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The Pacific Railroad.

The Washington Union copies articles from
the Anericaa Times and the Detroit Free
Press, urging the practical necessity OF y
railroad to the Pacific in military point o.
view. The Free Press says that the Genera,
Government win not be called upon 10 aia
the passage of the road through the state In
any other way than by the donation OF lands
and of the constitutionaiity of this, it has no
doubt. II contends that the road is necessa-
ry for military purposes-fOr purposes OF
public defence; and if necessary, 1t REGARDS
the manner of the appropriation as mere
matter Of detail 1t considers that the ad-
m;n;strat;on of the road by the General Gov
eminent would be utterly impracticable, if
M. unconstitutional but il is of opinion that
money could be granted to company, on
condition, that for all military objects, or OBJ
iects of defence, the Government should have
the use of the road, either perpetually or for
definite; period of time. 1t urges that a
grant of money, under such restrictions,
would be fully within the purview of the
constitutional provision which requires Con-
gress to provide for the public defence.
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Spirit of the Press.

Yesterdays Enquirer has a well written article
on Local Jealousy" drawn forth By some remarks
in staunton paper relative to the appointment Of
Judge Mason. The concluding paragraph of the
Enquirers article, which we suppose will rseet the
appreciation of every truehearted man, is as fol-
lows:
For the honor of the State we hope TO hear no
more Of the rival claims and competing pretensions
of Eastern Virginia and Western Virginia. There
is but one Vire iuia, and whether man i've on the
banks OF the Monongahela or the james, he IS
equally Virginian This clanor ABOUT an equal
division of the "spcils" is low, vulgar, unworthy
the dignity of the press and unworthy OF the an
cient as well as of the present renown OF the Old
Dominion. An honor conferred on'a son OF Vlr-
GINA is not less a compliment TO the state, be-
cause fortune may chance to nix his residence ON
the wrong side of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Nail strongly recommends the culture of
The crane and the manufacture of wine in Virginia.
What would be more interesting, says the Mail,
than to zee hall dozen equity old toges with their
legs under the mahogany, calling for the Mont
peier or the Roanoke brand, instead OF those jaw
cracking names Held SIC and Hockheimer7" I'VE
have before commented freely on this topic believ
ing as we do, that Virginia might become the vine
yard ofthe United States, and furnish an abun-
dance ofthe true spirit Of the pressl
The Whig continues its remarks on the freesoii
nroclivties of the Administration. There is also
beautiful and feeling tribute to the memory of DR..
George Watson and other editorials upon varie-
ty of topics.
The Examiners leading editorial is a comnen-
datory review of Mr.. Marcys letter to Mr.. Bulse.
mann We also notice in the same paper very
pleasant article gold by artificial means, COM
rnenting upon the discoveries of a Frenchman
named Theodore Tefereau and an American named
J. B. Dods, the first of whom manufactures gold,
while Mr. Dods claims to have discovered the phil
osopher's stone The Examiner waits earnestly
for further developments and halls with pleasure
he first indications of revival of alchemy, con-
WINGED that it is not the worst folly which has
arisen from the slumber of ages, and because the
present is very appropriate time tsr the es-
Enlistment of extensive gold factories If only in
successful opcration-what immense contingen.
cy-they would raise the price of wheat, cotton,
tobacco, cattle, and all other commodities in which
we are interested, infinitely more than a Russian
War, or failure in the crops of Europe.
The E0ening Bulletin has leader upon Horace
Greeley and Emancipation" in which it is shown
that the philosopher in the white coat and his coad
tutors melted by alternatives than disinterest-
ed philanthropy in their crusade against the South.
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Our Foreign Relations.

