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A MAN Shot BY LIEUT.. CULLEN, OF MoYA

A MAN SHOT BY LIEUT.. CULLEN, OF MoYA-
MENsING.-About 81 o'clock last evening, word
was sent to the station-house, in Moyamensing,
that man was fourishing bloody knife in a
yard attached to house in Christian street,
below Ninth. Lieut.. Cullen and two officers
proceeded to the spot, where they discovered a
man raving with excitement, and swearing that
he would kill anybody who dared to approach
him. He had bloody knife in his hand, the
blade of which is seven inches in length. A
large crowd of people were congregated around
the house, and an opinion prevailed that the
infuriated man had committed murder in an
upper story. The lieutenant drew out his re-
vover in order to intimidate the fellow, but it
had not the desired effect.
The pistol was knocked out of his hand, but
quickly recovered, ! and at this moment one OF
the barrels was discharged, the ball from which
entered the breast Of the man just above the
right nipple. He stood for moment, stag
gered, and fell into the arms of an officer. He
was taken to the hospital, and was still alive
up to noon to-day. His name is John Lagen,
aged about twentysix years, is an Irishman by
birth, and has been in this country about a
year. He is shoemaker by trade, and boarded
with Mr.. Mccoy, in Christian street, below
Ninth. He had been drinking rum pretty free
ly during the day and evening, and when shot
was laboring under the effects of mania-potu
Lieut. Cullen proceeded to Alderman Fletcher's
Office, and gave himself up to answer. if neces.
sary-P Philadelphia Union Of Wednesday,,
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of columns supported on the backs of animals.
On another there is mound, on the top of
which IS castle, and, to give more extent 10
the upper platform, causeway is run out from
the top OF the masonry with sharp pointed
arches stretching down the side of the mound
Another private letter from gentleman
residing at Mosul, speaks in the same terms of
praise OF these new discoveries, aud adds some
further particulars regarding the subjects of
the sculptures. In speaking of the slab, rep
resenting the palace or temple alluded to
above, he says
sit represents very infinitely the exterior
architecture. The second story is built with
pillars, which have their bases on the backs
of lions and human-headed bulls, with their
heads turned like those at Khorsabad.'
"He also mentions the representation of
bridge with three-pointed arches, and other
particulars illustrative of the architecture of
the period.
"One of the best executed slabs represents
lion hunt. In this scene,' he says, the king
is the principal huntsman, and is in the act of
striking lance into a lion springing upon his
chariot, whilst seven others, already pierced by
many arrows some of which are dead and 9TH
ers dying, are most beautifully and naturally
portrayed upon the slabs. On another slab
they have represented park, with an open
gate, through which is seen the king hunting
lions, executed on very minute scale, as if
they intended it to appear far in the distance
He concludes by saying that the art displayed
in the treatment of both men and animals in
these bas-reliefs surpasses everything discovered
in the ruins of Assyria.
"The committee take this opportunity of
calling the attention of the subscribers to the
progress recently made in the deciphering Of
the Inscriptions, which comprise the identified
ton of all the Assyrian kings mentioned in the
Bible, of many of those whose names occur in
profane history, extending the chronology of
Assyra to period of about two thousand
years before Christ. An almost perfect series
of the names of the ancient kings of Assyria
has also been discovered, and numerous illus
trations of the sacred Scriptures Of the highest
interest,"
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New Discoveries at Nineveh.

The London Assyrian Excavation Society
have just issued satisfactory report Of the
progress of their agent in Babylonia. The fol-
lowing extract is Of interest:
ain addition to the discoveries mentioned
by Mr.. Lotus, the committee have to announce
that a new palace has been found at Nineveh
in the mound of Kouyunjik, of which Colonel
Rawlinson reports in the following terms:
GA most beautiful palace has been recently
discovered at Nineveh belonging to the son of
Esar Madden. The sculptures are infinitely
superior in variety of subject, in artistic treat
ment, and in skill and delicacy Of execution to
every thing which has been before found. The
palace also is of great extent, containing per-
haps Eve hundred sculptured slabs, and the
marbles are generally in good state of preser-
vation.'
In another letter he adds
The new palace is by far the most mag
nifcent thing yet discovered in Assyria. Each
hall, room, and passage is devoted to sepa-
rate subject, and where the series is complete
and the sculpture well preserved as not unfre-
quently happens, is of extraordinary interest.
In fact, the variety Of subject, artistic proupnp
and treatment, high relief, richness Of detail.
and delcacy Of execution entitle the palace 10
be reckoned the chef doucre oil Assyrian art
Some Of the pavement slabs are most superb,
and the animals, trees, and flowers, even the
human figures, are much more natural and
free from conventionalities tnan in any Of the
earlier palaces. There are between two and
three hundred sculptured slabs already uncov-
cred, and not above one-half OF the palace is
yet explored.
"'Colossal bulls and lions there are none,
but monsters, ccntaurs, hippogryphs, &C., there
are as many as you please.
"At one of the entrances there are pair
Of round ornamented pedestals, which certainly
supported columns; but as there are no re.
mains of such columns, they must have been
formed, suppose, of wood:
"On one slab there is city with double
wall, and within, temple, faced with row
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something About Guano.

