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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

j. Vaughn, was standing Main street near Goth on
Monday evening last coored boy ran up to him. grasp
cd INN by the ar aud asked convulivey that he would
protect him from mustto named Beverly Robertson
who was In pursuit OF him. Mr.. Vaughn assured the boy
he should not be injured In an instant Beverly was up
painting with four or five rocks In his hands Mr. V
lively refused TO 10 So He said he was free man and
could do as he pleased AT this time he let fly rock at
the boy, who having escaped injury from t. dar,cd of
beverly pursued him, but the boy being moro active
'oed bis pursuer and thereby avoided his Vengeance
In the eagerncss of the scoundre to overaEe the how
ne leu and hefore he got his feet Mr. Vaughn over
TOOK him. lie asked his name. The reply WAS that
was noue Of his business and at the same time l.. as
rock at him. which fortunately did not strike Mr. "
called upon some men empoye ed In Mr. Hardprores lot
aud the rogue arrested.
lie was brought before the Mayor on yesterday and IL
appeared his Honor witness Of the whole
being on his way to Rockets at tho time,
lie ordered him " thirty.nine.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

got one sAtssn'h part OF the Russian tsrri,oea SbIls.
France has about thirty-sx millions surface Of lso
square miles.
The trade with China 4. still omen 10 R,s.,.
through kateha. This might offer some increased ven,
for its manufactures. The annual value Of these soi
there has been Get down at about 500 sterling but as
tea alone IL exchanged for thcm money Is derived
and t Il doubtful whether the demand for this expensive
u1ury-sellng at goa pounds not on the decline
owing to the heavy war expenses incuued and great
market will DO found at present for the commodity In
Western Asia. The merchants too much occupied
with their present prccarious position and hazardous
prospects for the future to be able to dispatch supplies
there With every port In the Baltic and Black seas eff.
ectnay closed Russia Is all but shut up In her own
hive, and II remaios to be seen provision she has
mace or can make, for her winter store Her customs
duties VIII be ios the present annhilated and her pro.
ducton OF god has for years past been rapidly de-
In the heavy progressive levied the pro.
duce OF the mines aud washnss The capation tar and
tue tax on merchants will press most ouetousy tho pres
emf time, when all external trade and business cut of
Its enormous public debt will be aggravated by the fresh
Tor It's army and navy. The ordinary rsvenue, If
II could be obtained would be quite insufficient To
meet the extraordinary expenses going on; and its
Increased taxation aud loans likely to helpt IL
forward much in the desperate struggle which Il has
set all on the venture With all his undaupted courage
great decision vigilance and ac1y-Qualities which no
one can deny hui-the Car WILL If he persist in his Oh
situate course, lind that he has raised which
impossible TO quel and that his empire may become
theatre OF revolution aud chapgebrought about by his
own impoicy-6r which he is little prepared.
The possessions Of Russia the northwest coast Of
America will probably be forthwith subjected block
AIDE, aud perhaps to seizure by Pacific squadron
The commerce OF Russian settlements with California
aud China will DO ALEC interrupted. Coal, ice aud furs
formed the staples of the export trade, which sarcely
amounted, however, to 100000 a year. On the map
these possessions look extensive bat they very
slight vaue-the total population, aborignes included
not amounting TO 10000 inhabitants. The island Of Ska
with ts population OF somewhere aboit 900
will be taken possession of and held till the termination
OF the war.
With her resources thus aunihaed Russia will soon
have TO contemplate the consequences the pre-.
war, even il uuaccompanied by further reyerses.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

Virginia Democrats capable Of selecting suitable
candidate for Governor, without being donincered
and dictated to by set of willy andunscrupulous po-
tical shapers outside the limits of the State Have
they no patriotism and no discretion And ought not
their wishes to he consulted in grave n domestic
matters 1t is absolutely insufferable, such down
right mpertnence and arrogance the part Of those
who really have concern in distributing the Nir-
gius spoils But then the men alluded to by our
neshbor feel very deep concern. suspect, in the
interesting question Of the Governorship Some Of
them want the place themselves and that very badly
and no doubt think themselves much entitled to
talk about it and mapGuvre for it as any body else
There are great many restless aspirants for the
cant slippers Of Gov. Joe. And what is worse they
mean to let no opportunity pass to further their
selfish prcjects-the Enquirer may fret and fume
much as it plcaseS, but is all to no purpose In
trgue and caucussing will certainly predominant un
til the question is finally disposed OF So let our
neighbor be calm, and take things phlosophically.-
We will help it all we can to put down the inSolent
political upstairs about Washington 1t is bad enough
for them to be trying to arrange this serious matter
without regard to the opinions and feelings of the
faithful in Virginia. But that the washington
regency" should undertake 'impose tests upon the
Democracy Of Virginia and by arbitrary distinctions
to exclude from the party OF the highest position
and the truest fidelity, something totally unheard
OF in civilized country We feel for the Democracy
OF Virginia; but feel especially for neghbor,
whose sutferings must be ntense-amost ntolerable.
Who these fellows at WashingtouS Give us
their names, neishbo
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

