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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-10

cou,aoinr. Our merchants, mechanics, No.,
and thera, ar literally oyerfun with h. s;nas. The
stores are thronged with countr~ ,,or.h.n,, and
strangers who have been atr .ctsd thther from all
sections of mt Only this continent Int The world by
the indus ma eSn .otion; new and magnificent
buildings are 5ln ND in all dirsctons the churches,
theatres, concerts hotels, saloons, railroad cars
aUd oiher vehic es-in fact, every pace in
tie city is crowded to excess There Is work for all
who desire and amusement for all who seek 1t. I'm
der these crcumst it is not surprising that we
should meet SO mary smiling and contensed faces
which ever way our eyes may be turned. y
Tumult and dscord seem to be the order o. the day
among all parties, clans and clques. The democrats
the wbigs, and the sbolitionists, are split up, and
writhing from intestine connections; and now, in
orier 10 keep up with the spirit of the times, the
Wonsn's Rights party have not only quarrelled
among themselves Ia Convention, bu; have taken
step in vance Of Their political cotemporaries and
had fight According to our report of the proceed
iDgs, most terrific war Of words took place
prior 10 the adjournmt MT .of the Convention last
Saturday GA the subject of Christianity, between
Rev Antoinetts Brown, Lloyd Garrison, and Others
Miss Brown defended the Bible, and Mr.. Garrison
opposed t. The body dissolved 10 grand row,
enc when Mr.. G. reached the street his nose was
pulled ty Mr. Nevns, as a reward for the uncour-
teous language he hal made OF in the course of
debate. The speeches, the scenes, and the incidents
that have occurred in this gathering Of the strong
minded, are unparalleled for their comicality and
spiciness in the history of all conventions which have
hitherto been held this season. y
We are already beginning to hear of the backward
ness of cotton. A despatch from New Orleans an
that the decreased receipts thus far over last
year at this time amount to one hundred and six
thousand bales.
To days inside pages contain lengthy document
from the Mexican Minister at Washington, with re-
gard to the recent extensive military preparations Of
Santa Anna Interesting Intelligence from New
Mexico; Fashions at the South Proceeding in the
Various Law Courts, embracing a curious Clerical
Slander Suit the decision of Judge Morris relative
to Assessments, &C.. and a great variety of Com
mercial and Miscellaneous News.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

instructed assign reasons for tls Governors uc.n
Tho under which M.. Green mlis tho application 10 the
Governor is in these words "hce may at any time be an
Ispccu 81 the bucks aud examination into The pro-
ccedings Of airy bark. by Joint Committee OF the Two
Houses Of the General assembly committee oil either
iIuuee or one commissioners, appointed by The
Assembly or the Governor" Whilst the Governor may
Of aoy time urpunt commissioners for the purpose named 10
the ac vet sir think only conempates his dong
81 in the recess Of The General Assembly and therefore IN
Of the ei approach Of the session he might well
subject great importance as lie ana a5 we re.
gard to be- brought, the Legislature the mole apo
pirate tribunal ven though he might have been satisfied
that the law had been vioatet 10 cay nothing o HE pain
tm Ct his long absence from the seat Of Govern.
ment in which oil synpahize deeply with him.
| hlr HAScocK OF Charlotte offered the following:
Resolved That the 18th rule OF the House, which Is IN
Tho So words Ihe Speaker may call any member 10 Inc
Chair who shall exercise functions for the .imc but
member by virtue OF such appointment shall preside for
longer time Than three days. be suspended in its operation
until otherwise ordered.
r HAScocK explained that The object Of the above eso
luton 10 allow The regular incumbent OF the Chair The
opportunity OF visiting sick member of his family.
The resolution unanimously adopted
On motion Of Mr. TOMLN resolution was adopted abol
shng the standing committee on county organization there
being no farther use for said committee
Various resolutions and memorials were prescnlcd-
WANT of room prevents their publication lo.day)
The House then adjourned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09
THOLES PRICES CURRENT,
RIcHMoSD, DEcEMBEs g lS5;