There is perfect tornado of discomfort rag
ing in the country upon the late rise in the
price Of guano. Complaints from all quarters
reach us daily.
We really can see nothing in the alleged
cause, to Justify the addition of five dollars to
the price of this article, which was already
enormously dear at fifty dollars. A few years
ago it sold at forty-fve dollars, and everybody
thought the price excessive. What can there
be to Justify the additional exaction? We
have heard It said that freight had risen, and
that it could not now be procured at a less cost
than thirty dollars to the importer Grant that
it be so in the name Of all the gods at once,
is not twenty dollars enough profit on an article
which costs thirty7 1t is equal to sixty-six per
cent, which, we take it, any shaver would con-
slider tolerable per centage on his money.
Those who have the importing of guano
stand in their own light, when they lay on the
price so heavily. Monopolists always over do
the thing. The high price of guano will pro.
duce other discoveries Of it, or at least some
substitute will most certainly be adopted.
What it may be, of course we cannot pretend
to say; but human ingenuity, backed by
science, can accomplish wonders. J,
Of course we attach no blame to the agents
in this city, who sell according to q ratio not
fixed by them.-Richmond Penny Post.
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From the Journal Of Commerce.
The Trip of the Arctic,
On BoaRD THE StEAMER Al

On BOARD THE s rEAMER ARCTIC,
June I, 1854.
The Arctic left the Mersey, passing the Bell
Rock, on Wednesday, May IL, at quarter to
two p. M, in fine sailing trim, with q fair
wind, smooth sea, and one hundred and twenty
passengers. Never did steamer start I'M
der more favorable auspices for rapid trip,
having run to Tuscan light in one and quar-
ter hours; less time than she had ever occu-
pied before. At a quarter past two on Thurs
day morning, Tuskar light bearing east ten
miles, she struck on the southern edge of the
Black rock, with her starboard bilge rolled over
to larboard into deep water, and proceeded on
her voyage until FIVE a. M, when, in conse-
quence OF leak being discovered under the
fore foot, it was deemed prudent to return to
Liverpool, where she arrived at 81 p. m.
The shock was so slight to those in the after
part OF the vessel that most of them were not
aware of the accident, until, on going on deck
the next morning. they found the ships head
turned to Liverpool The engines were not
stopped, and the speed of the vessel continued
as before the accident. Owing to neap tides,
it was necessary to discharge the cargo and
Goals into lighters, and it was not until Satur.
day, that the ship could get into her dock. On
Monday she was enabled to go into Craving
dock, and measures were Immediately taken to
repair damages. 1t was found that fifteen feet
of the fore foot had been knocked of, and the
planking on the starboard bilge bruised and
crushed for about so feet. A large number of
hands were employed working only by day,
and very slowly at that,) SO that by Saturday,
(4a working days,) she was again afoat. The
frame Of the ship is uninjured, and the Artic is
as staunch as ever.
Mr.. Gator, the ship-builder, in Liverpool, re-
marked to passenger that it was impossible
10 build q stronger ship. 1t must be remem
bered that the bottom planking is 81 feet in
thickness, and at the bilge, feet. There is
besides, IL feet of solid timber in the bow
The ship sailed again from the Mersey on
Monday, 18th May, at 20 minutes to P. NJ,
and has made one of her quickest trips across
rhe Atlantic, taking the southern passage, to
avoid the ice, by which she has gone out Of her
direct course up wards of 80 miles
At the time of the accident the captain was
on deck. A hazy atmosphere prevailing, rem
dered distant objects more prominent, and alter
ed the relative bearings ofthe lights. The course
Of steamers is along near this rock. In the
hope that this, the first accident which has ever
happened to the Arctic, may not injure the re-
pntation of this noble vessel, or of her gallant
commanders, have addressed you this COM
munication. A.
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MORE TROUPE AT ERIE.--We regret exceed
ingly to hear that dissatisfaction still exists to
an alarming extent at Erie. 1t was hoped,
and it was supposed that railroad matters, by
the legislation at Harrisburg, had become ami
cably adjusted.
We have it from authority which we cannot
dispute, that at late meeting of the council
OF Erie, resolution was passed for the tearing
up OF the track and pulling down Of the bridges
IN the corporate limits. To this resolution
Mayor King declined giving his assent until
ne had obtained the advice of council, and
thus the matter stands.
We trust wiser councils will prevail, and
that the authorities Of Erie, seeing their inter.
eet, will refrain from further proceedins.
Cleveland Herald, 3D..
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ITEMS OF NEWS.

