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ARRIVALS At THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS
YESTERDAY

=, AMERICAN HOTEL.-W Robertson, Jr, Win B
hughes petersburg; J Reid Campbel: p Chris
nan, Lynchburg b Brown, S C; Mrs w s M,Cown
and son, Miss MCown, NY. ~"
,, CQLU MBIAN HOTEL --Hedway, Pr Edward: NJ
Hedway, Roanoke; E White, Frank Smaller Oh
5n91hhnston, . Stem, Richmond; Richd Crnmp, W
gia ZIG, u, fowhatan; VIM C Scott, Banks Petersbg:
tonn Chambers, Carolina: C Hurt Caroline. I n
ktsd; Hanover osIs.sy Grayson; " g Crouch
Hobbs, Va. "i'u son. II
.EACHANGE HOIEL-Juo Coles, Il s CoIas
ans nafie; Miss Wilson, Miss McPhsil NorGoit,
p Wilson, G. DrP G venabe, MeckenbarS; 'J Jos
reeot ana lady, Mira Ellis, Miss Pecot Jno W1eisb !;
W puiiis W Ellison, J = Brown. PbIsdsIni,js y.
srssg HsI lacy tday, ehi,dren and sv England; "
JI ss LANG, a1sustin Burto, Mstio Cora. Ortis
,na suahs; Wilkinson, York; Maurice q In.
iolas, Cnsrieston: ranciseo de la Cruz Y,nuier1o
Ss3nssn aaS Jose LaIa sv jorge
nngory, Cuha II Gimer, Lynchbnrs. r. Groo ua
I ,ob, Aoin sdon Roy. U Army; Donegan, Ais
S iHR arnppett, New York. Talley Washin ston
s,a honistons Miss M Mailing, West Tenn; Wal
exsadris. ~ "icNehAe, Al
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Indge Price, lately wounded in an aifray with
Col McLin, at Ripley, Miss. has since died.
John Collins was hung at Geneva, Illinois. on the
2lst Instant for the murder of his wife,
Mr.. John Moore OF Belmont county, Ohio, fell
dead near 81. Clarsville on Tuesday.
Major Wyse tits said, is under arrest at Cover.
nors Island New York, for disobedience of orders,
in refusing 10 embark the steamer Falcon.
The .. s. Troops landed at Old Point by the al.
con, will leave for California on the 9th OF Nav. in
the steamer Illinois.
On Thursday a monument to Gen. Wooster oil
revolutionary memory, was dedicated at Danbury
Conn.,, with imposing ceremony.
DIsrERsIoN OF CAPT. WALKERS BANDA let
fer from San Diego states that Capt Walker and
10 OF his hllibusters were about to abandon tbej,
camp and start for Texas. They had buried o,OO(
pounds OF powder, and destroyed all their spare
arms.
DEATH OF 4 SAyAsr."-Mr G. L. Sala de To
roni, the personal friend and associate of the erea
Humboldt, and who travelled with that celebrated
philosopher for three years, in Asia and Africa
died on the 14th instant OF Inflammation of the lungs
at the residence of Prot. J. C. F. Solamon, Bladens
burg, Nd
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27-2awts TAYLOR l. WILLIAMS.
CECOND SUPPLY OF NEW SPRING

~ GOODS.-We are receiving this morning an
extensive assortment of desirable handsome styles of
Dress Goods, purchased at the New York auctions
last week. at much less prices than the same goods
were bought earlier in the We invite psrti-
Plaid Berages, Grenadines, Tissues, Chally's and
Chally Deaioes, plain, Figured and Plaid Silks all
grades at very low prices. The ladies win pie ase
cali. HART MOSES
an q 63 Main ar
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RATCLIFFE & DOUGLASS have !,

