned and repaired the best
"o,."ah' Je
We beg 10 refer 10 the following testimonials:
PIANO FORTES.-We gladly take the op-
Pofinniy Of the present CIV
TO speak Of the Piano fotcs Mr Worcester m
purchase an instrument consulted distinguished professor
the piano fce and by his applied Mr. and
happy with an.iy
There n always certain shon about
bul fortunately the tone and hnh OF good
upon their insirinse geusaI
u grn and We venture TO thoc
sing that they will
pianos. The which yielded s9so Schwartz for the I,i.h
was OF his manufacture ~. Christian Inquirer
The reputation Of Nr worcoscT such tina, aI
most unnecessary oer any remarks DC 10
their quality OF tone elegance Of eenersI excl
lenee II ~ sufficient foI the purpose they are not "a
be eieed IN any respect They mahogany
in
which they may purchase perfect osi
by all those nf his Mmt
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In calculating the above table, fractional parts Of
have been avoided When ile fraction hall or
il counted a whole when less than half
IL omitted The above table would have been nearer
the exact Truth If had extended the fractional parts Of
about three decmas but have thought II SUI
hceniy 10 the purpose intended. But II any
wishes any the exact price per bushe
where fractions have OccaTfed, If he will divide the price
per quarter by IL will give him the equal price per bushel
in shings VIRGINIA CURRENCY Thus divide l04s. by Z,
il will give You IL G7s. YEsiSIA CURRENCY multiply
IL 61 by l6 23 (he number Of cents SHILLING Viz
gina cuucnoy,l and you hsve S2,45 6l9-lOOO. Now
will take a price per quarter that will divide without any
remainder Thus divide CD. by and you have o. Vmef-
MA CrRREScY, which make 8 ,5O-the equal price per
busc Tor wheat when the price quoted at Csc per quar-
50 any may prove the accuracy Of this mode Of
calculation who will take the trouble TO test It.
McCULLOCH.
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IL Is due TO officers serving Mexico that the great
est caution should be observed by the press giving pub
cy 10 complaints against the which they dis
charge the various md sometimes anomalous duties con-
hded 10 them; aud we speak OF impnations
respecting the management OF the interests Of the United
States at and about Vera Cruz because oy have
80 general as 10 excite belief that the service suffering
serious dermcnt, by 81 lack oi gor and ciccn.
cy IN tire system al regulations enforced there IL more
from sense Of justice the officers command ut that
point than with desire n PREJUDICE them that we say
there Is arrival from Vern Cruz which does not bring
accounts OF losses Of United States property which are
attributed ~ nos'oet be that the commands int nj
that depot has not the force keep up mn
ecvo police To protect the public property from depreda
tors IL may be from very lack Of material prevent
that horses stolen nightly aud the gerlas are per-
mted TO pruwl hard by the depo Of government proper
iy IL this be the tho tact should bo stated else
reputation OF the officer in command will suffer serious
discount IN the opinion Of his counIymen. II due TO
the commanding officer Vera Cruz apprise him of
the nature and DRIFT OF the reports which continually ar
rive hero. We disposed to think that much of the
mischief done is ascribabe the policy of the Govern
ment IN permitting tho natives Of Mexico hold and dis
charge important offices IN captured cites-ihus keeping
an enemy IN position TO mako good epy and give
iO TO hs people scatee through tho country or skuk-
ing about the towns. BE this other the OF tho
loss of property, often accompanied with loss OF e re-
formation needed in the conduct Of officers in Mex
ican ciuos-eiiher change "a the policy more iigd
and effective mode Of enforcing that adopted.
Ia regard to the Ato attack upon the wagon uan we
have heard the most deploabs accounts. The partial
u tho Mexicans, before en Codwaador came
20 the rescue thould engage the attention Of court
tai They are charged TO remssness gross that VIC
iofbea 10 the crcum told by passengers
lately arrived here, and by correspondent who was with
the train tho time The reports uf tho Day and
Galveston give hatiering pcu'e OF aIis in Mexico
We hope TO have better udings by the arrivals.
~ u. PicaVuae.
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Richmond, June 9th, ls47.
IT, tGs Eliisr, Of as Nag


Nessrs. EditOrs-About month ago, in your
paper from other paper endoa vouring 10
give the equal price per bushe Of wheat U. States
compared the price per quarter in England which
gave price per bushel in the United
States compared with the price per quarter in England.
corrected that statement III the next paper after pub
shed. Since that time have my leisure prepared
table, showing the equal price per bushe in the u States
compared with tho price per quarter OF wheat England
from 35s sterling to 1865 quserincre asng the price
Cd. per quarter every time am confident that a table Of
this sort will be OF little value to the mercantile class
men, but have doubt it will be gratifying TO many OF
your readers TO see a publication OF this kind.
