Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-05
POSTSCRIPT.

BUFFALO, April s.-Thfee fires occurred here yes,er.
day simultaneously, destroying Steutevans large plain
Ing MILL with an immense amount OF lumber Stacys bre.
very, with those dwellings, and several small buildings
$4,000. -'''' '-'' v ''' '''' '
The extensive iron foundery of Me- RIcbardsou at On
wego was destroyed by fro last night Loss SEQ oOo
fully Insured The Collegiate Institute at was
also consumed yesterday Loes $50 OOO but insur ed.
pAsriLLE n, T., April s.-A fro broke out here last
night, which. before the flames could DO arrested de-
soyed the Presbyterian church the American Hotel and
about forty other buildings IN tho business part
our CITY, Quite large amount Of goods also burnt.
The loss Is probably el60. 000partly insured. Many
persons have been rendered houseess.
Columns, Ohio, April ga FIRE occurred here on
Saturday night, which DESTROYED engine house No. q aud
three adjoining buildings The loss estimated at $50 600;
VICTORIOUS
New ORLKAss, April 2.-The great sueepstake pure
OF 600 contested for on Saturday the prncip.l
contestants being the horse Lexington for Kentucky Ar
row. for louisiana Leconpte, for Mississippi and High.
lander for Alabama. The course was thronged with
sporting men from all parts Of tho Union and the betting
was very high The purse was by Lexington, the
representative Of Ker,nnty. in two strairbt heats.
THE CITY OF GLASGOW.
Bosros. April 2.-It was reported here this morn,no
that steamship, supposed To be the City OF Glasgow for
Philadelphia was ashore at Marthas Vineyard upon
inquiry being was satisfactorily ascertaued that
the report was entirely without foundation.
FROM BUEN0S AYRES.
NEW YORK April 3.-By an arrival here We have adj
wees from buehos hyres 10 March 4th. All was quiet
Produce and prices advancing.
CONDITION OF THE OHIO
WHEELING, April 3-There arc feet 10 incbcs of wa
ter in the channel and slowly rising The boats are run.
ming regularly.
CONNECTICUT ELECTION
HARTFORD April 3.-An election was held In this State
to day for Governor State officers and members Of LIE rsr.
,urs. The election excited great interest," United
States Senator depended upon the result and the Nebraa-
ka question entered largely into the canvass The return
so far as received indicate at the wings have swept the
State by very large majority.
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION
NEW BEDroRD, April 3d.-The election for member OF
Congress in the LIST district in place of zeno Scudder re.
signed, to-day, has probably resulted In the election of
Thomas Elliot regular whig The OF this CITY is for
Elliott, 1,lbs; A. Rowland F. s. and Native lseb-
Plymouth, Elliot, 2es; Rowland, 1885, The democratic
vote is not reported.
MEETING IN GEORGETOWN
WASHINGTON, April ga large and enthusiastic meet.
ing Is now being held at Forrest Hail. Georgetown Mr.
Davis was appointed president and Mr. Gayler secretary
Spirited speches were made by Messrs Semmer and Ten.
ny, and Walter s. Cox is still speaking The indications
are unquestionablc that large majority determined
TO sustain the Metropolitan railroad favor of gen.
era stock capitaon tax the election Of all municipal OFF,
GERS by the people, and an improved school System
n.