| ANiShNoSpt OECENBER ', lSoS
IobACCO,-rhe market shows more act,jty with a
sigh; improvement in prices n. NJ MARTIN CO
-, Sales Of Of Tobacco by ~ Nj MARTY & Co.. on Wednes
4al95 50, 9, S IS at 70 and a, 7 g. ~ ~ ~
NHEhf.-PtiHe vii 10 Wheat cells OF 81 20 , &, ss.
and prime red at 81 As 81 81 per bushel " 49,
FLOUR he late foreign has produced no ef.c,
upon the muike except IL make holders firm In the
demands Shippers, howeyeT refuse 10 advance their rate,
according TO qualify and quantity. T. J. PEYTON,
| CORN MEAL-75 CTS. per bushc
OATS-I0 4 i2S cts. per bushe.
| BACON-AIountan cured hog round sE cents; Civ
cured and Smithfclt hog round lS and Bal
tmorc Sides IN ~ Shoulders I; Hams 10 l3S az in
quality; saee mostly IL l2H cts.
BUTrER-Goshen, lS y cts., Mountain, l9 q r.,
some poorer sorts not suitable for table cold as low
FlSH-Mackeel No g. snail =. TX the latter Ior p,,.
inspections Halifax Herrings No. S. 81 per Dbl
gross S3S !.
CoFFEE-we quote Rio Il a Il cents; Laguyro TX
IL; Java TX Is; Mocha Is l5s cts.
CANDLES-Tallow ii l5X cts.; Hu!rs and Jack
sons patent 6 Adlmantnc % 30; Mi,cheIs patent 30
81 Sperm 50 Sc cts.
LARD-New n barre's l04 IL eta; kegs llS al2
LIVE S'rUCN-(J Shocks KeporD-Beef Cattle, scale
WEIGHT SO Is 50 10 gross Sheep, 81 SO $780, nett Hogs
S. 50 So, nett.
New Orleans 81 IS. Refined Loaf 9E lG; Crusaad
Ok Ok; Powdered o. 9H Coffee Sugar II a s.
SALT-Liverpoo fine per sack 81 90 atloa: and So in
sOrc Ground Alum 81 62S.
SHOT-a cts per 10.
LlME-Ercm wharf 81 25 from store 81 s., for Eas,
Elm. Virginia 81 81 10.
GuANO-Sales If Peruvian plenty nj sis
LlQUORS-Whlskey, Richmond rectifod 20 cents cash;
Tuscaloosa % to ~ Cincinnati, rcctifed 80 cs., ou
monthsi Old Family Rye 45i Mountain 60 IS; Brandy
common Imitation, 50 TO 40 4th Proof, 1:
10 6O cts, casij otard Dupuys SO IS to IS Hen
messy s3h TO So Pinet Co., sSS 10 IS; Apple Is 10 Is
cents. Gn-American common, 81 TO 80 cents HollaEI
81 10 10 81 20. N. +. Rum 81 10 Sc cts.
LEATHER-So!e, good stamp, from 10 20 els. per Id.
damaged from ID TO lSja CITE.
SEEDS-CIuycr seed STa per bushel; Timothy s3S
TO 81; Herds Grns, & IS: Flaxsced 81 l2n.
PLASTER-SaIs. Lump s5t tWhar ssh on Basin
Ground ssA Sa.
IRON-Pig $50 $40 per tom Swedes $780, Tredegar and
English refined $780, Commcn English $751; up country Bar
Ss5.
SrEEL-American Bstered 3ll0 lis &c. ton.
SOAP-Turpenlino AZ Cts; Fancy colteG II 10 Ia,
COrTON-lUa II cts.
NAlLS-Held al Az cents.
COAL-Firgnia la l2S els, on board for good Mixed
Fine and Lump; Smiths rs Anthracite Is only sold at
tail RI lcs--fur load of 1000 lbs, 81
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

