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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

AN USuuSo VAoABoSD.-Ned Lee tho free colored
rascal who stole the coat pants and twentyhvo cent.
fortnight was agtu before Mayor on Yesterday lis
case was continued from "Wednesday until a white mau
employed at the Uuited States Hotel bo the rogue said
nsu seen tue pants Nth him before they said
have been stolen, would 90 present.
Inc man came forward and denied most positively ha
wing seen them with him before last Sunday fortnight
ne was ordered thirty-nine. The Mayor said knew
him for several years. and greater vagsboud save hi.
brother, he never met.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

THE ADMINISTRATIONS COMING THE HARD SHrLls-No
Go.-The Herald says at appears that Mr.. Coectcr
Redheld under instructions from Washington doing
the best he copciate the hard Shells by giving
them places in the Custom House, and by large promises
OF democratic harmony. We afraid, however that all
this aethat the hsrds have no terms to offer
that they have particular desire for the sid aud
comfort" Of the administration free solers and no fear
their power at the polls
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

NKw YoRK MAxKErs.-The Herald Of "Wednesday says,
Itra brands Of State and Western -four easier yes
terday, with sales at ebc per barrel decline. Common
State brands in small lots, brought $40. Tho chief sales
made in Southern brands without change in prices
Indian varied from soc. for unsound s5c. 50
lee. for sound. Geresee wheat sold at 81 90, and
Southern red 81 So to arrive. Mess pork dropped
down after Change to $l+, at which 200 barrels were
sold. Cotton Was dull at MONDAYS quotations.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

doLD ON TnE UrrER ANLzoS.-The New York Courier
publishes the Translation Of letter IN Lima paper con.
Adcng n the most emphatic terms the reports Of gold
mines having been discovered on the Upper Amazon
This letter in question written at Trulo under date
Of July sih, aud says
The Indians inhabtng the county are sayapes. and
0aoy disposed so that nothing could be Obtained from
toefn 70 live on. They added that ell the eIpedons
Nnon nave gone TO those regions have suffered the
est misery and some lives have been lost on the vav
many drowned 10 the haanon and the rest returned o ~
them sick, some by the way Of Brazil Those Who wen,
0u' As coonss have returned through Brazil because the
re'uVlsn Government gave them protection In ono
Hotu tocJ said that the report Of the discovery Of
oo veins, was siupendous e The despair Of our in
'ormens proved contagious and all my companions i'm
mo1aeD resolved 70 return, and vas Obliged to coma
with then' While was 10 Ascaps had an opportunity
70 see Col Reyna, who told be was the Governor Of
the upper Amazon, where the mines exist which have At
hseted 80 many foreigners to Peru and Gussaqui. He
cans we're entirely false"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

copy OF an address delivered at the annual commence
ueut Of the Mississippi Female College at HERNANDEZ De
Soto county, July 7th 1854, by A. JuDsos CRANE, Esq.,
OF this city, has been furnished This address wss
spoken Of In the highest terms Of appreciation BY the
Pers Of that locality at the time Il delivered come
extracts from which, think, published in the
Whig. We have not had time to peruse through. but
have sufficient Of Il consider It able production
and that does credit the reputation OF the gifted
author
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

DisGRAckruL-We learn that steps are being taken 70
procure sufficient warrant for the exposure of member
oil the legal profession In this city who as commerc.
agent or, more properly, spy for houses Yankee land
where our merchants deal. The duty attaching TO tbis
ONCE consists In periodical OF the sovency md
standing OF our city merchants the estab shmeuts In
which they deal. The Spy" receives as reward for
that service, the patrons his northern riends-a,
10 the extent oil recovering the Of any deb,
due OF the merchant here whose sovency he
we hope such practice will meet its proper reward in
the exposures of the mean individual who engages in IL
The name is known.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

