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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

THE LATE DEATH BY CHLoRoroRa.-In reference
to the death of Mrs. Harriet n Richardson, OF North
Adams, Mass, by choroform, DIR. G.: j.. Strecter,
who operated in the case makes the following state
ment-"The amount of chloroform inhaled was
about twothrds the usual quantity and the time Of
inhalng it was much less than usual, the breathing
easy and the pulse regular, with no unpleasant
sensations except the prickng Of the hands, which
is no uncommon thing Az soon as insensibility was
produced commenced the operation. extracted
four teeth, and was about to remove the firth when
suddenly the breathing ceased, the pulse could not
be felt the face became deadly PALE the eyes vacants
the lips lNid. Instant dissolution appeared inevta-
BILE. The face was wet fresh air admitted by raising
the windows; artificial respiration was Immediately
commenced, when she gave two or three short re-
spirations; then to all appearances life was extinct,
without q struggle or motion of any part Of the
body, and all within two or three minutes from the
first symptoms of ALARM Still artificial respiration
was continued. The physicians were called IN, but
all to no effect. Dr. Rabbit, the first one in, had no
hesitation in pronouncing her dead at first sight,
and no power earth could raise her IN about hye
minutes after the alarming symptoms came Still,
for the qualification Of the friends and the people
present battery and other means were resorted to,
but without any possible hopes OF raising her.
Signs Of death were too apparent TO be mistaken"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

wait 70 receive q certain amount Of cooperation
nom this side OF the Atlantic when the vessel will
be in fun trim for starting lis further stated that
the three gentlemen named are offered a large
sum for the boat, but they decline all offers until
they shall have received the answer Of the Great
Midland Railway Company, to whom they have
written, asking them to become joint proprietors in
the speculation 70 the amount Of only $4,000. The
William Norris is engaged to make the passage
from shore to shore in less than eight days. and the
boat be made ready for sea by the LIST Of August
next, her engines q 200 horse power) being nearly
completed. All this looks very well on paper, but,
after the repeated failures Of similar specuatons,
it is positively marvellous to find the good people
of Galway still lending serious ear to this perioa
cal delusion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

Too great bridge Of the Illinois Central Railroad Il
wonder Of III mechanism II is two thirds Of milo
long seventy FIVE feet high and contains upwards OF
million feet Of timber. The top IL to be covered with
tin, and BE- made water tight the trains o. cars Iann
oL -of G. 81.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25
Russian Finance.


The Paris Moniteur publishes the following ar
ticle on Russian finance
According to the last official documents published
in Russia the general total of the home and foreign
debt of that empire amounted, on the LIST January,
1853, to 401 100000 Of silver roubles, Q.604 ,O0O,
600 Of francs,) namely
Siirer ROubles
Quota of Russia in the old Dutch Loan. 49, 100 900
Second Dutch Loan. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 24,Ol9 900
Home debt terDe.. ................ll 0,S 1857 ,O55
Perpetual home and foreign rentes .223,S6l, 476
Other sundry debts. Observation-Disclosures. 5,2SO,000
Ruocio hoe o1cO a har charOn Otkpr nh1i0otinuo
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25
Foreign Miscellany.

Marshal do st. Arnaud has. sent bitter complaints
10 Marshal valiant, the Minister Of War in Paris, OF
lie conduct efrs.pse Napoleon since biz a-1.ya. u
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25
r London Correspondence.

LONDON, June 8, 1854.
Austria and PruSsia-The Wdr likely
fracted e--.Sympathies Of the Minor
tates-Embayrassmenis oftie Coalition
epceof Po,rT.
nd Prussia have again pronounced
gritty Of Turkey, though why they do
Far on account of the occupation of the
~ Ruesia, when II Is 80 obviously Of a
laracter, no one can tell. Either they
az bats TO the designs Of Russia, or
their wish for the integrity Of Turkey.
Ilieves that they are the latter. They
pears, objeeting to the dismemberment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