The New York Herald. in an elaborate VI
ticle upon the subject, expresses the OPINION
that the great controversy when mes III 'ne
future, is not between Russia and turkey, out
batwean Russia and the United States. kus-
s;a Is tho master of Europe, and the United
sto,as of the West, and the principles of des,
,a,;sp, and of liberty will one day, through
their great champions, come in direct and
tremendous collision.
Ismay be that the Herald is correct in its
opinion, that there is not a Cabinet in the
world where the great powers are represent
ed that does not regard this Government as
not only the true author of all the revolution
srv movements on the continent--as the spe-
cial disturber of Western Europe-but the
only formidable obstacle to the dominion of
despotism hereafter. They have certainly
every reason to dread the political and moral
influence of this country. Here is standing
proof that man is capable of selfgovern-
ment; here is city of refuge, where the dis
contented millions of Europe may fly for
safety and find peace, happiness, and free
dom. These emigrants communicate con
stantly with their friends at home, and draw
pictures of the plenty, and liberty of this
land of promise, which fan the smouldering
embers of discomfort, and render the yoke OF
servitude still more irritating and intolerable.
The evil to absolutism grows IN magnitude
and influence every day. 1t is obvious that
the continued power and prosperity OF the
United States are Numerically antagonistic
to the perpetuity of absolutism, and perilous
even to the aristocracies of Europe.
Clearly then, there is not a despotism or an
oligarchy in the world which does not secret
" desire, above all things, the overthrow Of
the United States But how is that darling
object to be accomplished BY a combined
and open war of all Europe, upon the dread
ed and abhorred Republic! 1t may well be
doubted whether such an alliance could be
formed, and if formed, and its armies sent to
these shores, the utmost that they could ac
complish would be to cripple us for time.
1t would be but a passing storm which, for a
brief hour, would darken our sky and OBJ
scure the lights of its constellation, but they
would preserve their places in the armament,
and after the drifting vapors had passed
away, come out again with serene and un-
quenehable lustre. The powers of Europe
will not combine to make war upon the Uni
ted States while there is chance that we
will ourselves save them the trouble, and &C
complish the destruction of the Republic
with our own hands. Unfortunately, the con-
tinued agitation of the Slavery question pre-
sents sufficient prospect of dissolution by
our own suicidal folly, to keep alive the hopes
of European absolutists. and we may rely
upon it that they viii spare neither craft,
money, nor labor, to drive home this wedge
of discomfort.
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CARPETINGS, RUGS, &c.

A T our Carpet Wareroom, IS Main ST.,
N will be found great variety CT styles and pat
terms
Superb Velvet CARPETINGS, by the most cele-
b,ated manufacturer in England.
Velvet Tapestry do. do.
Tapestry do, English and American, of
the best manufacture.
Brussels Three-Ply, Ingram, Venetian Imperial
Patent, Hemp, Rag and Cotton CARPETING, &c.
handsome assortment OF RUGS, in all styles and
at all prices.
Parfor, Door, Rope and Cocoa MATS.
Piano and Table COVERS, &c.
We add to our stock, by every arrival, the latest
patterns in these goods and des gn to offer through
out the the best stock to select from in the
city, Our prices will be az low such goods can pos
slbly be sold at, and we invite examination of the
goods. RICHARDSON & CO.,
&C l5-Stf 95 Main street.
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SLIGHTLY DERAscED.-Before the MaVor

SLIGHTLY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the MAYOR
yesterday, named Henry Myer arraigned
charged with trespassng upon and assaultng Charles
Bailey, on Thursday last The prisoner, who is a
oordwainer, has been iu the employ of Bailey for
ed himself with marked propriety. On that day he
exhibited slight arrangement by first taking the
pictures of Kossuth and Lamartne, which were
after asking their and learning IT, tossing them
into the street, saying that he would pay for them.
lie was then unwell for days. but finally set in
the workmanship upon which was so badly executed,
that Bailey complained of it. This led to an aterca-
ton, and Mrs. Bailey hearing it, came In when the
prisoner made an effort to strike her, and swore that
he would take her life Bailey, ofcourse, interfered
and finally succeeded in getting Myer into the street.
when he picked up brickbat and threw itinto the
was then sent for and came at once, but while re,
monstratng with the prisoner Bailey came up, ana
TO prison until Monday next for another examina-
ton,
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THE LATE RAcE.-In our local columns
win be found q farther account of one of the
most remarkable races on record-thatwhic
occurred on the Broad Rock course on
Thursday last. It appears that the fastest
time ever made in the world in four mile
heats, was made on that occasioni "Old Vir-
pinny never tire"
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RICHMOND MARKETS. Oct IA.