LATER FROM CALIroRMA.-By the arrival Of the
Star of the West, at New York on Thursday, we
learn that the legislature Of California adjourned
on the 18th of May, after having defeated the SEN
atoria bill.
A FIRE lately occurred at Yreka, consuming pro-
perry 10 the amount Of one hundred and City thou
sand dollars.
The weather for the two weeks previous TO the
departure Of the mail had been remarkably favor
able for agricultural purposes. News from the
mines states that the miners were generally sue
cessful in their operations.
The Star Of the West brought sl.3o0,00o on
consignment, and 100000 in the hand. Of passen-
gers.
San Francisco MarkaS-On the 18th, the -four
market closed quiet, at s1l so for Gallego. Mess
pork at 500 Clear pork SIS. Bacon, extra clear,
SIC so. Hams, 133
The DOMINICAN REPUBLrc.-The New York
Herald publishes the following letter:
Gerry OF ST.. DoNIseo May l6, 1854.
"Since my last, matters have altogether changed
IN regard to the war. Five French vessels Of war
and one English, went 10 Port au Prince to keep
bo.ouque quiet. The English vessel of war Trim
comeiee also left Jamaica for Port au Prince for
that purpose. Emperor Napoleon has sent pre-.
sent OF splendid set Of porcelain 10 President
Santsns, which OF course he did not refuse. can.
not guess whythe French and English are 90 yery
attentive 10 this republic; there is certainly some
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
]. STEER. MERCHANT TAILOR

liz . il now opening another supply Of choice
SPRING and SUMNER GOODS, to which he
invites the attention Of Members Of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock u large and very complete, embrac.
ing almost every variety Of Gcntemen's Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices
No.4. Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav 24-3tf 80
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CONGRESS-.

The Senate was not in session yesterday.
In the House of Representatives, Mr.. Faux
ner announced the death of his colleague, j.
F. Snodgrass and, after the adoption of the
customary resolutions of respect the House ad-
iourned.
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NOTICE OF A BILL.

BY Mr.. RUSSELL; A bill TO extend the pro-
visions OF the act passed September %, 1850, en-
titled An act granting bounty land 10 certain
officers and soldiers who have been engaged in
the military service Of the United States.p
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Dr. VAN PATTEN.

lsn SU II G. EON ID DENTIST,
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 7th sis., next TO
Todd's Hat Store. Sep 21-A
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HS- 0. H. p. STEM, is our authorized agent
for collecting accounts due this Office, and for OBJ
ing new subscribers in Virginia.
14 GEORGE w. MEARsos is our authorized
agent TO receive subscriptions and advertisements
In Washington, Georgetown and Alexandra.
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Comgrfssi0nal.
House Of Representatives.
FIRST SESSION.

The House met at twelve o'clock m Prayer
by Rev. WILLIAM II. MILBuRN.
The journal of yesterday was read and APP
proved.
The SPEAKER laid before the House COM
munication from the Superintendent of Public
Printing, submitting estimates Of deficiencies in
the public printing which, on motion, was re-
ferred TO the Committee of Ways and Means, and
ords.red Tn he nrinted
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w. P. CONWAY, esq, of Falmouth, Virginia. has
been elected President Of the Fredericksburg and
Gordonsville railroad. Mr.. Conway will make
an energetic and faithful officer.
JUNE FRosT.-The Staunion papers state that
there was slight frost, on the lst instant, in the
country around that town.
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They rise, they break and to that sea return"
We feel, therefore, that those solemn words,
passing array" are stamped with fearful distinct
ness upon everything around US, and upon all of
us. Each day impresses upon our minds the stern
reality, that there is but step between us and
the grave, yet we live, we move. we act as if the
services in which we now busily engaged
were never 10 have an end We stand upon the
grave Of our fellow, and yet we seem not TO rea-
lie the great truth, that we too must,tin brief
space, slumber beneath the same sod.
Let us then strive to profit by the lesson which
the sad, sudden, and solemn death of our colleague
teaches. Let ii admonish us, st
"That mans uncertain life
II like the rain drop, hanging on the Dough
Amongst ten thousand of Its sparkling Kindred.
The remnant Of some passing thunder shower,
That have their moments one by one TO fall
And which shall soonest lose its perilous hold,
We cannot guess" 800
The question was then taken; and the resolu.
tions were unanimously agreed TO.
And thereupon (at half past twelve o'clocE the
House adjourned until tomorrow at twelve
o'clock, m. a
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-11
WATERING PLACES.
Dagger's White Sulphur Springs.