The Dublin correspondent Of the London Tins,
writing on the sth inst, says:-It appears by the
Galway papers Of yesterday that another effort is
now being made 70 connect New York with the
capital Of C0nnaught by steam navigation. Three
gentlemen OF the former city, who profess TO feel
warm interest in the fortunes of lreand-namey,
Messrs. Dudley Persse and Horace Greeley and Capt.
John Graham--have purchased the splendid steam
ship William Norris, now lying on the stocks ut
Long Island. Their purpose Is To run her between
New York and the port Of Galyay, and they only
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

Excess Of population in Continental India, 55,s41
excess Of area in square miles in Continental India $685.
000
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24
Political and Com nerrlaI


Inc annexed letter said to be from merchant of the
highest intelligence and standing in England but one who
has sincere regard for the interest and honor of
country, we'll his own il wa, addressed to II .
Hon. Beverly johnson:
LONDON, March 80, ls54.-War has fairly begun as
you will learn by the newspapers but where il will end no
one can tell You will observe with pleasure that there
are to be no prvateers impressment no search or
cept or goods eontraoand OF war This system ap
the United States Her commerce will not be interrupted
except 81 actual blockade II the latter be enforced IN.
supplying this country with FIVE million quarters of wheat
WIZ isl to the United States and emigration will con
tnue 1t the Government keep quiet so as not TO check
confidence IN United States securities by any
war; capital will flow TO your side so as to enable the
Americans to finish their important railways and the
country will prosper beyond all former example The Gu
ba affair has already checked the demand Tor American
stocks and bonds Capitalists are very sensitive in regard
to any warFke demonst ationS your side
Our corn prices are again looking up. Should we have
a short crop this year, with the Black Sea and Baltic
blockaded, bread will be very dear
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

SOFA wAfrR MAsurAcrosr.-we would call .,,on,,e.
~ 'ae advertisement OF Mr. Michael McCormIcL Sol.
water Manufactures, sos Broad Street 3-fNN-' ''uA
Inc hourshing trade which Mr. Mccormick /, INV -,
90, at'ess more practically tho superiority of IT.,
n. e than any testimony which We could record In
sado e not merely confined to tho C,y. I, !.
eoestensivo with the wealth. and i even ~
Ing Into North Carolina ''sn extend
Ihe idea that no article manufactured In the so,,
,p WIN Northern productions has been ec,nsil
not only In regard the manuiacture or Sa%s
tween North and South exists "A'1 eo"Peu''on be-
~h,.h @ ~ Mandatory Is fitted up IN ,,,.
s IN. nim to meet the extensive dsmsnd
.os .ns article, while he has command f.e,J n
usnsporston In series ofhsndsomo vagous rh,o os
ment. 1e's W nu establish
Mr. II. isa young man Of epternr;,. -,
PouIed BY oil our city dealers who trade In M. DC
III. h hesass. to state that he has had long H.
tho nrnd, Inc quality Of tho article tells tia. Is no.
u @ OF an inexperienced hand Il Ia ;ns,I
called the Premium Soda watern 4" justly
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

w hofHEits' BhEAsT CLOTH5-These Cloths are nov
acknowledged to give the perfect speedy pain
the breasts OF nursing mother arising any other
eaue and to afford the only complete protection against
distressing affection, GArHERKD Breast to the world NJ
h'dy They may be without discomfort to the
mother and procured during the period OF nursing
whenever any dagreeabe symptom OF hardness
from any cause exhibits ITSELF they to give relief
and In every instance the Rising There thou
sands who suffer deaths during the period nursing
for using these Cloths accompany them
~ remittance Of sioo accompanied by 10 cents worth Of
postage stamps will the prompt BY mail Of
They are 70: sale excluslyeiy by
ADIE tf GRAY, Wholesale and Retail Aosr,,
mho LAT Main street, Richmond, Virginia.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

