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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
A Rare Chance TO Secure a
VALUABLE AGENCY

fENHE subscriber having aiken rooms the Norvell
n House will rennin few dnys, for the purpose of
establishing exclusive in The .alc Of OF his Ann.
lean Porcelain Wares thfouehoht this, aud adjoining
counties and wauld pcrttully invite the attention +
the Inhabitants # Lyurhlufg and vci,it, to samplss
OF hi, immense stuck consisting of great variety Of
Fancy and staple artit les Snch Table Wares Maize
Jug, Cund,stick, Lamp, Prdc,ias Mantle Ornaments
Ink Stands, Paper Weights. Sigrct Stamps Wafer
Trays Ac'; together with large of Dool
Furniture, Door Knobs, Comprising over one hundred
different slles) SHUTTER Bnrenu. and Cabinet Knobs
Duor Plates, Finger Piues and sign letters of great
yariey, also, Curtain Pins Bell Levers, sc,
These Wares have ny been bIuuL 1T in compeli.
ton with foreign and domestic manufactures and tie
highest premium has been awarded the manufacturers
ut the Crystal Palace, New York. Ton superiority over
all others and for tenuty, chenT and durability far
surprising anything before off red in the American
market.
NOTICE TO DEALERS.-Tle above stock com.
prses three di@tnc. classes of DDS AMI as we make
but one agent for each class business men whoud do
vel 10 call and investigate the exclusive aeenc, for
either wuul make business already established
moro valuable acquisition than the same capital other
wise inyeste l. could possibly secure. Also to gentle
en- WHO wish ttavel, i offers great inducements
the business is unlimited in its operations
Call al the Norv, House, gentenrn's parlor where
samples may be and the terms Of Agench nude
known. o. PRALL. General Agent
For the Manufacturing and Mercantile Uni m
mar 2-d3t No. 237, Broadway, New York.
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RICHMOND MARKETS-Februarv "a

ToBAcco-lhe maike continues active, without q
chang in Tugs, but rather better prces for leaf
Noti ing has been done in Wheate or Flou, since ,
receipt of advices per Europa upon which u auoati
could be based. Buyers derline making any offers
flour At lr ,cit AMI no wheat is upon the market.
Corn SO a90 cents per busi ell
Corn MEAL-90 a 81 per hushel.
OArs--4j SIS cents per hu@hel.
Bacon -Mountain-cured hog round 81 a93 cent
City cured and Snilhfeld hog round 10 to 1Oj cert
old Western Sides. 81, Shoulders. 7aaS Hams /
-; old Sides7!; Shoulders. Ia 7I-2
BUTTER-Goshen Is % c Muu tain, 10 q G
some poorer -ort, suitable for table USE are sold
low ~ Is cents.
COFFEE We quote Rio | 10 cents; Laguyra
a ID Java l3I TO 4 Mocha ii u Ia cents
tIsH-M acherel, No 3. small, "a the latter
ANDLES-rallow a Is cts HILLS and Jac
sons patent l6 Adamnniil % a 80 Mitches p
ent BOA Il; Sperm 33 IS els.
Boston Inspection; Halifax erngs No. l. S. to
Per bbl gross $34 "a
LARD New in bbls $lo5 cts. kegs / u III
LIVE SrocK-Beef Cattle, scale weight, So a 50
LIME-Frnm wharf 5 % from store 81 5n
Enstcrr. ginia. 3 10.
GUANo-Saies al so.
lRnS-P 35 % $40 PER ton. exec; in small parcel
Swedes, 500; Tredegar and English refined. s95 u /
Comm. English, $85 up country bar Is 80.
SALT liverpool fine Per sack, 81 80 hhoat and
in store; Ground Alum. 81 629
STEEL-Amer can Bstered Sl10 S1I5 per Ion.
SUGARS We quote Porto Rico So 81 cents Ne
Orleans d o. Refined Lonf IA 10; Crushed |
93.4; Powdered 8 IL % 4; Coffee Sugar a
PLAsTEh-Saes Lump s. ID at bari, St ON Basi
Ground Q.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

