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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
CHRrsrlANsBuRo, May %, 1854

CHRIsTiANsBURG, May %, 1851
With pleasure do hereby bear testimony olhe
tive property of the of the Allegheny Springs
In the summer of 1910 my heelh lacd, from Dyspep-
STA Indigestion which in despite of the prescriptions
of the be-, physicians in tn nnd, worse. In 1871
visited the Gruyson Sulphur Springs. but 'ithout any
brnefi Tint Fall a,iv sed abandon for
tima, my profession and travel which did for nearly
year. consulting the best physicians could meet with
In 1874 visited the Saratoga aud sharon Springs N.
w. aud used their for four months. returning IN
the fail. without the slightest hopes the pnrt ol my
friends that could live through, the winter
breathing skeleton l. 1914 visited Il e " hite Sui
phur Springs and though was slightly improved. In
the month of July, IA, recumn ended tn intend
the Allegha Spring which ut That time wholly un.
known Spring for any curative qualities possess
ed To my great surprise found it cont lin power
ul mineral properties and, nier "siug 1t three weeks
found myself greatly improved In August returned
and isrd the fJr three weeks md improved
beyond any thing could hive hoped for My inn
provement continued though that year; the next sum
ngain drank the water fo or weeks and am
"A healthy | have hesitation in believing
that this powerful and principal agent I'M
der rovdence my restoration to health. My extra
ordinary recovery attracted attention this water md
have sin g knowa many very remark able cures eff
fected by su.e IL o. confirmed ID spepsa. be-
lieve the very best mineral upon this earth.
ELI PHLEGAR.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

NOTICE. The BILLIARD SALOON establishment
Y lately carried on this CT by Talbot Il Potter is
thi. day dissolved by mutuui We
thanks friends AM the public general for their
liberal patronage All persons indebted the
will cal Talbot an settle the little memorandum,
Talbot will settle all the debts of The establishment
TALBOT T. POTTER.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
IN READINESS.

THE subscribers will have their semi-annua accounts
L. in readiness for presentation by the lst of July
Alindehted expected Il lie prompt in settlement
Account. which were due the old concern Of A. s. Shote
q Co t,celpe months 81 nee unless settled that time
WILDE placed in the hands of officer for collection
jun 30 BURR )UGHS SHAfEh N W.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

The GunpOwder Explosion at Aarora' Indiana.
CIScrNNArI, June 30, 1554.-Three men have
died from the gunpowder explosion before report
ed at Aurora, Indiana, on the evening OF the 2oth
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

The Billiard Saoo" will be continued ty Talbot its
present locality, in convenient place in the
city, where shall be pleased to wait a those who
may think proper to give me their custom,
Jun 26-d4t MELVILLE TALBOT,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
(,ymnastic Academy.

MIR HERNANDEZ proposes 10 establish, in
IVb Lynehlurg GYMNASIUM where all thu .
ercise4 peuninng to the prof ssoin will be uughl-
including Practice upon HORIZONTAL AND PAR
AlLEL BARS. ROPES LADDERS, HORSE.
DUMB BELLS, THROWING KNIVES BOXING n
FENCING. lie will also hive in connection with the
Gymnasium. n SnoorlNG GALLERY
His terms will be only FOUR DOLLARS per 81
the school To commence IA soon sufficient Number
Of subscribers obtained.
Nh. Hernandez cns attention To the folowingr
lnenda:inn irbm physicians OF thu city. Ia developing
Tho musol,s aud promoting the genenl h. nlh aud up
pearonce, nothing can compare to Gymnavtics,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
Allegheny Springs.

