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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01
FROM the Now YORK Courier and Enquirer, June 49,
EXTENT OF THE GOLD RESOURCES OF CALL
EnR\IA

"Much difference oil opinion has been expressed rela-
tive TO the future product, Of the mines in Cilor
MA many have inferred that the late decrease of the
gold export will permanen ly continue. report of De-
John b. Trsk appointed by the California legislature TO
survey the Sierra Nevada and coast mountains has re-
Gently been Published and affords much information in
respect the gold prospects oil the State The expora
tOns continued six months and ended about the
Of November and the detailed account covers panpb-
let of nearly ninety pages The results were decidedly
favorable to the belief that the gold Of the State IL mex
haustibe and will continue TO be protably worked for
during long time to The placer ranges are said
TO extend to the East within fifteen miles Of the
summit ridge Of the Sierra Nevada.
"There evidences which clearly indicate deposit
Of gold older than the dluvia DRIFT tho lower western
dggns and m direction has been traced Tor about seventy
miles. II appears TO have average brcidth Of about
four miles and elevation Of four thousand feet above
the for of the distance. Tho quartz mines no
concludes possess continuous aud ineKhaustibc yena
and all tho expectations that have been formed of them
he thinks well grounded. OF the mountains running
along the coast lie that the eurerous deposits are
knoHn district eighty miles In length
They have not been extensively worked and Of their u
mate producyeness he gives 10 opinion. He represents
most Of the principal mines Of the State still 10 pros
porous condition. aud able to insure large profit to the
Investment OF lar greater amount OF capital
ut would be advantage both to California and the
entire country II get thorough investigate Of the
mineral Of he State we're made, and by some
the Of first biologists Of the day. There few
financial problems, tho character Of whose solution will
depend very much upon the oD,nued yield Of the gold
mines in California aud Australia California has already
produced nearly two hundred and fifty millions Of dollars
OF gold, which IL probably according the best cacua
tons much tenth part U the whole previously
existing stock ia the world aud IT, consequently, playing
most important part in those monetary changes which
perpleK monarchs, bankers, stockholders and 6nan-
cersn
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01
TUE KNOW NoTnlYGs IN CALIFORNIA.

lfrOm the Ala California, May I'll
The mysterious association called the Know No,hings
appears TO have spread It's branches until one Of them has
cast s Oh adow the Pacific shore The Know Nohings
as near they be undersood or their doctrines or
intentions fathoned. are secret political organization
strongly native American 10 ta eelings and organized for
the purpose Of acting politically with the intention Of
curtang the political privileges Of persons Of foreign
birth or descent. They 10 fact organization OF
the native American party 10 FORM and, adopting
s their principles, intend making application Of
them, which they have already very eneouay done In
some OF the cities OF the East In New Eogsnd pati.
eulary, have they been very successful and have 10
few months spread as far a. Maryland,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

THE WEATHER -THE CRors--The weather 30 far this
week, has been excessively hot yesterday and the day
before equang we think 10 intense heat aud close OBJ
ptessive snltrioess, sni day OF last Summer.
TIE wheat harvest is we'll nigh over In this counv and
the crop we are inclined TO believe despite the A. Joint
worm, rust and chnch bug will be fully an average one
10 qusuiity though The quality, We presume will prove
inferior 70 that oflsst year.
The tobacco and oats all look we'll the latter. es
pecsly, promising abundant yield than has been
obtained for FIVE ysar.-Fau1viHs journal, June 20.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

IN The New York Herald. speaking of the e1,,,,,
gaocs shs' has characterized the living of many person.
IN New York, says that the reaction has a, last
Real estate Is descending from It's Pegasus one by
the neoesshreS Of life being reduced IN price Money
's becoming daily more dear and difficult to obtain
Many merchants and stock obber living large houses,
aud driving fine eqalpages. are trembling on the
be- nk Of q fearful precipsoep
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

