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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17
WAsnISoroS, March 10, 1854.
GINATE

Messfs Sumner Foot and Seward presented remou
strtLces against tho Nebraska bill.
Mr. Dodge Of Wisconsin, and Mr.. Cas- presented ne.
ttious in favor Of religious freedom to Americans In for.
egn countries.
Mr. Hamln reported back the House joint resolution
authorizing the Secretary Of the Treasury and the Light
House Board determine site for light house on Go.
bassct Rocks, which taken up and passed
Tho bill 70 promote the efficiency Of the army by pro.
vdng retired list for disabled officers which twice
laid over for want OF quorum, again taken up aud
passed. by yeas IS, nays 10.
Tho Vermont contested Senator'S was taken up
Mr.. Foot took the floor.
Sir Foot aIdtcssed the Senate for hour in support
Of Mr. Phelps right TO the seat The subject was then
postponed when the Senate went into Executive ses-
siOu.
Alter tho doors were opened, the bill to authorize the
issue Of registers TO vessels owned By tho Accessory
Transit Company, was taken mp aud passed Adj
jOurned.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House proceeded to tho consideration Of tho do
fcirncy appropriation bill
Nr Bddgcs took the Hoor and proceeded 10 di'cs tho
Nebraska bill and was followed by Mr. Brooks both 10
favor ~ tho BILL
Nc breckenridge proceeded to explain the provisions
Of tho deficiency hill stating that the amount Of money
sstc To he appr prltrl S2400.OOO, consisting en-.
''"'' 1t items reported by tho committee OF ways and
means,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

p~ MOrHEie' DHEAsT CLOTIIs-These Cloths are now
acknowledged to give the most perfect and speedy
the breasts of nursing mother arising cold or any Other
cause and to afford the only complete pro against that
distressing ahction GAIHEEED BEEIsr world al
h'day They be without to III,
mother and procured and during period nursing
~enever any ds"grceabe symptom Of harnes,
from any cause exhibits ITSELF they give relief
and In prevent Rising Breast There
sands who suffer deaths during the period nursing Directions
for using these Cloths ACCOMPANY them.
90 remittance Of t00 accompanied by ~ cents worth
postage stamps will secure the prompt By mail
pair OF these Cloths to any part OF the United States
They are 70 sale exclusively by
ADlE II GRAY, Wholesale and Retail Agents,
mho IIT Main strre, Rchmond v,s;n,.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

~ Dh. g. y. BnAINEHD would inform the pu6n
that ne " waiting Tor the Committee
ond 20 report and be the Exchange Hotel OIL
Saturday, March 18th, isbi, from TO A. NJ and 70
W. Ny stay viii be Short therefore let ali who wish
sppy At once Correspondents ~ Addressing me- pop boz
O New YORK Oy satng the and whether
We eyebal n snsll Or large also whether eye
promptly or " sunkencan, for
treatment Tor ten do,r witch case the pSv Tor sdyiss viii be
deducted The poor fayofably considered.
Ia BRaskHD persons u perfect sgh in cases OF
az toia o. from weeks 70 80 years standing
Of his own discovery, without cutting, pain or wash,
Dr has also cured nhsnAton ~ VARIOUS and ~
grayhted grader pain from sighted
@ or ps o. sight from age and ngarsightenessa Of vhici
have remained ornament 10 the present moment.
gor abundant evidence NJ the stated reference may
had 70 s!emen' o. persons treated, and Published IN the o
paper Many 81 tote HE NJ 10
UP W. Of each dag, which hnurs will perform
Pcd'aents on The wort cases that may DO presented.
See notice above for hours days Those who do not
Ja9i-u ~ " -
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.S,les of 7oJaeeo by Wu n B,o,,o

