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riously to incommode the operations in the
tunnel. The labor of two men is ample to ex
haust il all, and the engineers are still Of OPT
Mon that no copious springs will burst on the
western side of The mountain, where alone they
can give annoyance.
Nor will the final completion of the tunnel
be delayed by the necessity of removing the
bottom, arching and trimming after the main
portion of the work is done. These are all at
tended TO as the work advances and in little
more than one month after the headers have
exchanged saIutations through the noun tain,
those upon the breast-ever close at their heels
will have the road bed clear for the rails. A
reasonable estimate will allow progress o.
from 90 to 100 feet per month throughout the
mountain. Already 1913 feet have been finish
ed, and the remaining 2735 may be compile ted
in two and half years.
For the benefit Of more minute enuuirers,
the following details may be mentioned. On
the western side the laborers have advanc ed
9lS feet, and are 2GS feet vertically below the
surface of the mountain. On the east side,
they have advanced $50 feet, and are $50 feet
below the surface.
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thirty two pound carronades, four long twelve
FOUNDERS and two underground carronades'
The broadside ofthe Frolic, therefore, weighed
300, that of the Wasp, 2l6. The officers OF the
Frolic reported only ITO men on her books {;
but before the action, several boat loads OF
men from the merchantmen, amounting 10 at
least sixty or seventy, were seen to enter her,
while the boats returned empty. There is,
therefore, no doubt that she greatly supe
rior 20 the Wasp in men, well as in number
of guns, and weight OF metal. The crew of the
American ship, including officers and BOYS, WI as
1875. One of the vessels of the CONVOY came
alongside of the Wasp, after she had been cap
tured, and asked fer a reinforcement, her cap
tain saying she had but two hands aboard
Soon after Lieut.. Biddle took possession Of the
prize, her masts went by the board, so that she
lay complete wreck on the water She had
lost, acc ording TO British confession, 80 men
killed, and so wounded. The Wasp lost only
men killed, and wounded.
While Lit. BiddIe was erecting jury-masts
on the prize, a strange sail appeared, upon
WHICH Sdl JUltS b4uCitu iiih " SotiN
into Charleston, but as the stranger came
down with great velocity, both ships cleared
for .nothe r action. Greatly to the chagrn Of
their commanders, the strange sail proved to
be the Poctiers seventy-tour, Capt. Beresford.
The Wasp and her prize could neither figh,
nor run. The Poctiers fired shot over the
latter, passed her, and soon overlook the
Wasp. Both vessels struck and were carried
into Bermuda.
This was one of the most remarkable battles
ever fought at sea. The enemy accounted for
their defeat by saying that the Frolic was in
most disabled condition, having suffered Sc
verely in gale Of wind, her main yard being
on deck, for the purpose Of being fished, her
main-topmast being sprung, and she being al
together unprepared for action, not having
known that there was war between England
and the United States. To this it may be an
swered, that the statements. with regard to the
condition Of the FroIic, were totally false, as
every American officer teslifed-that she, her
self commenced the action-and that the war
had been declared exactly four months before.
1t was the superior gunnery of the Americans
more conspicuous in this battle than any
other-that gave them the victory.
Captain Whynyates, of the Froic, was NOR
tally wounded in this action, and died.
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COMING TO A FOCTS.

George Law, according to the Washington
correspondence of the New York Times, is about
10 bring matters to trial in Cuba. The Gre
scent City will touch at Havana on her way
from New Orleans, and will be ordered OUT
She will 60, but on the next trip she will be
in fighting trim. She will land her mails in
spite of the ID, and if she is fred On will re-
turn the fire. This will put the diplomatists
to a non-plus, certainly, and we hope will cut
short all diplomacy in the matter. We must
settle this matter one way or another, and that
shortly. Spain would gladly sell Cuba 10
England, but we hope that will never be al
lowed as long as there is man left in this
country.
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AssAuLTISG Josiah J. Martin, for gazing IN a
fight with Theodore Prick, at the New Market, on
the 1lth inst, was on Saturday boUrd over il the
sum of S100to Keep the peace
Francis Hausch accused Conrad Schlozer of e.
lowing hogs to steal his (Hauschs) corn, On Thurs
day last, whereupcn Schozer knocked Hausch
down. Schlozer was required on Saturday to give
$500 security for fI.lre good behavior.
Lunsford billiard, on the evening Of the Gin inst,
made an unprovoked and severe attack upon John
English. The attack grew cut Ct some prior mis-
understanding. Saturday billiard was req Ired to
give $500 security to keep the peace. Not sven
when our reporter let court.
Horace P Richardson was, also brought before
Justice Evans Saturday On the charge of threaten.
ing to assault Lewis L. Hi lizard. Case continued
until to-day, owing to the absence OF witness for
defendant.
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NiEXICO.

