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The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-06-15

We learn from ile Yicksburg papers that 4.
Memphis Convention convened It's session b
the Gth., ond was largely attended, here bair
about 500 delegates present d was orgabiz
BY calling Hon. w. @. Dawson. Of Georgia. %
the chair. We see the names Of Gen. Q1iimsr
Gen. Foote, aud others from our Slate, as bein-
active members. We also notice the name or
Judge Walker, Of the n. o. Delta, us one Of i,
prominent members. The convention WA,
iairly organized on.the 9th we win give ms
princi pal proceedings Of lbe Convention after IL
has adjourned. 1t will not be possible TO give
any correct idea Of the features Of its results a
the limited space that we can devote TO it, until
we have the final proceedings. From ths &C.
counts that we have seen Of IFS doinga we have
no doubt that great advantages 70 The South
will be derived from this Commercial meeting
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-06-15

o. R. StEGLEroE.-The selection Of o. 3.
Singleton for Congress in this district seems 70
have been very happy exercise ofwisdom on iha
part Of the Convention that nominated him.
Not one dissenting voice is TO be heard. Tie
democracy are pleased because Mr. Singleton is
a true democrat and a gentleman in the best
sense Of the word. Indeed his afdble, kind and
affectionaie manners are such that they win The
esteem and confidence Of both wings and demo-
Gratis. II Col. Singleton succeeds, Of which we
believe there is but little doubt, be uitl be an
ornament TO his district-Rosciuslo Sun.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-06-15
NOfice.

TFyHE Co-parinership heretofore existing in
n this city, under tho drm 81 ThornhtH q
Mckihenny having expired by limitation 3lst
ult., the sarne has been diasolvai The under
signed informs his friends. that he win con-
tinue A CoTToN FAcTORAeE and GrvERAL Conc
MISSION BUSINESS at No. 90 Carondelet Street
under the.sfyle of THORNHILL 81 co.
JNO. TIORNHILL
New Orleans, June rs. ls5sL6m
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-06-15

O-s- See advertisement of Geo. NJ Pinckart
& Co., New Orleans, which viii be found il
our advertising columns.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-06-15

Will address his fellow-citizens on the subject
Of the u. S. SENATORIAL ELECTION, and in
defence of the Democratic Principles, at the fol-
1o..;,y times and ulaces.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-06-15

CO. A correspondent Of the Mississippiaa,
writing from Jacinto, Tishemingo County. says
s.Reuben Davis has no supporters here excent
Wings and We will give Bsrk7-
dale 600 majority, or burst.
say TO you that there Is as much unanimity
in the county on the State ticket, as ever saw f;
and have lived in the county ever sinceil or
ganiza;ion"
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-06-15

C-s- Col VIM. Neville, Of AIsdison, has
been nominated as tic Democratic candidate for
The STATE Senate, from the counties Of Madison
and Scott, TO fiji the vacancy occasioued by the
resignation Of Hon. O. r. Singleton.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-06-15

CO. The Vicksburg Sentinel states that Dan
iel Thomas, formerly Sheriff of Kinds, died at
his residence near Raymond, last Friday
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-06-15

CO. The Democracy Of Winston county ha We
nominated DR.. B. COvington and Hugh Nc
Queen as candidates for the next Legislature.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-06-15
Enigma.

AM COMPOSED OF ELEVEN LETTERS
My l, z. IL is part of procession.
My 3, Q, isan animal of the cat tribe.
My, 4. 8. 5, 10. 6 is essential to life.
Ny s, 8, 6 is metal.
Ny whole should be general. TEDESCO.
0C- Answer to last enigma Bethesda.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-06-15

c. We wish to call attention to the adrer
tissment of Messrs. Bloom s. Bro. Benton.
who have good travelling cariole for sale
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-06-15

CO. See advertisement of c. J. Blackman-
horses, sheep, &c.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-06-15

Why 10 the steamer Alton like wild goose 4
Because she goes North every summer.-Devi1
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-06-15

CO. d. D. Haynes has received the appoint
ment Of Post Master at this place.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-06-15

@ See DR.. Barrys advertisement Of Tr-
copherous.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-07-14
THE LATE STORM.