FOREIGN Nrws-we gave yesterday a tclegraphic
synopsis Of the news brought by the Alps, which
arrived at Boston on Monday, with Liverpool dates to
the 18th ut The Canada arrived at Halifax the
day, with three days later Intelligence than that
brought by the Aps-her dates being up to the ssd
ult The news from Spain is specially important
The instruction appears to be Speeding rapidly and
widely. The Revolutonists had possession OF Ma
drid.
Another heavy decline in Flour is rcported
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

THE WEATHER AND THE CRoPs-The weather cont inues
intensy hot dry and dsagrcauc. Since first OF June
we have known q more continuous speli OF hot
ather-the Thermometer has generally rang IRON
Sc 10 90 in the shade aud in the would run up 10 1856
degrees Until tue las: two or three weeks the have
been very sessonabe but the crops are now
y suffering severely from the aud dry atos.
pierre In many parts the crop is short For several
days past the clouds have been passing aboa aud partial
have fallen III few localities The prospects al this
lime for good and general crop arc very bad
Cotton LOOKS well and is boiling finely Gardens in town
are badly burnt up general copious rain would be of
incacusoe benefit to man. beast aud tho vegetable world
-HHnbriNs (.hal Idr.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

The New York Herald says it Is thought tha; having
taste of bombarimens aud conaisraoa in the desuuc
ton of Greyown, the administration is getting decd.
eils hot ur with Spain just the tiger, alter tast
Ing lamb becomes thirsty tor larger game /, impores
Nr Pierce not to undertake while the cholera Is
every where and while the lea, rises the roasting
between ninety and hundred degrees in the
shade. /, attrns that December with due regard ior
the health Of sailors aud sodisrs the proper season
OF the yesr for the INVASION OF Cibl anu declares that
the criminal desire ol the administration Tor war right
away, throwing the srmy and navy into the hot bed of
the cholera aud the yellow fever OF she West Indies ought
be forthwith arrested by special of Congress
This is all very dsreet aud sensible talk but Mr. Pierce
getting TO be very belgeaat thes, days tina: We
fear will be iilcuG restrain his eating propen,-
ties 10y OF Congress. few more such vc,o
rie that Gchey ID SIN Juan and the name of the
Brig adler will sand forever by those of Wellington and
Napoleon
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

Musr Goa free coiorcd fellow. named David Ro /.
BERT recognised by officer Tyler In this city, on Mon.
day. being hand board the Roanoke aud In
the habit Of going to and returning from New York at
pleasure. While staying at Norfolk, In the month Of May
last he observed him board the Roanoke was on her
way to New York.
He was arrested and brought before the Mayor, on
yesterday for remaining in the ca contrary
to law.
His Honor required him to give bail IN the sum of
$780, that be would quit tho State within ten DAYS The
bail was not given when we len.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02
LOCAL AFFAIRS

FrsKRAL.-The fuueralo Of tho late Thos Tnsiey, Jr.,
whose sudden death, the Mountain top House.
nounced in Mondays paper took place from the Ceneusry
Church, at o'clock, Tuesday evening.
Tho members Of the Masonio Fraternity attached to
Dove Lodge No. 81 Of which the deceased a mem
bsr attended his funeral al.o the members Of the sis
lodges and Of Manchester Lodge, No IL Tho pro.
cesson truly imposing. Ii indicated sptly the high
esteem in which the deceased was generally held.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

SUDDEN DrArn MIR John Seager. grocer, lower end
Of llh street. the bridge, died in Manchester on
Monday after hours illness. Ito left his resi-
dence IL o'clock A. NJ In perfect health to supervise
operations upon new building which no has no In
progress In Manchester and before o'clock he
eorpse We unable to ascertain the cause Of
his sudden death.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