Speaking of the probable prospective demand
for and value of TOBACCO, the Richmond Wing
says "A in Europe, il has been generally
supposed, would diminish the demand for it,
This will be the case, no doubt, if the Govern
ments do not give rations of tobacco; but should
they give rations, the price will be enhanced-as
Governments are better pay-masters than ndi-
viduals. We have seen it stated, that tobacco
rations are now supplied to the French army and
to some extent to that of England. We do not
know that such is the fact, however.
But the price is becoming every year less and
less dependent on the foreign demand. The do.
nestle market absorbs more and more--and nm
less the quantity is increased, will by and by
consume the WHOLE.
As to the last years crop, now coming to mar
kci, the quantity is below an average The quail
ity il variable About half Of it-that which
was planted earle Is very fne4fle rest il rs vile
stun was ever transmitted into Cavemdfsh's
best by the aid of .'mountsip dew"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
..rneraI assembly of Virginia.
sENAIE.

MONDAY. Feb. q, lrji
The President laid befafe the S,.iiste a com
mnnieafion from the President of the james
River and knnawha Canal Company. stating that
fife amount of fund. on hnnd devoted TO The com
plotion + the Tide Water connection was insni-
foieni by 100000, and asking appropriation
of fhnt sum by the present General Asscmbly IN
order IA avoid suspension Of work thereon
The communication referred TO special
committee, composed of Messrs. Old, Amber
and Layne.
Subsequently Mr. Old reported n bill author
izing a lenn to the Janes River and Kauawba
Company for the completion of the tide water
connection.
Mr.. Old, from the joint Committee on That sab
jeot, presented report "a huge roll Of paperl
ON the Affairs Of the james River and knnnwha
Canal Company.
Bills we're reported by the various standing
committees.
4 great number of resolutions of enquiry were
proposed.
BILLS PASSED.
Authorizing the payment Of n sum Of money
To John Cock, John b. Mitchell and Lorenzo -.
Collier. n contractors on the Floyd Court House
and Hills,e Turnpike Road. Ayes 20, Noes
II.
To incorporate the Indian Creek Turnpike
Company. Ayes S Noes Z.
To incorporate the Craig's Creek Navigation
Company. Ayes u, Noes Z.
To incorporate the Danyie and Pig river
Turnpike Company. Ayes %, noes 9.
To authorize the Marysvlle Plank Road Com
pany 10 extend their road and to increase its cap
ital stock for that purpose. Ayes - noes 10.
incorporating the Protestant Episcopal Thco-
logical Seminary and High School in Virgin
ia
no QUORUM PRESENT
The bill To incorporate the Monongahcla aud
RWenswood Railroad Company lit authorizes no
appropriation being on lis passage. Mr.. Pax
ton demanded the ayes and noes. The vote was
ayes -, noes x. No quorum.
On motion of Mr.. McDoarmon the Senate ad-
journed.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

TIE TRAADEGY AT RANDOLPH, MASS.-lt has
been already briefly mentioned that Mr., Augustus
Wilbur, a respectable citizen of Randolph, Mass,
ON Thursday last killed his wife with am as
us she was sitting at the breakfast table and af-
forwards cut his own throat with razor. The
Boston Transcript says
There were seven children at the table; the
eldest ran to the house Of the nearest neghbor to
give the alarm, while the second took up two of
the other children and fled for safety When the
neighbors reached the house both the wounded
persons were dead upon the floor, while the two
smallest children were at the table, fastened, as
usual, in their high chars
Mr.. W. was man in easy circumstances tenn
perate and regular attendant at church, wither
he accompanied his wife and children the Sunday
previous. The relations with his family were of
the happicst nature. It's supposed he was labor
ing under a sudden fit of insanity.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
Hurra for Steptoe!!
81 p e r II u N REDtt,