'EtHlS Watering Place Is situated IN thu county of
Il Montgomery. Va, 81 miles nom the Va. 4 Tenn.
Railroad some 80 milcs the city of Lynchhurg.
and within 10 m les of tho beautiful village of Chris
tansbnrg; Immediately Il q hanks of the Roanoke
RIVER aud is surrounded by the most beautiful and
lovely scenery in the Union. The Improvements
are NIL new having been ercctel within the last ~
months, md arc Of the most comfortable Character
The winter is known yet to limited extent, but has
been sufficiently tested justify the Proprietor. in
ing tn the public their hone. conviction that the
j. will entirely relieve and permanently my uf
cted with Nere0US CHtaneoHS Diseases, dyspepsia,
any disease originating from dsordcd state of the
mach liver We mis- GIN say much the efficacy
f this water but Wishing To be accused o. attempt
ing puff into ticc have thought it best annex
few certificates from gentlemen of the very hi hest
character, who have had its good effects either dsmon-
sltated in their have witnessed in that
Of others. This place is of EASY ACCESS persons
within 30 miles the Of the Nn. Tenn.
Rairoad where they will be met by frat lass och
convey them to the Springs the poprictors having
mude arrangements with Mr. Il L. Wills. p lite and
accommodating gentleman to correct his coach with
each tlain He will have safe and accommodating dr.
We will be ready to receive visitors by the lst
day of June. Rooms. if spoken for, reserved.
HOLT. COLHOUN n co.
N. B-Porso~s sending Tor water after the Isl day of
June will be charged for it.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

Memphis Municipal Election-Triumph Of the
Know- Nothings.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, June 80 1854.-At our Mu-
nicipal Election, the .'Know- Nothings' elected
their candidate for Mayor,and all the City officers
by handsome maorities.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

PROGRESSIVE
VINHE subscribers rot wishing be regarded lug.
Il CARDS old Foges in their Business and for the pnr
OF keeping pnce with the present progressive rate
Of the trade would inform Their friends n nd the pub
lie generally TINT from this time tn will offer their
stock nj greatly reduced prices, aud many articles nj
much les, than Cost 70, Cash. Intending To nct in
good faith they pledge themselves sell their goods as
'owas any other house who proposes to sell cost,
urunder.
All they ask is cn to show purchasers that they are
in nesst and mean To do what they say
Oune 15ts) SrlGLER NJ ELbERRY & co.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
Plated goods.

Unable CASlORS. Walters, Tall aud Chamber
i Cendlestck., Shutters, Ttay.. Forks, Spoons Nc,
largo supply Oh hands for sale cheap by
may % GREGORY ROYAEL.
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Call ola Temperance Convention
xrTDrTNTTA

'k'HE Convention which met in Charlottesville last
H. August having author,zed its Executive Commit.
lee to call another Convention this year, al time and
pore to be designated by the Committee;
The friends of Temperance throughou the State
Hereby requested to hold meetings possible
IN their respective counties and neghborhoods. and
appoint delegates to COW ENflON, 10 be held at
l9hehburg. Thursday. tile l1th day of August next
"a consider ih present attitude and necessities of the
temperance Cause and to concert measures for promo
lins that cause.
1t b, county nrie hborhood meetings will make ct
eetuaI provisions for paving the expenses of II cir del
CUES II will ncreae not only the ullness OF their at
h'ance but the patience and tEooughness of their de-
lberaiions
his Is submitted 10 the Judgment Of those meetings
by order of the Executiv { ommittee.
LuCfAN MINOR, Chairman.
Taos J EVANS Sec'y
Jun iw4w
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FOR RENT.

1.-TWO drsireube and convenient Oflicesoser the Git
Il zens Savings Bank. Arplyto Geo. w fancey, OF
an % 3ta,vif JAS O. WILL ANS.
VERY FINE STICK LICORICE-Just re-
cqiyed AT SAUNDERS Il lRBY'S.
may 26
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
Severe Case of Rheumatism

