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

STEALING lRos-Moses Moonshine, q store keeper on
Main street, brought before the Mayor on
charged with stealing number of window weights and
bars with lot OF hinges from the factory OF Mr. James
Kelley, which was destroyed by nre on Friday night
Information was given to Constable Lewoen who had
distress warrant upon the damaged goods for rept tina,
sundry articles akeu from the ruins BY Moonshipe.
and having obtained search wsrrsn, he proceeded 90
tho house. with officer Seal aud there discovered reres
OF iron window tars and weights, with number OF
hnges-some OF which concealed uoder some hall
burned wood in a cellar.
About o'clock in tho afternoon Of Sunday Reiiey.
hearing that some articles taken away BY Moon
shine, sent hun message have them returned where
upon his wife him and said they we're to be had
at any time that tho Insurance Company should dem
them.
Thus the matter stood until Mr. Brill tho landlord OF
tho premises, obtained distress warrant which wa,
placed in the hands Of Constable eween to be
The object was TO secure equivalent for the amount
OF rent due before tho uou ID seize upon NIL
While tho articles found In the possession OF
turned out TO DO no part OF the property of Kelley upon
which the distress intended made Il wa, no e,s
proper, on the part Of the Constable having received ia
formation Of goods being taken from tho ruins steatby
TO take steps for their recovery. Whether or no. they
were part Of the property be levied upon could only Lc
ascertaned upon seeing them, and this end search
warrant was OF course necessary.
Moonshne was sent to the November term of the
Court Of Hastings TO for this offence He was
admitted to bail in the Of 800 for his
that time
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

SIoLrs GoopS Observation-Disclosures Heislop who
arrested Maria Fortune aud George, the two coorcd
thieves who sent on BY the Mayor to DO tried for
stealing series Of articles from tho house Of Mr.. o. Il.
Harrison, Marshall Place, made further search 10 Ma
a premises and discovered other articles which he
In charge Of the proper officers yesterday. They
brought into tho Mayors Court and were found be
some OF the goods that missing. Mr. Harrison
case Gomez up before the Husings Court on Monday.
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Washington City, Sept. 90, 1854.
Gentlemen Fully sensible OF the incou venepces CT
pcrenced by tho business OF Richmond In con.e.
qucnee Of the frequent interruption OF the way.wire Of the
Washington and New Orleans Telegraph Company destined
for their modaon have given tho annexed order
to govern the operators under such circumstances.
Ii will be perceived that any messages deposited In the
Telegraph Office before eleven o'clock, A. NJ will DO Ger
tanly and may be in the evening aud that
any messages deposited before four O'Clock, r M will
certainly DO and may bs the neYt morning
provided. that both wires shall not DO interrupted Aud
deposited an hour later both morning aud evening" they
will probsbly DO immediately sent.
Not content however, with this arrangement, shall
not rest ant the way-we shall be In condition to al.
ford city the advantages of Telegraph during the
entire day.
Will you DO good enough to insert this communica.
tiou In the Enquirer 70. the information Of your ceu,;
and would faiu hope the Richmond press generally will
give Il circulation 2
With high consideration, your obdt serrt,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

ne" fraud attributed to Robert Schuyler. has in,
been announced. We understand, snys the Journal o,
Commerce that previous sobuyers failure no no, ony
sold 70 the Harlem Railroad Co. on invoice Of IRON which
London House claim their property but also obtained
loans from two responsible firms here each upon one IN
voice. making the latter thus do double duty The amour,
thus involved is about Sl75 OOD add there III b, ncs
dispute as TO "hclof the Leaders is entted To the
rity
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

tbe PiAnlers will weigh well the views of this writer
they will see that the interests of themselves and manu-.
hetureu are identical and that Is Ia their power to sre
direction to proper and well regulated system n the
trade which sha prevent the great Losses and evils which
will follow shond the interest be diminished 10 the least
The withdrawal Of any Ofthe capital force employed
that trade in this country will leave vacancy, dersnge
men which years perhaps would not correct The
test prospect Of disasters the pursuit should DO
met and such plans determined upon viii prevent the
decay Of an interest which only returns compensation
but independence to the States engaged in its culture
convention Of the parties interested shall be deter.
mined place would be better adapted in the prem
ees than Richmond
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