~ The "MOTIiEIis' BREAST CLOTHS considering
the limited means used to bring them into public notoy
met with success, unparalleled In the history remedies
The introduction Of them public attention.
fact which is truly ga;ynghe fact that they
supply remedy which will relieve suffering intense
mixing SUFFERING than single remedy
suserng which they and which they
no class or condition Its is wide GLOBE and
wherever the mother Of children found truly
ing and peculiar suffering nean. GAIHERED
10 known and Rttesied.
These cloths have attained wide celebrity throughout Virginia
and some OF the Southern States aud whilst many
testimonials to their vaue yet hear Of their
failure in single Instance 10 give entire satisfaction.
~ remittance Of $780, accompanied by IL
postage stamps will secure the prompt transmission
pair Of these Cloths TO any part Of the United States
They are 70: sale exclusively by
ADiE e GRAY, Wholesale and Retail Agents,
J.l lII Main street, Richmond, Virginia.
" Pa directions for applying these Cloths will accompany
them IL would be esteemed favor " persons
Cloths would make known the estimate they place upon
az N0TICsThe Masonic fraternity virginia are respect.
July requested IN atteneh at Louisa the
sh Of July % assist the NJ wor Grand Master IN dedIcang
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

- There were loading q, the ohinchs Islands on the
asd Of NAY, hundred and Eve vessels, agpre9spo
ssv-shrse thousand and eishy6ye tons register ofho
above number tweuty-one we're American (reeis,eripg
iesps tonsD dryiour English, four French, Eve Ham
burg one Bremen, two Dutch, Lubec, two Swedish
too Danish, one Pfassan Austrian and ouePerusi
~.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

The "ISrERSAL MAcHISE"' EXPLOSION IS CiScISsArlr
The Cincinnati papers conain further particulars
the explosion Of the mysterious box left at the Marine
Hospital in that city Monday night The Gazette says:
The noise of the explosion heard distance Of FIVE
squares The negbbors discovered the Hospital to be on
fire. aud the alarm was raised, and by the aid Of few
buckets OF water the fire eXtnguished In the room
Mr.. and Mrs. Allison found bleeding and groanng-
Mrs AS bowels were torn out aud his legs literally
crushed while his head face and breast were burnt in
terrb e Both Of Mrs A were torn off her
head maDgld, and her whole person shockngy burnt
The explosion caused sad havoc in the ROOM The cell.
ing raised from its position and rdded by pieces of
the bomb SHE'LL The partition WALL dividing the al from
the room, which is in the second story competey
demolished, while tho walls we're much mu,iated The
furniture shyefed TO pieces and portion OF the We
netian blinds the windows with pieces Of the SASH was
blown across the street. One young struck by
small piece OF iron, but badly injured Others passing
at the same time time narrowly escaped being struck
While the physicians dressing the wounds OF Mr.
he remarked Great God who has done this never in
jured any body"
Mrs. A. sensible when found ard although she
could speak, she made frequent motions understood
by those in attendance for They both died dur.
ing the night after enduring the terrible suffer
ngs.
The Enquirer says:-A few minutes before the explo
sion took place, rung the sll Of the establish
ment, and upon the door being opened boz hand.
ed to Mr.. John Btker brother Of the PRINCIPAL who
handed it to the sewardess Mrs Allison who took il TO
her where she and her husband concluded to open
it and examine its The explosion followed in
mediatcly their attempting open it, II appears the
boz contained bomb shell torpedo the iron OF which
was about threeqnafters Of inch thick and heavily
charged with powuer and doubtless meant to destroy
the whole premises and its occupants. From fragments
found, judge that tho Internal machine must have
been OF about six inches in diameter The fcnd who
planned this dabolca act has present escaped but the
inli cry OF an enra ged community il on his track
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