severe case OF rheumatism
ScoTrsvILLE, A,bennae Co., Va,
March 4th, 1853. !
Messs Mortimer D. Mow6ray :: Gentlemen-.Hav
been Inflicted with rheumatism for time in its
forms, and being able obtain relief from
other medic mes. induced tr, champions Veg
etabe Tincture," few bottles of which. happy to
say, have made perfect
Atthe time commenced using the Tincture | was
scarcely able to walk ] and have been for
weeks, entirely free from all pain.
Yours, most truly n. Il. MAY.
THE FEMALE SYSTEM.
Liver Complaint. Debility
Extract FROM james Harris Esq's Letter Alexandria
Va-Alter speaking of wonderful cures on himself he
says; Mrs IL has been suffering with the liver COM
plant and with inability. constantly complaining. fom
weakness, through her whole system. She now enjoys
better health than TO- thirty years. being entirely resuor
ed by the use of Hampion's Vegetable Tinctsre"
Diseased Side, Breast, Eyes.-Extract from
Letter from J. G lines, ESQ.,, Louion county Va--"My
wife has been for Yeas afflicted with great weet ness
pain in the breast, side and back palpitaton the
heart; eebeness OF the stem; loss OF
complexion saow; the sight of eye almost gone the
other vey weak. | pleased To say, Hompfoa's
1incurc has restored hertz perfect health Her eyes
are as good now they were.
Ia Call and get phamphlets
Sold by j. II. SEAY, & CO., Lynchburg; Sewers
Scottsve; A J. BROWN, Charlottesville, and by all
Diuggistslhroughout the State. [ osr 24-dAcIy
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
ONE GENT IiEWARD.

ONG YEN = kE w AheOs
will ny the nbeva reward Tor the apprehension nnd
4 delivery tn of Granville Nj Mash aud Felix g.
Nnsh two apprentices bound to by the Ovorseeis OF
the Poor OF the of Campbell All prrHons are
hereby iorewnfncd from hnrhoring employing snid
apprentices the utmost igor of the law will be en-
orccd against them for so doing REEFS MARTIN
may o5.efa
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
House Building Materials

Mortce Upright, Rim, Dead. Rural, Cottage, West
and Carpenters Doot Locks, pcur pear white
sil"ernt brnss ind mineral Furniture oloaet
and wardrobe Locks; Bell carr iages and pull. large
assortment of Fench, German aud American Window
GLASS from ss 10 to - 30, Putty. Parliament. nnd
Mvcr llnghea narrow and square Butte, Stmp md
Hook and Eye Hines, Screws, Bo putcut brada cut
and Wrought Nnis, Finishing and Fooring do.
Sliding Door Trimmings in sets complete. Lnteles
Window Springs. Sash nn Blind Fnstenngs Sash Irons
and Cord, Sash Pueys, French fnateninR-, Porcelain
Brass and Jepand Buttons, Sush Rollers Blind Supplies
Sand Paper, &c. &c.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
800 REWARD

$40 REWARD
DAN away fromthe subscriber ON the 18th May,
III negro man named MIKE. belonging to Mrs -
Dance of Powharan county, Va, TIL" snid negro is Il
bout #. inches high; well SELL beck-between - aud
30 years old; he weprs a Navy Car, hi other clothing
not remembered. The uboye rewards will he given
delivered to me- section 10 Va. Tenn. Raiiroad Pn
laski co. Va or $40 if lodged in Jail whee can get
him. JACOb huhboodhf
iun8-ts
10 Richmond Wing and Buchanan Recorder copy
rZnZ5gs OPPOSITION LINE-Leayes Nor
E-s&SSss6sG veil House daily at T. NJ. for Peters
burg ard Richmond. Returning. leaves APPonattax
Depot after arrival ofhe csrs and to Lynhhurg by 3,
P. NJ. HE IhoI MIL oho'
Jun ld3m
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
Ratification ofthe Merican Treaty,

RdlycuIION q NE HtIIcuH Ttuty'
WASHINGTON, June 30.-The President hav-
ing signed the ten million bill, the treaty with
Mexico was fully ratified to-day, and Gen. AL
monte received a check for seven millions of dol
lars on the sub treasury of New York.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
For Sportsmen and Others

