Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-29
SUMMARY OF NEWS.

, Gay or two since, directed to lady In New Emo
iahd' which, on being stamped by the clerk, wa
found to contain an explosive compound. produc
ing slight report and ignitng the letter, through
winch 1t burned small aperture. 1t was thrown
upon the floor instanter and wns not nicked nm ~,
III 1t appeared evident that all danger had passed
Inc POSTMASTER had retained it, and written on +,
washington for instructions in regard to maxim.
further examination to its contents.
UNPLEASANT, DEcIDEDLY.-The Boston Gaz
ette describes funny incident which lately tool!
pace In that CITY, 1t appears that lady whose no
tons OF propriety would not permit her to visit the
theatre to see Lola Montez, determined to have q
look at the dancer off the stage. Lola lodged al
the motel where the lady boarded; so after the
uahcef returned from the theatre, the lady walk
ed softly to the door and peeped in throuoh the
crack. Judge of her surprise when she saw he,
own husband seated at the table, taking COW
oyster supper with the object of her adherence.
Mr.. Macauay, the historian has been a,raigned
before the public, again for inaccuracies of state
ment IN his History of England. The accuser.
in this case, is William E. Aytoun Esq the editor
OF Backwoods Magazine, in TIE appendix to his
late book 'Lays ofthe Scottish Cavaliers" The
errors complained ofrelate to the wars of the Gov
enanters in Scotland which Macaulay narates
with feeling of strong luminosity against the
Government and particularly against the celebra-
ted Claverhouse, Lord Dundee
We learn that the controversy between the
Post Office department and the Central Railroad
company growing out of the contract with the
opposition line of stages, has been settled and that
the Railroad will retain the mail.
We are informed that in future the mail will be
carried from this place to Woodville in the cars
winch Will give our friends above their letters and
papers some two hours earlier Char. Adv.
In looking over the TO Lets" in the LIVERPOOL
papers, we are struck with the number of eleoant
ana commodlous country Villas near that city, with
Ionsoi'a.o.ies' OUT houses, stables, lawns, &c., to
| be rented from $3.50 to $500 a year only.
Among the persons who figure at the balls
frlnce Iorlonla-Prince and Banker-at Rome,
IS MADAME Burr, widow of the late President
OF the United States,'' as her name and designa.
ton appear on her visiting cards.
The merits of the Maine Liquor Law ore be;no
discussed at appointed meetings by the citizens Of
Lexington in Rockbridge, and Woodstock in
Shenandoah The papers of those places state
that the remarks in favor and against the law, have
been able and interesting.
vessel arrived lately at Portsmouth, England.
on board OF which was plank which is stated TO
exceed in size any single piece of wood vet cut.
1t was intended for the Worlds Fair, but it was
TOO late Tor that purpose, no vessel being within
feach, which could accommodate it. This plank
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thickness.
The RIvER-The raging waters have, in great
degree, subsidized, and the Appomattox has oot hack
to its wonted bonds. Not however, we hone to
remain within them, for a party of Engineers at
tached to the U. S. Coast Survey are now engaged
| In the work OF examining the River with
view to its permanent Improvement
Pet. Int.
HAIL SToRM.-On yesterday after a warm
| morning, we We're visited about l o'clock by n
storm OF rain and hail, accompanied by thunder
and lightning. Some of the hail stones were as
large averaged sized marble, The storm,
was but of short duration, and we hope did no
more mischief than breaking, as was the case
| With us, q few panes fwindow glass.
Pet Int. Of Tuesday.
We understand that man named Browder, VIII
has been confined in the Jail of Sussex county for
sometime past, charged with the murder of free
negro was put on trial during the past week; and
after lengthy and protracted trial, the case was
given to the jury Monday, who returned verdict
OF acquittal the same night at 10 o'clock.
Petersburg Express.
Accounts from Washington state that the office
OF Assistant Treasurer ut New York, has been
rendered to the Hon. Luther Bradish and the
New Y DIRK Express of Monday afternoon saws
he has accepted the appointment John j.
Palmer, &. w. Lawrence and James G, King.
are appointed as committee to examine the ac-
counts OF the late Assistant Treasurer Hon. John
Young.)
Roman Catholic National Council-On the
9th day of May next, the National Roman Cath
Ole Council will assemble at the Cathedral, in
Baltimore, and will be composed of thirty-two
bishops, (six them archbishops.) Archbishop
kendrick will preside. Each bishop will be at
tended by clergyman as theologian, making the
council to consist of fftytwo members.
Death from Lightniug.-The Camden Journal
has been informed that on Sunday last, during the
storm, two Negro Men belonging to the estate of
James Z. Dolby, were struck by lightning and
one OF them, Joe, an old and faithful house SER
VANITY was instantly killed. the other was badly in
jured, but may possibly recover.
We learn that the Hon. Luther Bradish has
been appointed by the President to be Assistant
Treasurer of the United States at the city of
New York, in the place ofJohn Young, deceased
and that the appointment was yesterday confirmed
by the Senate.-Nat. Int.
Liquor seizures continue to be made at Portland
On "Wednesday large box purporting to contain
cheese, just arrived from Gorham, N. H., was
seized and found to contain barrel of liquor
The box was despatched originally from Boston.
1t is announced that Col. Bissell has resigned
his seat in Congress, and will Immediately re-
HNo " CHiCdSo, W dtCenu 10 Tie business OF
the Central Railroad Company, whose attorney
he is.
Struck by Lghtning.-We regret to learn, says
the Wnnsboro' Register of the 23d inst that
son of MIR. Durham's overseer, and negro was
struck by lightning on Sunday last and that both
have become maniacs.
The snowy mountains in Australia are found to
be one vast gold bed. Gold dust in Australia has |
as actually fallen in price to ef2 Us, (Sl3a) |
per o. Gold has been found in New Zealand, at |
Otago.