The agricultural report of the Patent Office, which a.
bounds with so much nteres, to every farmer says:
The pear introduced at Peach Blossom plantation
at Easton Talbot county Nd about the year 1880 The
Sc eds sent from England By Peter ColIinson Qua
ker and linen draper TO his friend aud former associate
Geo. Robbins, then the proprietor of that place The
pe,ch aud nectarne well aprcos grew abundanty
in Virginia 10 1870 Some OF the former are represented
to have been l2 to inches in circumference 10 1885,
peach tree was planted the plantation referred TO
above The article on the strawberry should command
the careful attention OF every tlIer Of the soil Its sug-
gestioBs invaluable.
On tho subject Of rye. In 1910 the product was Is .
6465e7 bushels in 1850 1873 S3 bushels exhibiting
decrease Of 4856744 bushels During the wear endin,
juno lst 1885, there consumed of rye about 2
900 bushels in the manufacture Of malt and spuons IL
quos The amount OF rye cultivated in 1858 may be
timAed at 100000 bushels which, at 30 cents per
bushe, would be worth S26OO,OOO. The diminuion Of
this crop for the last twelve fifteen years may be arb.
uted 10 the main TO corresponding decline in the de-
mand for purposes Of disaon TO which large portion
OF this grain bad annually been applied.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

HEALTH OF NKw oRLrAss-The yellow fever seems to
have made steady progress at New Orleans There
95s deaths 10 that city for the week ending the goth
Of which number lis we're from yellow fever including
81 the Charity Hospital The Courier OF the 92d ust
says:
1--WE visited the Charity Hospital at o'clock last
ing, and told by the clerk that there that
time at leas, hundred and thirty Of yellow
under treatment aud that there had been Sunday If
teen deaths from the disease and the hour Of
visit eleven on YESTERDAY. The entire number Of sdmis
sious yesterday up o'clock, p ~, seventy, OF
which there were not less than twenty Ave OF yellow
fever"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

hLriSo 10 SrrAL.-wm. Brooks a slave, the proper.
OF hr. lillian smith, ordered thirty for ha uIinr
coal stolen from Mr. Chastan Farrar by bis servant o
wednesday last Brooks, aud Mr. Farrars servant wer,
eusased p.leing the coal into the wagon when Mr..
came up They had about five bushels in and as he an
Depot. ~ ~
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

IHE lSDiAS TRoUnLEs TEKAs-The details of late
Texan News received New Orleans show that energetic
measures are 70 be taken to put end the Indian di.
cues on the Western frontier. Gen Persifer Smith Of
the u s. Army, with the approval aud cooperation of the
Governor OF the State has determined call into the
vice sI troops Of mounted volunteers They are to be
mustered into The ued States service for one year un,
less sooner discharged and during the winter will be sta
TONED at Forts Scott aud Worth. Ia the Spring Gen.
smith VIII make two expeditions into the Indian country
with these troops aud endeavor inct upon them such
punishment will the tranquility Of tho border for
the future The hostile demonstrations Of the Indians
have lately 50 increased 10 frequency and budness and
sumed so determined character Of preconoeted warfare
az TO render these measures Of defence and punsben,
soutey necessary.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

MEXICAN BOrSDARr.-Major Emory, Boundary Com
missioner from Government to run the boundary line
between Mexico and territories acquired I'M
the recent treaty sailed accompanied by his aids on Si
turday, from New York for New Orleans on the way to
the place OF his duties As rs the boundary line is
agreed upon, Mexico is to receive the remaining
600 due under the treaty
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01


TInE-WArrR CosSEcrIos-A new commercial eru
has opened upon Richmond. Yesterday was
the first and most important move towards tide water
connection long looked for the basis OF more enlarged
commercial enterprise, not only within the city, bu
throughout the State.
The schooner Charles L. Allen, from Rockland Maine
with l,l23 casks Of lime, consigned TO l.. LIBBY ESQ
hoated through the shp-lock about 10 O'clock
morning. and went the iul length Of tho dock TO the
bridge at the foot of 18th street, she was
moored. She drew nine and n half feet OF water, fy,
eet less than the average depth Of the dock.
What starting vision il 10 behold, the foot o.
18th street. mile above the highest point attained b,
any sailing vessel since the creation OF ADAM before
schooner l65 tons burthen, with her cargo Ii is
agreeable spectacle TO look upon the magnificent sheet
OF water comprised within the expansive are from tn,
ship lock TO the position OF the Charles Allen when but
lew days ago, aud for years past there nothing
DE seen but huge excavation resembling abandoned
projcct-the oh,pring Of grand obsolete idea.
The idea no doubt, a grand one. IL il now III
force can be fully appreciated, far at least apper-
tAins TO the mechanical perfection Of tho design itself
but in its commercial who can do IL Justice? Ages 10
come will attest their appreciation Of design grant
aud so comprehensive in it, benefits.
The next aud final move towards the completion oil
this great connection will be the opening Of the cana
ION the basin TO the dock, which informed Wi
lake place IN the early part of next week.
Looking at the immense advantage which accru,
to commercial interests in the immediate vicinity OF thu
dock, IL seemed to of surprise tn It proper
did DOT enhance in tenold greater ratio than has don
for some time past along that locality. view aiou,
that magnificent structure must satisfy any superficial
observer OF the prospective benefits be derived
from any Interest in that region Indeed idea will
regard 10 the gre Advantages Of position along them
like those OF many other perbaps entirely obscure
by the shapeess chaotic, aud imperfect order Of thing
which gave to that locality the appearance Of desete,
region where art had experimental with hope Of al
,ernate But the face OF ii is entirely changed
II will soon become the great commercial mart OF tn
city.
We'll may the citizens of Richmond congratulate them
selves upon this great addition their crippled
csl facilities. This grand entctprize appropriated
celebrated board the Charles l.. Allen, by Julep,
Champagne, &c, on her arrival al the extreme end
the dock. No wonder II should be so.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