Fine Doitbie and Single Barrel Guns
Shot Punches and Bells, Powder flasks
Huulsmen'- Horns Nipples and Nipple Wrenches
Washing Rods, English, French and American Per
custom Caps. Patent Gun Wadding. &c,
CoH. Fire Shooters, Aben's RepoiyiHg Pistols,
Aliens Smooth and Rifle Barrel Seli-cockng Pistols,
Esto Flasks. Wnd Cutrra. &c. &c.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

CLOSING OUT STOCK
l will from this day closing out the bal
Il Of my riah stock of Spring and summer Dry
Iods viii sdl goods over prices than they have
been sold in the city this CONS one and ALL |
am dete mined To sell. Is. H. LEWIS
Sign White Flag East Nam st Lynchburg.
jun 27.ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
Saddlers and Harness Makers Materials

EzA Spanish Hide Trees, Columbia, Summe,
MKM Spring, Bar and Plain Trees, Ladies'
Trees, Boys Trees, Hog skins, Sheep and
Ting Skins Pated Stinups, Japan'd ditto, Ladies'
rups, Plated Snnfes, Brudt ons Port and Pelham
Plated Spurs, Plated Bride and Harness Buckels
tingale Rings. Roller Buckles Plated Mails Sna :.
ders Silk. cord Thread, sewing and sttcl
Thread Wagon Hames, &c, &c.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

JUNE 21tli, 1854.
HUR TERMS ARE CASH
~ NEW GOODS ny EXPRESS.
just received. lot of superior Black Cloth Dress
and Froek Goats. Black Cas.mere Pants. OF snre ior
quality. mnde aud trimmed In The very best manneri
ulso, beautiful lot &C Fancy and White Drilling ooas
aud Pant, 10 dez Fancy Kid Gloves, OF the most beat
tilu ,hnIes mud eolprs.
20 daz. inc Linen and M1ualin Shirts,
40 Collars, ply. different styles,
20 : Ii en- aud jeans Drawer,
90 White Linen Cambria ian'kfs with borders
10 +" Fancy Checked Silk Crnvnts,
30 +" Chinese Luton Neck Ties
(the most boa .tilu styles for sutniner)
10 White and Fancy eolored Silk Cloves,
ALSO,
-Four pieces superior LACK und blue French Clothsi
two pieces extrn fine Cloth, B'oeys manufactures 10
pieces blink and Frnncy Gassimeres. These goods
will be made up 10 order, In the nestest manner, Gen
'lenen wnnting e,or fitting suit OF clothes will
please give call Suits OF Clothes nude TO order In
FOURTEEN HOURS
GLASS 4 RAINE,
jun27 J.DfXON Ag.
~ Republican. Bedford Sen incl Roanoke Rep
Floyd lnlelguncer and Wyth.ville Telegraph copy.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
Fine Pocket Cutlery Razors, &c.

Pocket Knives from the commonest quality to eight
and teeiUe daliarS n piece.
Rodgers Wostenhum's Wade q. Butchers and
Heords Razors earranted 10 he good returned from
the cheapest STYLE to eight Oii1rs pair.
Rodgers Wostenholm's Saunders and Emmcrson's
Raz1r Straps, Shaving Brushes, Shaving Cream, Razor
Homes, &c, SC.
Bank Shears, Tailors' Cutting and Board Shenrs In.
dies Shears aud Scissors nrge of Rodg-
ers' W1stenholrn' and Crooks manufacture.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
Articles of Agriculture and Farming.

Killing, Wedding Garden aud Grabbing Hoes, Wedges
TBce Log, Halter Fifth. Pole Breast. Back ,nl d anil
Lock Chains, Stretchers ScylheBush Grass md Brnm
bic blades. athes, Sand Rifles, Pruning Shenrs. Br
ar Hooks, Pruning Kniv's Hay and Manure Forks,
Scoop Shavsls, Cham Pumps. running Saws, Hay
Rak y, 1lnll.bu-he and Peck Measures. Gnrden
and Pow LINES, Garden Pows. a new article, Wal
Chains Pash Hoes. Cross Cut saws Cow aud Sheep
BeIIs O. ton md WooI Cnrd.. Sieklea. &c. &.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

Horse Shoes horse sh e Mills farriers' Hammers.
Nay'er's Cast Steel Octugon all sizes,
do square, fir m 4 to "a inches.
German and shehl Steel,
Picks. Muttocks. hmes' and ROwnnd's Shovel
round ind square Points, Coil Chain, Axles f.
Cnrts &c. g.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c.
CHARLES SIMPSON, :. NJ. SIMPSON
SIM PS0N & BROTHER,
SIGN OF THE GOLDEN paddock.