SaIes Of 7oJaeeo by Wm. H. Bro,on
Garland Garth Of Abemarlc, 8 bids leaf ut 81 7.s 8
and 9,25
Burru,s Of GoochiSnd, hid Tugs 625.
s5.s.
II Jarve OF Green, Q hhds lugs al and 6,25.
jas Garland of Abemarle, bhds Tugs z S.s; I leaf
S7.s.
Geo Smith OF Albemnrlc, hid lugs ATT.
jas Bramham of Albemarle 2 hhds | lugs s, 90;
leaf {. 90 ''
II q Rhodes Of Albemarlc hid Tugs ut 6,25
w Woods Of AlDemaTlc, hid luys at 1925.
Geo Boston OF Madison Co, l hid leaf at 8 5.s
ID Douglass Of Albemarlc, hid leaf at 8.
John Niche OF Albemare, hhds Tugs [, so; | leaI
5.s
D II Smith of Aibomatie, hhds, iuso o. leaf at
9,25 and $50.
J Duver oil GrcOno Co. 2 hbds, lags at $500 Leaf
nq.
Davier OF Greene Co, 2 hhds, l ugs at 6; short
leaf7 75.
y Douglass of Albemurle, hhds, lug, at $50; !
leaf at $50
&c Wingfeld Of Albemarle, hhds, 3 lugs Mt $40.
$50 and $40; leaf at 8, at 9, at b.s and at
TO-
Rctd wngheld Of Albemarlc 6 hhds, lugs at 5, 90,
aud G 90; 8 leaf NJ 8, 9 and 10.
RB Fray Of Albemirle, 2hhds leaf att I. 2 and 9.
VIM r Garth Of Madison, 2 hhjs leaf 4 "a aud 4.
WIN T Wool Of Albcmirle4 hhd4, lugIa 40, 3
leaf at zig, 8 Id and 10 4.
wrnday Of Albomarlc hhdS, Tugs at G, 2 leaf at
and 10.
w" u Smith Of Albemarlc, hhds, Tugs at 9; leaf
at 8 and 10.
Bowcock Of Albcmarlc 4 birds, lugs at o and
l.2; leaf ats 7.S and Ia.
60 hhds IN proniscuols lots oil lugs and common leaf
from to So.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

IssASITr OF CALIPonSIA-The report of the Board OF
Trustees OF the Insane Asylum of California shows tina
portion OF the population. This il attributable perhaps t.
great extent TO the mental excitement and physical CT
cess incident to the unsettled condition aud adyentu
cous lie to which all Who euigrate to the land Of colo
ar subject. We find that OF the whole number admit.
from Nay H. 1852, to December 81, 1853 two hundted
and eighty -four admitted into the asylum at Stock
ton, twentyo'en we're caused by disappointment nine b,
loss Of property eight by fear aud grief seven by me ta
excitement forty tSo by ntemperance aud twenty y,
by bad health The expenses OF the institution during the
gear amounted TO tSi97OSs, aud the balance in the
400.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

S0isso n T5Jd,oo rnads by logan WdUsr.
For DR.. p H. Pendteon 10 hhds NJ IS at $780, at Az
crop yet 70
~, Atph.
NJ LuRhon Nuetolls II hhd,oLe at two $40,
80 one ~ at T. At ~ ~, st ~ at
gA AZ p8.
Dr Jos. W. Pendeton, hhd-ono s5 At 10, Al
6 two At 90 ono sI The best ~ bis crop yet 10 come
Mr. j. D. Mallory, hhd1-one at t5p1 ~ atTH.
Dr w j. Pcndleton, hhdsone ct $3.50 so,
o., twoAt 7, one at az, one tok.
Mr.. Thomas Harris hhdsJne Al CO. 3d. Al T.
AT ~, one At *, alto
Nr. W. IT, SINS Ifhd,-ons a, $3.50 ons at ~, ats,
aq.
Mr. Nmroi Dramham 6hhdsone at t5H, az $780, one At
~, ht0 d. This
dr A. T. Coates, hhdsone $40 on at ~,
atSH.
NJ ,. ). Amber, hhdt--oneA NJ t6H, one ats
m aadion Pcndleton, II hhds-two at So one At g. At
~ one iOA one ~ iO ut 1871 one At H. At M
AZ l. 4, snd one At i2H.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