stofe auo oHer ter sale--23 hhds N o Surar
ssr; ~ boxes, double Loaf Sugar; Cd likdS kseor
Hams Shoulders sad MiddlinFs: 80 doz naisted
suckeG tyo boxes brewG aud black Soap; 30 boxes
No aad Mackerei; 20 tiercss Goldfish; 20 hills 81,
penor Csrb Soda; 10 terces Sal Sooa; 20 boxes Col
E1ts,s fe.h Starch; - bbls Rectiied VIilsiey; 4s
Bsandy, part Otard and very superior; Is baskets
"a smpsEns very tinr; q bbis LoSerine'a crushed
sacks AasAtGll SsIt 10 bbIs Malaga Wine: m 6hs
rsppsrniat Cofdsk 90 Demohus, an So: Isl
s EiscLs OIn; pipe Holland Din very Gnr5 ioa
brsndE Allspce. hc add nearly every other article
g o1f Ane. fmh S3.-tf +
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OPENING OF THE CENTRAL ONO RAILROAD
The Central Ohio Railroad opened on the 9th
ST April, with appropriate ceremonies to Cambridge
onio distance of % miles East of GAINESVILLE This
leaves but p miles to be finished to connect with ,b
ks.timore and Ohio Railrnad
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IsrSRrsr,xc FROM LIsgRrA.-By the brig Harp
=, New York. adyiees have been received from Mon.
rows. TO Feb. s. President Reherts writes, under
dat. Of the 2asb that the Republic in state of
prosperity aud that good health generally prevailed
Two ciersymen, who returned in the Harp. tRev.
Mr. Mckay and Rev. Mr. Peterson,l give glowing
accounts of what they saw Ia Liberia The churches,
they say, have large congregations; the citizens
aress a well aud respectfully as in the United
States; their houses well furnished; true hospi'
sslity aboun,s: beef pork, poultry, vegetables and
fruiis of all kinds are abundant, and prosperity evil
mi on syerv hard
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MIooisf,6Al(6o08.

PATENT INSULATED
~ LIGHTNING RODe.-Ths suhseribsrg hAvins
secured the exciudvs right to sell theee cslebrpeea
RODS In this State, are now prepared to put them
terms These ceisbratcd CONDUCTOR Of EiectricitY
have been pronounced by scientific men to be the
best ever offered to the public Among the numerous
following are deemed sufficient TO safisfy the public
Of their srea. superiority over all others:
1.-THE lightning Conductors, the plan of J.
ed aud In point of mechanical construction are the
best have ever seen.
at Is to be hoped that the nse OF these Rods may
become general, as an important auxiliary defense
against danger which must be regarded OF no or
binary magnitude, TO which all buildings are liable.
b. SILLrMAN, yR, 80
Prof. OF Chem in Univ. OF LouisVhe'
EsH b. SILLIMAN, 81,
~ JAMES ID. DANA,
Yale College, n. d.
u.KrroRp, Dec. oath, 1851
The President and Directors OF the hIna se p
tsnt Lisbtnins Conductor and having been made &C.
uuainted with its construction ana aoap.aion " w
purposes dess ened highly approve OF tne sa,S as
safe and excellent condue.0r Q, nI;eS to ali bunss
insured or that may hereafter oe hSu'u :. 'A''
Office. CT Ioo,.rs secretarv
=, b. above certificate, we fully concur
% In 'he A''' CHARL Es TAYLOR,
secy Hartford Fire Ins. Co.
WILLIAM CoNoR,
Sec'y Hartford Profession ms. Co.
JOHN B. ELDREDGE,
gec'y Connecticut Fire Ins. Co.
f. J. MILLER, }.,,.
D. STEBBINS. Agents
vOrders may be left at the stable of Mr.. Hix,
of 10th and Cary streets Or by letter. through
the Post Office, box IS.
fe 11-d3ms a1's
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oPFICE J. r. 4 x. COMPANY.