DEB his feslderc IN Amelia county the nst DAVID
MABEN; Esq, In the Go;I year Of his age.
DEED the 3lSi OF October In or hi,
ARTHnR TAYLOR tie county
bic lived died Through Period three scn
and he commanded ha implicit conf Cnce oil Who
kne@ hun we'll Ama5le spas!on those whom
his nls (eGemes lie had eahbor
bic faithful husband! and parent and
his sincerely inournei
whom through his long and honest - he had formed
cred aud asn. In the worlds coGnc- thu
vcSudes Of :e-le we'll and gracefully
blot, reputation without Wherever duty called he
always prompt aud IN whatever the sacred obc
Of home imposed lie was faithful Qnlek perceive he
ready 10 what right I'LL that became
Injunction from his lip 10 large circle OF valued friends Peace
temper, he Flow h1gcrkind heart he
To hear
which could rmae open me'nI
clry and ens;Ivey alive the appeals Of
nevoencc Wife aid daughter, an! neighbour but
the OF good and BIt sui ~ their
confer, the rc;!tc at his lite honorable
iHn! while the without
oticT without drnI The knew an sincere
iy say he the nUbcs, work OF Goi-an honest man
DIED. Ievcfe@ the county OF Northumberland on he t
November 1873 aed about 81 years Mr. EvALSA r. cUnoh
OF Frederick Downing Esq Mrs D. discharged fidelity tho
delicate and Responsible cuics wife, mother and Sho
consistent member OF the NJ p Church. of which her father
the late Rev Benedict Burgess early and ea aherrn
becavc ell usbaui and
losd. which doubtless Is her eternal gain
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09
- no THE CITIZENS of THE coysTIEs

yIaD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE C0UHIiE:S
~ OF GLOUCESTER, KING & QUEEN, KING Villa
AND NEW EENT-Wkereas dissatisfaction exists ~ reg
day appointed for the meeting OF the Rchmont ara M
River Rail King Queen Couft hl
December, 1883 and ul % ~"
and others inc ~
Of s.t ConyeuIon IecinE confident lias by me i, %
dan day, for the meeting OF occ" oC
woo ali ,c .ai, Of The contemplated improvement DC
-,mcs, . Won will instruct de egaes 10 meet
GUo,n CnurI House the 2Ith day Of Janua
ry, ls5i. IllDS y; nho Scw Kent
n n Toni ~, King William,
~ ~ y n CARSET~T, King & Queen and Essex
n n DOUGLASS.
n =, " e. CATLETT.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

YORK RIVER RAIL ROAD-WM. c. RIHES, ESQ
We are galiisd to state that VIM e. Rivcs E:q, Is ex
pec,cd to address The meeting al Mtropotan ha On "eu
nnh upon the subject of the York River Rail Road
We anticipate rich treat from Mr. RVcs, who atotns all
his oroons with the best materials and cnrches every cub
ect with the highest and most polished dsquisitons In
denendcnt of The very interesting subject which brings hin
here the fact that he IA expected 10 address the meeting
will attract very large crowd.-lRdI
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09
THE NEW PARTY,
The Norfolk News, Of Tic hardest y: the "HaTdS'
,h,E uiuetr

The Norfolk News one Of tic hardest y! the "Hards,
makes the following iust remarks
I'VE must say wo:d Two to the National Democ,aa,
Ut New York Iou have duug The contest, hod our ~ il
lest ~ mpLhies We havu given you oil tho ho'"
our power. We have sorrowed with you In you" ns ls,
Joyed in ,oue triunphs. But Of late, "a IN ser
Ger The apil OF your Dreams, We u' arc
that both The New York Herald and Naosa c,Ieoo5,
CHASING the secessiunisls OF the Soutn u, w ,"t '
with tho Van Buren, reesoilers Of Ne" ,ha, hc
The National pooe,aey 'R %e tat them hac
lFenos are III m s eyery FORM and mission lt
against and % nas
sey a and "Gy re sssa
ce; out aua If they contemplate forming new parry
with its
nose odoDtio7, Their, however reluctant ana Soto"
iI may hc we and will bid them IN nee'ona'o oe
final adeu."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09
SALES OF STOCKS


REPORTED uY JoHN A. LANCASTER d SoS, DRoREns
Virginia per "a years sales the Urea.
sl06
Virginia per cts p years ISSUE sales los aud III!
10 saies lui aud Int
under 10 years run, sacs 0l and
ToGls guaranteed by the Stale. last oales. H., and Ia
Richmond City EUG,s, 81 years sales l4 and int
Rirlmcai City Bonts Short dates, last sIies 0l 3 and
Virginia Bank Stock par $40 les! sales ~
Farmers Bank Stock lar, sales ll3
EXCHANGE Bank Stock. sales liz
Tcnnesacc Rail Road bonds, %
Virginia Fire and Marine, las. aJcs lf3
Richmond Fra Association Stock SD. set sales %
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Raj Road
stock, last sales LOO
virginia. Central Railroad stock, last raeI. Is
Richnonl and Petersburg Raj! Road Stocx Last
salcs,
Richmond an Danvlle Rail Road Stock, rales 20
James River Kama wha Stock last sales, is
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