The MaETLAsD LEGISLATURE has adjourned afer bu
~ ahd excited session. bill to pay Publishing IN,
laws IN all the papers IN the State rejected also 4,
regulate the hours Of labor. bill providing for the in.
specion Of guano rejected aud another was passed
ahoshng the Office Of plaster paris Inspector Thus the
Bilrmoe. Tho prohbtory liquor law was rejected bu,
W iis stead stringent license law passed This act
contains the following novel provision accounts for
spurious or intoxicating liquors shall be recoverable by
law, aud TO account against deceased persons estate
ahy part Of which account is for spuous or inoSica
ng qnors shall be passed by the orphans court or paid
by an executor administrator unless the SINE bc for
medicine, mechanical artistic aud slcrdmenta purposes
or unlcs such liquors purchased by one merchant
from another az an article Of metchandi.en
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17
SISGULAR AFFAIR IN TEHAs-T Austin State Time,
Of the 25h u has the folosinr ainrnlar s.a..rnon.

SISGULAR AFFAIR IN TEHAs-Ths Austin State Time,
Of the 25ih uI' has the following singular statement:
Some twelve months since murder was committed on
the Ro Limplss, in Bell county upon tho body of Ne
mare Suspicion rested upon 5. II. lIowafl and sons
Upon proper ho wing that the two Young Uowards had
He'd IRON justice, Gov Bell issued proclamation Offering
reward oiS8uO for their apprehension and delivery To the
sheriff OF BELL county. s. H. Howard arrested hs AVN
sons and received the reward The indictment ami pro
ceedihgs were based upon the testimony Of Simu, ~
n'e' VINO was tue principal aud only witness in the
case.
few days past, requisition from the Governor Of
LOUISIANA directed TO Gov PeAse Tor the arrest aud de-
livery Of one Samuel White who was alleged TO be f,vi
we rom lnce, to 3 II. Howard, who was appointed
ngent Tor the State Of Louisiana TO receive him cco,
p'nyn2 hG fequson, satisfactory evidence was ntourod
Oeofe Gov fea.s thJt SInuel White stood indicted
:" the state Of Louisiana for the offence Of robbery aud
was fugitive from justice.
bo' Pease is-uci awrhnt Of arrest for Samuel White
"hch handed 10 constable Black we'll of this Mac.
WIN irgl'-i from How I'd to make tho arrest n, uib
20 We inc pisoncr nud deliver him outflc the civ
| bhcN"ed. sDspCiDus were Immediately arnused .,d
"oDl "o ,ohpy with the strange request but made tho
go p'Is we DAY time, and carried the prisoner be.
i1fo AHen Eq aud askcd his advice IN the mater
hr. Amen believing from the train Of attended rrcnm
7"C- nom te threats, &c, which rufnor has fh,tgcd
me io"ard' With making against White il was their in
.'o" !" hiEc way with him, communicated his fears L,
tne Governor aud Attorney General These ogicc,, ~,
yi'cd Mr. Bhckacll 10 retain the prsonor In bis csJ
Ih we meihiimc, u. Peck as Whites rounseI ,n,,i
application TO Judge Hancock for writ of b,bcas co,
SUI u.'Clel communication TO the district clerk OF Bell
iV o' uan-Gupt Of tbo record showing that tho
'tnd indicted Tor murder aud that White il tc
Phcpal witness in the case; tlpon tho nr,J,,c,i, -
nhch up' Iclsc will vacate the warrant oI d,v.rv T.,
oNatI AMI inform the Governor Of I,uisiaaa Of tho ole
cumsances "' W '"o CIT
Snce Wiling the above, are Informed that Gov
: II. Howard. ''''' " "p"e 70 .
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

BLOODY FRACAs.-Burns' Tavern. on Wedno ,dav pigb,
last was the Of broils and boodshed Cl,rL H,I
and Isaac swaync, two young employed at Phelps
Pottery, were badly treated in the meleete first having
a" almost broken aud receiving several stabs some
OF which threaten to prove mortal Swayne received
hard blows 10 exchange Tor about thirty oora which
were taken from him during the evening. As this aHair
VIII probably undergo Judicial Investigations we iorbcar 10
detail the contradictory statements in circulation with 70.
gard TO in origin and causos-ParksysJwg 0assne.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