PItDNosT WoEEs. LrScHBUEo.-In the advertising
columns OF tho Wing will be found the advertisement, of
Toe Piedmont Works This establishment turned OIL, all
The passenger cars on the Virgins and Tennessee Rail-
road and large number Of freight care and st em.
poyed extensively by that road Mr. Cure the proprietor
gentleman Of the highest reputation and responsible
W. ana invites an examination Of hls work by all who
nave 70 purchase Manufacturing passenger cars 10 Yr
s'oa mas received but slight attention heretofore and 4
o'' ha'oaa UomPauIa' can do as well at hons as abroad
"e'o osA % no question OF the proper policy The car,
on the Virginia aud Tennessee road fail ,,sc,o f.
all respects, and cheap, durable and a, t,,sGl,
n".sneu as any Northern work brought to Virginia dis
a'eS are on an ample scale and be prepared TO m ,ny
engagement which be may undertake vim nn,,,,.t,-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03
MARRIED..

On wlneidsy morning. the 2Ih September by Rev Jno
sheppeson At the residence OF Jno. NJ Galway Bedford
ter OF the late VIZ. d. Galloway.
Bedford Sentinel copy.
On the 2i u at Hyannis Hass, by Edvd W. Kirk Mr.
W. MEERBAcK this city Miss r. p BAKER daughter
70 Capt David Baker, Of Boston.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

We have received the first number of newspaper
called the Herald just started at Leavenworh in the
rtory OF Kansas 1t s neatly printed and the edi,o.
matter evnces spirit and ability. 1t win oppose aboli.
tonisn aud support the Constitution and Union as Il CIV
are as may be seen By the following e1rlc, from the sal,
utatory Of the editors
1--WE will also defend 10 the Of our abilities me
eonsion, The laos aud The tstuiioni OF our country
nrmy believing, that with the preservation Of the same ia
Identified the preservation Of union and our liberties
We WILL therefore, oppose all anatica aud facoiI move
mens III every quirterof every name aud on .y-ry pre-
text that opposes itself that constitution those
and institutions.
The editors give the suboined account of,hs d,ulies
under which they aborsd in making up their fra, number
All the type OF the present number of the Herald has
been set under an elm treo n the city OF Lay-nwoth
Ourselves and our conposors have oeon like the Pa,r.
archs oil old, jewellers in tents" for the last TWO weeks
During that time we have had almost every variety Of
weather. heat aud cold rain and dIzzng sun,nne nis
'ogs and thunderstorDs In addition TO these duties and
difficulties We have packed wood built 6res cooked for
ourselves fought mu-qnoes aud slept prairie nay on
the ground We have at the same time superiuepded the
building OF substantial Office, which is now nearly com
peteo, and done our best entertain and give inIorma,
ton TO the crowds Of visitors who have bronred our
young city Our selections have been made our editorials
written, our proof read sitting on the ground with big
sbrge on Our knee for table. Think OF th We ed,ors
IN your easy chairs and well furnished sancts and
70 gruuble.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

lssoLEScE.-Henry, slave belonging to Mr. John w
Wright was ordered hiry-6ve by the Mayor on yester
day for shaking his fat at white man, named Lewis
Rogers, and daring him to across the street. on
Sunday
The first proyocatiou given by Harry who ordered
Rogers OF from rear lbs masters premises on II street.
Rogers became indignant At such command and hav
ing drawn an apple from his pocket flung at the negro
aud Knocked of bis hat Sambo made his vay across the
street. cursed Rogers and with bis fat poised and direo-
tod towards him, dared him to approach He did so al
the challenge but the negro took leg bail.
The same negro had encounter with his master
week or two before aud threatened to whip the clerk In
tue establishment in which he worked.
He may not do 80 again,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

SHor HiNsKLr.-we learn from authority which We
consider reliable that Mr. J. p. HARRISON Of Brunswick
shot himself on Wednesday last He has isft wife and
interesting family in deep grief by this melancholy
dy We have not been able learn the cause Of this sad
aet-Petersbu EYpress Oct
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

through messages will ~nl DO suspended at eleven
o'clock, A. NJ, Washington imc exceeding one hour
and half and for the period four O'Clock p NJ
and the Line will DO devoted exclusively the business
of Richmond and other places tho way-wire provided
that IN any shorter period such business shall be CT
hausted tho sending Of through business shall DO imme
diately resumed
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

