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Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-04

RUNAwAT BRIDKeRoom.-Not a little amusement OF
that kind which dear to the gossps of quiet country
afforded in Lurgan, Monday last by the sudden exit
Of bdegr, from the civil altar Of mamony bis pursuit.
capture, ard ultimate commItta to the connubal bonds
On the day stated bridal party, in full trim, and a, with
due celebration Of the ceremony, assembled in the Office the
registrar and the worthy official just about proceed
with III legal Offices which The wisdom Of Legislators
has pronounced eectua the religious ordinances ITSELF
when to The Of the friends and the distraction Of
the fair ancee the bridegroom suddenly "boed and made
off, No his object made known 10 the bewJer
ed senses of the party than determined he should not
be allowed sbik his engagement if possible and accord
ngy he chased through the by motley crowd Of
friends and strangers men, women, and children joining in
the "tsllyho," which made the wekin ring No criminal
however, pursued by the emssary of the Law, took
his hetls with greater aacrfy and the chase length
eded in obsnng temporary refuge tslow chand
es store amongst the implements and materials of Of
the savory Of native His being
invaded by the crowd, he resolved to SELL his life bot bis
liberty, dearly and accordingly he ensconced himself be-
candles made, and began most literally to lade its
upon the persons Of his puue This expected
resistance did not however, succeed all the grease he had
disrbuted failed enable him slip through the fingers
the enraged alants who after they had secured him.
dragged the reluctant benedict in melting mood" and vih
ruefu ouenance back the registrars Office amidst the
shouts Of deson with which his emergence the light Of
day greeted The fair bde who in deep dudgeon, had
left the Office after the ungasnt deserton Of her intended
for and escorted 10 triumph to the side Of the den-
quen, keener watch kept Of upon his
mens lest he should make second bolt but he remained
passive until the ndssolube knot firmly tied The
"hsppy ~ pair then retired with their friends but il
time before the excitement Of the spectators subsidized
Belfast (lrcLand) Netcs Letter.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-04
FOR THE NATIONAL lHrELIIeExcER.
THREr Forks, (Txsx.) SEPT. II,

THREE FoRKs, (TEsS.) SEPT. II, 1851.
In the Inteigencer of the 3Oth utimo "Theoy" and
"W Erel" account for the motion of the pendulum in
Foucauls experiment grounds and reasoning that do
hold good in pracce. Without endeavong to give sou-
ton Of the problem wish TO inform them that had twenty
eghtfee pendulum in operation about the first of July for
week that usually started in direction and
west, and that it invariably changed to southeast and NORTH
west, which in direct variance their theories. With
view to elicit information, will suggest to those who have
the opportunity and leisure the popey Of testing the eIp
rment with surveyors compass, by using very finely
balanced needle, destitute of polarity, and arranged
produce the least possible Of friction Respectfully
w. L. WArERs.
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ONE OF MANY CASES.

The New Orleans 6 True Delta" Of the 18th instant
says that it has letter from Mrs Eliza F. Dorr, depict
ing in very feeling language, her bereavement AID DEF tu
on her husband, John Doy haviog left she alleges,
the Cuba expedition, in erpreter to COL Cr,endens
command, leaving her and her sr children entirely unpyo
rded for Since then she her misfounes brought
her want her furniture being taken by
stable on execution and herself and little exposed
the bare ground from which afacing condition Sheriff
LEWIS benevoeny extricated her.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-04

An AcrIvE JUpeE.-Since Sir John Romilly took his
at in the Rolls Court the 18th Of April las, be has
cleared off every portion Of the business Of the court He
disposed Of ninety and rehesrngs bundled and
further directions, pleas, demure aud exception.
claims three special ca,e hundred and sixty
petitions bsdcs short petitions Judgment
been given in every instance with single exception in
which thought that by delaying decision the parties
may be brought amcabe arrangement.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-04

THE AUSTRALIAN GOLD SToRIEs.--The Liver
pool Times, speaking of the Australian gold disco
veres, says:
GA person writing from the spot ststes positive facs
that where person is lucky and finds twenty fifty
pounds in lump, fifty persons only earning shil
lngs per day, and forty scarcely earning their raions
As appears that geld has only been found in the bed Of
creek twelve miles from Orange, the creek being twelve
yards wide and forty yards long Below this spot and above
tcles insufficient pay for miners provisions and
Thousand persons already cnsregaed at this spot be-
sides daily arrivals expectations entertained that this
locality would be speedily exhausted On the other hand
parties entertain belief that gold will be found in Of
the country and that diggings will be daily discovered
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-04