RtcH VEIN OF COPPEg has just discovered in
Georgia, near the Skies Gold II is thirty feet in
Thickness and the yields about fifty percent ocopper
number OF important discoveries have also been mad,
in Knox county, Tenn In BIount county, NJ the latte,
state anthracite ccn Of excellent quality has also
discovered on th line OF the Rabecn Gap Riiway
The announcements Of the finding OF veins OF mineral
wealth in various parts Of the Union SO frequent
az to attract very little Of the attention, which, true the
deserve.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

thority, and which palpably dsa advantageous
that the suspicion Of unfair dealing could scarcely be
avoided Its credit represented suffice nty good
yet to warrant confident appeal to the SuroPean
money-markets for loan 1t is not pretended, how
ever that the resources Of Turkey such rs to en-
able her to contend successfully with Russia without
the aid Of England and France.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

IHE SECOND TRACE.-AbOut thirty hive miles Of the
second track between Baltimore aud Piedmont has alrca-
dy been constced the graduation of the roadway for
the remainder has been nearly Completed and immense
quantities oil cross-es ready be laid any mo.
men The main want is iron. For this. says the Cum
berland Journal Mr. lrson the President the Com.
pany IL now negotiating and expects obtain portion
at least from IN .nu,cuters in Wheeling IYhseimg Int
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

UNDERGROUND TELEGRArm-Durng the cold weather
experienced in Paris in the latter part OF December and
III the beginning OF the present year. the electro magnetic
teegraghs were much interrupted by and ice while
The submarine Telegraph rendered uninterrupted service
To avoid these difficulties the administration have deter
mined TO place the wires between Paris and London un
der ground. The submarine liz" continues to work well
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

ADyicEs IRON AUSTRALIA three weeks ller than pre-
yon' accounts have been received by the arrival ut New
York Of the batque Aura, from Melbourne whence she
sailed on the 2lu OF December The colony generally
wa prosperous. The political excitement in and about
the mines scoms 10 have subsidized. The gold dgsings
were proving az rich as over bn, operations npc-
deh ~ the scarcity Of water H. Van Dcmins Lind much
aco"ent existed IN consequence Of the home ministry
having dis'llowc1 the emigration rules which had been
ct 10 England for approval The scarcity Of aborcrs In
pOItant one.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

TUE ApvrSruRERs Is Low.R CALlroRSIA.-Advices
from San Diego under date OF January Goth state that the
tiiousters under Col. Walker, in a condition Dor
derinS on starvation large section Of party had
deserted and they report the number Of men who were
present and bit Tor duty about liO The larger part of
these TO set for Sonora the 9Th of
with the object of efecting conquest of that place
One cause oil the dcserton the abundance of beef
raons, TO the exclusion OF almost every thing else
Murmus arose because of the officers of the com
mand Jared better than the men, aud open revolt was
the consequence Several pieces of were brought
up, with the object of firing upon the Insurgents; but
this the refused to do and the affair was finally set
tied, by the Rebels agreeing to give up their weapons
and to depart in peace. The writer whose letter we
gather these particulars, adds
Tho intelligence brought in from the proposed route
to Sonora by the exploring party ordered by Walker
Is said TO be extremely uniavoabc in regard the FEAST
biy of transporting artillery heavy supplies Ii was
previously well known that the road trail WAS destitute
OF grass and water and that nothing capable of
life could be found where in its vicinity II is more
than probable that the overland will he abandoned
and another attempt made to land point In the
Gulf.
No Information had been received by them relating to
the proposed interference of the u S. Government with
the affairs Of the expedition Of the reported purchase
OF the territory they propose conquer Their leaders
express the confidence in the the invasion
rs heretofore
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