Kylesa Conner, Main St. Lynohbufg, Va,
HAVE Now O'ENED A LARGE AND EN-.
- flRtLN SEw srucK nARpw,Ut. CUTLERY,
Guns, Saddi5fy. Housekeeping d,tcics Meehaaies'
Ioofs, batsing Aat3tais. fara.iag LfcHsHs fc,ae3
To whirh the, invite the attention o. II pubic Theif
stock being eHfeiy and purcha-rd exclusively for
goods oi the dea aud prope ds gics;
OF the best 1t English aud American Manufacture. an1
embracing manS not hei tuofe introduced into i
kct they safely those lrsring purchase.
that they will find equal il superior pps IN ttis
cty, and will compare iaverablv with any IN tho Siae
We but respectfully invite all 10 call AMI examine.
Brlow nhy be tou d li.t of potion of stuck
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
For Cabinet Makers.

TIL, Cupboard, Wardrobe, Box and Desk Locks Ma
hogany. Mineral and pore ain Knobs Brass and Japa II
NM Porctlnine Wardrobe 4 Hnt Hooks. Flush Handles.
Stand Catche Brass and Ire n. Bed and Table Casters
Screw. Ring, Hacks and Eyes, Table Hinges, Table
and Tooth Planes, Venecri e Hammers, &c,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
Articles not named above

Iron, Brass and Copper and anneued Wire, q
Move Wire Cloth NH Saws, Patent Balances, (A
Counter Scales SpI.a Balances, Brass, Pewter a -
Wood Facets Molasses Gates, Bung Borers, Han
Vices Hand Cuffs. Dog Collars and Cha ms. Pad Locks
Wood Saws, Side and Screw Pulleys, Webb Saws
Sheet Bra.s, Sand and WI eat Riddles, Curry Combs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-21
Widening of Cliff and Pearl and Extending
of Crosby streets.

The Committee Streets of the Board OF Council.
men, composed of Messrs. Fry chairman; Tuttle Wild
Purdy and McClave met yesterday in the street Commits
sioners office Hall of Records to hear parties Interested
in certain city improvements. The first subject taken
mp the widening of Cliff between Beckman and Ferry
streets, and opposition being made to this improve
ment the chairman Of the committee said that as il had
been freely advertised both this and former occa sion
acquiescence in its widening would be taken for granted
As to the extending Of Crosby street from Howard
Canal streets, Mr. Rabineau appeared for f. T. Stewart
in opposition to the improvement The chairman said
that the committee would prefer tina, r. Stewart should
put in written remonstrance, appear himself per-
sonall and, TO accommodate him. they would pos .onc
the matter for q week
The widening of Pearl between Whitehall and state
streets, was then taken up Petitions for and against Il
were read by the chairman Of the committee
Mr.. j. g. Boyd, owning the property on lot No - Pearl
street objected to the Improvement.
1s Because during the sixty years he had been nm in.
habant OF sad street, 1t Lad been held 10 be OF sufficient
width TOR al the purposes to which II could be applied
I'd Because in the changes that have been recently
made by building stores in Bridge street Pearl street has
become one OF delivery from such stores and
reception, and for such purposes it has ample width
70 Because in being terminated by the Battery fence
the widening is not required means Of communica
ton.
4th Because even If such communication was required
Bridge street forms direct from to state
streets
The committee then adjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-21
COrOnera, Innucsfs.