ToBAcco IL WIscoSnN.--The Waertown Chronicle
states that twenty in Jefferson county have been
cultivated for tobacco and with the complete success
demonstrating conclusvey that the soil and climate Of that
portion Of Wisconsin suited the growth Of this plant.
The average profit Of the crop is estimated fifty dollars per
gentleman in Milford, who has raised six from
Cuba and Connecticut 'ee says that he has the
plant grow shrfy In Cuba than il does upon hs
plantation. m tGs9 "a t 9Es
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-04

srRASsx CoSpucr.--As the o'clock r. NJ train oil the
Morris and Essex railroa Friday proceeding up at
rapid between be depots Orange, man was see
lying directly across the track. The engine was Instant
y reversed snd the brakes applied, just in time 10 avoid
running ovef him, when be jumped his fee, and ran away
making motions Of dsrison to the engineer while doing So
A man might play this game too oficnl
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-04

NUMEnoUs FAMILT-The Richmond Despatch
says "We Blassngham, the father of twenty
and carrying his ladder his back looking happy If
there not trouble disturb his peace Of mind
He had fse who fought through the Mexican war; and
back sound and WE'LL He lives happily with his second
wife, learns his progeny read and wrte and
cleans the lamps at a dollar a day."
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-04

London Morning Chronicle Mt Vienna says: sThere is
here who offers to stake from 500 Ell O00 against
all comers thai he will swim from Dover Calais he
month Of August or September the money to be deposited
beforehand with London banker. He has already SWAN,
according to his account, from Vienna Presburg,
down the Danube" Perhaps he second Nicholas with
web hands and feet.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-04

TonoSTo, (CAHApA,) sxrr 27.-The Inspector Gene
l the Postmaster General, and the Comm Of Crown
Lands have resigned their Offices and in the Cabinet
has yet usnspired whether their rcsenatons are sc-
cepted. The whole Cabinet ID expected to resign
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-04

A young and amisbe lady, Mics Srxoss w.s thrown
from horse which she riding fev days ago. in Ddkv
vile Iowa county Wisconsin Her foot hung in the stiy
rup and she dragged several rods killing her instantly
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-04

Southesner describing Philadelphia says that is place
where ell the servants engaged in washing the pavemens
and all the masters and msresses riding in omnibuses.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-04

DKsrRrcTIos OF DrAD LErrERs.;On Wednesday morn
ing Mr. Swarzeman, of the Dead Letter Office destroyed
hundred and Gvebushd bsss Of dead letters
the accumulation Of three months Thsv were oil emptie
into ravine near the Washtasson Nsiiooal Msnun-
given
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-04

THIRD AUDITORS AND PENSION OFFICES.
During the past month of September the number Of Cer
cates from the Third Auditors the Pension Office
was 8, 657.
From the Pension Office during the month 6, 1875
warrants issued, making in al. up to the I'd instant
457l less than the usual number Of warrants sued
during the past month by Of portion othe force Of the
Bureau having been employed in closing up and performing
other work. consequent the change in the chief cekhp.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-04
HAVANA NINETY YEARS AGO.

Messrs. EDIToRs At time when much is said about
Cuba and people still Of opinion at Havana is not
hard take, have thought you might dem it worth while
publish the accompanying account taken from history Of
the reign Of George the Third, published in 1870 Il shows
that nearly ninety years ago John Bull ound il not easy
take with powerful combined naval ard military force.
nH a a r. E. X.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-03

