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~ 1fth street. -
Let all the world say what they cam
for selling prizes STRATToS's the man.

"Siiii5 PiiZcS
Drawn Nos of Kentucky, Elk No 7a-sIarcb .5tb
% G IL SO ii As Sc 80 "a "a.
Hail Nos ~ 48 53--sold and paid by
Drawn Nos of Kentucky, No 7o-March as 18th IN
26 ID 60 II 20 80 40 9 20 g.
Drawn n numbers OF Kentucky, No. 7l-March Goth:
62 60 IA 4s 80 IS AZ As ls 2 AZ a6 o.
Drawn numbers OF Kentucky, No D-March a7th:
So 40 81 rs CT 50 6l 81 IL 81 H.
w ;a hole NOS .. 81 n prize of $1,000
Half do SO 81 do do 1oooS f''' y
Drawn numbers of Kentucky ezra No 75-March a7th
Cd 60 a. IS 4 10 65 7 81 8 50 so G
Half Nos 81 60 sold and paid by
Ticket do 6 60 sTRATToN
Nos, II drawn. Tickets SO.
TUEsDAY-Kentucky,e extra, No. 77-capital s45oo
% Nos, II drawn. Tickets ST.
TUESDAY-Kentucby No 73-Capta1. saa ono "a
NOS IA drawn. Tickets S.
rs Nos, Is drawn Tickets $40 ~YY''ss'
oo nHoRSDAY-Kc kentucky extra No 7o-Capital: 49,.
200 rs Nos. 10 drawn. Tickets So
TAURSDAY-kentucly, No 75-Capital oooo-
10 Nosr IA drawn. Tickets IS.
,FRIDAY-Kentucky, No. 7s-Capital: $4,000. IS
Nosol2 drawn. Tickets s5.
oo SAiOhDAY-Kentucky extra, No. s1-Capital: g..
600 ~, ~ !, Nos 10 drawn. Tickets 81
SATUR No ~ Capitals. SAT 900
u Nos, IA drawn Tickets 80
Buyers are referred to my list of prizes which ara
registered at the Office proof of what has been done
sold and paid by me- ~ VAC D
orders forpackages certificates or single tickets in
the ABOVE schemes and in all the lotteries promptly at
TO- ana drawings sentwhen requested Please ad-
NH 20 NJ STRATTON Richmond Va
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IoAe Voters ofMe CHyof Richmond
respectfully announce myself candidate for Il
office Of Collector of City Taxes
NH 1S-dtdH JULIUS A. HOBSON
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UOUsE FURNISHING sTOsE-T6e sub.

sHOUSE FURNISHING; sTOEtE.-The sub
scriber would respectfully announce that he has in
store awe selected and desirable stock House
Articles such ivory handle Knives and Forks in sets
and steel Cheese Scoops Nut Picks &c.
PLATED GOODS-Castors, plain and revolving tea
table and dessert Spoons and Forks plated pure Abata
and German silver these last named metals are so near
the colour ofver that whenthe coating pure silver has
worn OH 1t can scarcely be told from the silver itself also
Cake Baskets Savsrs, and coffee Services either in
sets or sngly.
BLOCK TIN GOODS-Such Dish Covers in sets
or sngy; Meal Dishes, Tea and Coffee Urns Buckwbeat
Cake Dishes for hot water that they be kept hot
upon the tables Coffee Filters &c, &c.
BRONZEDSTEEL GOODS-Such Fire Sets with
and without stands hat and Stands Umbrella stands
Andirons, Tenders, &c &c
KITCHEN UTENSILS-Such as Saucepans Fish
Kettles Gridrons, Bread Toasters Cake Turner'S Bast
ing Spoons all kinds of Tin Ware, both plain and apann
ed.
WOOD AND WILLOW WARE, fall dissertations.
with a general assortment Of Brushes Brooms Door
Mats, &c &c.
+, B-Catalogues to be had at the store gratis
te 20 L. GINTER, 1877 Main street.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET, March %.
On Wednesday 10000 bales OF CoTToN changed hands
at steady prices The sales during the three days
priscd 10000 bales. Low to strict mddlng worth
from 7 to u cents.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