FouND DEAD.--A negro, whose not ascer.
tanned, found dead door step in laight street
Coroner Gamble held inquest upon his BODY when the
jury returned verdict of death from cancer of the
lungs Deceased about forty years age five feet
six inches in height, and respectfully dressed
DEATH FROM A PIsToL SHor.-Sarah Murray who was
accidentally shot by her father at 10 Washington street
about ten days ago, died yesterday at the New York
Hospital The child four years and four month,
old. The jury returned verdict OF accidental death
ForSp DEowSED.-The body Of an unknown man was
found yesterday in the North river at the foot of War
rem street. He was in the dress Of sailor and about
thirty years Of age Coroner wilhelm held inquest
upon the body when verdict Of death by drowning
rpuicr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-21
Superior Court.
Before Hon. Judge Duer and Jury.


ACTION ON INSURANCE PoLICY-HEAyY VERDICT.
ATRM 20.-Ernest Fiedle rs NeU York Insurance Co.
This an action policy of insurance bark Helen
NJ. Ieoe which sailed from San Francisco in 1919 and
stranded at the mouth Of Columbia river She after
wards returned to San Francisco with cargo OF lumber,
where il alleged that her damage found TO exceed
twothirds Of her value and she abandoned TO the
underwriters The abandonment is claimed by defend
ants to have been fraudulent and the damage to have
been trifing, the vessel having been afterwards
paired by the purchaser at the sale, and sent upon
several voyages the west coast, which she accom-
pished without accident The presents questions
as 10 the expense of repairing vessels and the possibility
OF fuly repairing in San Francisco in 1919 and 1850
several questions OF law presented and reserved by
the Court.
The following propositions submitted to the jury
repairing The vessel Francisco SO TO render her
entirely seaworthy for voyages the coast of
Americs Could the vessel have fully repaired at
Franciscop What would have been the whole cost of
full repairs at San Francisco the suppostion that
full rel airs could then have been made.
The jury found verdict the first question sub
mitcd S. ESQ., the second in the Affirmative; the
third $40 O0o and general verdict in favor Of plaintiff
for SIG, 00O subject to the opinion Of the Court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-21
Marine Affairs.

ARRIVAL oF THE STEAMSHIP SARAH SASps.-The British
steamship Sarah Sands Capt lley, arrived at Portland
18th inst, from Liverpool, with $50 passengers.
TREMENDOUS IoEnERes.-The ship John Bright, arrived
yesterday from Liverpool saw from lat As lon. 46
lat % 40, lon ST. sixty three large icebergs
which were two miles long and about 500 feet high
TIN STEAMSHIP Hermann sails tomorrow for South.
amFton and Bremen with large number of passengers
LAUNCH OF MAMMOTH STEAMEa-Ihe largest steam
beat ever built yesterday launched from the ship
yard OF Mr.. Samuel Sneden. at Green Point Williams
burg. This the steamboat Metropolis, Just built
for the Fall River route The intended launch Yesterday
having been published, there present the hour
fixed IN the afternoon large crowd of people notwith
standing the ncemency OF the weather The Metropolis
Is 200 tons burhen is $50 feet long As feet broad
and Is feet deep She is exceedingly strong all her
heleyel of the state Aoor and is also heavily
braced with diagonal iron straps extending from the
top her tmbers her keeson The used in these
braces amounts to the weight of fifty tons
Her engine is in proportion to the mammoth hull the
cylinder being ten inches in diameter larger than those
OF the Collins steamers--namely les inches with a
twelve feet stroke. The Novelty Works are the builders
of the machinery The Metropolis is expected to take
her place in the line in July run in con junction with
the fine steamers Bay state and Empire State The hour
fixed for giving this giant to Old Ocean fixed
O'Clock but owing to unavoidable delay it half past
three O'Clock when she slipped from her cradle, and
amid the cheers OF the popuace, plunged into her
tural clement walking the water like thing of life
She was allowed to nearly the East river when
to. The steamer Baltic, Captain Comstsck laying the
foot of Twelfth street gave the Metropolis salute of
cannon when she glided into the At present her
hull only is completed