IIhVANAl TUT
Submarine Telegraph CosnmSsratio~ 10Th the
Uwitsd States.
The business men and the merchants of the is
land Of Cula, well as all those who have friends
and relations in the United States, ask for the
formation of society for the purpose Of esta blsh-
ing a submarine and electric telegraph between
Cape Sable, (the southern point OF the State Of
Plorida,) Cayo Eueso and Havana. This enter.
prise, which can be created at the cost Of five
hundred thousand dollars, and which will continue
the submarine elegraphlc line of Mobile, will have
an ncessant communication for commerce, manu-
States, with the Island Of Cuba. We hope, also,
that in your celebrated paper, the Herald you will
excite the capitalists of these States, and you will
urge the Senate of the United States, to the aue
Florida to Havana.
A SUBSCRIBER TO THR HERALD.
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Starting with matchess COPS OF sub-ARIELs,
we reached the above fashionable precinct pre-.
cisey al haltpast eight o'clock IN the evening
The rush had already commenced, and the stylish
equilages, coniainsng most precious burthens,
booked up almost every avenue OF access 10 the
splendid mansion, which was TO prove the abode
OF eayety and pleasure for the night. Working
our way through, however, 10 the great predju-
dice 20 our valuable costume, we managed 10 reach
the portal and presented our card TO the gentleman
usher IN attendance. The instant he perceived the
name, his JOY was unbounded and he announced
our modest soubfiquet aloud 10 the oashing com.
pany OF guests already assembled in one Of the
drawing rooms.
"a. Nc ARIEL, ESQ.," cried the usher.
Atthe word, the artillery OF twenty bright eyes
exploded upon us. Not satisfied with the warmth
OF the mode OF reception, rafting fire Of small
arms was commenced in the shape Of expressions
IKE this lis that indeed Mr.. MacAriel r.
"What a splendid eyer' "See his broad and tx.
pansiye forehead 80 "a Intelligence shoots from his
nostnls'' How critically correct is the bend
OF his shirt collar = DO you know him T. ooh,
yes, made his acquaintance al the last All. Mack
erel Pay, Introduce me ~ -"snd me -
-" and met and me :" exclaimed a dozen
dslcet voices in a breath.
Nothing daunted by this appalling array, we
| walked, with all the dignity we could comn,aad.
into the very midst Of the enemys camp, and po-
| tely said
Ladies, your most obedent servant
This was the signal tor a fresh aud more deadly
| volley Of compliments "What beautiful teeth -
They cant be natural - " But 4 knos they
are How 50, Maria - "oh ne, aunt--don I
| be too lnqusitive" "How graceful are his move.
ments." Pc. we must have him al our next
fefs ehampstrs" Put Pa seowled. and as near as
we could understand, muttered that we were
"nothing but id foreign sdventurerr - The
expression was certainly very vulgar, as Mics
/ Nimms remarked to us afterwards
Being shown into a love Of bed chamber, which
i we were informed was expressly allotted for our
ressing apartment, we underwent the operation OF
removing our boots, putting our white kids, TAX
| ing horn of cornwhiskey, and preparing gene
rally for the dance, which had already commenced
| in the halls below.
| Great heavens, what rare, unique, and maqni-
| fcent display. Have we left the earth, and been
transported to realm where the bright children o
all nations commingle, and are for ever young
Are those queens and Processes, duchesses. ooun
leases, marc hionesses ladies Of rank, pries.esses
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-03