: RICHMOND, ApflI II, I6)f. J
TOR the purpose of repairing the Locks
l. between Richmond and LYnchburg, the naviga-
ton of the Canal, by FREIGHT BOATS, will be sus.
pended as follows:
l. At Locks Nos II and 81 from Gath May to the It'll
June.
2 At Locks Nos IS and 81 from 9th June to the st
July.
The trade between Richmond and New Canton
will not be interrupted by this and the
trade between Richmond and I've River Pond will
be interrupted only for two weeks.
The water will be kept in all the Levels az to
eusble tho Packet Boats TO continue their re gular
trips without interruption during the progress of
pairs.
By order of the Board OF Directors.
WILLIAM P. MuNFORD,
ap 10 2aw4w Secretary.
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NOTICE.-Ata meeting of the President
IN and Directors Of the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad Company, held al the Depot of
the Company, in Richmond, 22d April, 1854,
Resoired That dividend OF 81 per cent. out of the
profits of the company for six months ending SIst
March last, be declared payable to the Stockholders
their legal representatives and after the first oil
May next.
A true copy from the minutes.
an D Is C. w. MACMURDO, Trea'r.
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FISpLEf DiscRARGEp.-Andrew Findiey, indict-
90 with VIM. kissane for forgery In Cincinnati and
who was tried and convicted for the offence at Lebs.
non. Thy change of venue,l and TO whom new tiial
wss granted, has been discharged.
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Two young ladiesin Lawrence. Mass, Emily 4.
Lake and Augusta A. Ransdell, took together a
d"se of laudanum, with the idea of going to the
spirit land together. Miss Luke died about six
o'clock on Monday morning, April l6.h and the
other was saved.
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dent on every hand

The Carmelte Convent, in Bsiu.
more. says the Catholic Mirror, on Thursday morning
last, Miss Ellie Regins Boland, of Louaoun county,
Va, admitted to the white VEIL having received
the religious name of Sister GabrielIs The Rev. Mr.
ohenneyer, Of st. vincenrs presided on the occa.
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IMPORTANT ASSoUNCENEST.-It is stated that
Hnng-Sow-tsuen, or as he il now called Tapping.
Wang. the Chinese pretcnder and leader OF the
revolution in the Celestial Empire, is not native
of kwdngsi, as has been stated, but of kwangtung.
FRI. San.
Ferry important. Wonder why il was not tele
grephedf
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THHE only infallble Medicine known
RIIR RflXN,S EIIXIR NITA-rrhe mi FINAL ar.

IHHE only infallble Medicine known
l. BURROWS ELIXIR VITA-The orr ginal ar
ticle in ali its purity! Quick and powerful, its yir
tues proverhial-in SO many instances having
raised from the very verge of the tomb the subjects
of diseases IL their most terrible FORMS testimo
malls of the most exalted character from individuals
and institutions testify. In the descriptive circular
may be found one from the Masonic and Odd Fellows
Lodges of Norfolk. The medicines able to give relief
numerous and valuable but If persons willing
to suspend their use and submit to course of ELK
IR VITA, cure at once can be effected in ord nary
cases. only one or two weeks being required, and
those regarded utterly ncurabe only three or four
weeks 1t will thoroughly purify the blood. In
scroiula, Rheumatism, indigestion, &c, it stands
alone. Its action on the Bow els, Liver and Kidneys
direct and efficient. Deprayed hunors in the
circulation affect the vital orsans. course of two
three weeks will relieve the system of all morbid
matter, a reaction ensues, uncomfortable appe lite
with high and vigorous health the result. In deep
and heavy colds, that often end in rapid decline
nothing is comparable For mercuria and syphilitic
diseases it is truly the only medicine known, not
leaving vestige of the disease. Pursue the
above, unless the bones have commenced decaying
Ii SO, at the end of three weeks suspend its s
weeks, recommence, and at the END OF three weeks
the body will be restored to its original health.
We have just been put in possession of liberal
supply of the above inval liable medicine, the
derful curative powers of which proyerbial.
PURCELL, LADD CO,
JACKSON 3. WOOD,
GRUBBS l. APPERSON,
fe S5-1y Druggists
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TIME OLD MEDICAL HOUSE

FTHE OLD MEDICAL HOUSE.
Il FRANKLIN STREET, JUST BELOW THE
are still dispensirg the blessings of their skill in the
treatment and cure of all delicate dseasesat this old
institution.
People in the country, when visiting the city, are
very particularly invited to call mo charge for
mltation.) Much attention 10 given to female disor.
ders.
Doctor r. l. Co. are the makers and sole vendors Of
the CHEMICAL EXTRACT OF FRENCH FLOW.
ERS which has stood the test of time, and which 10
unrvalled in giving tone and yigor to system Shat.
tered and almost wted down by the frolcs of early
life.
All letters, prepaid, promptly attended to. Once
hours from A. NJ, till Q p. NJ.
au 5-d&wts RICHMOND Va.
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HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBING

HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBING
IL The subscriber begs to inform the public that
he is prepared to execute ell orders for PLUMBING,
either in houses or ships in the best manner and on
the most reasonable terms Being himself Pyacti-
cal PLUMBER he feels assured that he can give the
most entire satisfaction to all who may favor him
with orders. He will also put up Water Closets
Lift and Force Pumps Bath Tubs, Wash-hand Ra-
sins, Copper and Iron Boilers, etc, the most ap
proved principles and at the lowest prices Orders
from the country promptly executed His establish.
ment is at No. go Main street, between 9th and 9b
where orders should be left. He would refer the
following gentlemen: Hon. VIM. s Archer of Ame-
liza; Judge Crump and r. IL. Maury, Esq, of Rich.
mond.
ap7-1m* DANIEL O'DONNEIHi-
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.GnFfY kAbU1E-H!P Dl6EA6E-.
TABLE TiNCTI RE.--Resd tho following ertfsef
of aisstsf dated Asa,ss j. row o. March u, iss4.
Mgssas. MoATfMEa + MowsnAr-Dear Sirs--My
lfie sirI contracted ismeness sId began e lean e
an, side during the early part Of last summer but
IL " from habit she had acquired Of stand
ing on the left foot Several persons told me that u
sn.; sbe became so crooked that was quite alarm
ea. In September, took her to one Of the best
phy scians 10 city, who said that her spine was
being OF no to her, he then pronounced hip dis
ease and said she would probably be lame for life
I them made tlse of much advertised and celebrated
Iinment. which was said to be beneficial In such
cases and continued it until the 10th of February.
when changed It for Hartshorn Liniment, which I
used until the 18th. Her suferings becoming more
acute returned again to the frat mentioned Lini.
ment, but she still continued TO grow worse. and
could not move OF be moved without the most IN
TONS s5:s FINN on
third day alter she had begun to use it. she could
straishten herself and stand up without support -
The little creature was everjoyed that she threw
her hands over her head and exclaimed. Oh, see,
can stand myself" She had not been able 20 stand
as straight for two three months before. tits one
month since she commenced using the Tincture, and
can now walk as we'll as before taken sick.
"s'ps'''1'S' s'u Il. w. FARMLAND,
Penn. Az, near Georgetown Bridge,
Washington, d. G.
James Smyth, who were cured of Rheumatism; =
John Pervai s. A. Griffin, John Luke Rev'd. v.
Eskrdge u. s. Navy, and thousands of others cured
of Dyspepsia, Scrofuia, Coughs, Liver Complaints,
Bronchitis, st. Vitus Dance, &c.
We refer to own citizens -
DR. HAMPTON the author Of this great HdMp.
toms Vegetable Tictuye 10 in his 80th year. in good
health 50 that it will be seen It IL not article got
up to impose on the public.
Call and get pamphlets gratis.
HAMPTON's VEGETABLE TINCTURE-Cal
aud get pamI hlets gratis with history OF discovery
this wonderful Blood Purifier, and see certificates Of
our own citizens, of Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Scro'
fula, Liver Complaint, General Weakness, Nervous
ness, &C. &c.
Sold by o. A. STRECKER and PURCELL, LAID
& Co., Richmond; by DR. COOKE, Fredericksburg q
& MOWBRAY, Baltimore, and by Druggists md
Storekeepers everywhere
E-Sl per bottle 6 bottles for IS.
ap 2l-d&cts
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rHE DAILY DISPATCH.
NoNpAY NoKNlNo. NAY lies.

TssE ffnR IN w A1AEsrox, GA--The lose by the
recent fire In warreutoa, Georgia. was grossly es
aggcrated-as telegraphic dispatches usually are.
II 10 true that large portion of the village was
consumed, but h 10 hardly probable that II every
house had been burnt the loss would have amount
ed to st,c0o,ooo, as the telegraph rePot'e".-
Nevertheless. h was calamitous fire. leaving some
families without penny. The totalloss l. essma'
rcd at si5e. coo TO saDo.o00.
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, CIV HHU
srspheti