MAroRs CouRr YEsrkRpAr-CRUEL TREArNESr.-Thc
case OF Gustavus obtz and john Miller who Thursday
where up Tor asssung aud beating In most cruel man.
ner young man apparently In distress named Augustus
onshuz, who engaged bread carrier for Obiz was
| again up yesterday.
Tho cause Of this attack noticed on yesterday
alleged deialcation on the part of Onsbulx in
giving in the returns Of his saes He also charged
with having taken bread and given to customers not
known to the establishment.
The parte' here charged took him up stairs tied both
his bands and then beat him cruelty His face and
arms were very much Injured.
He seemed very Innocent harmless young man,
wrctchedly clad and evidently victim Of distress and
suffering
From his innocent appearance suppose he would
have sought redress for such gricvous wrong had
the matter not been made known the officers His
screams led persons in the neghborhood apprize OIL
Johnson OF the treatment which he received aud TO
this owing the against the savage perpe
traitors Of this act.
Two three witnesses examined, all Of whom
corroborated the statement OF the boy himself.
The parties were required to give bail in the sum Of
5000 each, to answer to indictment for this offence
before the August term Of the Court Of Hastings Onshuz
admitted to bail in the Of $26 answer to the
charge of robbery preferred against him by obitz
THE HEROINE Scorr FREE.-The of Mrs. winifeed
Deane, charged with having whipped strong looking
man named Henry Smith Oh Wednesday, again up on
yesterday
stated that Mr.. ID. aud Mr. Smith scoldng Ia her
house for time, and that Mrs ID. seized aud
struck her antagonist blow with il on the shoulder
He his way at the time aud she attempted to
throw the stool him. but deferred by her inter
ference Smith returned finding the stool out Of her
hand, seized her, and knocked her on the aoor.
He then put out without waiting to look back.
Mrs. Deans, the accused entered into explanation of
the facts in the case in the Of which she told Smith
he was more of woman than man. and that he ought
TO wear petticoats.
We certainly admired the spunk Of tho little heroine
Her eyes g,isened with rage whenever she looked at
smith, who seemed to be considerably cowed before her
He did not however that he apprchended perso-
nal injury from the redoubabe WiniIred, but certain
his wife and family fearful of her.
The Mayor discharged her.
She marched OF the Court and with air OF defiance
darted in trout Of her prosecutor whom she shoudered
aside "a sho passed before him st the DOOR
DIsNrssEDA summons against Jas. c. Vass for riding
his horse short distance the side walk Mr.. Lips
combs stable, 2d street, the 2sh inst, dismissed
appearing he had done OF necessity avoid
wagons ia front Of the stables.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

S.DIsTRInUTIoS.-The distribution of premiums takes
place at St. Josephs Academy on Marshall street com
mencing ut 10 O'Clock, A. N.
The exercises in connection with this ordeal will be very
interesting. series Of magnificent productions in the
embroidery, tapestry and painting line upon which pre-
miums will he awarded will be on exhibition We have
seen some specimens and they truly gems their pc.
cular departments.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

Ice CREAM-Nr Simon Bonavita Confcc TONER on Main
street. has received order for gallons ice cream
the Superntcndants Of two Of the Sunday Schools of
city. Its intended for pic nc celebra,;on TO take
place the 9Th inst.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

THs WEATHER There n slight fall Of rain about
IL o'clock 90 Thursday night which preceded by Sc
we're thunder aud lightning The hea. has been no les
Intense since then. There was sultry oppressive heat
Yesterday.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01
NEW BOOK AND STATIONARY STORE.
In uII,IIlIn VII I.i.nE.L.