RI, ,uorris 81 Co.'s Lotteries still im the lead.
The first second and third capital sent to this agency in
four days
Drawn numbers of Md Consolidated class N:
"a 81 IL 60 IA 10 so 81 AZ 81 26 IL
:, Whole ticket Co. the I'd capital of $780, sent to
this agency. ~
Drawn numbers OF w ashington, class1 ID March LIST,
10 "a 50 40 % 10 "a 81 l 70 80 5 3 6S SO g.
Quarter ticket Is "a 80, Grand Capital of $685.
900 sent to this agency.
Drawn numbers of Bel Air Glass Q:
II 30 SO 81 So Sc IS ~ 80 3 so
to this agency ~
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

| fB-RIGHARD FOX respectfully announces hmsel
candidate for the Office of CITY GAUGER
NH 19--dtd
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

Russell II. Mallory, merchant of Milwaukee
committed suicide on the 5th inst.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
By DAVENPORT ALLIE,

BY DAVENPORT, ALLEN a. 60.
A GROCERIES,, &C., AT AUCTION.-On
N THURSDAY, LIST April we will sell at 10 o'clock at
our Auction Store an assortment Of Groceries, viz:
Cuba and Porto Rico Sugars
Coffee aud crushed Sugars
LagHyra and Java Coffee
N. r. Rum. Whiskey
Port Wine. Brandy
Window Glass, Tumbcrs Candies Som
Cigars, Nails &c,
ALSO-A consignment of new crop green aud black
Teas, IN half chests and small boxes
TERMsUndcr 800 cash; 8 O0and over months cred
it for approved paper.
NH 81 DAVENPORT, ALLEN X co, Aucts
EPOOTS, SHOES, HATsAND LEATHER
NJ NJ AuCTlON.-On Wednesday, 14th April we
will sell at auction store Mt 10 O'clock an assortment of
Boots and Shoes, all fresh and seasonabo goods
Gents Fine Boots
Mems Boots and Shoes
Boys do do
Womens Shoes
ALSO
100 cases Silk Hats also,
300 Sides Sole Leather
TERMs-Under 300 cash. 500 and over months
credit for approved paper.
NH 81 DAVENPORT, ALLEN Co, Aucts
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30
MisSisSiDDi Planters BapE. B0nds.

The State Senate of Mississippi, prior to its
adjournment, laid on the table the resolutions sub
hitting to a vote of the people tho question of
paying tho Planters Bank Bonds.
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EtO4sGEEE 81 ANDERSON,
Paper Hangers and GphOlsterers

Corner Of Governor and Franklin Streets
A BE receiving their spring stock of Frenehand
IA American Paper Hangngs, Borders, Fire Screens
and Curtain Papers, making the largest and com
pete assortment have had the pleasure to offer
ceived from the bestlactores in France and are of tho
richest and most beautiful styles that are made We have
also on hand general assortment of Uposering mate
rias Curtain Goods floor Oil Cloths India and Coco Ma
ting, Window Blinds and Shades best culed hair and
shuck Mattresses &c, alof which will be sold at small
profit and all work III our line attended to punctualy and
faithfully executed NH 26-3m
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30
THIS DAY.

SALE OF BRECk DWELLING. ON
- JACKSON STREET-VViII no saiJ o. mr. rEs,,, ~
AFTERNOON the both March, 952 upon the premises com
menclng at half past o'clock, the brick dwelling on
acksoh street atey occupied by Mr. James Vcac Tho
house has seven rooms, is in complete order and .ya
made known at the sale anu
mn Eds w. GODDIN Auct
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30


The steamboat Pocahontas exploded her boiler
on the 18th, when about 80 miles above Little
Rock, Arkansas Five lives were lost. No fur
ther particulars have been received.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.
sTohy,s MISCELLANEOUS WORKS..