1t is said that though things are compare
lively quiet in Mexico, there not being more
than four or five revolutions on hand, storm
may shortly be expected all over the country.
In anticipation, there is strong talk of inducing
Santa Anna to give up cock fighting, and once
more take charge of the Republic. Consul
Rice having been released from prison, left Aca
puIco for Panama on visit His back was
scarcely turned when Judge Leird, the man
who had imprisoned him, begun to abuse him
in the newspapers. The Mexican District
Federal Attorney, and the Port Physician
took part with the Consul, and belabored the
Judge in the public prints so severely, III It he
went mad, and attempted to kill his wife and
children. He is in the charge of keepers, and
has been dismissed by his government. He
had been sent to Mexico with his ply sician-.-
Will this satisfy the United States We doubt
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SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER.

We have not yet seen copy Of the October
Number, though we have heard that it was
more than commonly interesting. We have
read however review of " Uncle Toms Ca
bn,' written by the editor, and published Sc
parateIy in pamphlet form. 1t is strong,
nervous production, and one which is calcu-
lated to do much good. The authors views
are of very Catholic description, and he ex-
poses to jus; ridcule the glarng absufdities
of the authoress; and of those creatures Of
doubtful sex who have given such an impetus,
in these latter days, TO what the Rev. DIR. Plu-
mer was wont to call Man-womenism'' II
is evident from The whole story, as it is given
by the editor 1--WE never read the b0ok) that the
woman has no conception of southern man
ners and habits, and Just as little of the negro
character. Her negroes are all spotIess an
gels, and her white people incarnate deviIs.-
There is party at the North who delight in
believing every thing bad that can be invented
against Shareholders but we should think this
mess was even too gross for them. We
can well understand, in the meantime, why il
is bespraised by the London Times. That
print delights TO hear all America reviled,, and
especially the Southern States.
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STEALING MONEV-The CONTINUED case of VIII
liam Cline, charged with stealing money from Ma.
~ Jones on Thursday morning last, was Also taken
up Saturday.
Miss Jones testified that Thursday morning
ABOUT 10 O'clock, Zine came INTO Miss HOOPER :
houSe, iii the OF the Exchange Ho,ei, evidently
under the Influence OF liquor and wcut up into Miss
Hooper's chamber. Miss Il had laid down upon
the bed four dollars and hall in notes beloErinI
to Miss JONES' and Cline seized il aud put il in his
picket. On being asked for it, he said he hadn't
got it, and swore he would slap her head oil if she
charged him with taking The money. Witness i'm
media,e!y procured warrant for Clina's arres,
and he was taken into custody about an hour after
wards, al his store on I4th street Officer True
heart stated that Cline partly intoxicated when
ne arrested him. Harriet Hooper corroboraled
Mary Jones' statement, and added that Cline drank
in the house. partially intoxicated, and she
thought TOOK the money out OF joke, with the in
tenton Of returning it, Justice Evans committed
Cline to Jail default of $3.50 security t. await ex-
animation during the November term of the Hust
ngs Court Cling states, we understand that he
was so deeply affected By liquor thai he cid no,
know what he was doing. Captain Whiskcy treats
his b 10 DIS rather roughly sometimes
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The THEATRE.-This establishment was opened
for the examination of visitors on Friday evening,
and with its new embellishments, presented very
brilliant appearance. The interior has been newly
vanished, papered and g!ded, and the old scenery
has been retouched, and some attractive additions
made to the present stock The parquette is neatly
seated, and has been made very accessible. The
dress circle has been improved by taking out one
row of seats, thus relieving occupants from the
cramped and fstguing positions which they were
compelled to occupy under the old arrangement
The lower gallery will be occupied by the old pit.
ties at the former price, % cents The bar former
y in the pit, has been abolished, and the lover of
social glass will have to plank up dime the
bar in the of the lower gallery. There is all
entrance direct from the street 10 the lower gallery
The price Of admission to the upper gallery is fifty
cents, ana doorkeeper will oe Stationed at the foot
Of the stairs leading from the lower gallery to re-
ceive the quarters of those who wish TO gaze upon
the beauties OF the upper hemisphere. VIM. II.
Ward is stage manager, and Mr Grain s,ene pain
ter. The erterprising acting managers ard essees,
Messrs. Taylor & Clarke promise to furnish, this
winter, most attractive and brilliant series of en-
tertainments; and their past success in this lire
gives ample that that promise will be fully
redeemed. They open this evening with a new
stock company and an excellent bill.
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STEALING On Friday evening, about 5 O'Clock,
John White slave to Henry Wickhara, snatched a
piece of cassinet, containing thirty yards and worth
Sl3, from box IN front OF Wechsler & Cohen's
store, on Broad near 9Th street, and walked OFF with
it. He was to take The CLOTH pursued, arrest
ed, and taken to the cage. Saturday he was pun.
shed with 80 lashes.
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ilAtSifIEN.