FLoop AT OswEGo, N. The water in the n
yer rose nearly foot last night. perfect world
OF water 10 passing over the dam; bringing with 1t
ice, timber, NC. Nearly 2O0 feet OF the Golfer
dam, near the new lock, has been carried off, and
the flood passes down through 1t with a perfect
rush. The new dam ives filled with dozen or
more first rate canal boats Yesterday. This morn
ing but four are left Dunng the night they broke
loose and were swept oil into the lake, and have
likely enough broken up or gone ashore. The loss
10 somebody must be heavy. A schooner broke
her fastenlngs below the bridge at the same time,
and was with difficulty prevented from going out
into the lake. Her bulwarks were mostly broken
oil, and che was otherwise injured This morning
large quantities Of timber, mostly seeming 10 be
city into the lake. Mr.. k,mball, one Of the canal
engineers, who came through from Fulton on the
river road this morning, says everything Is safe
along the line Of the canal. The dams are APP
| parently unipjured, except the lower dam, which
| IL in about the same condition II was yesterday.
The volume Of water passing over II !, so large,
that il il difficult determine the extent Of the
| injury. The water this morning had risen over
| The ,mbankment Of the head Of the new lock; but
| by timely discovery, an embankment was thrown
| up, and serious injury prevented. The bridges
have all stood firm, and . Ne hoped they wilt not be
| injured They will not be, unless fresh bodies Of
| ice or timber come down upon the piers. Mr..
| kimball informs ne that two OF the ice.breakers
Of the new bridge at Fulton were carried of yes.
terday, and another l. last going; The entire
fresbet increased 10 the height OF another loot,
and is sill rising II has made breach in the
starch factory, but no serious injury, IL is hoped,
| will result.
p S-soclock, p. M The water continues to
ise in the river, and the Golfer dam below the new
lock Is tast giving way. IL will probably disappear.
most Of IL, before TO. morrow, If the water cont.
nues so high and runs Sc furiously. IL is supposed
some persons were carried out into the lake 10 the
| canal boats Families, as well as individuals.
have been accustomed to occupy two or three o.
them. About eleven boats have disappeared.
sail zoe, vent in pursuit Of them this morning :
oiNtso JON nal, FEB ~.
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wear mustsches. Only the Janissaires have eve
| been allowed 10 wear this ornament OF the human
lips, which il considered BY the Turkish people ..
States follow the example Of the Sultanl
"A grand festival was offered on Monday last, to
M de Lamartine, BY the publishers of his works,
MN Gosselin. All the composlors Of the print
ing office, all the EMPLOYEE Of the house. were in
yited to the ceremony. This fsts de famlAe was
very fine affair.
Before finishing this letter, | have much pleasure
in recording touching instance of kindness of
heart fhat does infinite credit to gentleman well
known in Paris by all Americans who have visited
our capital. Some tive weeks since, an Amencan
ded here very suddenly. His poor wife, who was
sitting by his side, did not even know he was dan
gerously i'll Her situation was depIorable. She
was stranger in our large city, and, at that mo-
ment, she was completely without resources. She
sem 20 ine American Consul, but gotnofepy For
brock, now the head of the old banking house OF
Green a Co, heard of the event, and called in
santly upon her He offered, without hesitation.
70 aiiord Whatever funds were wanted and, even
10 the neglect OF hsmpoortant affairs he set about
making all the preparations for the funeral But
the poor widow begged to have the body of her
husband embalmed, that she might carry 1t back
with her to the United States. Absorbed in her
affection, she thought only of this consolation.
without dwelling on the heavy expenses attending
it,. Mr.. Vanderbrock, only desiring to console her
grief, complied with her wishes, and he had his
reward in the comfort his goodness and attention
afforded to this heart broken woman, who has re
turned to her home, to provide, as well as she may,
for the wants Of five young children, wholly de-
pendent on her for support: have only, BY chance,
become acquainted with these facts, and beg Mr..
Vanderbrock will forgive this unauthorized publ
cation OF his name. At the risk of offending him,
think IL due to state the case, that il may serve
as an example and encouragement to others to do
likewise. b. IL. II.
AMERICANS IN PARTS.
Ttos II Stephens, Newark. @. J. Meurdy. Conn.
Thos. p. Jacob, KY. Mrs. White, Niagara
Dr.. jas. T. White Buffalo. Miss Porter, do.
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Movements Of Fashion in Boston,

MAGNIFICENT BAL FANTAIsIE GIVEN BY MRS. JAMES
FARMER, AT HER SPLENDID MANSION, MT VERNON
STREET, ON THURSDAY EVENING, FEB u, 1851.
From the Boston Times March l.
fartastic CEN plimsnt stalks up aud down
Trict In outlsndish feathers all his words,
HIS looks, his oaths, are all ridiculous,
All spish, childish and Italiaate.
Thomas Decker.
In compliance with a written request. couched in
elegant terms, and exhibiting truly beautiful and
delicate style OF penmanship, we attended, on
thursday evening, the most magnificent fancy
dress ball that has ever taken place in the United
States. The following card, which accompanied
the note, will give our readers idea OF the local
ity Of this brilliant fete:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-03
BAL FANTAISIE.

The company of A. MacAriei Esq and lady,
is respectfully desired az Mrs. james Packers
Bal Fantaisie- Thursday evening. Feb. q, 1851
65 Mount vernon street.
N. B.-Please exhibit this card TO the gen.
tleman at the door
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-05
CITY TRAvELLERs' DIRECTORY.