SALE
NASH Il WOODHOUSE,
Eagle Suuarc.
ATORY s Miscellaneous Writings, vol svo-S3
~ Story's Life aud Letters vols, Cloths so
BlakwOod for February
World Hero and There, tPunams Library No A.
25c
llarpers Magazine for March, decidedly arch number
-2Jc
international for March-oJc
Miss Sewolls New Work: journal of a summer tour for
the children of a village school, part !.
DR.. Latham's Hand Book Of the English Language
vol 12mo
Surrennes French Manual and Travellers Companion,
16mo
Nicaragua its people, antiquities; &c, by f. s. Squer
numerous maps and illustrations vols syo-sJ
Ader's Abridged German and English and English and
German Dictionary, 12rno-1 IS
Margaret Cecil a tale, by Cousin Kate, l2mo-coth
75c, paper SOC
Women Of Christianity: exemplary for piety and char
lty, by Julia Kavanagh. i2mo cotll--75c
Templeton's Engineer Mechanic and Wheewriehts
Companion editod by J. w Adams, 16mo--price 81
NH
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

NORTH CAROLINA FIsHEREs--The Plymouth, (N c.
Village of the oath inst. says;
Owing to the cold weather for the last few days. and
heavy ieshe in the Roanoke the fisheries have done
we'll Those upon the Sound are improvng and should
the weather prove favorable they will doubtless do good
business during the season
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AJ.EX hNDDJh

ALEXANDRIA MARKETS, March %
GRAIN-Whte Wheat 96 a. 81 cents, red sc 81
cents. White and yellow Corn 50 50 per bushel.
FLouR-Superine "a, family 30 a So SO per bb.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30
NEW WORK MARX Ers NJ

FLouR-Market qnet-the tendency however, is up
wards We quote Southern brands at 81 81 "a 5Gl.
WHEAr-Alixed Southern sells at 90 90 cents per
bushc
CoTToN-Marketq uet-transaction limited.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

The Wings of orfolk, Va, have nominated Mr.
Fillmore for the Presidency.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET March 90.
WHEAT-We quote white s. n 80, red 80 So cts. per
bushe
FLoUR-Family SIS a SIS so, Mountain and owand SO
62J 81 25.
GoRS-Sales at so a So cts per bushel.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30
II. MORRIS g. CO.

successors TO D. PAINE e coy
Managers of lotteries, Main ST. Richmond Va
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

The Legislature of New Jersey.has adjourned
sine die.
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COMMERCIAL RECORD.
RICHMOND MARKETS, March %.

-
KTOBACCO-The market for this article presents no
new feature All good qualities Of the different kinds are
readily taken. The common qualities are duh of sale
We continue quote lugs cato 81 leaf generally s4to
Sc So good and fine qualities Mt 81 so TO SIG %
BARRspALE * READ.
FLOUR-Recepts of Flour continue fair, and we
quote the market rather dull and heavy at "a o6l 81
l2l for Richmond and Scottsvile.
wHEAT-wc quote red at 90 cents, and white at %
cents per bushel.
CORN-5s n 60 cents P[bushel.
CORN MEAL.--7o0s soc " .bushel.
BACON-Batmorc cured sides toic; shoulders Jets
hams II q IL Jc.'
LEATHER Good 81 a Is; damaged 90t2c.
LARD-n kegs 10} oil cents in barrels 1O4 al C.
MOLASSES-New Orleans 90 q 80 cts Cuba 49, @20
cts Porto Rico 25 02s cents.
PLASTERr-Last sales were made at So so
POTATOES-S1 50 per bushol.
SUGARS-New Orleans Al a 81 Porto Rico AZ 66l,
Crushed "a a J. Powdered a n !; Clarified @ 074.
CANDLES-Talow 10I q III Sperm 50 TO 45 SCENTS, as
inquaity; Adamantinc 49, 30 cents
GLOVE RSEED-s6 25
GUANO-Pcruvian $46 so per ton; Patagonian s37
per ton.
LIVE STOCK MARKET
CoRRECrED SHOOK
BEEF.-Catte on tho hooi SO TO 80 50, gross-extra
quality will command "a gross.
HOGS.-S6 508$ Sc rs nett.
SHEEP.-$2to 81 nett.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30
- REGULAs SALE DAYS:
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYSJ
SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY.
bN tho days above named commencing atol O'clock
~ will sell at auction at my store on I5tb ST a va
ety OF miscellaneous articles consisting of tho follow
ing
GROCERIEs-sugar, Coffee, Gunpowder Tea. Can
dies Soap Nails Starch Bacon hams shoulders and s;es
Rice, Pepper, Ginger, Brandy, Whskcy Gin, Moasses
Butter. Lard Herrngs, Shad.
FURNIIURE-Bureaus, Sideboarls, Washstands
Feather Beds, hair and shuck Mattresses Bedstends
Gnaifs, oahdlestands dining tea, and toilet Tables Bed
ding OF every description, Tenders Shovel and Tones
with many other articles in the house keeping line
SHOES, CLOTHING, &c.-I Will also sell Boots
Shoes Slippers, Clothing of every kind Hats Caps
6rockefy-wars' Matches, writing and wrapping Paper
NH &c r cAITuopN
MIGHT SALES, NIGFaT sAT.Es.-On MON
l DAY evening, the Both September at bnlf nast
O'CLOCK at my store opposite the City Hotel will com
mence my Night Sales, and will continue them during te
season al which time will be sold from the shelves gem
era assortment OF Staple and Fancy Goods Dry Goods
Hardware and Cutlery, Fancy Goods &c &c
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS Cloths Cassi
meres, Vestngs, Cacoes, Alpacas Irish Linens, Cash
mereS M9sns Shirtings Cassnets, Flannels Pins and
Needles, Spool Cotton, Silk Umbrellas Hosiery nc Sc
HARDW ARE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ivory Handle
Knives and Forks, 81 pieces Buck Handle Knives md
Forks, per Dozen Britannia Ware Tea Travs w alters
POCKET and Carded Knives Scissors Razors Thmbles
Braces Bits &c. Di'
FANCY GOODS-Ladies Wiring Desks md Work
boxes Cologne, Fancy Soaps Hooks any Ewes Knitting
rms Suspenders Accordeons, Dressing Tuck and Side
Conos backgalnnons azors, Strops Hair Brushes Mon
ey farses, any and Pocket Bibles, Playing Cards. Pa
per- &C. % ' -
JEW ELLERY--Fn Patent Gold Lever Watcl,os
cod Detached Levers, full jeweed Gold CYLINDER do do
English Silver Levers &C. Gold Pens and Pencils Silver
90, breastpns, Gold Guard Chains Gold Fob do Steel
gars, Matches &c. ~
se27 A. MOTT * co Aucts
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