FURIOUS DRiviSo.-Messrs. Hatcher aud Webster were
ed eS IN each Of TWO cases by tho Mayor yesterday
for permitting their boys drive at rapid rat. on
street, Tuesday last.
The fines will be rsmtted tho drivers are
TO receive twenty each
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01
nIouroNn nInvrc, I,

~. sAest change. sasl. ass a, "A A
sansea lear sk 10 IN, n.sia qeaMss Sfk 4, az 49,.
sas ~ to I'm ,s,y 40. hies,ns is
MhsasMPms shits I, selling At siso pr me red
OCCASIONALLY very nne article sells
HESrER WHITE, CommI,son N.rrh.n,.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

1t Is stated in Washington county, Nd planter offered
considerable reward to his for single ear Of corn
from field of hundred acrea and no one was able
claim the reward.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

The specie in the New York Sub Treasury has iucreas
cd 100000 within the past week. aud In the banks sl4
600, making aggregate addition of more than one
million.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

hm to do, It has not done so and Il gives ndl-
cations of any purpose to ntcrposc in behalf Of Capt
HollinS Does il intend TO remain mum
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

TRuE.-The Louisville Journal says: Wolves band to-
gether to get the prey and then fight like devils over the
Carcass. So with the Democrats they unite to get hold
aud then skin each other afterwards
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

The barn of Maj Lschey, in ,ckbridge county, was
destroyed by lightning last Sunday ngh.-burning his
crop OF grain aud a wagon.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

The Lexington Gazste states that Charles B. Christian
was removed last Tuesday from the jail in place
the town of Liberty The Circuit Court of Bedford will
commence its Fall term on Monday next
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

sFiHRow E,oIyrMr walter Hslton superintendent Of the
granite being executed a. MI BAard
franklin street. had from death By the falling
scahd which he stood with immense block Of granite
The derrick employed hoistng the blocks
medate inside window At the end Of the building
uhloh reIed large granite block Of considerable cabre This
eonee block which measured about sixteen eighteen feet
ted that projected uGh beyond brick
Its dodgement by slight This Ia
by the Of the proper ndnE weight such the brick
pefaIucure Intended 10 be placed ~.
large block being hosied ard bad Just saehed Is
Insight uhes the csrnoe block the toahod Hbieh
Heiion stood aud tumbed 10 confused Into
excavation mmsdse At foot Of the buidlnE Mr. H.
the ascending block the
and might haysstned TOO much upon IT, It's condition,
Jumped firm the .eshd aud landed outside the sreayaon info
uhich the soadod and granite blocks pfepsted Had
fallen with them he would have been crushed death nsanty
His leg and slightly burt By fall after he bsd Jspsd
beyond the excavation.
NXJHEAT wANTEDws wish buy uhea, inferior quail.
w ly tA0sJl B.hodRUDEKs SONS.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

GtVrToN AND WOOL C.HDs--A large 10, Of Cotton aud
~ Wool Cards Just hand for sale o~
or single pair. THO. ROBERT5ON
sci No. 65 Main street.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01
Sl2,2gB incres.