friend. ssa Mash a @Go%s.G, would sepsay inform b,
~ uas Il e co. snsfa Ma i.s street. t
s .as % *. ps
North aud South he confidently patronage othe
lie will receipt. Of all the new publication, as soon a,
Learning private individuals wiz be on Inc NOS fSvorabs
terms, aud with the creates, dispatch. yI-tf
coS1rsTs M,oauSs ron Jerome Car.
dan Interesting Of extraordinary young man
Young Bengal "Mary RUSSELL Milford - Letter from Ma
drd The ya Recent GroWth Of the United States" "RuI
kin Architecture and Painting 1.-THE Glasgow Exhibitions 10
Oxford" "The Of stoke Family Hsiory-
This last the place Of the o1et Hes concluded In the
May number Of Raotwood and promises 10 be equally aae
live as that charming story.
Nov excellent time subscribe and the En
glish Reviews, volume will Juy James
woodhouJe 10 the agent
kW-AN ELtanI yoics--somc people have hne, musical
EGss nIp soy bG yoa can easily 1ovs Enc y Iy
nss. cough cold, &C., in short time % cents boT O. n
WO0p8 WILT
tW oARD-slnee The pToptIeiors recent Laboratory en-
lHgemen he il able on HI, orders for LYos X,
iiol. nyisoi,ng Ssao,iog Inc Hair y every
6ssaS No stc any Kind ever obisaed 90 err
ten'ive sale in All pats Of the world.
,n %G ss6 as' ss S' si. s,,o5s;
Hop the more.
The price Is s,ln % cents, In large bottles:
yi-2u TGI BiosdIay, Nv
HG rom T.. s axe ssa SGGTs ssy %S
burg continuing by the Virgins and Tennessee sroad
Stage Line 70 the sue Red sweet and White Sulphur springs.
Whole cost o. the 90 between Richmond
White Sulphur Springs aud ny the following schedule
Leave Richmond daily Except FundaysD via the Danve Rail-
road 70 the Junction o. the soathde Road that Road m
goeh0ors w. via d, virginia SoS Tsons.,s, Railroad 10
the dIyergng point dfodr line Bansaeks Hncs
By DARK Leave Unoae al Daylight
Sweet and Rcd sNee springs dinner and the white Sulphur
Springs by Up. NJ.
Richmond and Danyle informed and
after the 9th day Of July will immediate them Ia splendid
horse coache and fare reduced unknown in e
late history Of the service between the terminus OF the Danve
Railroad and Danviie.
Leave ohmOpd at ~ A. NJ, and arrive at Danvile same
night,
bare from present terminus 10 DanyDle, $40
ID, do DO 10 Halifax o. II 13
And 70 be rsdossd from time 70 ms circumstances mar re-
Jyi-da t 90 rARfsH, HARuaN 90.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

BoSAPARTs PRoPHEcV.-This extract from the life OF
the great Napoleon will be read with particular neres,
this time. How near the truth he:
On another occasion he said TO oMeraa in the course
Of few Russia will have Constantnople the great
part of Turkey, and all Greece. This hold be as
it had already taken place. Almost all the
csolling and fatterng which Alexander practiced to-
wards to gain my assent TO effect this object
would consent ioeseeing that the equilibrium OF Eu
rope would be destroyed In the natural oil things
in few years Turkey fall Russia The greatest
Russians The powers it would rjurc and who could op.
pose it, England, France, Prussia and Austria Now
Austria it will be very easy for Russia engage
her assistance by giving her S,rva and other provinces
bordering the Austrian dominions reaching near to
ConstantnOple the only hypothesis thst Engand and
France will be allied with sincerity, will be in order
prevent this But this alliance would not avail
France, England and Prussia united caunot prevent it,
Russia and Austria at any time effect it.
0nce mistress of Constsntinople Russia gets all the
commerce Of the Mediterranean, becomes great naval
power, and God knows what may happen. She guarels
with you, marches off India army of seventy thou
sand good soldiers, which Russia is nothing aud
hundred thousand Canaile Coss acks and Others and
England losses India. Above all other powers Russia is
most to be feared, especially by you. Her soldiers
Drawer than the Austrans she has the power raising
as man. as she pleascs In bravery, the French aud
English soldiers the only to be compared to
them. All this foresaw. 1 into futury further
than Others and wanted t. establish barrier against
those bsTbarians by re-esabshng the kingdom OF Po-
land, and puttug Poniaowski at the head OF King
But your imbcces OF Ministers would not consent; a
hundred years hence shall be appauied encense) aud
Europe especially England, will lament that did not
succeed when they the finest countries in Europe
overcome and prey 20 these northern barbarans they
will say, Napoleon right"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

CE- From this date the Morning Nail is merged into
the Penny POST The Post will! continue to be neutral
paper. Mr.. Rose one of the editors Of the Nail, be-
comes associated in the Post. Mr.. Semple, the other
Editor of the Nail reres Mr. Scmpe has been connected
with the Press of this city for about twelve monhs and
during that time he has discharged his editorial duties
with much credit to himself. He is strong and racy
wrter-possessed of high qualifications for distinguishing
himself in the editorial profession We wish him much
success in after life
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