On the lith instant, BY Rev James Binford. las
+ BRADLEY, ~ Miss ELIZABETH A., eldest
oaosh-er % James ROPER, Esq ali of Henrico Co
"a Religious Herald please COPY.
On Thursday. the 18th instant by Rev Thonss
Wheeler, H. AUG. ARSELL j, 10 Miss FANNIE
w. WILLIAMSON, all Of this city
On THURSDAY evening tue Iiln inssap. Inv Roy y
B e Howell, Mr. THOMAS + TALBUrT II Pow.
ma an county, to Miss MARY A. SAUNDERS, OF
Richmond ' -
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TIAiON.

rss- City Delegate FROM the peter.f,urg
Express Il tiiday.I-A correspondent OF the Ri.h
mood Dlspa 'ch, gests to the voters OF Ricbmnd
the name OF ROBERT ]. WORDSWORTH. ESQ
dc suIaoif person u DE voted tor represent the
citizens ia the next Legislature. Mr. w is 80
tlc1. printer, man + excellent sense-aud unal
'eraoie IN lie poi ics-Uhich are Democratic H.
would make good repre sentative oc Ga,~
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The Sultan of Turkey has sent through
the American Consul al Consanlinople, a
block ofmarble for the Washington Monument,
1 he marble is from b zantium, the most an
cent of Republics. 1t will contain The cypher
OF the Sultan, and the proper inscriptions.
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No PAPERs.-A free negro, nam John Adams
resident OF Petersburg, and who stated that he came
here for the purpose Of getting the advice of ne
gro doctor, was brought before Justice Evans Sat
urday in default OF free papers. Adams said he
eft them in Petersburg. Committed to jail for want
Of .tar
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EXPoRT5.-During the past week the following
vessels and cargoes have Gle red for foreign ports
Bremen ship Helene, Captain Vockman, for Bre
men with 395 hhds. and two tierces leaf tobacco
500 hhds stems, and 400 half barrels four; Bremen
ship Westphalia, Captain Vessels, for Liverpool,
with 333 hhds. and 39 tierce Leaf tobacco and lO0
bbls -four.
Barque George Leslie, Captain slusser, for Rio
de Janeiro, with 2,55l barrels and $50 halt barrels
-four.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