FIEE.-The tobacco house OF Mr. Ben Green situated
about tour miles from this city, the plank road was
burned down on Sunday morning last together with two
hundred thousand pounds of bay hundred bushels
wheat In the stiaw, aud quantity Of wheat straw.
The loss Is estimated at about $4,000. No insurance.
II Is said 70 be the work Of an incendiarY.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

SUDDEN DEATn.-A negro, employed at the Messrs
HaIalFs Mills, fell from wagon opposite the ONCE OF
tbs Peuny Post on his way from market, on yesterday
morning, about o'clock. aud died 10 few hours after
The fall occasoncd by some sudden illness supposed
to be eryspelas lie carried home in the wagon and
only survived an hour or two after.
Another negro employed by the firm died after
few hours ilness, on hondiy night. His disease was
ssid to be cholera.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

THROWING SroSEs.-MichaeI Jaryi. n vb;,s ma, o,,-
on or convent ent TO the Central Road about al.
miles from this city, up Saturday last to take
short spree. " ~
Ga yesterday morning as the feigh, train
IRON tho depot he stepped into hand car which was
attached to the train Mr. Tyler, the conductor told him
10 get out. Nike refused lie said he paid twenty five
cents 10 be carried in the regular passenger train and
having missed the proper train he thought was tho dut
Oh the Company to have him on any how
After lew vain warnings from the conductor to GET
o' DC took MN by the arm aud forced him ou' Mikes
face struck against the ground and h LEGS h,rl
cleared the wheels of the hand car,
lie readily jumped up seized rock and flung |, with
great 'oee al Tyler IL missed him. for the reason
hikesad, that IL was thrown TO strike.
lie was brought before the Mayor on yesterday and
fined IS for the offence A''N
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

~ The "MOtIiRits' BREAST CLOTHs" oonsidering
The limited means used To bring them into public notoey have
met with success unparalleled In the history Of remedies
The introduction o them to public attention. developed
fact which IL truly graiingthe fact that are
supply remedy Teh will relieve suffering intense ago
n1ng suhsng than single remedy smoug men The
suffering which they prevent and which they relieve
elias, condition. II, sway vide A. the globe and
wherever The mother o. children oun there the truly
lng and peculiar suffering Incident 70 OIHED Rs
attained vide eeisbrity trou,bout yl,gin
snd some on the southern sate and Whilst have many high
Testimonials 10 their great value, have Jet hear u their
~ remittance Of 400 seeonpsnlsi BY ~ cent, worth Of
Boiag' ~ secure The prompt By mali Of
They are 70; sale exclusively by
Is1 lfT Main street RehmonS Y,IioI.
~ Fu directions Tor applying these Cloths will accompany
Cloths would make known the s'msts they place upon
6tHAss C0TH sKiRTsJu', received per EtprsSs drGs,
Goth Tor Ss'; R2 py I9i Sel2sd mos,, s
yHNUHNIP sEED.-Ja, received large 10, OF fresh TOR
hs Large Gobr Red Top White Plat Dutch DAlss Hybrid mpd
aw WI PALMER
a tgAns, snOKiNU AND CHEWING TOBACCO Espt
~ constantly On hand and for sale ny
ELAN q MOORE,
Az Unler Columbian Hotel
4 ACKEY AND GAVE wHsREy, Tor sale w
n ELAN EMOORY,
sU undsr Columbian Hotel
ENO0T MATs Wash boards, Red Cords Johns, Brooms
Boeke'' Bushe' Ao Kept constantly 90 hand and for sa
%.u, uos SL SsIuab ht90 Iis,.,
NEW EDITIONS now REAOy.-AJoSE by Marion Har
A' rate. Aa,t;Sn gora y s.od Third edition.
Csii vrgIns Reports uIrd edition; By Lusu, Minor E.q
s1i "'' t. NORRIS. Publisher.
NAJATEH COOLElls Of different the most 40
Nv proved makes Esgars Jet shower Baths ani Complete
su8 BULELRY 4 co, 1871 Main a.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

cosNrIp-The luminous against Mr. Hiram w Tyler for per-
hitting quantity Of sagnani
at kcNes lnued by the Mayor yesterday to-
morrow, tat u be ascertainrd
OF has been eIeaedwhether by neglect OF In
away certain bank which Obucts the passage the
from the lots referred to- b. TO Sir
Tyler himself " '
iseS.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02