ADUEI.- The kosciusko (siiss.) sun Of the 18th
n, say
the Hon. ID. w. Saddler to fight duel. Mr.. Sad.
der has accepted the challenge, to fight with rifles
al sixty yards. Bunch has crossed over to the
Alabama line, and is now awaiting the arrival o.
his ntagoRist.
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WARRINGTON, April 27.-The treaty has been
officially communicated to the President. General
almonte was nearly the whole of yesterday, and
Marcy '-'
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CHAMPAGNE WINES, various brands:
~ nadeins. ehsuy Port and Mslssa Wines,s Gov.
nee B5nnajeA fns a0estmesE HOLLAND DIN: Jams1l-
oar svn AnstE ~ eefe 1ia 90 ale by ("
H4Wb5H0e = MILLER - :
epA cssssr fserl en- Cary ss.
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DUMPS. PUMPS just received at
l. my store on 18th at, between Main and Cary, a
large supply of Cistern Well, Garden Engine, and
other Force. Lever, and Double.action PUMPS of
various patterns with brass and iron cylinders which
will sell ON the most accommodating terms Per.
sons needing such articles should give me call.
mhSl-ts CHARLES IL Ian GLEY. "
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A MOTHER SAFE OPERATION. -
IN STILL ANOTHER VOICE FROM THE
SPRUCE STREET FIRE:
New YORK, March 9th, 1854.
Sn.AS C. HERRING, ESQ.,:
Dear Sfr:-It is with gratitude and pleasure that
inform you of the complete success of your ceiebra
ted SALAMANDER SAFE, in preserving my mail
books papers and accounts deposited in it, from the
destructive fire of the 9Th inst, and which, after be-
ing buried inthe burning ruins days came forth with
out a trace of fire upon them. From this severe
test have increased confidence in the superiority of
your Safes over all others have yet seen. You win
greatly oblige me by sending me another "Salaman.
DER forthwith, and hereafter shall give myself
no uneasiness as to the safety of its contents.
Truly yours, H. P. HATCH.
EF- A full assortment of HERRiNG'S FIRE and
BURGLAR-PRO0F SAFES may he found 1T 1856
Cary street, sign of the RED Safe''
r.. McCANDLISH. JR.,
NH 15-ts Agent for Va.
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GARD.-LADIES, NOTICES. hand
price $l0 Mahogany Sofas in hair cloth.
spring seat. ST., usual price S22; Mahogany Bureaus
large size, So usual price Sl2; very large High Post
heavy, sll, usual price sic; Enclosed Mahogany
Wash Stands, So, usual price 50; handsome Marble
Top Bouquet and Sofa Tables, So, usual price SIS.
WIN. SMITH, Manufacturer
35i South Third street, above Cathedral,
Philadelphia, Pc.
a. Small profits and quick sales. Goods careful
iy packed snd shipped TO order. ma 28-3rn
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"a NEW. SPRING SHOES AND
NEW FURNITURE STORE,
DIAPER HANGINGS AND UPHOL-