Observation-Disclosures Gilmore brought before
the Mayor yesterday for being drunk Saturday night
When arrested, he was in condition bordering OF
mania potn. lie appeared much improved yesterday
aud upon promising not to put himself In like coodi
iion sgln. lie was discharged.
He went into the house Of Alfred Mitchell who resides
cndenvored toget up stairs In search Of magnaT,
boon,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

srrALisa TosAcco-Toney, a slave, tho property Of
Mr. e. u L. Thompson, ordered thirty by tho Mayor
yesterday, for stealing half box Of tobacco from biz
master on Sunday. Another negro employed 10 the same
firm detected the fellow with the weed ia his pos,.s,ion
aud sppr,sd his master Of the fact No time was lost Ia
securing the rogue.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

PETERSBURG FEMALE CoLLEor.-Au erroneous impres
sion prevails that th, College full Such is not the
case. Only hundred pupils have entered and there
are ample accommodations for two hundred moro. The
most extensive praons have been uado for boarders
and all who wish to do so, may attend with this assn
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

DIscHARGrD.-Patrck Crmer, committed TO Jail a few
days ago. for being drunk aud disordey the street.
falling To give bail In the Of $780, be Of good be
havtour for months, was discharged yesterday by the
Mayor, the bail being given.
He told his Honor when brought before him. he was
white man, and could do what he d--n pleased. His
Honor said he couldn't, and il 30 turned out.
SrABDiSG.-The she darkes have been recently show
ing great thirst for blood On Friday last free negro
woman named Laviua Martin, was brought before The
Mayor for stabbng her reported husband, Lewis Scott
the previous night.
Yesterday another free colored dame named Matilda
Finuey was brought up for stabbng another woman OF
the same color named Elizabeth Southland on Saturday
night.
Lzzy being too unwel from the effects of the stab 70
appear yesterday before the Mayor to testify against
her assailant,tho case was continued ill Saturday.
She received pretty severe wound the arm from
dirk, and another on the neck from a saw.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

The Salem (VA) Register says, I. learns from several
reliable sources, that deer was lately killed fourteen
miles above that place marked by singnl,rucs. II VA,
"hi'e With the exception Of spots around tue neck with
blue ears aud black tail. Quite remarkable dssr
story.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

Inc roman Catholic Archbishop, Of Baltimore has SUN
noued Tue Prelaies TO provincial council to open A, Tho
Oa'nedrsl in Baltimore, on the 9th Of November. Thu
province embraces the cities Of Baltimore, Philadelphia
Richmond, Pittsburg Wheeling, Erie, aud Savannah.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

TusEArs.-A man named Jas Tracy taken up on
Sunday, upon warrant charging bin with ut.ering VIC
lent threats Mr. John Mcdowell, and brought before
| the Mayor on yesterday.
Upon the application Of the complainant the case
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03
RECOMMENDATIONS

SHH hSoNfIhs OFFICE, Va. Tenn Railroad,
Lynehburs, Va, September 81, ltEs. /
An, TO THE RAILROAD PUBLIC.
All the Cars Of upon this road hay.
At the Piedmont WORKS. In Lynchburr. " '- -~A'
gives much ca hs VI b.e
and faithfully executed Ishserfuy these WORKS.
requiring cars, instruct and f.ith
sseeSte any contracts that the owner OF
'"''s "o'h CHAs. y. NJ. aARNETT,
Chief Eng. Va. 6 r. r.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

The Herald published at LeAvenworth in Kansas .ays
the population oftha town is follows 90 men, uo-
m .u, and babies. Total loo
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

CoNAirrEp.-wm. Coles free negro vas committee
BY the Mayor on yesterday for want Of register
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