RAIL ROAD MEETING in YORK COUNTY.
Alta meeting of portion of the ciizens Of York county,
held at Chunders Shop Saturday. the Sd day OF Decem
ber 1853 Richard r. Garrett was called to ths chair ana
John Shield appointed Secretary The object OF the meet
iog ha VIM been explained by the Chairman,
On of Dr. VIM II. Shield the following RESOLUTIONS
were unanimously adopted:
s Resolved That this meeting cordially approve the
vcnlion proposed be held nt King and Queen Court
House The 18th lns to adopt measures for the speedy
construction of a rail road from Richmond York River.
3D. Resolved That twenty delegates be appointed TO rep
resen, this county said Convention The Chairman I'M
der the second resolution appointed the following gentle
men, delegates tho proposed Convan,Ion. Dr.. VIM. Fl.
Shields Dr. +. w Power. w f. Wynne John r. Coupand
Bolivar Shields, VIM. s. Malllcole, 8. G. Cooke. r. L
Farenhoil, Thoa Hogg, Jr., VIM. N. Ware VIM. Howard
Jas Kirby, f.. w. Hudgins. Christie Curs ST. E. s. Rus
SELL Geo. w. Smith, VIM. TabS, Or. NJ. P. Waller, II. W.
Moreisnd and VIM B. Gray.
3d. Resolved That the proceedings OF this meeting be for
wa,dcd by Secretary the Williamsburg Gazette, and
Richmond Enquirer with the request that they be published
4th Resolved That The Chairman and Secretary of this
meetnu bs added tho delegations and then the meeting
adjourned. Il. K GARRETT, Chairman.
j. r. &HlELps Secretary
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09
LATEST NEWS BY Tiah, TEaEGRtpE


CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
W.sHISGToN. Dec. s-The death OF Vice Presiden, IT,
was announced In both Houses o.day. Euoges wrrs NJ
Houses adjourned Til Monday oo!h
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09
:: ,v0RO HIRING FOR 1854,

x,,,pv rCOk General Agents and Collectors OF
III" mi ruresn;h lsie's Row, RchEond vs
~ wiring out negroes renting houscs ard collecting
ameh6ut hc State, and In Washington, Baltimore Phla
n New York Boston, through their agents those cities
Dec
xnyy GOULDlN General and Collector, will continue
w 10 for the ensuing year, out houses
d collect sGule and dust all kinds caims and TO sell and
buy every kind OF property commission
and he has hitherto received
larer him with belief able give general sat
ncon He soc and will endeayor TO merit the
patronage Office Governor street, between main anu
franklin. pec. 9-c.eut
WISH 10 purchase second hand freight boat
p,c 9 w u NV ~ ToLER COOK, Pearl street.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09
MARRIED.,
ED.

~ sR!R9 on he lt November by The Rev ellison Mau.ey M
bENJ w. JENNINGS GorlonsvilIe, TO Miss YIROISH
VERNON OF Madison, Va
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09
A VERY PRETTY COMPLIMENTARY most eheer

fully endorse the following from the Dispatch;
The BvNyaN TABLEAux, at Odd Fellows 7ai mas usea
extensively visited By citizens, most OF whoni s.e,
Teav delioh,ed with The artistic execution oil the panorama
tho beautiful landsca pee Eno cooring, admirable eoppus
Of The figures and interesting history connected
Had John Bunyan been himself an a'st ne co3u no @
t-nv transferred 10 canvass his beautiful aegoiy at
have the master pencils whose works are now on
at Odd Fellows Hail. Our readers who have mol aeauy
done an shoud M once avail themselves Of tho opportunity
presented This evening TO See this panorama and Judge III
Intrinsic merits for themselvea
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09
Egypt has prohibited the exsortatIon Of corn,
WRECK OF THE HUM6Or n