Gee. tepioe sud. on tie l,h If lie fn,, To-,
Planters " arellon.e. MIR sam cl RAIDER. l OFT a
nH't dollaf. hundred, ougI By T. Q Ito F' ii
S c at, =, Sch % I, r@rr E Az I'D EG R n IS
This pr VS. hat S'elne i snurl neib., '9',eeo
toe dead, sleepy. nor las he Ivf town tut fp'
be found n Murn 4 suafron's Grocery & mn
House, Main ST always reudy to do ailhe fas >. -
vnnre The heie,f ol the PAINTER. and s,ll Iii. M
for him n"t a'mr for the good Of those uho .alrsf,
linn. Look out; StePtee sir town, just enquire al A.
'e, , 81 o'' ~ :. lrb 27is
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

The Mark Lane Express of London, ascrbes
the fall in price of breadsufls in England to the
complete cessation ofthe re-export demand there
and IL the fact that &C mtries which were until
lately drawing supplies from England, are now
offering their recent purchases for resale This,
however, is likely not to be of long DURATION
Home consumption cannot abate and there are
no chenp sui stitutes. Potatoes and oatmeal are
quite as dear relative Y Hour, nnd.lndian corn
is scarce. Prices will remain weak for a few
weeks-so long as it will require TO consume
what the miers and bakers bought early in Jan
Jury. The shipments from France to England
have been confined to American flour and Odes-
Wheat, as French products are prohibited
10 be exported
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
Fine Wares.

Mr.. o. p. Prall, Agent. has on exhibition at
the Noryel House samples of American Porce-
Ian ware, manufactured in New York. of the
most beautiful mould and material. 1t appears to
us to compare tayorably with the best of the cele-
brated seyres wares--but ut prices such as
would enable almost every family to purchase
The agent has no stock with him for sale, it be-
ing his purpose only to show the ware and pro-
cure an agent for its sale in this city. Sec his
advertisement
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

MILK IN WNTER.--H you desire that your
mich COWS should yield literally to the pail. you
must feed them ON something better suited to the
secretion of rich milk than dry fodder. Chopped
roots. or meal-sl"ps of some kind, should be Civ
en- them twice day, say morning and evening.
They should also be provided with Uttered beds,
dry lodgings, moderately warm be watered reg
ularly three times day, just before being fed ;
combed rubbed down with wisp of straw
once or twice day, and each receive, every
three days an ounce OF salt or the samo qQnntf-
ty Of salt and ashes mixed together. allow gen
tie exercise, anu pure air. and you will fud your
animals good mixers
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
Washington Affairs

WAsmNGToN,Feb, 26.-The protest the En-
glish aud French Ministers against American pri-
yaeers is tho principal topic of eonvcrsation MIR.
Marey's reply has not TRANSFERRED, but be will pro
badly pursue similar course as towards the Gu
ba tilibusters.
1t is reported that Senator Crittenden has de-
eared in favor of the Nebraska bill.
The funeral of General Armstrong TODAY was
attended by the President, Cabinet, and a large
eoncourse
The Gardiner case will go to the jury about the
middle of next week.
An American Telegraph Confederation will
shortly meet here for what object it is not known
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

The OLD BREWERY AND THE MISSION HOUSE
OF THE FIVE POINTS, By The Ladies' Of The Mis-
Sion.--Nhat this book is must he inferred from
its title We have not read it-bnt suppose it to
belong to that class of works which furnish
pabulnm for tho strange craving of mankind
for scenes and stories of misfortune, suffering
and crime. The N. Y. Commercial speaks well
of it and says that mo reader who takes up the
volume can lay it down withouta thoro. pcrusal,
or without acknowledging the aptnoss of the
trite sayings that truth is stranger than fiction"
For sale by Morse
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