The above statement shows astonishing increase be-
ing at the rate d more than 100 per for thu
months When il is considered that the rold is yet
finished to Lynchburg where will with the great
Southern trunk with s Tennessee xteosoas that are
progress. We my well say that promises to be pr,nus
inter pri'ni'" of Virgin, works IT, in its unfinished
state, its monthly recrips have been dubbed in year.
surely it ia not eTravagan: predcti6n that after
July conpetei and IN the enjoyment OF its valuable
ne;ons. it. Business will b. qua uplei from whI
IL Tis this reiut will BE- re Ilz,i 40 have nncr IF
doubt provide our Legislature WILL oaIy "Iet well enough
"a lone PET. Int.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

PusIsHrp.-Marg,rst, a slave of Mr.. Thomas Baltic
ordered "diteen by the Mayor yesterday for
Ing Few articles Of clothing from Ellen Fletcher fro.
colored woman, on Wednesday.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

The New York Tribune advocates the formation Of
new state embracing the mining regions OF Lake Supe-
ror-terrtory now belonging to Michigan and thou
Ands OF square miles westof the Lake, reaching to Red
her anu The British boundary 1t is proposed call it
the State OF Superior The Tribune is after more free
Staes and stronger free soil representation In Congress-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01
TO CoRREanoNpkNTs.

Letter. essnss must be Addressed TO the "Edfto-' o'
fAs Wafo."
Articles written both sides paper will not be pubshed
Q standing, ought TO be viii
in departed from oSuary exceeding
hnss are charged for ~ advertisementS
~ ooumunieatiOns will be charged the advertise
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

Two Spanish vessels arrived al Havana on the % h.
with 700 soldiers for the Island Of Cuba The Dsro de
Ia Marina, publishes proclamation from Captain General
Peznea, TO the people of Cuba declaring that the Admin.
sraton Of the Government Of the Island would be in no
wise affected or influenced by the Of politics in the
mother county, aud assuring them that there would be
no alteration ia the policy Of the Government under
whatever incumbent subscription had been opened
IN Havana Tor the erection OF monument to Columbus.
Much anxiety was felt for further news from Spain
The organ OF the Hard Shell Democracy la the CITY of
New YORK says that "orders have been transmitted from
Washington specially enioinng upon all persons holding
Office under the General Government In this State 70 keep
away from the approaching Soft Shell Convention at Sya.
cuse, aud not allow Themselves 70 be elected delegates
Tor the reason that II s anticipated "he BIrnburnes will
have control Of the Convention and pIss
Tesolutions".
SEEDS NATroS.-Congress appropriated a, its
last session ten thousand dollars Tor the collection Of ag
cuural statistics aud the procurement and distribution
OF seeds aud cuttings TO DO expended under the direction
ofthe Commissioner Of Patents.
Nj Brown the head Of the Agricultural Bureau Of the
Patent Office, has sailed for Europe make selections 81
seeds &c. Ia for distribution through the members
OF Congress when again assembled.
sShEE-BIuES.-Nr Solomon Burlington, OF Jackson
county was recently bitten by rsue'nske5 but upon
drinking quart Of Whiskey, relieved from the
fatal tendencies OF the poison-PdTksrSburg Gdzeik
THE ONO RIyER.-This strea N has before been 20
low as since s3S-uo boats aaoat and but little
water in The channel-B.
cESDlRf'v.-The s.oro house Of Mr. George Pleas
ants, in Amherst county, burnt on the night Of the
28d inst and bic whole stock Of books gooda &c.
sumsd. The FIRE is thought by Mr. to have been the
work Of ncendary for the detection Of whom, w
be seen from an advertisement IN our next issue, he offers
arousrd Of $1,000. II tho crime was committed ii 1.
truly 70 DO hoped that the scoundro may be caught and
brought justcc.-LynehJDg YirgiHia".
FSED.-On Wednesday last, the County Court fined a
couple OF young lawyers SO each, for hard and harsh
threats hufes at each other at the bar Served EN- right
Our Court House is often converted into bear gar
den and are glad to this indication of design
on the part OF toe bench TO stop scenes which too
common to be amusing. ParkdiJhrg GsSoHe, dug 60
MISUNDERSTANDING never more healthy than a,
this time. No epdemc aud but little Sickness any kind
prevailing 10 town. Weare gsd TO learn that the Dyson
terry, which has 20 severely scourged the lower portion
this couoy during the summer has somewhat abs,ed In
that section ID.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