WRECK OF THE HUMBOLDT
NEW oRx, Dec. 6-The hull Of the Steamer IIpmhr1,
wrecked at Halifax, is q toal loss Two.thirds Of hs,
ruined. The vessel Is valued al $500 Can and h aeo
about the samc-both insured VAC eufso
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINlA.-We arc glad 10 STAT
tina, the difficulties The students and citizens nav
Qieted; and that the students having returned 10 e
collegiate duties ORDER and quiet again restored Char
lottespiWe iGrocdte.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09
LATER FROM EfrROOI

r..
New YORK; Dec. the steamship Nspcra f,,,,r
pool, win dale; 10 the 25h November arrived H.
Cotton in the Liverpool market was suffer with no
change; CunSols had advanced 10 95z. Sales nj C,
flour al 37s Baltimore flour BIS Co. white corn a., an
which Is an advance. Wheat has declined IT, re
The ~a1 in Europe has ceased. The Turkish snoo...
made. ~ nave peeh
Egypt has prohibited the exsorlatLon Of com
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

yesterday morning.
Special Correspondence OF the Enquirer.
The Message Foreign AfuirsInte improvements
Sound States Rights Decentralization Of Public
Printer by the House.
WasHINoToS, DEC. 7. 1853.
The Presidents Message gives much satisfaction. II
considered sound and strong Democratic paper Some Of
its points are particularly fine On Internal Improvements
the President very clear and decided His doctrine upon
this subject will popular throughout the South, and viii
crafty States Rights Throughout the country. Tht
West NAV object conflicting In some degree, VIII
lis Interests particular butt upon The score OF SOUND
old.loehoned Democratic p-"r'"s. "hjoo't"" con HI
properly maintained
The statement Of Foreign Affairs ls explicit ant
frank II Is satisfactory every body and shows plainly
that the Foreign Affairs Of the Government have been con
Quoted by tho head of State Department with his char
ucterstic ability and patriotism
ne point is made by the Pr esdent in his treatment
the Pacific Rail Road. He mai proper distinction DC
tween aiding and administering the road and properly dis
of the Government having In charge rail roads, ca
nails &C. This doctrine Is no1 new. 1t was held oy hli
Monroe In his celebrated message the Cumberland koa
Bill and Is the orthodox doctrine upon me subject us
pcaon this tmc at The 10 eshud OF the advance OF a.
unprecedented army of Spectators and achemers upon IN
OVERLOOKING Treasury Is oppor tune: :.
But the admirable point of The whole message Is II
sterling manly Tone In tho repeated assertion OF states
Rlehs doctrine This pervades the whole document, and
its and chief feature At this lme such doc
,rinss and hh fathers OF 9S are well elte
| rated.
strong public printer. The Union received l26 votes-
MIR Tucker Of the "Senltue received 20 votes and III
Whe vote was principally thrown for Gales Sealon In
Senate will confirm the action OF the House.
Mr. Bayy to-day, offered resolution 10 MAKE Inc Libra
rian of the House elective. This IL passed. will DO ate
| towards eectiug MIR. Parker. FAlRFAA.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

Columbia, 5. G, Dec. 5.-The Commencement is bril-
liant nn, wei! attended The exercises good Tho
meeting Of The Glass Of ls45 held and Dir
~ r. Tabrr Jr by appointment delivered the Address -
The Alumni Association elected W. c. Preston President
John L. Manning and James H. Thornwe Vice Presidents
John b. Floyd OF Virgins, chosen Orator. large
concourse is expected at the Commencement Ball tonight
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

/. will be sesn that the convention Of the friends of the
Richmond and York River Railroad at King and Queen
Court House, has been postponed from the 18th December to
tho Path January, 1854
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

TIE sUPERINTENDENCY OF THE PUBLIC
PRINTING.-As We anticipated yesterday Mr.. A. g. Sea-
man of New York clerk In the Office OF Solicitor OF
Treasury Illuminated 10 the Senate for this position
He forthwith confirmed; which action embraces evil
dence Of hs entire competence discharge the Iespd nsbe
and important aud duties of the Office Among those
emphatic In their endorsement of his entire tnea for
the post, understand the well known House of
Harper Brothers Of New York CITY, with whom be lean
ed the business Of book printing! Warrington Star
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

The schooner Henry Clay from the Eastern Shore OF Vr
nina down Saturday night by the steamer Nortf
Carolina " ssel and cargo total lose. and the captain
drowned + SorEDK Argus,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09
THE VERY LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.