BANK OF THE UNION Since the failure Of the
Bank of the Union, the holders Of The notes, of
which there are many la this city and vicinity are
constantly prnpounding inquiries such the fol.
lowing: I" What caused the failure To what ex
tent has it failedl What amount was there in cir.
culation at the time Of the failurel What has be-
come of the money or assets received for the notes
issued And what will ultimately be the value of
the noet after the assets shall have been ascertain
ed aud the trustees shall be ready to re-
deeming ~
These questions often put to Us, and which we
unable to answer satisfactorily. In view, how
ever Of all the fac.s within know ledge pre-
sumo the loss to the public viii be very small The
Bank, il will be remembered, has been in existence
but very short time rendering it improbable that a
ny grea. losses have been incurred. The Preside Mt
Mr. K. Ii Gslaher had the reputation, at the outset,
OF having ample means for Banking purposee-
some $50 0OC made by the printing of the Conven-
ton, besides being the owner Of a printing office in
Richmond valued at $4,000. His Bank wa7 con
Quoted upsn principle which did not admit of
much loss, and which has uniformly been represe n
ted from first to last as doing most prosperous
business, while ri admit tlst it had the best oppor-
Il
ted, through the public prints, that every dollar
Town lnto circulation would be represented il his
Bank by tangible dollar in the shape Of gold Of sill
yer; aud Of course ne received dollar for dollar or
something representing the value of dollar, for
every one he put into circulation
In view u all these facts, we will do Mr. G. the
justice to say that we are not prepared to depreci
ate his notes to the extent which many do. On the
contrary, we incline to the opinion that he will be
able to redeem near y, not quite. the full amount
OF his obllga ons We shall he surprised if any loss
". ateVer ultimately falls upon note-holders. His
assets, we Pre- sumo, will be ample to redeem all Of
his notes. But while we say this in justice to M
g., We do not wish to be understood as endorsing
to any extent the value Of the notes OF III Bank of
the Union We aware that it has be n stated by
those who probably more familiar with the sub
jet than are, that there are $4,000 in circula
tOnleaving the inference h there was that large
amount to be redeemed at the time the Bank sus
pended payment If this be true, or even il it ap
proach the truth, we should not be surprised to find
the very low estlmate at present placed upon the
notes, the true value But annot reconcile this
view of the large amount of defalcation, with tne
mere liberal aud plausible view taken Of it by our
selves; and hope, and are bound to believe that
the proprietor of the Bank will ultima te,y disap-
point public expectation and redeem all OF his notes
Should he not do SO, We have doubt he will salts
y the pubic mind, as ne has proIniLed, by full
statement OF all the facts showing why he has been
unable to redeemhis obligations. Such statement
is ue to the public, who severe losers as well
to his own character
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CHANGE OF LocATI0N.-As will be seen by the
advertisement, Mr., F. NJ Robertson, Merchant
Tailor, has removed from Governor street, into a
new and handsome store Oh Main street, nearly
opposite the Exchange Bank. nj Z is dstin-
2ushed for the taste and skin which he exhibits in
his peculiar line of business
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|
STABBiNG CASE.-The Continued case of William
Mcdowell, charged with unlawiuy staobng free
negro named John Roberts, at Rockets On Thurs
day last, came up before Justice Evans on sstur-
day. The examination was opened with the testi
mony Of
Richard Jones, who deposed that he ives on
board OF schooner at Rockets, commanded bv
Ca tain Wenwright, on Thursday last. Francis
FozweIl and Wi'.lsm Nc Dowell were with him
opening oysters. This negro, John Roberts came
from the WhaII and ABOARD a vessel lying next 10
the schooner. Mcdowell cried out 1--WE don't want
any negroes about here, " when John Roberts stood
still and SAID, "a negro is negro and ne gro is in
his place" Roberts was the middle boat at this
time and cid not come on board OF The schooner
Mcdowell sprung up and said to kcberts .did Won
call me IL gIof Roberts said no, and repeated
what he'd said before TWO or three times, Me.
Dowe!l then hrew his oyster knife Shown in court
abb al eight inches long, at Roberts, and il stuck in
the ett side "a Roberts,. Wnness could OF say
whether Mcdowell threw it with tie intention r +
cutting the negro or not. Roberts then said. INA
ter see now he has cut me, aud Ia ling the knife
out OF MS side went ot. Witness could not swear
tothe identity Vi the oystec kLle exnui.ed 10 court
Francis roXwe testiled that he was opening
oysters roasd OF the Schooner when Roberts
commenced talking from vessel next 10 the
schooner. Heard Bill Mcdowell say, did vou
call me negro = Roberts said no. and sometime
to the feet that if he was negro ne knew how TO
behave himself.
Win SIS then said Bill got up and immed ately
afterwards saw Roberts pull al oyster knife out Of
his side. BIZ had a knife in his hand when he rose
up, but had none when Roberts pulled one out If
his side
Thomas McCosk deposed that Roberts first spoke
to him, at the time of the difficulty. Did not r..
member the language. Then Bill Mcdowell. said
there comes another yellow s. OF - the
negro made some remarks, when Mcdowell said
'did you cal! NE negro" raised up and made i
throw at Roberts AT er the throw, saw A knife
sticking il Roberts lett side Do not recoslze the
kniie
Dr. L R. Waring stated that he dressed Robert.
wound, which Was punctufed one 1t was =
wound in and near the tlIih RIB; had spit the rib
Did not think it would jeopardize the negros life
though it a severe wound. II the knit had
gone between the fifth and sikh ribs he supuused
it would have killed Roberts. The hole in Inc
coat, shirt and size Of Roberts, corlespoadad
exactly 10 the size Of The end of the knife exhl tied
IRE testimony here closed, and Justice Evans
committed Mcdowell 10 jail 10 await an examins-
ton before called court OF Hastings to be held On
Saturday next.
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DRUNK AND AsLEEP.-Henry c. Hunter, recent
ly discharged from Jail, was found lying asleep in
the street, by the watch Friday night and taken to
the cage. Saturday he committed to his ola
quarters for months in default of 500 securi
ty, and fined one dollar
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k>Ok SALE.-A good secondhand RUckaWay
4 with or withsut exec lent set of Brass Noun.
Ted Harness in which great bargain may be had
If ea1y application be made at this Office.
oc lS-3rk
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LUDLAM & WATSON
@rS notice TO MEKCg,ZT.