RooEErrThe inhabsn. Of Rockets apprshend that the
ship and the
from ts original location will be Injurious their
Interests There IL rarely advantage without disadvantage
Instance believe Rockets will dsadynn.
for Improvements will spring that nsghborhood sh
would Otherwise be made Any advantages that
along the line Of this work viii tend much
that locality consequence Of m proEmyt the ofim.
proy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01
hLalIHn.
Coi,y,lnIAN nora,

Mas. Ia aisaa.sa, On The iJ,A ls., ~ ~, -
suh, Mr. wM HAoAk frnetrAi The Aonl.ca.Ty e,s.h
tsrNi Academy 10 Mics AkRoARir j. daughter OF NJ WIN
Smith, Of Pos hAtan county. - - ' -
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

AcoxrLHpA gentleman IN this city, who has recently re-
from baltimore, after absence Of weeks hi
much annoyed by mosquitoes there but that he orgo
In the pleasure be derived from looking
Of the ladies Of Baltimore. Poor
mosquito bites, Who will not tbat la strange feeling for
IN OF q"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

~ The "MoTrgRs" nngAsr CLorHs.r considering
the limited means used to bring public notorey hay,
met with success unparalleled In the history remedies
The atroduetion Of them public attention. has developed
TACT Which truly ganghe fact that they destined
supply aremedy which will relieve suffering intense ago
Milling slnerng than single remedy among men
suffering which they prevent and which they
no class or condition it, wide the globe And
wherever the mother Of children s found there the truly
log and peculiar suffering Incident TO RsFs
IL knoEn and Attested.
These cloths have attained wide celebrity throughout virginia
and some OF the souihrn States and whilst many h
e.monlas TO their great value, jet 70 hear Of their
allure IN single instance 70 give entire saiisfacton
w remittance OF tOO accompanied By ~ cents worth O,
poage stamps VII secure the prompt Transmission By Of
pair OF these Cloths 10 part Of the United States
They are fos sale exclusively By
ADlE GRAY, Wholesale and Retail Agents
Jel lfT Main street, Richmond, VIrginla,
w Fu directions for applying these Cloths will
them II would be esteemed favor n persop, ung
Cloths, would make known the estimate they place upon them
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

LIBERAL 81 BscRIProS H. Bo.her In, N.
hsnd'oms un Of so from John Mcdaniel Esq lent
the LJneheurB Hose Pre- Insurance Company aid OF IN,
family OF the late Nicholas walsh While adm
Company No. 8, topu the Hatcher enry
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

Reported by Jaa A. Lncsister Soa Nr AZ och <ndino
Thursday, August sfn ''
' ~ ~-s .'s~'
yrEin. eper cents % sale. sos and Interest.
elVS and interest. -N- ''N- ~
terest - 1870 'N' $50 'A'
Bond, b n. satea,t sales sio interest
Richmond CITY bonds, 81 tloo and int
Richmond City Bonds, short dAtes-no sales.
Virginia Bank Stock. par tIo-ia,t saes 81.
FARMERS Bank Stoek-last $40,
ExehAnxe Bank Stock-iAst saies tllo
south Side r. X. Bonds-sal,s t9Ok nd Mt
virginia Fire and Marne-Asl sales Sioo
Richmond Fire Association Stock, SSo-,s,t sale, SIS
,ss 's'''s''00's aa'r'''mae Railroad s'oek-'ae'
Virginia Central Railroad stcek-saies $40
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad ,ales so
1iehmond and pAnyuie Railroad stock-last sales ESQ
James River and kAnauhA stock-iAst sales ais
RICHMOND MARKETS. August 81
1on.oo-LnEs from TO &C. Common from to ASK; Mid
ding Ss osk aosd N to ssN Prime Shipping sis;
lily and brand. vs. - ~ 49,.
wn.Ar@s,rietiy prime Red $50 cts, do White ISIS e,,
SohS..so cents, With an upward tendency.
RrE.-SS to - cents.
0Ars-<0 cents.
Clown sSrp.-sT per busheL wM H. BROWN
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-01

Book NoTrcE.-We have received from the Methods,
Publishing house of this city, " The Closet Companion
Or Manual of Prayer" consisting Of topics and brief
forms OF prayer designed assist Christians in their de
vo'ions, with All introduction by Albert Barnes Il is
published by ". w. Dodd New York, and this is the
fourth edition of the work