The Western Railroad Record estimate. the wheat crop
oil 1854 in this county, 100000 900 Of bushels aud
the home consumption at l9O,OOOOOO, leaving but 30,
OO0,OOU for export. The Baltimore American ia com
menting upon this calculation remarks IL is very evident
that II the in Europe continues defaugng as IL does
the sources Of supply aud the market fo breadstus the
price Of brcadstuf4 Ia this country will continue to
range much above the ordinary average
The following remarks we take from the Rslrond Re
cord:
"Thero Is popular error, TO the production Of
wheat IN the United States, which pervhdes the CONNER.
cia circles well a. tho newspapers IL arises from con-
founding tue capacity TO p:Oduce With tho actual produo.
Men look round the fertile, grain growing soil of
the United States, and say Wo can feed all Eutope"-
Very can, hut do not. The countries on the
Baltic and Black Seas send vastly greater SURPRISES TO
market than do, aud hlW ys will unless prices rule
higher IN tho United States The fact IL that on the ave-
rage prices paid for wheat the American farmer has no
great temptation to indulge IN that crop. Notwhsnd.
all the boasts made Of wheat culture on the prairie
lands Of Wisconsin, Michigan aud Illinois they have
yet made advance the wheat culture Of Ohio The
fact IL that tho grass and which 20 into cattle add
hogs the most profitable crops Under present prices
II the farmer will produce much wheat M no can;
but he had such prices until after the fall planting
made The agriculture Of country cannot bs changed
In year two. At dollar per bushe tho farmer
will be glsd to cultivate wheat; hut he seldom has that
temptation, and the great irregulady OF prices !,
| OF the drawbacks on that crop.
1--WE conclude then, IL Ohio produces more than
average crop, yet there viii be excessive surplus
OF grain in this county. II need heavy surpluses
must have another year OF cultivation 10 produce
| them"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

| Tux Curtis PscE.-This beautiful boat arrived at
Rockets Monday evening, with immense number Of
passengers The injury to her shah Ia, been repaired
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02
4 Ie,teE fIOm Rio Jansi.o, l,led .Ipne e2l. NV.

The merchants here agitang the abolition Of the
custom house abuses which cIs great extent and If
they should succeed the result III bc beneficial both to
foreigu aud 70 home commerce.
There Is every prospect that the navigation OF
the river Amazon will he opened shortly TO the whole
world An exclusive privilege Tor the navigation of this
river for ninety years given you are aware TO
company IN ra%i which preVened this government from
entering iato any treaty with foreign countries or
ing the waters OF the Amazon TO the world. meeting
OF the shareholders Of this company held Oh the aOb
inst and all have agreed to reaquish their privileges 10
the government. In return for this the government il
rumored, viii indemnify them. This Information was
made public in the Rio de Jaeiro Journal of Commerce
Of the 2lst OF June"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

TAUGHT AsLtEr.-The Watchmeu found white man
named mos. N Jones, asleep of tho old marke
drunk they csged him. '''
was before the Mayor on yesterday and required to
give bail for his future good behavior Their. being No
mitted. ~ was 9ou''
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

THE iEAr.-We notice by yesterdays paper that tho
highest range OF the Thermometer Monday was set
down at 40 degrees IL mus. have been near an ice
house. We have heard several remark that IL waa the
Warmcs day they had iet for years. No one who wit
messed the discharge Of electricity the air that night
could dispute the opinion We in perfect ornisnt
during the day.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

WHoy AND BHtss BOUND CEDAR wAuE-suei, as Cans,
Water Buckets Tubs In nests and Sealed Measures sah
aug BULKLIY 4 90, Eagle sansrs.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02
CHOLERA AND THE WEATurp

Nav YORK, July Sl.-The weather Is clear this morn
ing with tue Thermometer about 90 There was sbout
the average number OF cholera cases aud deaths in this
city aud vicinity yesterday The number Of death. in the
city was shout So.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

A Coon SiGS-Last Friday week there such
number Of passengers on tho train Tor tho White Sulphu
Springs, that the regular stages Fagg, Caldwell Co
line was unableto take them all "oveI," though with al
extra or two, they succeeded in landing them all safely
their place OF destination, except, Uniformed
stage load through preference, stopping for snort
time at the "Red sulphur" on Saturday evening"
Roanoke Republican, July 2SM.
MINERAL SrRIS0s-Whle tho Copper fever il raging
vioentv many parts of Southwestern Virginia our
neghbors OF Montgomery county be all agos for
Mineral Springs The Alleghany enteptzs has been so
successful, that company Of gentlemen have been
couraged Improve the yellow Springs property aud
IL said be Of the delightful places in
the mountus We have lately heard of the discovery
new SPRING which is attracting attention, and
which will be improved large scale IL is said to be
bold stream, aud very strongly imprcguated with SUI
phur,-smilar in appearance aud taste to the famous
White Sulphur,-Ib
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