The most violent storm Of wind and rain accompanied
by lightning, within the recollection Of any Of c
zenss passed city Sunday evening last TIP
damage has been great aud extensivc throughout its
course The dwelling house the farm Of Christian
SsPsE h SSsS Wi Init. q our py G
Lightning; portion Of the fluid passed down the co
ducior, into the cellar destroying articles
crockcry, &c whilst another portion branched oil at
point who're the conductor touched the wall Of ilae
dwelling and entered fhe house, doing considerable
damage TO the ost and floor Of the attic story, came
the caves and passed down TO the Tin spouting twisting
II in most singular manner. There some twenty
persons IN the hoHse at the time, but proyidenfIay no
injured Abont the time the large ice house
Of Robert Johnston, ESQ at the head of Brewers AIcy
on the Southwestern limits Of our city, struck b
the lightning, which set il fire. II large frant
building, lined With tan and charcoalno ice inat te
timc-and such its combustbe nature added 10 till
scarcity Of water in the neghborhood, that it near
ly destroyed before the prompt and active excrtians AZ
our Finemcn, conld subdue the flames. The loss u
about 56, and understand there no insurance.
A stye Of pigs Belonging TO MIR. Tobias Halter. SOME
100 yards distant from the house, had two Of its in
mates stulaled aud paralyzcd BY the lightning.
negro boy about eight years old, belonging to Jos
Easterday Esq, residing in West Patrick Street is
at the same time struck down by the lightning but
recovered by the application Of cold water
The bafal Of George Willard Esq, residing about
hve miles South West from Frederick, struck bs
lightning on the evening, and with its contents ed
tirciy consumed aud also Tobacco Honse tie
farm Of Henry Nixdorf Esq, situated the Monoe
ocy Viaaart, on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Several valuable horses killed by the Lightning
on the same evening, one belonging 10 Mr. SamuS
Zimmerman, living few miles South West Of Freder-
rick, and belonging TO Charles WorfhngtonI ESQ
in the New Market District. 7
We do not recollect ever having heard Of so mann
objects being struck By the lightning in any storm as
thatof last Sunday. In every direction from FredA
rick hear Of trees, &c, that have been Yiren adj
shattered by the fluid Frederick md Herald.
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sHANNoNDaLE-Irs ArTRAcTfoEs.

z Il
There has been quite large and fashionable cont
pany at Shannondalc during the whole Of the past
week, and the number promises 10 be greatly enarg7
ed by the expected arrivals during the present. The
company for several years has not been large thus
early in the season, as it is now apI the Sprags
have never given promise of rendering more entira
satisfaction TO its guests than under ispfesent mans
ngetnent With Captain SArPfSsToN and lis estfinaI
BILE lady at the head, Miss SARAH BEALL presiding
prer the culinary department and Messrs JonS vi
GALLAHER Of Charlestown and Mr. JoxEs Of Balti.
more in the Office and the Bar mono .n fail TO ne
reire every attention which eau minister TO their
comfort satate their appetite queJch. their thrs1
a portion Of the celebrated Nolandts Band of Bal
timore, are now in attendance and have been engage
ed for the season. under the leadership of Mr. SLvEi
hMITH fayorably known to many of or citizens as al
accomplished Professor Of Music and Dancing. A
rare opportunity Is therefore presented of enjoying
the exquisite pleasure of having concord Of sweet
sounds whilst nimkv moving tlle light fantastic
toe Each and all Of the members II the Band are
scientific performers, which Is the best guaranty 10
those who appreciate good music of being fully
gratifed in this respect whilst visit to Shannon
dale will always enure greatly TO their physical
strength and social enjoyment
Though dancing is had every night the ncgul6s
ing
-four neighbor q the Spirit has expressed our semii.
mens We therebre adopt his article and endorse ali
he says Professor SilyESssrH takes pleasure Civ
ios instructions during the day. He has already pre-
scented nuulberof and attractive editions 10 such
rs were disposed to receive Them Free Press
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FLATrERING MS ExoELLENcY
nc w.skiarloa Uaioa has the folloring