THE DESTINY OF CIINA.-Dr. Bowring, the
eminent eastern traveller, in lecture lately dc.
hyered in London,on the eve of his departure for
the East, took occasion 10 say that in his opinion
the empire of China was destined To fulfil great
mission, by the emigration that was now going
on from thence through all the eastern nations
Such was the population of China, that there
was not foot of IT scarcely but was cultivated
Such was the oyer-populaton, in fact that not
withstanding the most violent intcrdicts against
emigrationts surplus streams were over flowing
the countries of the East. In the Island of Java
he found $4,000: in the Islands of the Indian Ar
chipelago there were not Ii SIS than 10000 Chi
nese; whilst IN San Francisco there had been set
tied $4,000 more; and great numbers were emf
grating to Australla,and the Islands of POLYNESIA;
or whenever there was field of labor open TO
them 1t appeared to be law of Providence
that the superior races of mankind should sup
plant the inferior and we saw in the progress of
time the inhabitatants Of the West India Islands
swept away-that the Anglo-Saxon population
was invading aud removing (he would not say
destroying) the red Indian tribes of America
SO the Chinese race was setting aside the Malay
in the same way that they (the Malays) had set
aside the Dyaks.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
MARRIED

On Tuesday evening, 2sth ultimo, at ST. PauPs
Church, by the Rev. W. IL. kinckle, JOSEPH p.
WINSTON, IF Richmond, to LEILA, daughter of
Mr. William l.. Saunders. of this city.
On the 26th of February. in this city, by the
Rev. j. l.. Pritchard, Mr.. Lewis IL. bonnet,
and Mrs. JULIA BLACK.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
COMMERCIAL.
Lynchbnrg Tobacco ana wh.,, =,


LYNcHBuRo, March I. L..
ToBAcco-The quantity coming in lad col
cells is still increasing-prices ratber h ioo.e p
quote lags froni IL J,t 10 50 rs; Fine 9 ne
St rs to 81 Common Leaf from e zass n
Fair from s. 80 to Sl025. Fine from SIN. 10
WHEAT-Nery little in market-Margga'osl
changable. We quote Red at l25; Whit s ,a VI
For crops rather more can be had NV ido-
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
wBUsINEss HMpORr.x,.

il g read rid ! itet.s.sary iar me 10 "a. d BAL
months rhis inter IN The South, have e. nv e 3e
lou aud uiher business in the laLhs Of my -, Minis
Wlllium A. Tnai who will be assi,red ,,d i'' " III
my iicn' MIR. JOSEPH Nown My frie i. .''fd I
toners nre rfqnestd 10 eu -, item, 'ha "a
nov ~ Is WIN. r. SAtfru
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
Extensive Mil Rnl,herins

NEW HAVEN, Feb 2i.-Mr. IIolbrook, spe-
cia agent of the Post office Department has
just detected an extensive mail Robber, Il.
a. Smith, the baggage master of the New Haven
and Springfield railroad. The robberes have
been carried on for some months aud exceed
SlOO,0OO
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
- Prices of Stocks,

City Bonds par l00-snles SOL
Va. and Tenn. h. r. Stock par 100 (guar'td.). SO
Citizen Say, Bank Stock, par 100 1914
Lynch. Hose and Fire ms. Stock. par 30, -. o5
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

MEDICAL CONFERENCE.-THE question has
been frequently mooted in courts ofiustice wheth-
er secrets impaired to, or obtained by, ply ST.
clans from their patients, can be disclosed by
them with honor even to suhserve the ends of
justice. The New York Medical Gazette relates
the following case, described in a letter from Pa
ris:
IN --has lately been before the court for
refusing to answer questions propounded to him
relative to patient, young lady, who. finding
the doctor in trouble gave him full permission to
answer. But he still refused, saying he could
not violate his oath as doctor.
He was fined 100 francs. He appealed 10 a
higher court, the sentence was annuled, and tie
was honorably acquitted the Judge remurking
that the physician has not the right, in any case,
or under any pretext TO diyulge the secret of his
patient.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
To the Voters of Lynchbure -

an candidate ior your suiIage ,he electio, in
April next Gr ~ Office Of Muster of Police. After
residence of tny-two ycnis in your city and neighbour
hood deem it unneeessaryto say anything OF myself
aitter than if elected. will discharge the duties of
the office. GEO PERCIVAL, SR.
inn 81 .ltp
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
Ohio senatorial Election