40, OCT OF rnr wooDs rrr.-rhs term OF lup,l,o,,
inc Penl'en.iary. onc ysar) allotted to saob,n
80" Tor tho robbery Of $40. committed by him unon
nuemsn Rom South Carolina. at the Frrderict,bn,.
aep0. mi. city, expires to-day. There Ia balance on,
sAnans 70 n' debit In Wheeling for which no will have
s'cs account before no Is suffered to 90 a,
H'se' omcer irwin will take him In charge when no
.es nus ext from the Penen,iary. and convey him to
"nee"ns' sne,o appears he has committed another
offence Of the character for which bo IA. IT,,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

From an abstract of the deeds and other vri,ing
ceVed aud admitted TO record in the County Clerks Office
Tor The month ending the 18th Of April posted at the
court House door over the signature the County CLERK
admitted To record. This will give some idea Of the
number OF transfers being made by the land holders OF
.hs County Ii s 10y the cutting up of the large tracts
OF anu into small arms that gives proof of the rapid n
provement, and the consequent iyance in the nr;ce nj
lands in this County There yet plenty OF room for
Northern iriends-Ea fas Meas
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

IRAoicAL AFFAIR IN LYScnBuRo-We learn by tai.
egraPhic dispatch received from Lynchbnrg that rag al
ana melancholy affair occurred in that place Saturday
vile by cutting her throat, and Immediately af;erwa DIS
morning IL Ia stated that Mr. John Lambert, murdered hi,
put an end to his own life in the same manner
Weare no: particularly advised as to the cause os Tho
sad affair." bu, leara through friend tina, L,mb.,, or
some time past, has been supposed TO be labo,;,
slight mental arrangement. He is q native of Lynebhn,
and OF highly respectable family. He married wear ~
two ago, lady of Halifax county ' VI
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

Des on Yesterday ESD inst. after brief severe illness
right Her friends and and h so Of Mr. and Mr.,
stga are respectfully invited funeral hi, AZ
'eInoon AZ hair last O'Clock, from the I'd
please copy " W papers VIII
on yesterday morning. after fror
rom ON me lungs, FRANCIS WICKER, aged 81 years.
The friends and acquaintance family ave
attend ms funeral from his residence street near hs
uee. D' "''Hou' 'uf'hH no
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

IMPORTANT lSTELLIoEScE.-Telegraphic dispatches to
the New York papers, state that Commodore Newton.
CHIEF OF the Home Squadron arrived at Washington on
Friday, and communicated the Government the impor
tant act derived from reliable authority, that the Cap
tain General OF Cuba holds royal decree, authoriz
him to emancPate the slaves the Island whenever e
shall deem polite 30 to do. il is further stated that the
Cueans the Creoes especially ripe for revolution ar
that the prospect OF rupture between the o. States aud
Spain has filed them with cIultaton
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

% The British Government it is said, has communi-
Gated to orr Government proclamation which they have
issued throwing open the coastiug trade of England To
vessels OF all countries. This is DONE doubtless to try
and induce the United st-tes throw open their coanp
trade to English vessels An abolition Of our laws on thu
subject would not only affect the shipping interest of the
New England States, but it would also njue our Caor
MIA trade 1t scarcely probable that We will nbbe a.
the nconsiderable bait thus thrown ont
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

HORRIBLE TRAoEDY.-The citizens OF Elizabeth Ci,v
va we're quite startled yesterday morning by the an
nouucement Of a heartrendlng tragedy in the; iii,
Mr james Parker who for months pas. has been
v,'ted with temporary alterations Of mind, about 10
O'CLOCK shot bis wife through the brain killing her instant
aud returned and ahot himself aso through the brain
falling dead by the aide OF his murdered vile The wean
on used was the death.dealipg revover-NorGo Ne,s,
April 20. ' "''
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

AForHER FLOOD IN THE RoANoKg.-We have TO chropi.
Gle another flood almost great that which occurred
few weeks since. The low grounds except 10 elevated
places, were covered with water and for much longer
time than usual, owing 20 the fact that the CONTINUED
rain kept the river from falling The land IL CONSEQUENT
thoroughly soaked one feet deep and Il mus be
long time before preparation be commenced again
for new crop. The already planted Is DESTROYED
also the oa crop and !. s thought the wheat which was
covered by the gater-ToJaeeo Plant
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