Ehlls delightful auteing laee. situated in tie
~ at Boteiouft IL miles north If Rnr annn. lthe
present terminus af nnYealiln IN Jame. River Il
kannwha CAM thefe being continuous line of Pack
et= ffom Richmond II II Lsnehhufe that psee)
the i'm mediate inld ieuding ffom Iynehhusg tho
White sulphur. IN the county al Greenbfef, il
opened for the reception fvisitefa.
The efficacy ni his WINTER n curing many forms of dis
ease, md ia hfaeing in,rnrttng effects upon feeble
nd dehtated parsons entite Ia the specia notice Of
those WIN ss tie mountains for health;whilat the lenu
tlu my b. which ! surrounded md the variety
nj annsemef TIM afforded mny naily claim paas
ing emil lfum huse whnate IN search al pleasure.
ThePmprieter, fsatenl fnf The liberal patronage he
hns heretofore received leg rave the public
thnt his accommodations IN the present am
PIE and Of the li,s elns4t Hia FABLE an1 BAR ARE
furnished with the beet tn. land Affords aud every
ion will be pull by himself aud assistants the
comfort and enjoyment of quests.
Tie Stnges connect regularly with the Bpnt4 MT Ouch
rassag by these Springs tho White Sulphur a.
also with the Va. II Tenn. Railtnad Buiard's yin
Bushnnnn
far adults 10y tn neek ~ 90
- horses dns....-s. #s=..-.d W
"a do. = month - II Oh
Children aud Servants nAlr fHIoF. Other charges
in prop aftion I HATCHER.
Jun Il dseem-
~ Richmond Wing, Examiner aud Petersburg Intel.
iFen copy weekly nr ak weeks aud forward their
accounts n thi4 Office fnI nnsment
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ut IN advance of l-l6d since the sailing of the
America
LIVERPOOL CorroN MARKEr.-Messrs Brown
ShlPley x 20. report since the date of previous
circular, had heen good demand for cotton
with very steady market at last quotations. name
y, Fair Orleans, 81; Middling, ) l6a; Fair Mo-
hlles. Cd. Middling. ) 5-l6d; Fair Gplands, Old.
Mddllng. 5ld. Sales Of three days, 1000 bales
including 4,00o speculation, :2,0oo export.
LIVERPOOL BREAnsrUFFs.-Bro Shipley
Co. report market continued very dull at IA de-
cline Of ID in wheat6d in flour,6 i'd in Indian corn,
with very little doing Western Canal, Philade-
pha, and Canadian flour, 36.a37s; Indian corn,
36sa36s Cd per quarter.
a. +. y r. Maxwell, quote white American
wheat, lis Cd II Cd; mixed | l. Id Is Id; red
lbs I'D lbs i0d per 20 lbs. Ohio flour 3ss I'D II
39s I'd, up to los I'D for extra.
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WATCH & JEwELRY ESTABLISHMENT
Gold and Silver Ware Mandatory.
III. SILVERTHOKNN co,
Main St, Lynchbu


e WE have just received from the Northern cities,
Ga large supply OF Watches and Jewery, which
ksk purchased in person and Ne Gun therefore,
warrant every article sold.
la the stock wi be found fine gold aud silver lever
Watches, from the finest GHRONOMEfER. down To II
plain article, all OF Which are genuine aud perhaps til
best assortment ever oFened in this market.
Ia the Jewelry line will say TINT article be
ca,lcl for which not able tn offer
LARGE AND WILL SELECTED STOCK of gentlemen >
Vest aud Fob Chains and Ladies Brensl Pms an1 Eur
Rings. \ c. Il be found very attractive.
GoLp AND SILVER W RE.--Ne invite Special atten
ton also To our acles in manufacturing Gold aud
Silver Ware, large assortment oi which Is kept tou
staniy band and deserves the inspection of all who
wish In purchase
Observation-Disclosures, Jewelry and all articles of
Gold aud Silver Ware repaired and improved ON the
shortest notice.
Persons visiting Lyneburg and desiring any attele
in line will find il eir advantage to call and
anime the stock. We are anxious exhibit these
goods, knowing that the superiority Of our importalion
and the unsurpassed rkmanshp of our manufacturing
canrot be He'd.
may
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MERCHANDISE At COST.
S3O. 900 worth of Dry Goods nj COST!