CORRECTED DAILY.
The steamer Canada, with one weeks later news,
arrived last evening at Halifax.
FLOUR had advanced FROM Is. to g. per barrel,
with upward tendency. Our market has become
unsettled with an advance of % per bb Holders
demand ST. to $7!, but heard of sales at over
ST.
WHEAT is active at 81 80 to 81 s. for prime.
CORN-in demand at II to 81 cents.
%GUANO more plenty Several cargoes have ar
rived. and sales at $50 to $55 per ton.
TOBACCO-Nothing new to note. Sales small and
all kinds in demand.
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laid open at every point to the descent of
armed multitudes.
In view Of the strong probability that cur
republican principles win one day bring us
in collision with the great powers Of Europe,
IL behooves US to be ready to meet them on
the battlefield where our quarrel must be de-
cided--the ocean.
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The Husrrses CoURr was engaged on the

Edward 5. Gentry, long known in this city as free
negro renewed his application for the Court to Ger
tfy him to be mot negro." After the hearing Of
the evidence, the question submitted, and the
application refused We have already given an opin-
ion upon the law under which this application was
made, aud new only aiude to the subject with the
hope OF inducing the Legislature repeal Il prompt
". T. Daniel Esq, resisted the application before
he Court. in bis capacity Attorney for the Com
s,anweaith. The effect of the granting of this APP
piicatien would hsve beer 10 place the said negro
proper that the LEGAL authorities should give their at
tentiou to the natter.
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We have NOT had an opportz,-

;t, of seeing the present company at the Theatre,
bu ON one occasion and can therefore say very little
knowingly of its merits; but friends who attend
aarIy every night assure that there some tine
az well as actors in the stock composition
and among these, Mrs. Place is very highly spoken
This lady well by her maiden name some years since,
in the Southwest and If are not greatly mistaken,
abe is an excellent vocalist. OF this, however, we
will speak when we hear her again. Mrs. Ward Is
excellent in her line and Taylor is hard to beat So
90 and ace them.
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illustrated at a recent session of the Wo-
mans Rights Convention in Cleveland, in
which the aRer Antoinette Brown declared
that IL she thought the Billie taught the sub.
lection of wsmen, she would not believe it.
A similar disposition to renounce faith In
the Bible rather than give up their issns, has
beeu often exhibited by abolitionists and
other ultraists.
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81 MUCH ron 4 W,rr-Tbe Mayor had

50 MUCH FOR a WIrK-Tbe Mayor had
William Camp brousht from prison to his court yes
terday, and in the presence of number of persons
ksve him lectnfe that should never be forgot en-
Camp was comnitted to prison for drunkenness, snd
would no doubt have remained there some time but
for feeling appeal made by his wife In his behalf
who, true TO womane nature, not dspe ssd to de-
sert her husband even though he had bfousht her
poverty. and bis helpless children to want She In
formed bis Honor that she had five small children
one of whom was III and enclosing dollar which
she had doubtless earned by incessant toll with her
needle. to pay the ine for the offence committed
begged that he might be set at liberty and permitted
to aid her Ia providing the necessaries Of lif for their
dependent Offspring The Mayor gave Camp his
wifes letter. and ereatns him to read IL and profit
by its contents ordered his discharge If surh dey
votion cannot win from the allurements of the
bottle, in the name of Heaven what can
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TKEspAssrse-Joshua Roane. the pron.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Roane, the prop
erty of J. B. Stegal, charged with trespassing on
VIM John Clarke, threatening TO kill Alice, Mr. C q
Mayor, yesterday, and examined. The evidence
showed that Joshua and Alice had lived together as
and WIFE but not being able to agree had sepa-
rated The prisoner, being anxious to make up the
difficulty had gone back to see his old fame and not
being able to gain admttance made noise aud die
turhed the family. On promising never to be again
guilty of such conduct, he was set at liberty.
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CoNrINUED.-The case of B. F. Lindsay,
charged with forgery, not examined into yester-
dav, owing to the absence of Mr.. Goode the main
witnessin the affair. 1t viii probably up this
morning and be disposed of.
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A SPItY CompLInEsr.-The Cleveland
Plain Dealfr declares. in burst of enthusi-
astic admiration, that there is no paper in the
United States which can equal the New York
Herald, in "a cool, deliberate, downright
lie." 1t says that the Herald is among liars
what Michael Angelo is among sculptors. I'll
tian or Rubens among painters. full. grown
Shanghai among common chickens, or Dick
Turpin smeng highwaymen.
The Plain Dealer speaks with such re,ish
of the Herald's genius for lying" as TO Law
itself open to the suspicion that it Is not the
want of inclination that prevents the Cleye-
land paper from rivalling the achievements
| of its New York contemporary.
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An OBsrRuoTIoE.--Wm #. Owens was
fned q and costa Cor cbrtrpctins the sidewAlk d
Main street with dry gonds box, At night.
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+ AND FOR SALE--We are authorised