CINCINNATI, Feb. 2l.-lhe Democratic men,
hers of the Legislature halloted all night at Co
lumbns fer II candidate for L. s. Senator, with
out making Il choice. The last ballot stood
Allen 36; Bostley 80; Hugh ID; Corwin 3. They
have adjourned ill Thursday.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

I III NVAIVHH NTONtTnmpnt uppears % be get
ting excited AT the attempts ON the part of fill
busters from the L. States to dismember the Mex-
lean territory. The Mexican Minister of Foreign
Affairs has been interrogating the Charge dAf
faires OF tho Z. States onthe subject, to know
why our Government does not interfere to pre-
vent such expeditions.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

The railroad connection between Chattanooga
and Nashville being now complete, these cities
are within ten hours travel of each other.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
n otice.

M Il, the undersigned ommiiteo will receive frnn1
w competent warkmen, proposals build n new
brick Church, 4er 20tt ut Odd Concord Church Pro-
posals will be received by eth Of us ut any nr he
tween This and the 8h nf next Mnrcl; thai day at
10 nclnck, A. NJ, he above named Cnurch We will
meet for the purpose of eeeivng and acting on the pro-
Posals thai may then be offered Applicants will pense
intend the meeting We leem it unnecessary To state
inrthr par Misunderstanding That one will mike
proposals until he views The location for making bricks
&e. Further Information can be ohtHiaed by applying
10 either of us s. c. ANDERSON,
WAS. HUNTER
JOHN SHEARER
%. ROBERTSON.
d. p ROBERTSON,
Cammittee
hPPoMA1rox Co. Feb 25u 1854. mar r2i |
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

Hon. 7. w. DoRR.-'rhe Senate of Bhode Is
land passed a bill ON Friday, restoring all the
rights of a citizen of that State to Thomas W.
Dofr The bill passedby majority of one vote.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
Fatal Accident.

BUFFALO, Feb. 34.-Two men fell from the
scatioldmg attached to the Suspension Bridge,
two hundred and forty feet, aud were instant Y
killed Two others saved themselves by catch
ing hold of the cables.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

Abram, slave of j. r. Anderson, of Rich.
mend' Va, was murdered on Thursday by Perry,
slave of Capt. Dimmook Cause, jealousy.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

a bill has passed the Legislature of Texas,
setting aside two millions of dollars as n school
fmd-the interest on which is Ia be distributed
among the chunties, according to the number of
children needing instruction. The young Statc
has set her older sisters example worthy of
limitation.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
Erot,, Waehinptcn

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The candidates for
the Public Printing, since the death of Maj, Arm
strong, are Beverly Tucker and Mr. Nicholson.
1t is thaught the latter will get the appointment.
IMPORTANT Discovery Charleston Stan
dard says-''A friend from Florida assures us
that he has discovered small guano island up
on the western coast of Florida"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

-. - '.'''.. -. HfN1 lfHIAlA hAilHNAff.-
This company, at ITS late meeting, determined te
commence laying the road at Knoxville.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
BALTIMORE MARKET-F.b. %