~ Ut
TAEISs aAcK All THE HARD THINGS sAIos-W \
in the koamne Of the Newark Eagle who says he wrote
much and spoke against Franklin Pierce while
candidate oF the presidency but since the object Of hp
assaults has been installed in the White House he hap
visited him, and has changed his opinion entirely. ih
proof Of which the writer says:
- No eanpass hoGr with him without being ina
pressed with the convection that Frank Pierce is man
Of marked ttas ef eharactersagaeious and discrina
tngquick 10 perceive and prompt actalways ready
10 listen 10 advies-but possessed Of strong will AMI
firm mind. There Is peculiar expression about HI.
eyes, indicative u the character Of the developed
since his inauguration. II is thatso to speakof pen
who knows himself thoroughly and what IS Of equA
importance. knews those by whom he is surrounded "
He who aspircs TO overrcach Frank Pierce riss
early il the mosyins,
We Fust this hg'' feels relieved after this land
tion Of power z Since Frank Pierce has been instae
changed their opinion entirely" Of him. and who ses
peculiar expression about lis eyes" Wonder tina
il was never mentioned before
II is not right 10 hold MIR. Pierce responsible for All
the tom foolery Of which he is the provocative. seG
sble and intelligent New Hampshire lawyer. BY .ns
equal in talent the leading members uf the vim
gina bur ataeDg his party, he must Blnsh scarlet
the gross attery Of which he is now the object Wha
is he, At this moioenf but the Frank Pierce, Esqs
Attorney al Law, he three years ago. when maj
IN his senses dreamed Of him for the Presidency Dod
station change ihe man. Can Office add cubit ths
stature Of the mind, soul body, altar the expres
sion Of the Z eyes.2 Upon what doth this on
Caesar feed that he hath grown so great"
We advise the :. Wing" from whom the Uniof
quotes Ask his idol for office. II he rises earJ
enough in the morning" he may " oyerreach Franz
Pierce" Bat. if that worthy is smart Whggy
represents him, expect he will answer
: Do yoa see anything green in my eyer
IRichEnopd Mud 4
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lie 4, !.

Afier protraeted Illness on Tuesday, iii nstaas. i
tbs residence Of his som, J. w. Reynaids, Eco, nssr
Shepherdstown, Capt. GEORGE ,REyNOLDS, Area
81 years and 4 days Capt, X. bid sspreseatcd dis
county N the h0lsc e Dslegates beea High shsr ef
pected end beloved by the community 10 which ho
lived and his departure is dteply deplrr moi onlv IL,
his afflicted family but by his numerous: frenls =
ID this town. on Thufsday last, ailes .hor, ;lf,...
Mr. MICHAEL BERRY ,ior several .vears ,-sr,Av
citizen Of this place. aged about IS years 81
Onkthe e6th ultinao Al his resiae,se. i. ne.k.l.x
county, Of cholera, MIR. ELIJAH RAKTt ESON 80,
about IS. 49,
Ii Winchester on The a9h ni.imo. i The re.;lrpo,
Of her brother, Henry B. Strcit1 Nirs BETSY WILL
SON, 10 about the 6osh year OF her age.
In ieeshurg At the residence Of Capt. John Hansy.
on the lst instant, after lingering Illness Miss MARY
ELLEN NAGGS, aged about 10 years.
q New Market, on the 9Th ultimo. CHARLOTTE
VIRGINIA CATiiARINE, daughter Of Daniel ard
ienrietta HAnsacker. aged year, mouths and ~
days. VI
IL Wheeling, on the l2th suli.. Nj. THOMAS
HOWARD, N the 72d year q age. The deceased
was native Of this county. Il
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-07-14