W. WWEDNESDAY-Kentucky No. 74-Gapital. 100000
IS Nos, Is drawn. Tickets $40
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

- FOR RENT.-Ihe tenement OF the
Ial block of houses on Franklin and cd streets. This
house is in good Order contains 10 good sized rooms and
small rooms with all needfu outhouses carriage house
and stable. Applyto JAMES GRAY.
Also for lease for years. enclosed
acre lot in Sidney opposite Mr. Guests flower garden
Apply to JAMES GRAY
NH
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30
NOM9gESSEONEgs,A NALE or REAL

IL
" ESTATE ON BROOKE AVENUE-In pursu-
ance oil decree othe Circuit Court of Chancery for the
county OF enrlco, entered in the of Powell and wife
and others vs. Crutchlieds Saturday the Sd day of
April 1872 at the hour OF O'clock p NJ, SHALL as the
C9mssoner appointed for that purpose by that Decree
sell at public auction to he highest bidder the premi-
ses the house and lot in the proceedings in the said suit
MENTIONED beng the house and oin the city of Rich
mond, the West side of Brooke Avenue now occuped
as grocery by Mr. L. Grady The terms of sale will be
Tor cash as to much will be needed to dcfray the
expenses OF the sale and the ofthe said suit here
ofore incurred mot exceeding $685. and on credit as
to the residue of the purchase money of g. 10 and IS
months In equal instruments for which the bonds of the
purchaser with good security will be TAKEN Sc
cured by retaining the title until they paid and con.
veyance shall be directed by the Court The title be-
leved to be perfectly good, and will be conveyed under
the direction of the Court
p. V. DANIEL, jr, Commissioner
w .GoDD1y Auct NH 90 "a
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30
BALTIMORE MARK

BALTIMORE MARKETS, March 90.
FLoUR--Sales of 100 bbls at "a.
90c; white 95c0$1.
CoRN-White IS a a56; yellow 560 SIC.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