THERE are other Democratic papers beside the
Erdmner that speak very i'll of the Hunter substi-
tute The Staunton Finiicdtor thinks the Home
stead feature mere dcdge-whippns the devil round
the stump" 1t says: "But the ultra aggravian
character Of the original bill is somewhat compro.
missed by requiring nominal price for the home
stead-which we judge will hardly defray the expen.
of collection. This is simply abortve attempt
to evade the sacrifice of the principle involved 1t is
something like the custom common in some COM
munitieS, OF selling cracker for ftp and throwing
in drink of whiskey, to avoid the violation Of the
anti-liquor law There is good deal of truth in
this, and would invite the Enquirers attention to
it, if any good would come OF so doing.
But listen the equally funny and patriotic reason
the 1'miicdtor assigns for ''counseling acques.
cence,' viz because it 'leaves the Democracy Of
the country free from discord."
"Thc bill may have the effect of uniting more
closely the Democracy OF the country, every Demo
cratic Senator having voted for it. 1t promises good
in this respect The question Of the public lands
more than any other threatened SchiSm in the De
mocratc ranks. There concealing the fact
that the west, irrespective OF party, in favor OF
liberal donations TO internal improvement projects
and would continue to bc, long the question
open for agitation. This bill closes it. and eav the
Democracy Of the country free from discord. Hence
we counsel acquieScence.'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

onrRtcrossoipt. White reported Mayor few day,
ObsIruetion by quantity
Anderson.
Mr. A. summoned up, but in absence full
as to M Adrson rsht OcsuPy portion OF the
| the 81 Was continued tomJrTOW.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

Col Bis'el, member Of Congress from Illinois has pub
I'hed letter declining reelection, the ground OF
bad health sad neglected private business.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02
RANGE OF TIIE TnEamomETEm

MAoRRLS' Boot.to,r. 81 1rin Ar,a, Aug. /.
% oS 81 cLrIs.
MhAHD0LFNS B'.i'tor>. l2I nais stree, .Iag. I.
'2G's' u 'S,''s' 'o'lS SG' ,cus.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

ran ALLEaHANy AND rHE YELLOW SPRINGS.
Tue following complimentary notice Of the above re-
sorts Is from editorial Of the Baltimore Patriot Il IL
we'll deserved tribute these Springs and their GENTLE
manly proprietors:
Among these watering places commend the Yellow
and tho Allegheny. Their propretors are beral aud q,
celen men, more intent upon establishing the reputation
OF their properly than merchandise their vir-
nes They yet unsophiscsted In the art Of akin.
ning guest with spike segsrs cochneal French brandy
bakers bread ournch caudcs free porterage upon arri
val and double on departure. and other devices which
marx the perfected Watering place. Indeed exist
ence u luxury amid the climate the comforts and tho
scenery which surround the mountain springs There are
green meadows and clear streams, sprngs aud spring
houses shaded by the elm aud sugar maple; rich milk
The entire freedom from which enables one to devote
himself to pins shovel board with all the ambition
OF soldier statesman labor In getting up pic mic
as u he were securing the capital stock Of line trans
Atlantic steamers home triumphant in the can.
ture OF string oil fish which would not command five
cents in any market, aud In pursuit Of which he had
hung his hook, barked his shins and repeatedly lost his
handkerchief and temper. Aud then after rceshm snt
and sbution, TO plunge into the May dance OF
a~kwardness, infrmity tho mth Of Others as il Il
we're social duty to be discharged every sacrifice
raen there cool nights early rising cheerful company
moderate charges aud other connection With the busy
world than to hear Of its cholera aud failures by the daily
mall That there should be tolls wearied Inan feeble
Nomap or pniug child, confined the close tenements
oil the city, when there such heathful aud happy
asyiums within REACH Is great defect In local
my, aud when the politicians shall have succeeded in
giving every person in the country rn we shall insist
mat they shall the ladies and oh ir,p a free
ticket aud months board of the minor wa
tering places OF the mountains"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-02

FNkn-Lews Schultz hned 81 by the Mayor on
for having unlawful
street the nsht the 2gth Of ct month.
lie will
Of the Court Of Hastings. " ~