The Washington correspondent Of the " York Courier,
makes rich exposure Of the utter proagsey OF the Pierce
Administration, and Of the Democratic members Of
Congress Speaking Of the part played BY the Hon. Mr.
Ods Of Ohio during the struggle OF the Nebraska bill In
the House, he says
That patriot on the first announcement Of the scheme
Tor the repeal oil the Missouri Co upromsc took posi-
ton oil decided opposition. he did himself
With individual effort but organized the entire Democratic
Delegation from Ohio against it, The Doctor sent
for and reasoned With behind the kitchen door, He was
convinced that he had gone fast aud far but he
could make short turn upon emergency and for tell
ing consideration. The found to quiet his
conscicnce-thst did not require heavy draft upon the
resources OF the other party TO the negotaton-aud
change bis vote, which, being practical matter to
be elected only upon practical considerations Accord
ingy two days before he gave his final VOTE tho Doctors
son was appointed to Office of twenty-five hundred or
two thousand year in Minnesota. But this was not all
The Doctor Was appointed service in the post
ohce department. the service to wit, Of Especial detect
i've, pay IS per day, with "deadbead ticket upon all
tho railroads, and the general Of the
The "Hon." Cachpols accepted the commission and Gu
tered upon the duties OF this 'Hon" employment not
noglectng, In the meantime, to draw eight dollars
day from the SsrgeantaArms Of the Eouse for the
constructive performance of his legislative duties
Whilst absent upon this four the Hon. especial detective
laid the wires and organized the soveegns his district
by ffties aud by hundreds and by their aid secured his
reconciliation for Congress But let no man suppose this
is the end Of the play OLDs wall be beaten as mater
Of There Is constituency in Ohio that would
tolerate such shameless political and pecuusry trkug
as this and in this happens that OLps has
the facts apparently thinking them not dscreditable-
lie will get nothing from the people but rich harvest
puoc contempt; out at the end Of twenty nine months
after OLps has been years ooscurity and passed
quite out Of the public mind, his name will 20 nto the
Senate for mission or eharssshp. something Of tha,
sort, BY which he pocket salary and cuff, that will
make bin comfortable for the of his DAYS This is
the mode in which spirits OF lower order are managed
in the modern practice Of Legislative management.
Another case has been mentioned me, equally gross.
Ncbraskl crat me ind
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

DRuSE-A white man, named George Green, taken
up on Sunday night while lying the nsensiby
drunk fined o. by the Mayor on Yesterday and re-
qured to give bail In the Of 800 for his future good
conduct which he did Having also paid the fne ne Was
Htaoh.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

The eholera Is committing ghtfu rsvsgcs in London.
During the three weeks ending the 9Th September the
number VI Victims amounted 70 four thousand.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

HEsREco COUNTY CouRr oY JUsrIcEs.-The regular
monthly term OF this Court for the present month
cd on yesterday The OF amin Prentice charg
ed with bghmy, 10 having married lady in this
being previously married TO lady in Pennsylvania, who
is still living continued till Friday, in the absence
an important witness.
The seemed to have excited good deal Of intor
eat The Court crowded 10 anticipation Of its com
ing up.
We shall give full report Of IL at the proper time.
There other business Of Importance transacted
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

oDsrSArr.-Frapces Thompson, free negro lass, who
Tor three OF four years. has continued resident of this
city Without register, despite the powers that be,
aga'n before the Mayor on yesterday for remaining In
the city contrary to law.
She was committed for further examination before the
Court hussnga She was frequently punished for the
same offence, IL ayaled nothing
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03
0utten's me jority

Mr.. Outtcn voted for By the Know No,bing: and
the paucity OF his opponents vote in Portsmouth Uhe
stronghold OF Executive influence welded through the
Navy shows the havoc they have made in the
W Tnich IN TACT amounts To utter pros,ration
OF the political power Of the party In that town Let
the Richmond Epquirer aud Washington Union note this
sSnihcant ac and let them also bear in mind that the
Wings had no part lot in the matter.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03

II looks as II the Democra were turning Know Moth
ings very rapidly We suspect that the ENQUIRER will
have to occupy the stool Of repentance before long Az
ter the many hard hirgs has said of them however
We doat know whether neighbours application for ad
admission among them would be successful There I,
nothing like trying, though. We take the following from
the Norfolk Herald:
KING Caucus DETHRoyED An election wss held in
the second ward Of the of Portsmouth on Thurs
day. for magistrate to fill the vacancy on the Bench OF
Norfolk County Court caused by the resignation Of John
b. Cooke Esq, lately appointed Postmaster Mr. W
Armisead was the caucus regularly nominated demo
cratic candidate; and matter Of course ANYTHING II,
the shape of opposition be looked upon az ,oly
insanity The democracy of Portsmouth had decreei his
election and that enough for whenever King Caucus
lakes snuh IN Portsmouth, all Democrats there and
all throughout the country bound to sneezel Yet
great as the folly or insanity might seem to be- the
was taken up by Mr.. VIM. 0utten, Democrat too who
bad the emerity to proclaim himself all ndepeud n
| didate
such unheard OF contumacy presumption and ,e.acr.
ton was not to be endured-and the offender was
With read out oil the democratic church and
as reoel against his sacred majesty King Caucus and
pesuient Nothing TO boot But the fl;hfu found
consolation in the certainty of his punishment by mos
inglorous and overwhelming defeat which thew did not
doubt be was doomed TO suffer- and thus thew GAINED
| their indignation and wrath-too soon alas 10 he f,
loved by uibulation and anguish, as the sequel bss
| shown.
The following was the result
| William Outten, (Ind.) l26
| III. w. Armistead, (Dem.l Al
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THEATRE.