Sc Nos, II drawn Tickets ST.
NJ: IoEspAY-kentacb No 7a-Capital: $4,000
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

splendid Lottery for March 27th.
- $4,000 10000, 30 600.
Twenty drawn ballots in each package of t,yen+yo;x
tickets! VI '"e''S A'~
Grahd Consolidated Lottery, class H to be drawn at
Baltimore on Saturday March 27th 70 Nos. 90 drawn
CAPITALS.
prze of....... $4,000 2prizes Of $4,000
| 90 ...-.... 10000 do , 1000
l 40 -.....--.. 10000 10 do - 1000
40 --.-.... 10000 10 do - $50
Il 40 --....-. 5000 10 DO - 500
T.. al '''- -, $50 90
ISL "a 80. 4th, or 5h drawn numbers - 80 90
oti I'm, sth 9TH or 10th drawn numbers 81 90
lltn, l2tn, 18th l4th or 18th drawn numbers 90 on
loth' i'th, 18TH 18th or Goth drawn numbers l6 90
Tickets $32, halves l6 drs g.
Certificate of a package of wholes S375-shares in
proportion. ~ "
Orders tor tickets any ofthe MARYLAND Lotteries
VIII meet the most prompt and confidential attention ;f
addressed to L Morris x Co, Managers or to
mn G. w. PURCELL Richmond
GDAF1E MACEE GOODS.-,A large and bean
Il tliul assortment OF my selection when in Pa
rls and'wl be sold at small advance upon cost of i'm
portation; such as: $500
Work Boxes Port Foios, Tea Caddies
Odour Cases, Envelope Cases.
Gard Baskets Inkstands, Writing Desks
Work Tables, Tea Trays, of the most rrr,eron.
ana elegant designs ever ia this market either in
setS OF or pieces or sngy. The subscriber resnec
truly sohcits call from his numerous patrons and
friends and from the public in general N
&c - l.. GlNfER, 1877 Main street
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

ia FOR RENT excellent brick Dwelling
GA House. on 9TH street, nearly opposite the resi-
dence Conway Robinson ESQ., and at present occupied
by Mr. j. N Poindexter Possession will be given the first
of April. TOLER & COOK
NH II General Agents
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

y, MoEDAf-kentacky, No 72-Capital. S2695l.
Nos, ~ drawn. Tickets S.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

o dHohSDAY-K entucky, extra, No. 7o-Capital; So
900 rs Nos 10 drawn. Tickets g. f''''' w
10 nnlohsDA4-kentueky No 75-captal: $4,000
~ Nos, IA drawn. Tickets S5
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

"a FOR RENT.-The tormerresdence of Mr. Peter
-.1l Cotom deceased situated half mile west of the
CITY, aChe est corner Mr. Rutheroords farm is offered
Tor rent Ihelmrovcments extensive and convenient
and there is large and rich lot land attached on which
fruit trees, &c.
We ask particular and early attention to this beautiful
and much-to bsdesired situation For terms apply to u.s.
TOLER X COOK,
ia
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

4 MEEsE, POTATOES, &c
" 100 boxes prime Cheese
100 bbls Mercer and Pnk-eye Potatoes
100 boxes Oranges I olo.
100 do Lemons prime ORDER
so bbls Apples
25 bbls Leaf Lard
Smoked Salmon, Figs, Raisins
Lines. Cider Candy, Almonds, Palmnuts &c. landing
per steamer City of Richmond, for sale by
Ii. w. TYLER,
mn ~ No l Main street.
1e0RTO RlCO MOEAsSEs.-lQh hds for sale
by
NH 80 DAVENPORT ALLEN A. co
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

" fhlDA Y-kentucky, No. 76-Capita: $4,000.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30
LIFE INSURANCE,
For White HersO.ls and SIaYcs.


The National SAFETY Lite Insurance Co,alnny Chng4e
Perpetual. OGce 50 Ipalnm street, philadelphia
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

A.NOTT x co, Aucts.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

a EtGTsC sEAHCEstNss EXPEDITION,
L a journal of Boat Voyage through Ruperts Land
and 1.-THE Arctic Sea- search Of the discovery ships under
command of Sir John franklin, with appendix the
Physical Geography of North America by Sir John Rich
ardson, c. b., +. Il. s.
Daren: Or the Merchant Prince Historical Romance
by Eliot Warburton A. MORRIS
Late Drnker & Norris
NH 90 81 Main Street
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-30

" ENEssAR.--1O bbls. landing and for sale by
NH "a JOHN II. CLAIBORNE.
HNEAs.-Gunpowder Imperial, Young Tyson, Ooong
n and Eougnas mixture Teas Just received per steam
cr Roanoke These Teas have been so long before the
public, that they need recommendation. For sale by
II. M. ZIMMERMAN
Agent Canton Tea Company
NH q Cnrncr Min md lotl sfrenfa
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
BATTLE OF THE PEKETONICl.