THE CIRCUIT COURT or BEDFORD The Circui, Cou,, =,
Bedford Judge Gilmer presdng adjourned lis term on
last Saturday tho 6;h inst after session Of twelve days
we are Informed tn business dispatched than
at any former term for the last years Upwsrds Of 40
gated causes ON the common Law docket were dapos
o. and nearly all the Chancery that were ready for
tl aud placed In the hands Of tho Judge in time for
investigation and decision Judge GneT Is copoortiveIv
young man, aud with vgor Of mind and body c,psbia
OF any amount Of labor. lie is truly "working mani
industrious, energetic ard indeiatigabls- Sentinel
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24
RIOHNOND MARKEIS Agn,, %

Iooaceo-on account OF the holidays nothing was dom
this week until day. This morning the market
with the same animation which characterized il for nh
preceding weeks, aud prices of all descriptions wer
July sustained, We quote Lugs at to g. 4, genera
salcs 10 Common Leaf7 l-2 to l.e, Medi-
um To Good Q to / l.a, fine i2 to 90
Wheat-Primc white 10, and red los cents
HESTER 4 WHITE, Commi,,on Nsrrhan,.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

ID The New York Herald says Barnum is making i'm.
mense preparations for the reopenIng Of the Crystal Pal
ace which is to be equal to the grand reception Of Jenny
LIND at Castle Garden Toe Palace is to be opened with
grand concert in which all the principal artists are
sing The tickets are to be sold at auction, and grer,
competition for them expected. Barnums admnis,ra
ron it says, Of the Crystal Palace Affairs will be curious
and philosophical experiment,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

UNDERGROUND RAfLRoADs.-Ths internal route IL In mr.
midst, and daily suffering the oss Of our
In that stirs the anger OF ourselves and citiz
On Saturday four slaves made their escape a. vet
aud on Tuesday night belonging 70 outse and one ~
M Dalrympe likewise ran on ht. panrymple, BY at
tive steps, secured his before lie made good his
to get oh-as yet in the lurch We have suf cd
ss city enough Of this kind Of traffic and we shall IN
morrow lay before our readers Developments and
thoughts on the subiect- NoyfolL drou, ~ '
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

" DH. G.. IL. BKAINERD would inform the public
that ne waiting for the Committee AT Rich
nond to report and can be consulted at the Exchange
VI Monday, May LIST, 1894 from IL A. M and 10 A
p NJ Ny stay will be Short therefore let all who vh
apply atonte Correspondents by me- post g bo.
Ol New YORK Oily, stating the
The eye6a Is small or large also whether eye out
promptly or sunkencsn for two dollars obtain advice
for ten dollars In which pay for advice viii
deducted. The poor fayorably considered. " " "
d. BRliSERD has restored perfect sight n,
partial and total blindness Of from
by from lO seconds to minutes scent6o
OF MS own discovery, without cutting. pain or wash.
Dr. b. has, Also cured OF yarIou. a.,
ayAted grades pain from, and light FAR syb
pess or loss Of sight from and Of which
have remained permanent to the n mon " - ~
Yo abundant evidence o the facts stated reference may be
had TO statements Of persons treated published in be
paprs Many Of those may at his M
NJ or4 NJ Of each day which hours perform eI
peIiments on the that may be presented,
r. See notice above for Those do M,
mr. Bralnerd within the stated viii 1 10 sea aim nj al
Ja9i-u " ' - W. ''''' w u't'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