IL to sell Tract of Land containing 40 acres, ly-
ing ia Chesterfield county, about three miles from
Mayos bridge, on the Turnpike leading from Man.
chester the Coal Pits and bounded by the lands OF
Russell Dickerson, Mr.. Shooter, Thomas Hartgroye,
Mrs Fisher and the waters of Reedy Creek. Be
tween 80 aud 100 of this land is in wood, the
balance in high state of Improvement Terms
cash. TOLER CUM.
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FlsED.-Wm. Bell permitted losl a
lined him d ana costa for tho offence.
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Our OF JAIL.-Eliza Ann Alley, white
woman of bad character committed to Jail some days
since in default of bail for her good behavior gave
the requisite security yesterday and was released
from prison.
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BROAD Rock RAcEs-FoURTH AND LAST
DAY.-The fall meeting this course closed yes
terday, and venture to say that it has been the
most exciting one ever witnessed on it. There were
no entries for the Post Stake; and but for the
"quarter" purse of 800, consequently we have no
race to report.
The Messrs Green, as we understand, have dis
posed of all their fine horses but Lawson" who,
though not successful while running for the late
animal, and of great endurance We have no
doubt, however, that they will be On hand, with a
good string before twelve months have passed, and
prove themselves as nvincble upon the turf here
tofore.
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THOMAS w. kEESEE, AuorIosEER,
(ofce with Geo. j. Sumner, No 20 Pearl street will
attend to the sale of every description OF MER-
CHANDISE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, sc.
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BALTIMORE, Oct. l4.-Arrived, ship Junius from
City Point, ballast. The j. was towed up from City
Point by steamer Pocahontas, and will be hauled up
on the screw dock for repairs. Cleared, schr. Ham
bleton Brooks. for Norfolk aud Petersburg.
New York, Oct. 13.-Cleared, schr. S. C. Engle.
Starr for Fredericksburg. Arrived, steamship James
town, from Richmond, and schr. Ann, Hopkins, from
Petersburg.
SALEM Mass, Oct. 1l.-Sailed, schr. Saratoga,
odgden, Richmond.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1s.-Arived, steamer Penn
sylvania, Baymore, Richmond.
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NUIlCE.-My Stores, Nos. Is and *
Main street, VIII be closed on Monday ana a,s.s.o'
iIth and 18th inst, and re-opened 90 Wadsss5sy
the 18th inst. JAcoR 9an ssday,
oc 10 Is and Il NJ.
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1HE Rev. Mr.. MooRs's CHURCH, on Can
itoi street. win be dedicated tomorrow morning ii Ii
o'clock.
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pEv. M. d. HoGE'S SCHOOL FOR

Ia YOUNG LADIES.-Haying been so fortunate
as to secure the services of Dr. R. LEWIS, in the
department of Natural Science, the Principal calls
public attention to the following letter:
RICHMOND, 18th Sept, 1853.
Rev. nj. d. Hoge.-Dear Sir,-Being informed that
Dr. R. a. Lewis has engaged to deliver q course of
lectures Natural Science, illustrated by expert
ments in your school, during the ensuing term, we
take pleasure, through you, in assuring those who
have the advantage of his acquaintance, that he
is admirably qualified, both by natural talents and by
he proposes to teach, His lectures WILL at the same
time, be improving and interesting and will furnish
valuable addition to the course of study pursued in
your school. Very respectfully yours,
F. H. DEANE, M. d.
A. T. B MERRITT, NJ. D.
ALBERT SNEAD, NJ ID.
JAMES BOLTON, M. D.
F. MARX, NJ. D.
&C l5-6t* g. A. WILSON, M. D.
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BATHS, BATHS, BATHS.--Hot, Cold
and Shower Baths be had daily the Hair Ores
sing. Shaving and Shampooing Saloon, under the
American Hotel-entrance on 1Ith street
Single Bath 25 cents, or five tickets for 81.
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w. B. BIGELOW, ACCOUNTANT
AND COPYIST-ofic in the Law Buildipg-wiil
keep the accounts of those having no regular Book
keeper act Assistant TO Book-keepers in their
examination of the
VIII also copy all kinds of WRITING, &c
nc II m
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pATHOLICPRAYER BOOKS, Of dii-