The Imperial Standard of Weights and Measures was
established in England in the year 1925 the table.
OF which follows:
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You have the capacities Of the above inches
The three figures separated the right by dot frac
tional parts OF an inch.
The Quarter signifies the quarter Of a ton 500 bs
Now, according the Imperial Standard takes eight
bushels make quarter: thus 40 lbs. the bushcl Ac-
cOrding the standard Of tho United States 90 lbs OF
wheat make bushel consequently bushel of wheat in
the United States just equal 6-7hs Of the English
bushel and quarter Of wheat is just equal bushels
30 lbs. So when the price OF wheat quoted the
following in shngs sterling per quarter the price per
bushel equal thereto the U. States is annexed Thus
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SHOOTING ATFAIR-Mr. JOun Sidcrs OF Cumbcr and
Md. had for time suspected n named Martin OF
inurng aim IN most delicate relation, suspicion which
had caused separation from his wife. and on Thursday
evening, meeting him the street, cred times At him
with six bafreed revolver, the third shot woundng him
IN the shoulder but seriously Sidcrs had declared
his intention OF shooting Martin for several days We
gather these facts from the Civilian, winch paper says tn
Martin belongs either to f ederck or Hsgerstown.
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Yesterday morning, ns O'CLOCK Mr. JEssE fIIr, in the
18th year Of HE ogc.
The friends and aequointancos Of the family arc request
ed 70 attend his funora from tho Clifton House. this after
noon' at O'Clock, without further invitation.
On tho morning Ct the Sh June at tho residence Of MR.
a. G. Thufmon, IN tho vicinity Of Memphis, Ton) VIII
LIAM K Shzr'oS In the 9th year Of hs age, after IT.
ness % several months. The deceased was native q
Gooohand County, Va, but for the last eighteen years
resident Of this state.
At tho University, on Tuesday, tho 22d inst, Mrs
Massey. consor Of sjor Edmund Broadus.
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AMERICAN BArrrrs.-AeeOrding their Almanac, Just
81,

TnE PRor>sED TREATY Win MExIc,.-The Washington
Union says that any treaty oi peace which CON
Guided between the United States aud Mexico,
brace. form, indemnify for past INJURIES and Tor
the ITSELF together with due security the future
peace and good neighbohood VI the countries" IL
also "herc suppose that any treaty Of
peace which will be MADE will undertake. the 81 ghtes
degree, 10 interfere with the neInNl poly OF MexcO-
This last glad hear. IL would be the greatest
folly IN the world for undertake guaranty AsY thing
TO MexicO-even 4 Republican form OF government
Should other nations at empt ~ monarchica form
OF government upon her against her WILL the United States
might feel obliged 10 interfere prevent but rro-
OF Mexico want monarchy arisiOcracy, or even
dogocracy, by all means let them be accommodated The
United States find better business than attempting to
force upon Mexico even good thing. Some would take
this opportunity religious federation Mexico
the free circulation Of the Scriptures, &c. But say
no-not by force Let France propagate what she calls
religion by force II she will but the United States
Neither let become security for any Mexican who nv
be elevated to the supreme for the tranquility
the county. ii become responsible Mexico in any
woy, shall have trouble -JOarHsi Of Com.
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ANOTMEK HOWE CERTIFICATE.

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u Lococco State Convention is shortly to assemble
in Georgia, the purpose of nominating candidate for
the office of Governor; and may strike caders with
surprze to hear that the serious apprehensons are
entertained and expressed by Of the leaders who
have convokcd it, that may IA, travel the record
express its preference Tor General Taylor next Pre-
sden. The Athens Banner, edited by distinguished Lo
cooco ex-member OF Congress- protests earnestly against
such courso perfectly suicidal assuring the members
the Convention whose action he is eEdeavorin thus
influence that Gen Taylor is Wing. whom would be
madness give the benefit OF Democratic endorsement
What effect the protest and eIposulaon OF this editor msy
have upon the action Of the Convention shall learn
We have, however, significant indication Of
The in which public sentiment in the South is run.