THEATRE.
SSfiS$ $TldI ,:.. ~: rAAfLtG s
Tuesday, October 3rd, 1854,
The Play OF the
- LADY OF LYONS.
9 Ae'noe' MI II. Taylor
fAuhne hiss O. Wys,te
DANCING. by Misses T. and J. Kendall.
TRAVELLING sINsrREI.
Sem Mr.. Markell
M's Ksosh.
THE GREAT FASHION HOOK
rRAsE LEsLtEs
LADIES GAZETTE OF FASHION,
PART 10. IS
"lLL be Published on SATURDAY 29th This IA
hs pest number Jet Issued aud eoAtains the only
LIST OF iLLusrRArtoSs.
- Patterns o Bonnets.
u PATTERN, Of ns- Dress and Cloak TrIumiugs
~ New styles OF CisAks.
Riding Habit.
ohildrsn's Dresses.
BA5y's robe.
o Ladies Dresses.
Collars and
Fancy Articles,
Few Fancy Feathers.
Netting aud Crochet
Ensrari1g, from new Books.
Portrait OF Harry Eytinxs.
La'ge Patterns Fancy Nee lleuork
paper Patterns for Cloak.
New Musio-Birthday Polka
Shess1P.ob'em and Lessons.
Tais-By Mrs Ann 8. Stephens.
Literary Items
Paror Games.
valuable Receipts
aud Al. til. B,o.,... !. L Il. s John Street. New York.
PIEDMONT WORKS, LYNCHBURG- VA
RAILROAD CAN MANURACIoRY
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III SPECIAL NoTfcE-oy and Country Merchants are 70.
o'clock At Sales Room No. loo Main bargains
can be had. Bale positive. Bee advertisement.
FrIis uIr..
~ SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ATTENTION 4. I,..,.ty =
the sale this Afternoon commanding at ~ O'Clock
slpLE RESIDENCES on Leigh between 9nd and streets
THOSE In want Of such will and their advantage
attend. Tie. ms very LIBERAL. See advertisement.
TAYLOR a WILLIAMS, Aucioneers.
NOh sALR.-,I0O state per iG Shares Virginia
oes o. PURoELLA 90.
FALL FASHIONS.
RS BAHTONS hrIt opening OF Bonnsts will take place
1FA on Wednesday, the 9Th Instr at lO9, Main few
AoIye 18th Of. oc9-2t-
NHOUND PLAsTHH-50 tons Richmond Plaster for
~ iaieH oeS EDWIN WORKMAN co.
oss AND HERDS '"AS" f Edwin %oRfasm CO.
'NNH PIATElb9 br' Roofing AMI Single Tin Ito and
Oc3 EDWIN WORKMAN 90
ARLEANs SUGAR AND MOLAssEs.-cJ hhds Orleans sogaT
" fair 20 strictly prime quality
loo bbs prime Orleans holAses, 10 store, for sale By
oeS w. II. SKINNER, Cary street
w oes v. II. SKINNER. Cary street.
Two OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES will take notice iha. ihaIl
proceed TO take the dispositions Julu D. Yauehsr and
others at Lancaster Court House. Wednesday the m
November merit bsvesn the hours Of 10 O'Clock morning
and ilr o'clock NJ the evening" be read evidence 10
suit pending 10 the Circuit Ooa Of Lancaster County
the Chanesry side thereof In which Plaintiff and you nd
Others are Dsfendans NJ which time and place you
u Tol think proper. JOSEPH PRNCIFULL.