Or The Bridge, Il Harpcrs Ferry. ]. al. lp,h w.
BY Rev. David Wls0a Mr. w. ii sfIIyrr A Ne
CLARlNDA OATES, bosh q Frederick ccaotv. -
AZ Harper-F Ferry. on TIE ID inss.n.. e. ~ :,
Heaton, JAMES Nj FRENCH. 81 clssf. $500 :. - =.
House, of HaFpcrs- Ferry. - - - -.
On the Rridge. al Harpers. Ferry q, ~. al -.
ne sa.ne. Mr. EPHRAIM MILLER 10 Miss MARI
JANE WARNER both 81 Rockingham
WARD n. HEST 81 Pkladclnh;s -, w. - Z,
LINE 81. daughter II Georrc II Halnsr v -
burg, Penn.
o. the slth ultimo. BY Rev, u ". STAR. N ATTAIN.
TEL KUYKENDALL and Mis- MARY Wi Il rsi NJ ~
both Of Hardy county.
Ca the Harpers- Ferry Bria.e. an a.. ss;k ,.:.. Il
Rev. w. +. Speake. JOHN SHIEr RI 80 -' 49,
DIANA E. JONES of Albenaarlc coInsv. -
~ The city 81 New York, On tie 29tk ullino. ~
Archbishop Hughes, CHARLES cARROfI, MgThv z.
lSHs Of Carroll Hall, Md, and Miss MARCfrIA 4.
yo1ngest daaghterof Gen. Winfeld Scstt, 10. 81 N.
AT Washington. 81 tho 2Sth ultnao 81 Rev S..x,h
Pyne. WILLIAM G. JOHNSON, IL Utica. N. n.
and Miss MARY LOUISA, oaly daughter a dc NE
yohn Adams, a,,a granddaughter d * president JoNp
Quincy Adams.
Or The 18th sl.imo, y Rev. c. r. Kran,h. Mr..
SAMUEL FORNEN and Miss MARGARET RICH,
ARDS-both Of Frederick county a.
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COZ. RRNToN,s lfEMoIRs.


|. has already been stated that Ex-senator BEs
ros is engaged in preparing Memoir Of bis Life
and Times. q work which the pablie will rsad:with
great eagerness. as we'll on account Of he matter
likely BE- contained ia It as q the interest neees
sary Impaired 20 Il from a mind 50 fertile 10 rel
sources a. that OF the distinguished aalhof A
chapter from this work was lately published in the
National Inellgeneer, giving minute account Of
the celebrated dael between Mr. Randolph and Mri
CLAY, In The year 1926.
Though the main incidents Of this "high-toaed
duel" we're previously known to The public, vet
Col. Benton has given others which illusnaiei ia
high degree the teIty characteristics 81 both the
eomsa;ans. II is impossible 10 commence The
chapter of several columns Without going through
the whole Of thsn-so graPic. SO unique are they
in all respects.
WeregrelNwe have not room to transfer the
chapter to. our columns. The book will be in de-.
mahd not only ID this country but through
Europe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-07-14
Baltimore Ma ket.
Randolph q I.nfiII,er,n
ClscuLAR OF PRlcEs in rnk BALrtMoar -M.s.s,
Fer The treek endiasd Julv ~ lRS2

CiscrLAR OF PRicEs IN rnk BALriMoag- MARrir
Fer ne ,reet endisa Julv Is 1883.
hsporssd expressly for the Frss press.
. AFpLFs Demand good. We qusie s.. 90 10
Ru1rta Large receipts and marEe, verv dull.
We quote qlades at "a 10 l6 etsl-Cfls Roll ii I3
to IA cts Common Western at lotle els
HEASs.-Fhe season is oyer and The demand has
sa!irely ceased We quote White Al IS 10 LOO cls.,
Mixed so to IS cts.
BAcoa-The supply is better and demand not
80 good, though We quote las, weeks rates. SAILS
o. Shoulders al q 10 II cls Sides 1t It 10 st cts-
Hams al 10 to l2icts.
CArrLsf-s5O head were offered 1t lhe scales On
MONDAY, h9o OF whirh metfeady kale al 1881 40
S4aa % The hoof equal 70 81 rs 10 Ss, so mel, and
the balance were taken ont of The market
CoRS,-Demand iaiT andsales AT 81 to Sc els fer
White, and 50 10 81 cts. for Yell5W.s
\ at Sc 30
DaiED Faulr-sales of Apples II sri 10 81 %
Peaches at ST. IS 10 81
gEsnsKiss.--- Prime skins are bringing % 10 81
FLouR-Markess inactive and tendency up
wards Fresh ground Howard 81 Sails freely AZ
Si15, and CITY Mills fresh inspection al the sa M.
Contracts Tor City Mills Of new wheat have been
made al S. 9
FLaxsEgD.-Sales al 81. 10 10 ms
GissaSd.-ln demand aud sales 1. s6 CTS.
FsarnERs Sales OF prime at 3S 10 AZ els
Hods.-Sales Al IS so ID s. 10
II cls
MnsrARp S.AD- Sales a,e 10 Q s.a..,x;,h i. .rAsS
I dehand. 81 -
mand II 49, - - -
KYE.-Sales of Md At 65 10 20 ca.
SsAKs Roor.-- Seneca is in demand ana all.
readily at 16 TO is cts -.
TaaorHr SEN Sells readily Al $500.
naLtow-Saiess in blsiat els. Cafes 10 en-
NnEAr.-Aew Wheat Is coming freely and n
s. saefiisnl order SalesT0 Interior good reds 1t
e T. ~ cis Good 70 prime 80 TO ld3 clA.; WhfcJ
Wool.-Sales or un washed 26 to 20 wash ii
\ IS 10 Is et.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-07-14