SS ion,' the Washington correspondent Of the Balti.
more SUD- says that Mr. Borlaud has concluded treaty
with Nicaragua, the chief object and purpo Of which is
extend the boundaries of the State of Nicaragua over
oil such territory as may be claimed by and for the Mus
quito Indians Nicaragua has not been able he says to
acquire this territory by her diplomacy or arms and
therefore nvokes the aid of the United States in fvor
Of her territorial expansion sion" very properly asks
whether the United States has the right to settle the ter
risorial and political questions Of foreign countrss Il
she we answer what becomes ofthe doctrine of
'ntervention' II ratify Mr.. Borands treaty, with
what show of justice proprety could 70 OLDEST to the
interference Of foreign governments in our affairss
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

lNPRovENEsr-We observed some important improve.
men,s In progress on Bird street between franklin and Ca
nal The CUTTERS are being neatly paved and the centre
Of the street lined of and otherwise much improved The
direction OF this street Is towards CANDLES Hill at ,s low.
or extremity Il will form when completed handsome
route TO that point which during SUMNER becomes very
Inviting from It's elevated position and consequent cool
ness There Is always refreshing breeze at is top
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

WHOLESALE SLAuGHrER-The Police Officers captured
"thrty.seven" dogs through the city on Friday, and
sent them "toher side Jordan" Those who desire To
save their dogs from similar fate had better pay the re-
quisie license and obtain collar the ordinance directs
which Is che only safe passport they have in these ay
times
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

MAYORS CoURr.-Tho only case before TIL, Court on
Saturday, was that Of Charles sneberger for having an
unlawful assembly of negroes In bis house. which was con-
tnued from Tuesday.
Mr. L. stith and j. Fl. F. Mayo whose negroes ere in
the house. appeared aud testified that they we're there to
get meals with their permission.
The was dismissed.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

The ENQUIRER UPON BAD yorEs.-The Enquirer says
he has little doubt In view Of all tho disclosures made by
the partial investigation that has been had into the polls
that Mr. Demons real majority upon fuller inves,iea-
on would be shown TO be much larger than IL s At pres
en Why, then, does no not call for this fuller inves-
tgaonr" Mr.. Denoon has been challenged TO contest
which he Declines for best known to himself
yet sufficiently obvious to satisfy that no gntcrans IN
favorable convictions Of the state Of his polls The En-
quirer would evnce candor 10 the belief which no
expresses with regard what the result would DO upon
a fuller investigation than ready 70 give him
credit for, he to demand that investigation.
lilo challenges for evidence support OF our assump.
ton that there Illegal votes on Mr.. Demons
poll than Dr. sueads We arc this moment prepared to
fupsh in tho absence of the authority Of the gentle
who has furnished tho information, we feel bound
70 defer s publication unit, his saociion Is obtained We
will be able TO show that persons twelve months In
the city voted for Mr.. Denoon. When ve shall give the
proof which he challenge will ask him 70 sustain by
similar proof tho assertion which he mskes with regard
DIR. Sneads poll.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

f Hats to suit the season can be found Al the
popular establishment Of j. II. Anthony on Cary.sree
under the Columbian Hotel. Cal at this establishment
aud you will at once be convinced that he can satisfy the
most hstdious taste, and crafty the most economical
spirit. good hat is quite important as cheap hat
But when excellence and low prices combine with ripe
iste to produce something which commens itself to
eye and the pocket as is the with the hats of e,
Anthony, universal approval be the result. The
bes. quality of Hats he sells three dollars and fifty
centa.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

AJTpAY-We learn that James McCamy, Of this town.
was assaulted last night by his brother and young man
named Wappe and severely beaten and wounded that
but little hope is entertained Of hs recovery warrant
has been Issued for the arrest Of Wsppet aud Henry Nc
Cimy. WyheviHs Telegraph, April 10.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

u deputation Of commercial men and manufac,ur-
ers waited on the Emperor of France on the soth ut to
ask whether the great Exhibition appointed for 1885,
would take place, notwithstanding the war; Louis Ma
poleon replied most decidedly in the affirmative He al.
80 promised to have the exhibition palace made half as
large again as was originally intended and ntimated that
the war could not, in apy case be Of great Duration
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

ness and do but erook the pregnant hinges Of The knee
that thrin may follow awning
have much moro to say this Issue, but we do no.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-24

go Great efforts, 1t seems, being made by Rngsnd
and France to secure the alliance Of the German Powe
France it is said has announced its readiness gran,
Austria every guarantee aid and protection she NAV re
quire in Italy and Hungary if that power will but side with
her against Russia