ming, than the supposed necessity for such appeal and
remonsuancc, addressed TO such u body
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OWNER WANrkD.-Wa have in p.r-e-son a gold
ring which was found yesterday in large black fish, while
i, beng prepared for the table one of our subscr
bers. Upon cut pretty looking doves IN the
attitude position that the poet has been pleased TO de-
nominate "oilng and ccoing. and also the words ior
constant" How this golden bai," cane within the
corporate limits OF this voracious member Of the nny tribe
readers must conjecture Tor themselves 1t may be
that OF them will recognize ring as his or her
own. 1t So, will gladly .-Charleston News
June %
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FATAL AFFRAy.-We learn from the Louisville Courier
That on Monday last young named Buchanan, who
taught school near the Salt River Road. few miles from
that city, was killed in ARRAY with Dr. Pendergrsst
resident OF the neighborhood He received
tents OF shot gun, heavily charged with buck shot, and
died IN about half an hour. Mr.. Prewitt who was ut
the school house the tmc severely beaten by two
ofD IL
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No hand would stay thee in thy holy fight,

SERIOUS AND SAD AocIpKNr-We learn from the Cncin-
natl Enquirer that while persons firing salute
atCoSngion, Ky, Monday, in honor Of the Volunteer
that were expected moment those accident
occurred, which too often attend upon such occasons and
always from sheer careles,ness While the Csnoneers
were loading the gun, of, killing Mr.. Joseph Fisk
instantly aud seriously inuTing Mr.. c. A Li,le, 3D. and
Mr.. l.. Myer. Mr. Fisk blown into pieces his body
being nearly cut in and his limbs eniras torn in
To hgmens Mr. LiI,ied. who had charge OF the vent.
hole had his thumbs blown off, aud Mr. Myer his ,s ht
arm.
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Tbs NIssrssirn RFLEs-four companies OF this rcgi-
mcn the Yazoo Volunteers the Jackson Fencibes Vicks
burg Volunteers aud Vieksbug Souherners arrived at
Vieksburg the 18th inst received in glorious
style. procession, military and civic escorted them To
the Courthouse Square where they addressed by the
Hon Geo. L. Swami. the the day. in speech re-
poic with eloquencc. Col Davis and It. Col McCung re.
Pile and then the procession moved Camp
where barbecue prepared and the remainder of tho
day spent IN Joyous intercourse.
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" Relaxation -.

The New York Express Of Saturday afternoon says
"Nr Polk looks very ntguod and somewhat agiiaod and
the ordeal through which he went this morning. in New
York and Brooklyn have toked his physical ener-
gIes the utmost"
Al THE rate this President will be quite fresh by the time
he returns 10 his oaeigi labofs!
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Civr JoHssoS's CsIIBEs.--A writer IN the Bsldmors
Psuio says bst Cave Johnsons only comprehension and
appreciation e the progression Of the seo and the great
prncipaI Of progress TO be msncstod IN his desire
10 reduce four.horse a twohose coach, stwoh0rso
coach a horse buggy, buggy sed-
d'c-horsc, and Saddc-horse 10 mule, 70 man
foot, and barcfooied u that!
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TuE MissouRIASs IN MosmE.-From the Mobile Regis
ter we learn that the schooner Caroline, which arrived
thai port the l7h inst from Braxos took up passcn-
gers twenty-five OF Col. Douiphans command Of Missouri
volunteers, among whom Maj NJ. lewis Clark, Lts
r. T. Chocau, +. Lebeaume and Surgeon K. T. Richard
SON From the Herald learn that on Saturday these
twenty-five strangers were entertained by number of
demen OF that city at the Mansion House. The Herald
says "The wine was abundant aud many capital toasts
and eloquent speeches compressed the space
an hour, which tho only allowed before the de-
parurc Of the They then accompanied TO the
New Orleans boat and good wishes bono with
the bre, &c that waits them home"
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20 the du sble wolbeng OF this Republic have proceed
cd from tho Presidents policy allowing the return Of
Santa Anna to Mexico" This j, HeuS which the peo-
pie will be glad to beat! The Union has now but
thing TO do in order to silence oil complaints that
and that IT, to specify the rosus" to which it aIudcs
We confess that they at oil perceptibe to US. nor
have yet the man. Wing or Loeoiooo who has the
rsmoiost conception Of what they The Union will
render invaluable service therefore, the Admin
aon, Of which III the organ we'll crafty public
curiosity by ENUNERArrNe the results that have followed
Santa Annas return Mexico, and which It tells
Intimately connected with the durable welbcng Of this
Republic" Tho assertion may DO truoi but should
like 20 see some proof Of ii
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az The Washington Union continues urge the i'm
portanco OF securing the right Of way fora osnn rail-
road communication across the lsthmus Of Tehunn'opoo,
in Mexico And yet TO be wholly Hverse TO the
Improvement OF where we have OIL
ready the right way! OF what advantage will the right
OF way be- H. after the Government shall obtain il. the
constitution iorbids construct railroad canal ITSELF
or TO incorporate company for the purpose Of enabling
private capitalists do the work
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ARrsrA AND HIS GESERALs.-Thc following rich scene
actually sad TO have taken place. The description re-.
marks the Mafamoros Flag is derived from gentleman
high in the confidence and esteem Of the chief actor
whose not permitted to mention:
Alter the battles Of the eighth aud ninth Of May whom
the Mexican army in their Teteai had reached Lnarcs
Gen. Arisla summoned Generals Ampuda, Torfejon, Ri
queHa aud Candles to his quarters, and thus adore ssed
them.