FLOUR AND MEAL. The Flour market day va
much unsettled. There were sales carly in the mornti
OF $40 hbls; Howard street brands at 81 - u lib; MS
1900 Dbl. do 81 Ga and 1000 bblS dc M ~ 20 Z
hbl These transactions took place before the tuloa
news was received. Afterwards PRICES gave "ag On,
200 bbis were sold 81 % aud 500 bbls ut Il 81 Z
Dbl. There was be ter feeling towards the CLOSE ans
holders firm al 81 375 some not disposed to tak
it. Noti doing in CITY Mills,
GRAIN AND SEEDS. The supp all kinds OF Graz
on change to-day was light md the market very nue.
nnsetied. About 000 bushels " heat offered but "
sales.
GRocERTEs-Coifee firm Sales, Rin at l1dG'
c;entsper IT,. Sugars and Moa unchanged h''
d304s cents p + h.
TOBACCO Market y,ry quiet, sales ofmomen''''
Prices nominal ms last quoted
lie stock Of Tobnero in The State warehouses a|
on -hpboari on.the LIST of January, sj4 amounted ~
1889 hds.; Inspected last week s.;inspsctedP .
vIonNly US htd'-n a,ing in all 1921 hhds Exp
to foeign ports 2274 hill; stock now in WAREHOUSE
and on shipboarl III hhde
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

CINcINNA1I MARKET Feb i5-Flour las dec.n
l" 30 10 Provisions are in better request ~
Town Sl2 % Lola IN hh,s sac Iinsecd Oil S1as.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

NEW ORLEANS Markets. Feb 2i-Su'es TO da! -
5000 bales N sse fer Mhdiog Sales of The week =.
ooo bnh,, Decreased receipts all Southern POI,
oo2.oo0 bales Gnnny bags aivat cling, and held 81
cents.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.
ga NOTICE.--DR. E. HUET havin,

So NOTlCE.---DR. +. IIUET having
received letter signed Many Sufferers" he only
say that upon the reception off, letter ethrr with
spnnsihIc nlm,, containing fee, he will consent /,
enve his business FOR thee or four days relieve those
need his SC, vices.
Bit will BE- impossible for Dr. luct main
th1n three or four days in Lynclbulg any
time.
mcMoNp. Feb 2ith 1874 mar I'D Nv
~ We ARE authorized 10 nunaunce SAMUEL II.
QUARLES u candidnie for the oficc OF Sheriff al
Bedfo county, M the e'eciinn. feb 2S.ts
Arrest THE last express from liaiIIrss bliHea
accounts of several Tor badness, all of winch
oud have been avoid Il by using few bottle. of Emc'
sons American Hair Restorative. Price 81 90 in large
Bottles. Sold by
D. II. LYMAN.
mur Civ
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-02

Among the petitions presented To Congress last
week, one, offered in the Senate by Gen.
Shields, from |. 5. Richardson, asking an appro-
priation To test the practcability Of an atmos-
phero telegraph, between Washington and Bal
timore. The sum asked for il is 500, 900 to be
drawn in instameuts of 10000, rs the work
progresses The mcmorialist processes that ten
miles of the work shall he constructed aud sub
jccted To experiment; and if it should fail to con
vcy letters and packages at speed Of more than
five hundred miles 20 the hour il shall be aban-
doncd. and no further drafts made upon the APP
preparation; but il it should prove competent to
the transportation of five thousand pounds from
one end 10 the other, at the speed mentioned
then the entire line to he completed, The pro.
icct looks like an impossbility, but 50 did the
magnetic telegraph fifteen years ago, and in this
age OF discovery and invention nil admirQri -
The petition, mt tho instance of Gen. Shields.
was referred To select committee.
We observe in the Mail communication rca
tive 10 the nativity of "Presidentn Walker of the
Republic of Lower California. We copy the
following;
Mr.. Walker is n native of Nashville, Tenn
His ihther, James Walker is Seotehman by
five years. and is one of its wealthest and most
respectable citizens. He married Mary Norvcll,
the daughter of Lipscomho Norvell Of Virginia.
The daily union., 1854-02-17
ARKANSAS.

1901 From Little Rock, by Plum Bayou, Pine Bluff New
Gascony, Rchand, SWIM Lake, Ncoitoo, Cum
Minis, South Bend, Arkansas Post, mad Red Fork,
TO Napoleon, 266 miles and back, three times a
week
Leave Little Rock every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday at 6 al
Arrive at Napoleon next days by II pm,
Leave Nspoleon every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday stf am;
Arrive at Little Rock neIt days by Ia m.