ABoUr sarlyv-i- on The l7th ef Jure $50 p
horseman without nat -bla H.h s-arr..--.
was seen approaching Fort Defiance. a stocaade
post situated en- section Twenty seven, Town
four North. Range three East, commanded by
Captain Robert Hoard. The rider was David
Gilbert. He communicated the melancholy in
formation that OF; that day, Spaford, Spencer,
Bgrreft. lIHau yIcIlyaine and an Eugisdmau
called John Bull had been surprised by the In,
dians while al yoEA in a corn field on a farm
owned by Spasor5 and Spencer, situated on the
man PeseJor.ca about SIX miles southeast OF
Fort Hamilton NOW WIota,) and that all tie raz-
ty had been murdered, except Million, who had
by his feerness on .oot made his escape
Captain Hoard "a once dispatched an express
communicating the information TO General Dodge,
at Dodgeville, and T. being second IN command,
was ordered for tie scene Of the murder with
eleven men. all that could be mounted on horse
back. Arriving AZ. Fort Hamilton late AZ night,
we halted at that past until morning, when ac-
companied by Million and some others from that
place. making party Of about twenty men, we
Droceeded 10 Spaferd's field. On our arrival
there. the first Object that presented itself was
the headIess body o. Spafford, who had died IA
cling his foes! Cool as he was brave, he at once
saw from the number and position Of the Indians,
that flight was useless Selling ms rife, he calm
Iv awaited their approach, and his unerring ann
sent cne Of his foes to eternity before him; then,
like the lion Al bay, he died covered with an hun
dred wounds
Il. the meantime. while the Indians were par
tally checked BY Spaford, the Others fed under
cover of ravine, which appears 10 have been an
ancient bed of the Peketonica, to the Tlyer. On
reaching the shore, McIlvaine and John Bull at
tempted to escape across II, and was shot IN the
water. their bodies vere taken out of the river
by lped and most horribly muulated- Million
stated that on reaching the shore, he and Spencer
turned down the riyer keeping under its bank that
they had got some three hundred yards before
they were perceived b. the Indians, who were for
ON instant engaged IN aespatching McIlvalne and
John Ball. on seeing hem, the Indians raised the
var-rhoon and co.a9enced the pursuit, Spencer
continued on dosya ,ae river hank and pluaE m
10 the stream yyh5r vas about tfy yards wide al
that point. and never raised ais head above water
un.iI he struck the opposite shore Young. brave,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
Good Advice.

The following letter from Louis Kos
sUTH, appears in the Newcastle (England)
Cltr0p9cle:-
DEAR SIR In your letter of the 18th
inst, you ask me, at the request of your
men, about the prospects of agricultural
laborers and coal miners in America |
feel honored by this confidence, and glad
ly give you my impressions
The United States. especially the West
ern portion Of the Wisconsin
and Iowa-offcr most favorable chances
for emigration. especially to every indus
trial agriculturalIst who has some capital.
cIO0 or goo
There is rot the slightest doubt that in
a very short time he must succeed. as the
value % the land increases materially by
the natural progress of the settlement
towards the West, while the farmer has
besides, all the benefits Of his industry
by his annual crops Congress land at
SI,25 equal to five English shillings) the
acre. fetches when cleared and brought
under cultivation, in a very few years, ten
to fifteen and more dollars the acre There
are, besides, such facilities for the educa-
ton of the children, to whom the social
equality opens the most honorable career.
that | strongly advise emigration to eve
r. agriculturist 1nt0 has some capJtaL
The daily laborer encounters more diff
fcultics Wages amount commonly in
in the West (besides board and lodging
which is given to the Iaborer) to eight
dollars lthirtyfour shillings) month
for an agriculturer during harvest time,
one dollar day. but hired labor is not SO
much required as in England. the Farm
ers in the West being all small Proprie
tors. who work their fields themselves.
As to the wages Of the coal miners, I
have no experience. but know that el
tens:yc coal fields are worked all over the
Uuion, especially in the State Of Pcnnsyi-
gauia. and skilled lab0rers always find
employment With sincere thanks for
your sympathy yours faithfully.
LOUIS KOSSUTH