FENHE subscriber intending To nuke change in hi.
l. business, i'll offer his entire stoca oi goods at
co front dne unit snmelime nhnut tie lei Of
August which time the nander will be so 1T nuc-
ton.
This stock Is large and attractive, mostly of recent
purchases embraces all the newest style goods
such rich hured plnn plaid colnre SILKS, ic igura
plaid, waered and plain lllac Silk foulard aud lndin
Silks, Figured and plain Ghales Tissues. Berag and
Mons all shad =, French Jacones and Lawns. Cling
hams Ogandy Mnslins Canton Grape, Bombazine, Al
pacea, Debaize Robes, embr defed and plain Swiss
Muslin. phia and striped Muslin. Camhrc, Dimt,
&c. French Work Golntz Sleeves, Chimsets, 1an'kfs
Bands &c Bonnets, Bonnet Innings aud hibhon..
summer Nantes NIL $ ndes; losiery and Gloves; French
Cnrsrtts Mars,illes Dmity and Grass Skirts; large
stock OF House furnishing gaodsam ny which are Muslin
and Lace Curaiss, Damasa No ecns, and Turkey red
Mafsaes and Dimin Quits, Linen ana Cotton Sheet
ing mud Pillow Gase goods, Table Damask, Fruit
and Table Napkins, Towels, Diapers, &c; Psno
aud Table Covers; large stock OF Gnrpring, r. an
the fines We vet Tapestry Rugs, Grumb Cloths
Paflor and Door Mat4, Oil Floor Cloths, e. Furniture
rlaids. Ticking bleaehe1 and brown Cotton, Cotton
Oznaburgs aud Burlnps Also, Travelling Trunks Car.
pet Sacks, School Sntches and Naises. His stock Il
Gentemen's Goods embraces genefn assortment of
Cloths. Cassimeles Yrstng4 Linen billings, GLOVES,
Crayats Collars Half Hose &c T, gethef with
riety OF all goods usually found in dry goods
He asks IA call from all in of CHEAP GOODS.
and particularly invites hi friends aud Gust
Gull and supply Intensely with gende nj cest.
jun ITS JOHN 7. DAVIS.
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NrWA DIRK, July p

Nnw York, July q.
The steamship Baltic has arrived with four
days later adsiees from Europe
Flour had declined sxpence and corn six
pence. Wheat wns quoted for White lis 3D.
Red lbs. Tod. Tobacco was in good request and
prices maintained
1t was reported that the Car had consented 10
evaeuate the Prinepalities and that he was more
disposed 10 peace. Other reports say that he
is more determined than ever 10 prosecute HOSTILE
ties, and That he was about to raise an army of Il
million of men
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was taken sick early in the year 1883 confined to
ny bed some six months: my Whole nervous system en-.
rely prostrpted had almost wholly losi the oi my
limbs during that time was visited by several physi
inns OF high stumbling, but with all their efforts grew
worse. NIL became emncinted any one living
ould be- My physicians then nd ised me to visit the
Nllee hauy Springs. | did cnrred there my
ed being unable stand sit up; used the water about
days; commenced improving nj once and wos finally
hstpred health have hesitation in saying Il
my restoration In health entirely the of his
eaer aud believe Ind it been for this powerful
gent, would now ha, been Ia The glaye
HIRAM HUFF.
Jun dtu&lri-e~th-ts
EB Lynehburg Republican, Richmond Wing and
Examiner, and Z tershurg Inirigrncer copy.
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In 4ngeI Gabriel Mob-Riot and Outrage.

Catholic Church burned. &c.
BArn,Me., July THAT infamous character
the Angel Gabriel lectured here on Wednes-
day and Thursday eyening,against the Catholics.
On the last occasion the crowd was large, and u
disturbance occurred A mob of men and boys
proceeded to the Old South Church, used by the
door, rung the bell, and displayed the American
ensign from the befry. They afterwards set the
church ON fire and it has burnt to the ground
farther destruction of property took place, and
mob of about one hundred paraded the streets,
yelling and hooting until nearly morning. No
arrests were made