DIAPER HANGINGS AND UPHOL-
i STERY.-The subscriber Is now in receipt OF
his entire Spring supply of PAPER HANGINGS.
BORDERS, FIRE SCREENS, CURTAIN PAPER,
&c. among which be found the newest and --latest
stylesof GILT, SILVER, DECORATION. PLAIN
OAK and Common PAPERS and BORDERS, from
10 cents per piece to the most expensive made: but
he would cali particular attention to assortment Of
FINE GLAZED PAPERS, at IS cents per piece;
also his SATIN and DAMAsK DE LANES, MO,
REENS, CORDS. TASSELS, GYMPS. LACE and
MUSLIN CURTAINS, CORNICE BANDS, CAR
PETS. RUGS, MATS, and Gill. FLOWERS
FRUIT. LANDSCAPE, GOTHIC and PLAIN BUFF
SHADES, from one to twenty dollars per pair.
Also, IA. s. ) and Ga check and plain CANTON
MATTINGS.
Floor and Table OIL CLOTHS.
Also, "a in. ST., IA and 4 COCOA MATING.
TT HAIR and SHUCK MATTRESSES, BED
LOUNGES, &c, on hand and made to order.
In offering his present assortment to his friends
and the public, he docs so with the full assurance
that more har dsome choice selection cannot be
found in the city, and certainly not favorable
terms 4 ~ t
Having workmen of ACKNOWLEDGE srrERIoaI..
TY, with his personal attention, he is prepared
to execute UPHOLSTERY and PAPER HANG
ING in the most beautiful style.
a JOHN +. RE6NAULT,
APP 5-lm 1870 Main street.
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IroTICE OF DISSOLUTION. -Th
~ arm nf PRESTON 4 RIDERS 10 this dsy dig,
solyed with the concurrence o. both partner eacn
II whom viii continue To nee the name ~ ,us w. ~
for the liquidation Of it, ersagementa ane
iiops viii BE- sven to elosnE ng s
action. #E MOSES 2; 30 w. s
Richmond. April lath, 1854.
The undersigned will continue to conduct
the TOBACCO AND GENERA. COMMISSION
BUSINESS on his individual ace punt, and so,oiIs
the patrounae of the friends of the late rm OF Pres
ton L Fudsrs and the public generally
~ MOSES Fl. PRESTON.
Tn withdrawing from the business connex-
ION which has asreeably existed between Mr.. Moses
NJ Preston and myself for the past nine years, 1t
iyes me Measure recommend his industry, energy
and s,siuous fention to business the continued
confidence of our ffiends.
ev Him jOHN FINDERS.
DICHMOND SODA WATER AND
HI BOTTLING ESTABLISHMENT.-Iti 10 a set
tied that the only genuine article ofbotted So
DA WATER. In the city Is put up by NJ. McCOR-
MACK, who flatters himself that he IL able TO com.
pete with any mandatory either North or South,
having been engaged In the business for seven years
past.
To avoid imposition be sure aud cali for NJ. Nc
CORMACK,S SODA WATER.
N. BAH orders, either from city or country,
promptly attended 10.
Soda Water Porter and Ale delivered In all parts
All persons having my bottles will please return
them immediately.
NJ. MCCORMACK
ap1Jts No. sos, Broad street.
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GREAT FIRE In PETERSBURG,

T. tkEAI E1RE In PETERSBURG,
~ VA.-HERRING;S SAFE AGAIN TRIUM-
PHANT.-in the fire which destroyed our store and
entire stock of goods the night of the Sd Februa
ry last, of SILAS C. HERRING'S SALA-
MANDER SAFES. with Halls Burglar Proof Lock
containing our books, papers, and considerable
amount in bank notes and cheeks. Owing to the in.
tense heat to which the Safe was exposed the brass
knob which udlocks the door was melted of, and it
could not be opened with the key, and had there fore
to be forced open, which operation effected with
considerable difficulty from the great strength with
" Inch the cafe was made.
On obtaining entrance to the safe the entire con-
tents irere found secure and min uyed by fire.
MORRISON 4 MARABLE.
Petersburg, March IS. 1854.
We, the undersigned, were present and witnessed
the opening of the safe above alluded to- and hereby
certify that the statements by Messrs. Morrison (
Merabe are true in every particular.
Smith Dunn, VIM. Morgan. McIlwaine Son 4
Co., Davenport Stratton. Paul Hinton, Brokers
Gaines & Riches Jas b. Taliaferro
Petersburg, March Is, 1854.
by schrs. Palestine and Orianna the subscriber Rms
received large addition to his stock of Safes and
VIII be receiving more by almost every packet
second hand Safes which have been taken in ev
change ter He;rings, fer sale at low prices.
Call at lS6 Cary street, sign of the Red SAFE,
X. MCCANDLISH, JR
oP II 40 Agent for the State.
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AD-
' JOINING THE CITY, AT PRIVATE SALE.
That beautial and commanding situation contain
ing twenty-five thirty acres. adjoining the city,
called mount PROSPECT" Qafe Bankford is
offered at private sae and is unrivaled in beauty of
situation and purity Of water. This property will
IN short time become valuable addition to TIE
city. when laid of into building lots: such favors-
Bile opportunity for profitable investment is rarely
met with. 4 bridge will soon Re built over the ca.
nal opposite it, which will make the distance from
the Capitol sherer than 10 many thicky settled parts
OF the city.
For terms apply to
ia 27-2awts TAYLOR WILLIAMS