An English paper says THE contract for convex ing
the mails between Dover and Calais has been taken b,
are to receiys Gl5 900 per aunum" The remuneration
Is, IN round numbers, about $4,000 per annum." The
mail Is hut daily n'j tho trip performed In small
boat not OF costly construction aud the distance Is short
Of thirty miles
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

a HEAVY FANfLY.-Tle family Of Col James Russell
OF Temple, consisting Of himself wife, and ak children
weigh IN the aggregate 1865 pounds average weight OF
eeach, 1875 rs pounds The heaviest member NJ the
f'my Weighs $3.50, aud the lightest lI6 pouuds-Far-
ingfon Chronicle
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

n'S'p' EoR THE Bltg or MAD DoG-Asa cry Of
mad r. has been raised the rollovir, ,hiab ~ 49,,
rom ON 40 exchange, mag be worth petu5iE
a'lou forester, named Gutcll nov Of the vencr,,Io
aSeo o., un"ins TO ukc to the grave with lin score,
ill., ha' maze public in the Lcpsc journal
WY ~ a"rm' he has rescued rn,ny human beings and
cluc nom TIC o'tiul death o hydrophopin TsL in,'
nluaGy "aim vincgror topid water wash the wou,,,
.,n tt'u"t ava Then by IT. pour then feg drops n
nnri'.ic ac blcm'o nnsftl acid, ,.,roy , "
sns,H sy "hi'h means the evil fleet Of The later i,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

Hon WATER COIfSG.-Tmc rain has fallen nIr,os, in
cess'nty 10 this vicinity during the last two or tbt,e
days The rivers are rising and If tho rain has boon
general, we may expect quite ireshet.-B
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

InE fANANt RAILROAD will be completed and open r r
t,c transportation Of from ocean by the 1T
o nuan't next " the catly pirt NJ February upwHfs
% h'ee ih"".fud abOrers engaged the line south
""d OF the ubi7ro river neatly thousand Of whom
were on the Panama side Of tho summit The ficiIt
'of transportation across the Itnus very grta
so much 50 that passengers with their uggsge
rom Panama TO Aspnwall in n single day.
tO The German settlements Ia Western Texas are de-
fchd by recent traveller as being node Of Lood or
der aud Industrial thrift
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

GENERAL MEETING or TIE BAR.-Tht
IN - the Bar, practising all Of the Courts
he'd IN the city q mhmond invited to attend meeting
held the once Of the CerkOf the Circuit Court
MONDAY, Che 9Oh Of Mareh aiH o'clock NJ 70 receive
the refot OF the committee appoint al the meeting NJ the iih
pesis. mhtT.G,
100 S SSis "0''S' receiving for sale JAS. WINSTON
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

PESSsYLvAsrA PUBLIc WoRKs-Tnc proposition TO pro.
vide Tor the sale of these works is still before the Penn
syVania Legislaure. From made in the SEN
ate 1t appears that the total expenses OF the works over
ihe'r revenue this year will be 500 97s The revenue
last year was $,3O3479 and the amount necessary Tor
IePaI5 and manA ement ihia will be 81 Clio Ial
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

The NEW JUEr LAw.-The Charlottesville 1dvoeaie
states that the jury law worked very Indifferent al
the last term OF the court Of Albcmarc Many Of the
drawn jurors failed attend and jurymen were summon
ed from the by stauders
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

Resolutions in favor of the Nebraska bill were prcscnt
ed in the Democratic State Convention of Pennsyvania
ant voted down. Gov. Bigler, who nominated for
recollection, used his influence against them.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

BEGGIsG is far more profitable occupation in l,rre
cities than honest a0or An instance of this is recorded
in lato Cincinnati paper. bcggar arrested by the
police OF that city, and searching his pockets they
were found To contain eighteen dollars in small
change, all collected by begging in the course of single
dav
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

s8 IL Is said that the first cold nail in the world
was made in l777, by Jeremiah Wilkinson OF
X. l., who still lives
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17
RICHMOND MARKETS. MARCH 1e