The ITrsnIine Manual Price IS cents.
The Key Of Heaven PriceeS eente
Catholic Piety. as cents,
The Devout Manual 60centa
Flowers Of Piety. 57eents.
Daily piety. 81 cents. For sale by
LEWIS L. SMITH, Bookseller,
o. he afa.ss.a., Ix,feI
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ANEW BOOKS AND PERIODICALS
IN now ready at J. w. EVANS, 18th street, oppo-
.s,s Messrs Kent, Paine Kent.
ST The second War with England, by j. T. Headley.
Fnn Jotting 90 or Laughs have taken Q Pen to, by
NJ p Willis.
peterson,s Ladies' Magazine for November.
Pntnam,s Monthly and Magazine of Art.
London illustrated News.
Iondon LANCET London Punch and London Jour
nal-all by the last steamer:
1z-GIeason,s Pictorial, Barnum's News
Elag- Wayerey, Prvateer, Pick
BOSTON Pilot Irish American
Hesy Work Daily and Weekly Heraids, Police Ga
zette--an for this week.
+,res and Frames. For any and everything ia the
1snal ans periodical line call or send to
DIVA - j. w. EVANS, 18th street.
n,s1ta opposite Kent, Paine & Kent
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The BosToN PRKss-The Richmond Era
miner says that the journals of Boston are
the shabbiest that reach that office; that the
few that are deeently printed. have nothing
in them worth perusal, and the many that are
badly printed, have usually still less; that in
short, all the pretensions and professions of
Boston to unequalled elegance, refinement,
intelligence, and culture, resolve themselves
into practical, starched, and Puritanical ex-
emplifcation of the great beatitude: "Bless-
ed is he who bloweth his own horn; for who
ever bloweth not his own horn, the same
shall not be blewed."
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4 PEAoRABLE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.


rants are sometimes obtained by the guilty to screen
themselves from the law, and the case we are now
about to notice may prove to be one Of that charac
ter Patrick Hays had John Coffee arrested and
before the Mayor for threatening to take his
NE or sunday last Pat really afraid that John
would fail aoul of his person and do him great bodily
nar, as pc had promised to do so, and for that
son ne asked the protection of the law. He wished
.ne accused no sort Of harm, but his life had been
.nfeaIened IN his own room, and he sure some
~ would befall him If the protecting @gis of the
law was not thrown about him as a mantle. This
statement made Johns ferocity clear as mud, and
we looked for nothing less than TO him brought
70 the mig when two witnesses for the defence
ln.roduced Hon0ra Creedens knew Hays and his
wife well. They were the worst pair she had ever
seen 10 her fs-slways drunk-slways fighting.snd
sne really wished that she could get them out of her
house for they did nothing but drink. quarrel, fight
and keep the neighborhood in uproar. Hays had
abused her shamefulIy several occasions and had
damaged the house in which she lived by knocking
down the lathing and plastering. Another witness
was introduced to prove the character of Coee and
when he had concluded his evidence. a further ex-
animation of the affair postponed until this morn
ing both the defendant and complainant being recog
Missed by the Mayor for their appearance.
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DIED.

On Wednesday evening last, after a short illness,
Mrs. DIANNA HUNT. consort of E. Hunt, deceased,
aged 90 years.
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FOUR GENERATIONs 49, J,

terday, most beautiful dssuerreosv,.. yes-
siMoNs, one of our best artists II + sszsn By
stGn n ans = o. great value e the y ~
in the prime Of life, and the as grandma
decline o. years. most happy iIiastrsts, :, as the
sssdaal progress e the grave The elder 3 o.,
tie doubt but they viii lea7s to see ~. En- Dat It.
ton. eie hitn genera
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NOTlCE.-Citizens or strangers yis;t;r,
HANDBILLS, TICKETS, PAMPHr.ErS' S6 "a X,
CHEChs, DRAFTS, or any thing else they nav ds,
SIRE printed with neatness and dispatch in sny ,Us
or color they may fancy By calling at the large bus
ing, corner OF Main and 18th streets where she, So
see specirnens sAes can
OF lA-9t rrrEnrr,r,n