"Ciendemen-I am about to resign the command Of the
Army Of the NORTH and have for you that you may
know the reasons which have Influenced mo. They arc
simply tlosC. ! cannot command the army with honor TO
myself country, as long numbers many towards
with high command 10 its ranks. You Ampudia are n
base coward entrusted you with 5000 81 my best troop
you betrayed your us proved 10 the interests of
your country, aud tcuorsrickcn, fed trembling and dis
mayed, without being within half league Of a hostile
gun.
"You Toucj3n, have some reputation ~ a cavalry Off
God knows how where you Obtained II: am only
asonshcd that you should have the oontery pretend
command.
You, Riquena, call yourself an artillery oficor you
have been consistent through life only thing your
cOwartce youra'o brave like all easconodors. whom dan
gers arc at stance bot when tho hour Of battle arrives
you are either not to be found your terror renders your
presence not only useless but injnrious
"Aud you, Cunslcs to be called General Whata satire!
what bitter irony General! - laugh robbcf, a cow
driver yagabond skukor from rancho 10 fancho COW
adly paupo whose very presence oahed by every hon
ofabc man. aud whose claim the title Of 0snsygf pro-
ducos the profound contempt A. for you Colonel
Carosco; BFsoEE AND BRGEcHEs DIRTY D. o
Gentleman, am done with you connection IL AZ
ON end. Would hat yonr connection with unfortunate
county also az an end"
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n Mrs Bulard, of Montgomery county. Ala, was
ked on Oh" l3h the horses in her carriage running
awSy with IT, young lady with hsI In the carriage
lnmned out md WA snNch
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FrOa tls EsS ORLEANS PieSy4At, Ja.s 22
I1eIanchOIy Accident

IL Is with take up the pen l. announce the
death of c. X. Johnson, Esq distinguished member of
The bar OF this city, by downing Saturday evening last
With party OF friends he took passage the steamer va
400 to visit the watering places Aboat o'clock in the
evening. and when the boat off Eighteen Mile Point
he went into the after part OF the whcehouse TO take
bath hand, who observed him entering house eau
toned him against shutting the door, loospg his CRASH
OF H. Returning IN time AFTER the hand Jaw the door
shut aud Mr.. Johnsons clothes lying beside a. lie imme-
diaely broke the door, and found Mr. Johnson was
not IA the house. As the officers informed of
MI Johnson being missing the boat stopped and tho
rough search made for the gentleman but in vain lilo
gone.
There large holo in the grating Of the wheel
house. the door, aEd supposed in the dark
ness, he stepped, forced by the water from the
wheel into H. or that slipping he fell within the range Of
the wheel and crushed by IT, In either case his
must have been Immediate the water was thrown from
the wheel IN such quantity and with such power as TO sus
pend respiration IN very short ime-and the most expert
swimmer falling into the surge this condition could not
keep himself nipat.
Nearly all board knew Mr. Johnson personally and
all amentcd the fate that carried or early an age a
gentleman possessed OF superior talents many virtues
lew minutes before nc IN their midst fine spirits
and convcrsing giy, and he more IL is due
To the worthy officers OF the boat say that they particle
paed in the general regret and had he needed their
STANCES against his going bathe IN dangerous place
at nighrhe might still have been living.
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DISCARDED CARD PLkYER.-M. Gudin, an officer in
the royal household Of Louis Philippe. has been banhod
this country Tor cheating in cards So our republican
mitaor Of royalty must look Ills tricks had been
good while suspected, and said Duchess d.
Aumale Of the Princes-es remarked TO h ~ one dpy
you very lucky bu taEo care, you
lie was watched. Ga the Saturday Of Oh antlly he
invited grand party at Ldns9uenef game IN which
there particular temptation cheat by adding cards
He three hundred louis and retired alleging that his
duty called him to the prince, but he would
as he should be discngaged As he gone the
cards counted which he had been dealing and was
found he had added several To trap him, another pacs
counted and the number down and certified.
On his return they delivered him and he played
with his usual When he had exhausted the cards
the spokesman OF the parry said him. "S these cards
counted in advance. We suspect you OF having
added 10 them" On recounng appeared he had added
26! The next morning he had the hardihood to pre-
sent himself duty at the chateau, when tho prince
ordered MIN TO send in his resgnion quarter o an
hour and leave Immediately for America. Such an emf
giant his, think far subject for American ndig-
nation. Let him be back to the christian Prince
Who educated him.
The Steele says the "cupr pushed into tho fatal
road to satisfy the prodgay Of a lioness-who belongs
neither to the Opera the parish Of Noiro-Dam dc
Lofette ss some vulgar souls might suppose bat who her
self, also occupies brilliant position in tho arsocra
tic sociey.-lBosion Chronoiypo.