CONCENTRATION TROOPS NEAR XALArAT, ETC
Letters from Kralova that the Russians hnd
traeI largo iucs of there and their oulposs
close TO Kalefa where frequent skrmIshes took place.
Isnael Pacha's headquarters Were al Kalaat, which Oma
Pacha has ordered him hold possible and abstain
from further operations during the winter.
The Russians reported TO be marching on 10 Kalea
with view of attacking the Turks there The litter
receiving strong re.inlocemenls from Widin and
paeeneat was therefore expected.
The Turks making considerable preparations send
suocur to the Circassans.
letter from ST. Petersburg says the Emperor OF Russia
is suffering from Illness.
The London Morning Chronicle in despatch frem Wen
ma arms that the Turks have erected camp the Ser
Wan frontier and commenced throwing bridge the
Drn The Seryans greatly excited and had risen
one man 10 defend frontier, and conflict expected
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

NE" lORk, Do. 6-Flou. is easier Sales of Star.
brands at Sd 81 81. Southern flour is quiet Wbs' .,
:'rn Corn heavier sales OF white at 80 TO 81 cents
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

COL. BENTON In THE HALL--The col3na appears
already glory. His seat which he occupies by
courtesy tit due The good manners OF the House
on is of the most conspicuous 10 the Chamber, afford
Ing capital opportunities gentleman disposed atlu-
dnize His fine figure and really handsome counaenance,
or he Ia remarkably fine looking for his aga set it
the House In session. We do justice the way in
which he appears In his place. We compare 10 moth,
Ing short of Monsieur Julien amid his grand orch esa.
wheu tired of oushing the baton, he recnes hack and
wears on air Of satisfaction with the which his
MUS has created that perfectly indescrbabe paper
( Washington Ssor.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09


The Southern Literary Messenger for December "h'c
closes the nineteenth volume Is on our table, IL presents
most variety prose and and may to 'uae'
, snacinen of The work There curious bit Oh pho
sonica, snecul,,on entitled "The Air Dense by Day a
Iioh nv Niohtn which Is thrown out as "a nut o' e
sophsrs 10 crack" The writer sets out with the inquiry
does wafer mill run more easily In the hig"' ''' " Wv
day ~ and proposes as solution the tneory VI "' s
dsnsv Of the atmosphere In the daytime Inc
,.,sr which arc n, variance with many preconceIVec
opiuops are set forth with equal holiness anu
AMONG the poetry in this number, is very charming
niece of ,hymc by Miss Julia Pleasanls rising poeeS'
aahoma some of whose graceful illusions have been
~ going the rounds OF the daily press There also
parody pert 10 these times OF railway a''''''' '"'
Ia ehort we give readers
RAIL ROAD LYRICS.
A,R-"Coming through The Rye"
If nm engine meet engine
"Ceming round curve"
n they smash track, train and tender.
What do they deserve
MOI penny's paid TO any,
So far as observe
But all acquit the engineer,
When coming round a curve
II an engine meet steamer
"CcIniny through the draw,
II they crush or drown the public,
Need we go 10 lawI
II the engineer was careless
P'raps he's rather raw
They don't discharge an honest fellow.
"Comng through tho draw"
lfa steamer chase a stesmer, 80
"Runnng up 10 time,"
II they burst their pipes and boiler.
Where's the mighty crimef
Should jury in fury,
Make them pay one dime,
Or scnd the officers 10 prison.
Running up TO time Z"
If they mum or kill body
Ora body's vile,
Need body sue body,
For baggage, limb or lifei
If you sue for damages,
For pay fer what you los!,
You get broken neck or leg
And have to meet the cos
The next number OF the Messenger commences ne" vol
me and The present is favorable time TO subscribe TO It,
he terms are Three Dollars per auum 10 advance Every
'irenian should encourage H.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

The next number OF Messenger commences new VOL
ume and The present favorable tine 10 subscribe TO It.
The terms are Three Dollars per 10 advance Every
Nirpinian shonid encourage IL.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09
COMMERCIAL RECORD.

nLTlMORE. DEC. s.-SaIes Of 1850 LbIs aont .,
So 70; red wheat 81 IS 81 white 81 81 a | S. o.