& q
So. IN short i the Hoo. scnstor FROM Georgia de-
nominateA IN the Admiuisiraea papers q that STATE
Judging from the cosspicacs and wtlnjsinoa, fruro
his name Is made to cut here Mr.. TodniS must 81 !
remarkable character. IL Milledxegili Unioa. now
before les than four eonnns Ire sdcrotcd 10
the Aforesaid ss30b Toonbs.s i
Last Summer, this sane Unioa wns lurtiS4llr sweet
uPosa this same 4 Bob Toombs.v Tzr4. Mr.. Toomhs
rsiesed q sarrelt Gen Scolt-aad wst sss3stng of
God Ne,r, thai he dcnospees ,he Flee sod appoint
q Gen rlerce and calls spon ne ,onle a. M.
State look % their RIGHTS ke 4 iiffl vorre t.n
any devil q whom We have "a seihcntic history :
Oae wod infer from the trosale which Dir. Toombs
creates anoag he parry. that fhers danger # The de-
feat d the ADMINISTRATION tani1ae Tor SGorcrnor
The Thing night azo ~ inferred fruSs the course
q several Dcmocr11ic unioa p1pers u aSounr 1heir
opposition 70 that rahdii.te. HI
Mr. Toombs i very ale nan. y vesy s.ea.ions
leliticia1t ard possesses greet nfuence IL Ms nafir,
STATE H bllndrrcd lnsf year - nakos13 ma. hut
y yoane cnpr<h 70 repaiF tklf mi<{ak ara % ren
Ger sre+t s-rslce % his cc11lEy - ictt6s4 U1ie
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!. ls,9. Mr. J.nc, zn.iis ~ n.r-;,s a 49, -
~ e TIM cry Saleclsen<Iy h Nrlt i Esru6s e
;. 80. .reN e - oetfln<d loaicr tbkn hiE via
t1.s q Interested p1riic. SIC nss r3u1-3 Il .~ -
tnsl1N Uilh iaidclily. snil g. iirCrcs - ;s-f@
I'd, - - ed bar i1Inl did we're 11i<I 1F01o
-'.-'[(, ~ H''r<t A p l1'I = 4 1ccr(1, 40 IL
IT, IT.. .. "| ||'||. nc 0|< n ||ENII-Ir1.--
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noARD on PUBLIC MuRks.


We aeridently omitted 70 notice. yesterday. the or
ganizafion Of the Board Of Publc Works pursu-
ant 10 law, il met in the capitol The inst Archi-
bald Graham was chosen PresideRt Of Ihr Board. and
Vim. X Drnkard elected Secretary Gol. Drinkard
Secretary 10 the old Board and WIS desery edly
popular oicrr; his election BY the ndw Board is Of
course, satisfactory hE numerous freat while the
Board have retained capable and faiih6fofhcnr.
The Bo1rd proceeded 10 draw lots 70 setethe terms
for which each member should hold his oee the Con-
stutioa requiring that ater the first election such
decisoa should be had-one member 10 Aold Office for
r0 years, another four and The third for$ix The reg
ular term All persons elcefed 10 the Beard hereafter
viii - elected fr six years. The skcf terms of two
Of the members elected on the frs ecetion are 10
the election hefc.er Of only one sember every
Two years. The drawiag Of lots pesnied a filoUs -
THOMAS ]. RofD, sir yln13.
Z EDw4RDI. ARMErRaS sc, fo,R se9s.
AncniRALD GRAnAai, mo years.
The Enquirer understands that het Board have
lranPtiy md re.upsiy en.ered uPoa the performances
Of their rsponsiols ani aninons daties
fAictm0nd Dikpasck, HIIt T. 4;
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-07-14
Destructive HAIL sToRM.