THE CovIsGroS ONO RAILRoAD.-The following
the preamble and resolutions offered by Mr. Edwin
Farrar, at the meeting held Metropolitan Hail. on We'd
nesday night, to appoint delegates the Convention to
assemble the white Sulphur Springs They were offer
ed substitute for others offered by Mr.. Wm H. Mac
farlaud, but Withdrawn, Mr. NJ. having 20 modified his
resolu lions embrace all that was intended by Mr.
Farrar's:
Whereas, the friends Of the Covington and Ohio Rail
road, have called Convention be held ut the White
Sulphur Springs in August next; and Whereas tho CON-
petien Of said road Ia the shortest practicable time
the estimation Of this meeting Of the FIRST mportac TO
the general interest of the State and whereas the peope
of Richmond feel themselves to be intimately connected
with the general aud unrestricted prosperity OF the State
Be il therefore,
l. Resolved That feel the deepest interest In that
system Of Internal which has for its object
the enlarged development Of the internal resources OF
each and every portion OF the State, and will the
spirit of true devotion Virginia. aud udivble con
tribute best efforts the adoption and success.
full prosecution Of that enlarged system OF Internal I'm
provenents which, in our Judgment is best calculated to
promote the general and development Of every
industrial pursuit of our fellow citizens.
g Resolved, That regard the speedy completion of
the Covington and Ohio Railroad of the most vital i'm
porance TO that wise and large system Of Internal I'm
provement which has in recent years the
Legislature OF State and therefore approve Of the
proposed Convention to be held at the White Sulphur
Springs in August next
g. Resolved, That the Chairman be and Is hereby au
thorised to appoint so delegates represent the city
Richmond In the said Convention and that his name be
| added to the said delegation.
T. Resolved, That the delegates representing tho city
Of Richmond be aud hereby requested to enter upo
the discharge of their duties with sectional prejudice.
but with the great object OF so shaping the deliberations
and resolves Of the said Convention result in the
highest practical benefits the State large
of the local preudces Of the State at large or secona
views Of any portion Of the State.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

The Washington Union publishes quite an alarming
letter from Havana-prooaby, however, manufactured in
Washing which Mr. Pierce is tried to be scared
into quick work in the way of annsxing Cuba. The
writer says:
Fittings rapidly drawing to crisis in this place.
aud be prepared to hear the worst Some oil these bright
mornings when you walk down your store you mag be
startled the fact that the whites Of Havana have ali
been in cold blood Such Kill be the result Of
the mighty transporting in this lovely island
If the Government OF the United States intend take
any steps the they had better be quick abou. it,
Time passes rapidly and every day hssens with lightning
strides the day of emancipation and Authorization.
have just the decree ordering the admission OF
darkies into the ecclesiastical se1ninaries"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

FUsERAL-The funeral Of Jas b Isher, Esq. will take
place this evening, from the First Baptist Church. hail
past o'clock.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01
Frankfort, Ky, june "a, 1854.

The above William p. Hutchinson In this city
about ten days since aud engaged work at two or three
offices, borrowed money from number Of persons the
pretence Of wanting something to eat and under the pro.
mise Of working out and then Left for some other place
to practice the Same game.
We would advise ell printers to bcwarc of him.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01
NOW-A-DAYS!!!

g. ECOND HAND PIANOS.-A. NORRIS VI Main st
- Invites those seeking secend and
examine his stock which embraces
ents at reduced price lie also receiving stock a.
sSrsoE P,Sos direct from e Manufacturer which
he will sell NJ New York prices These wishing really hrrae
article should call 1t rarely
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

~ The Hon. Gsrret, Smith, gsntlensnly Abolition.
% has resigned bic sssi as member Of Congress from
shs State Of New York.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-01

tB The Phihielphii Enquirer speaks thus Of the r.,
pidly increasing value Of property in tina, city
Property IL rapidly increasing In v,lps Il, ,t. i
date neighbothood OF the city, rather the prices a,
the present time are much higher than they were ten
ysar ego. friend who resides 10 the vicinity OF Laurel
Of u fronting on the Ridge Road for fly thousand dol