DEPARTURE OF CARS & BOATS,
FROM RICHMOND.
Northern Cars, for Fredericksburg, Washington, &C.,
daily, at half past o'clock, A. NJ.
Southern Cars for Petersburg, Weldon, &C., daily, at
half past O'Clock, P. M.
Central Cars, for Charlottesville, Staunon, Springs,
&c. or I,ynchburg, daily, at O'Clock, A. M.
Petersburg Accommodation Tram, tuesdays Thurs
DAYS and Saturdays at half past O'Clock, A. NJ.
Danville Cars, for Appomattox River, Farmve,
Lynchburg &c, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
at o clock A. M and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sa-
turdays at half past O'Clock, p. NJ.
Norfolk Steamboat, Curtis Peck Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, at half past o'clock, A. M.
Norfolk Cars and Steamboat via Port Walthall,
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at half past 5
o'clock, A. M.
Lynchburg Canal Packet, daily, except Sunday, at
6 O'Clock, P. M.
ARRIVAL OF CARS AND BOATS,
AT RICHMOND.
Northern Cars from Acquia Creek, Fredericksburg,
&C. daily, at o'clock, P. NJ.
Southern Cars from Weldon, Petersburg, &c, daily,
at half past 6 o'clock, A. Nj.
Central Railroad Cars, from Charlottesville, &c,
daily at half past ] O'Clock, P. M.
Petersburg Accommodation Train, Tuesdays, Thurs
days ond Saturdays, at 5 o'clock, ?. M:
Richmond and Danve Cars, from the Appoma ttox
River, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at liz a.
M; and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at o.
p. M.
Norfolk Steamboat lat Rocketts,) Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays, at Al P. M.
Norfolk Cars and Steamboat via Port Waltbals
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at Al 7. NJ.
Packets from Lynchburg daily, except Mondays, at
9 o'clock P. M.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-05
ahR. J. 5. ROSES NERVOUS CORDIAL.

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He great medical discovery for all nervous cond-
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the only compound which reaches The nervous fluid,
and hence its great magical effect in curing almost
miracuiousy headache tic doloeu1 or pam IN
the ace neuralgia numbness, witcngs OF the lace or
n usces. Persons using this wonderful preparation, are
surprised its beneficial effects The most violent ner
vous headache is frequently cured in taking one dose
laying all pains arising from state of the sys-
tem by the use OF one bottle Price only 50 GENTS
sold by X. R. pUVAL,
~ Is Under the American Hotel
A LMANAC, 1852.-1. W. RANDOLPH has
"A Just published Cottom's edition of Richardson's
Virginia North Carolina, Maryland, and District OF
Columbia Almanac for 1852 This Almanac contains,
besides The l2 calendar ges and astronomical oacu-
structor, members and officers of the Virginia Con-
venton, Virginia and North Carolina State Govern
ment, State and Federal Courts Of Virginia, North Ca
rolina, Maryland, and District of Columbia, Explana-
ton OF Almanac Terms, ConJecture5 OF the Weather,
Equation or Time Table, Census OF 1850, Laws OF Eth
quette, Valuable Receipts, Wise Sayings, Anecdotes,
&c. Price scents For sale at lsl Main ST.. Rich
mond, and by booksellers generally. ~ rs
M EW PUBLICATIONS.-The Va. Bapt list s
~ s. and Publication Society have just received the
following Publications, viz :
Duties of masters to servants
First Things series OF lectures great facts and
moral lessons, by G. Spring, D. D.
The Mercy Seat, do.
Mahomet and bis Successors, by w. Irving
thoughts on Family w orshlp, by j. w. Alexander.
Working Men, Sabbath Essays by Ting.
The Christian Philosopher triumphing over Death
narrative, by N. Hall.
Religious Liberty, its struggles and triumph, by E. B.
Underhill.
Stray Arrows by T. L. Cuyler.
Address to Mothers by Rev. D. Baker.
Williams Miscellancs, and Religious Progress.
knowledge OF Jesus, by Alex. Carson.
Come to Jesus, by Newman Hall.
And further supply OF the Family Testament, pub
lished by the Tract Society.
jy 26 CHAS. WORKMAN, Depository.
HD ICH GRAPE MASSACHUSETTS,
Az MAILERT has received another supply of
plain and embroidered Grape Shaws, Swiss Muslins,
Dotted Muslin, variety of Lawns and other Dress
Goods, Berage de LANES. Irish Linens, plain black and
Inquired Silks, Bonnet Ribbons, Ms, Parasos, Table
Cloths, Diapers beached and unbleached Domestics,
Pantaloon Stuffs, and many other articles, which will
be sold cheap at No. Al Main street.
je 90 AUGUSTUS MAILERT.
EpLACK ALPACA SACKS.-Those who
ED have been waiting for those Black Alpaca
Sacks are informed that they have arrived by express
Call soon and suit yourselves. Also by same arrival
White Pants, White Marselles Vests, Buff do do,
Camblet Pants, Fancy Cashmere Pants, Fine Dress
Goats, &c.
- Don't forget the name and house so long estab
ished as "he" house for bargains.
KEEN, CHILES & BALDWIN,
For the present4 doors below
II Purcell, Ladd 4 Co.'s.