On Sunday afternoon last our town and vicinity were
visited BY most violent and destructive hail Storm
ing much damage 10 property Of almost every descr
ton. Many Of our farmers have lost hundreds Of dol
vney ards. buildings, &C. The destruction Of window
lights in this place was immense. Severakihousand
must hard been broken utterly exhaustng the quantity
on hand ~ Merchants without anything like sup
plying the demand in consequence Of which of our
citizens hive no, been abefuy TO repair their win
dows. The damage sustained By the gardens a4e
very considerable, vegetation of lender growth being
broken down and literally cut to pieces Hail stones
measuring some six inches in circumference pck
ed up, whilst those half that size strewed the ground
D every direction. SAepherdatocn Regisker.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-07-14
I SALE OF LAND.

The farm belonging to the Heirs Of Jonathan Hears.
Icy, decd situated Halltown in this county, was
sold AT public sale on Friday last. The Farm con-
tanned 26o acres and sold for SEQ Der acre purcba-
ser Mr.. WM RYDER
We also learn that Mr.. RYDER has sold 10 Wu1fAt
I+rcAs Esq, the bulk of the farm known Is the AZ
slaldtr farm onIwhieh Mr. RYDER has heretofore re,
sided, at $50 per acre This is Justly Asarded a.
among the very best land Of the county and whilst
Mr. Ryder may have made good sale, from lis con-
venience and proximity to Mr.. Lucas he has made
al eullally A ialdifions rurrhase +!
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A DESERVING AUTHORIZES.

Among the numerous strangers who are now so-
journng at Shannoadale, for health or pleasure. We
are pleased TO notice Miss Many ). WIsnAt1. ct
Washington, lady ofrare intellectual eutiowments
Of high character AID of great noioriety A. cores
Pondent Of the newspaper press. She is publishing
series Of letters as 10 Shannondae its scenery, is
manners and its customs, in the ashingson RepuS-
lic which we shall take occasion hcreaftos 10 lay b
fore readers She wrote series OF ictters two DR.
three years ago, from Shannondalc for the SOUTH
ern Press which elected ae highest COMMUNICATION
and the most extensive pcrEsa1 at the hands Of the
public. We hope her visit may beagreeable and her
health improved by her sojourn among us-Spt.
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Ienee q The baltimore Sun. ]
m WINcHLsTEA, A., July 8.
Tie Hhaat Harpesf and Tield IN de- Iauty-7zs dr..
frenf Ynginia Springs, &C.

The harvest in the great valley Of the Old Dominion
has just been reaped the scyhe has again moved the
yellow grain from the most beautiful plains Of the East
The yield is very fair one, particularly in the rich
bottom lands f Roanoke, Bottertqrt Washington Def
ferson, Clarke and Warren. The crops Of Frederick,
Shenandoah and Rockingham suffered severely from
the hy, and though Of an excellent quality is far from
full yield.
The enterprisirg Leg, Welsh & Co.. whose -four
took the highest premium at the Worlds Pair in Lon
DON erecting large brick steam hoar mill on Mar
ket street. Their engine will be large one, some
forytWo horse power and they calculate upon grind
ing one hundred barrels per day
The heat d the part fortnight has been unexamplef
IN the annals pf meteorological experience IN CIR State
warmer thaa the summer Of 1885, and has driven
many Of our citizens % the weknowa watering places
Of central Virginia.
The Bath. Capon, Shannondalc. Greenbrier and
Alum Springs are attracting many fran your city. and
Washington and vicinity.
Tie Jordan, White Snlpber Springs Of Frederick,
which have recently been enlarged BY the addition n
new and imposing story boarding house, are al
rely daily receiving visiters. and even large
.hdpleasant company have gathered "a enjoy the bany
breezes Of = old virgiany.'s
The tra~sl throagk oar s.Ilsy i large. and the
coac.es 1earr cur hotels crowded. X