Tobacco-Poices are wi hout material change The re-
cepts aud breaks continue very large for the season of
wear. Lugs from 81 10 to 80, common leaf to So
middling 80 to 3d. good 90 to 60 prime 10 TO l.
hne manufacturing IL to IS. Planters will find 1t to their
interest to prize their ugs heavy, less 400 lbs
Shippers preferrug heavy weight.
Whcat-Prime White i60c, DO Red ls5.
Flour dull-Super. 81 90. Very little doing, holders
unwilling to take present prices.
Corn 75c.
Rye-From so to soc, as to quality.
OIts-From 81 tn 66c.
Plsster-Lump SO, delivered Railroad Depot or Basin
Bank Ground do . 90.
WIN IL BROWN Commission Merchnnt
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

despatch from New Orleans. under date of Nhrch
llth, announces the arrival of the steamship Daniel
Webster, with one hundred and fifty passengers and
small amount OF gold The steamship S4r of the West
to sail the day for New York. with five hundred
passengers, and 81 ,OOOO il gold dust freight ~
learn 10y this arrival that lamentabe accident
Gently occurred Of the landings the San Juan
whereby boat upset. aud number Of persons were
drowned.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

The Soft oT TIE Souri, monthly Journal, devoted TO
southern agriculture, aud published in Columbus, Geor
ga, by Ae'srh Lonk and Ellis, has been received for
March 1t contains variety of valuable articles on the
subject Of agriculture.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17
SI'e Of Stock Ia Richmond reported A. Lancaster q Scr

Aurch TO- ls5L
Virginia per ct', "a years to rum last sales the
Treasury Sl06.
Virginia per cents, 25 years time sales SlO5 and in
tercst.
Virginia 6per eents overlo years sales slO4
and interest.
Virginia per cents, under 10 years tn run, sales
slO2 and interest.
isonds guaranteed by the State, sales sIO3 l.2 and
interest.
'!i"hmond City Bonds, "a years run, sales Slo4 and
interest
n'enmond City Bonds, short dates, sales SOL to
lO3 and interest.
Virginia Bank Stock par $40. sales SIS.
Farners' Bank Stock, sales SIZE.
Exchange Bank Stock, sales Sill l2.
Virginia Tenn. II. Il. bonds, last sales sos and in
teres
Virginia Fire and Marine, last sales S95
Richmond Fire Association Stock, par 90 sales s33.
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Il. II. Stock,
sa'es SOL.
Vmgnia Central r. r. Stock, sales $50
Richmond and Petersburg r. r. Stock, last sales SIS.
Richmond aid Danville, X. X. Stock, sales sos.
James River and Kanawhu Stock, last sales $50.
Exchangc-Northern checks the past week l.2 per
premium.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17
ATFVy gpUINu Cuon

~ NV SPRING GDODy.-BRBEDEN, FOX 90 have
~ received stem and tneIt full stacs Of EprInp
ots c9nsstng ~ all the designs abes n the
weh they invite the attention Of town and ooun.y purcha
nhiO-e3m Git IBrond Street,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

HE WEArnER-There was a remarkably sudden
change in the weather about half past three o'clock
terday Afternoon The genial sunshine and calm which
'enuered the past week so agreeable aud gave lively
pect to the entire face OF nature suddenly changed to
comparative darkness and Storm Rim poured down IN
torrents literally flooding the lower sections Of the CITY,
Thunder aud lightning rolled aud flashed contcmporane-
ouy for nearly half hour with short intervals bo
tween each clap Sudden gusts of wind swept with con.
siderable force through the city dashng the heavy rains
nouSy against the house tops gables and every eeva
ted object
The lightning must have struck some where in tho VII.
cin'y, for it seemed to mighty near indeed-so near
as to have caused us to trcmble like dog in a we,
Sack from shear dread 1t well for one to say he does
not fear lightning when is the other side of Jordp
or some such place. but doubt the 80 fearless
an individual would not be considerably changed by
occasional lecture, such experienced on
Once year would be quite often enough for an intma
tiOn Of caution in that form.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-17

The PLoUGn, me LOOK, ASD THE 3NyiL, for March
has been received. 1t is excellent number.