@rS NOTICE TO MEKCliAYTs
OF n edmond, Captain Mitchell wi. i.,p5 NY
York next wee Tor tnis port. ibis sb nor, Ne"
owned entirely in Virginia, We trDk W. 'tLas
right to The patronage Of Virginia megcbs,, a' a
shlppers. Every possible care will be ,@z' ''I ~.
ireIght. '' '~Ala Of
Merchants will please direct their pocd,, 49,
by this ship Merchants have com uIsinpJ r ,iS
rably that this ship mas been taaen Of In
now, II they wish II continued, they must u.
IT, as he owners must BE- recompensod or inv vi
not continue it. - 'i-' VIII
&C l8-lw . Ipr
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UKE NEW BOOKS III WEST n BIOS

Al OkE NEW BOOKS III WEST N nhOS-
Iva The Adventures Oi Lilly Dawson or 'ae
SmGgg ers OF the Mil: novel, by the author u
Susan H"pey-21c
JACK Ranny mt de: the Man CT many Thanks, by
Douglas Jefrod-l2c
Toe bIvouac, the Rival Suitors, by Co W ii
Maxse /, author OF tlector HslioGan, StJ:les oil
w atcfioo, etc win plales-3Uc
The South View OF "Uncle TOMS CRoln,
from the uiiiera Literary Messenger, ey Ire I'd
tol--I3c
The Cabin and ParioF, or Saves and Masters oy
JThorn'on Randolph, 0esGIi.aliy beuLd-SI
Hnop, in hhyms, or OH Friend III New Dress
by Msrmeauke Para full OF iliGstrancas-~7ae
Historical anu Descriptive Skelche. q tae "o'
men If the b de from Eve of the uld to toe Mays
CT tn New Testament. by P c ii.adley-st
For sale by q n, WEST 4 BIO,
oc ts Order EAehar~s H'f"l
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Iu TOb Geo MASUFACTUR knS-
LiQUohiCE We will be regularly supplied
oy the nJ orlers with Mass Liquorice of the 'Beck
20 brand, genui and pure article, which
we are authorized to sell and warrant As such -
Also with the "G. C." brand. Manufacturers are
e lested to give US call Orders from The coun.
Try promptly executed.
&C 10 LuDLAM d. WATSON,
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MAYORS CouRr opens al halt past 8 o'clock this
morning-Justice Evans presiding
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1 ENJOY ALI NJ hUBEkToUk, Mercnan'
~ lail)r, Info ms his friends and the public that
ne has removed his Tailoring Estab ishmrnt from
Governor street TO the Main street. next 10
Messrs Pemberton Il Brothers., where he will be
pleased Ia acc nmmodsie them oc lS-ts
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as. &. j. ALLEN, Ii6 Main sIr--T -
III doors below Governor street, respectable =,
nouncss to the Ladies, aud the pubic In ..a-rsi
that she has just received superior lot Of -
consiscrg OF Dresses Cloaks, &c, unusual Y, -ialr
very FlcA. A cali Is respectfully solicited PAL
terms furnished in the shortest notice Al "a
from the county promptly attended TO
&C lS-6LF
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4 NOoh w a NEE D.-A whIlc wotuap e. GO <,
~ wa-h AND rou tor a small family. A GcaaG
woman wvu'd be preferred. Enquire al lals O-iec,
uc So!
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( liberty HALL, Franklia street -

iBEKTf HAIL, FrankIia street =
IL The undersigned having purcnased the au,ve
establishment, Intends conduc 4 it different
plan hitherto pursued. AMI such feels cJlH-
dent the wants Of that immediate neisholihD0d
needs. b. VIII not commence by boasuBr, BAT re-
spt-uuliy sohclls fair trial, aud it he aI.s h- Is
willing 10 ego down with the "SkiRpiaSter DGaks p
But he teois confident MS new pau viii aU.cstd,
ana euabIe h!tn 90 met promptly all acma ds
against his establishment at the tate Ct on MS TO
the dollar IN the pure substaatials OF life Give i'm
a fair tria'-he ASS 10 more
The business OF the establishment will commence
on Monday (Hhis Bay the Ism Uc;yys., on " len
day he vii Uc happy L. se5 his Trends i free
snack from l. 10 l O'Clock
GEORGE ENsBERf,
&C lS-ItF From re Ci.i NL.eL
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HU5rING5 CoU"T.-Civil business Saturday.