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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

In this City, Sunday, October LIST, Mrs MARIA BRAD
FUTE.
Her friends and the sequsntsne,s aved attend her
funeral from the residence Of DR. this Mt
O'Clock, Without further notice.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

HEALTH or PirTsBURo.-Pos the week ending Ssptsm-
Der 49, there 48 deaths 10 Ptsburg, Of which 345
were OF Cholers; OF Choera Morbus OF Dysentsy;
OF Diarrhosa; aud OF summer Complaint making se6
deaths caused BY disease Of the bowels,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

VI SPECIAL NoTIcE-oitJ snd Country Merchant,
specially Invited 10 attend Auction sale this Evening,
o'clock Sales Room No. loo Main street Great
can be had. Sale posiilye. See Advertisement.
hDIEs CLOAh.-we have Just received the Mes styie
~ Ladies' Cloak which Invite the attention Of tue Ladies'
Among them Embroidered Velvet and Cloiheo,h
out embroidery and Satin. o. HARTWELL 4 co.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

The Maryland Colony in Liberia has been organized
an independent republic by the election OF W A. Prou:
as Governor, and b. j. Drsyton Leuenan, Governor,
both, OF course, colorei men, Ths new constitution
which has been adopted prohibits the rat; in ardent
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

NoRF. ASD Pr Rail RoAD.We arc glad 10 learn that
tho contractors will at oommeuse the graduation OF
the portion Of this road In the immediate nsghborhood Of
tho city, aud have n sufficient force to insure i prompt
completion The road has thus far progressed with
mendAbe rspdty, highly credible TO all concerned in s
direction and eopstfuction.-Norfoik BsaeoH.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

sIBsCRibER take, pleasure In returning hi, thank. to
Ls numerous friends and the pubc generally the gene
hsy have bestowed upon him for the
Of
Pei him. for want OF one door boye
We Exchange Bank which Is much pleasant for
transaction Of
Two departments the basement OF which will supplied h
large soek Tor the Transaction OF the Wholesale
n' nS9r above The basement has been at ed
up " Modern sty for the sole Retail
bnsiness attached 10 which In sAoon
ned up In rich and beautiful lie the most
workmen manufacturing
Csndts and for the especial purpose OF furnishing Wedding
rAtues ethef III town or country. Particular
PAID 70 hs branch OF business and orders With
ness a. the shortest notice. lie
French Candies, BonbonS all kinds Fancy Article
JySI No lM nm. door .hovs -, 80 ~,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02
y,sx,s TTN,iDEMTAKING.


w nave secured The privilege Of Obtaining
manufactured fsks Burial Cases, which attained ~
thtlr "atness, convenience durability
Inc sale OF this article In Richmond has h,
having confined -
pe obtained IL has nov been literally offered TO Others,
heretofore demanded. " 'N' NS'0' '"OsS
usual We have on hand WooD CoTuSs, every size and
character OF hnsh with sHEouD every thing need Tor u
occasions. '"'-s wi seSh
set personal attention will be given the employment OF
and every necessary arrangement
sions. va 'H''"' ONea-
Persons living In the country services, In the
je22 $3.50 RTsrobpIn '. - p. N1,Tn,.0u
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

Flour was selling in San Francisco, the Goth Of Au
gust, when the steamer left, at ssslO.5o bsrrel.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02
KlUuuoyp uIRvrrs so,,.rh,, "a.

Ieeaeec uAIhst this week has bsn buoyapt With
IN prices We hns thee soos
S 'ss .os medium sradss to9 good and Ono
WV To lin very superior i2k 10 10. good and hno
a.'ar,ns vi TO i3k. extra nne els TO 20.
white At u 80 and as "
nEsrER WHITE Commission Merchants,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02
RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER

At MORRIS Bootssore, 81 Hdin street, Sept 3d.
''is'' HssSS''E' . 0's,''s' Cislr.
AkASDOLPRS Bo,h'sdrs. l2i Nat. stree, Sept 80.
7o'SGs' 70 oSsOef' sO''lSSiit'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02
MARRIED.


On the sSth in by the Rev SIR Thomas Mr. JnsEPH NOR
ION FRASCd formerly Of Petersburg Mss MARY ALLEN
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02
GEORGE J. SUMNER,
IMPORTER OF CHINA AND EARTiENwARE,

glass LOOKING GLASSES AND FANCY GOODS
No. 40, Pearl, or 1fth ST., HIchmond Va.
FALL TRADE, 1854.
HI EsPECTgUJJY Invites the attention Of the merchants Of
~ gnis North Carolina and Tennessee to his very arge
desirable Of Ohna and Earthenuare direct mI
atlon embracing many AID desirable patterns
general assortment OF Cut Moulded and Plain Glassware
Glasses and Fancy Goods adbpted 70 the
He pledges hIm,etto t.u on a. Eood terms any Tepse
house Ia the United states spd 10 bis best efforts
sassoton s,onsvars Of the best quality factory prices
Particular attention given 10 the careful psetpE
prompt forwarding Of goods, auto-dke1
THNEAS,l coo half chests and cases aunpovdtr, Young
sen and Black Teas, the larger portion Of superior
seas EDMOND, DAVENPORT q
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

POSTAGE on Books SENT BIT NAIL.-Books not weighing
over four pounds may be 10 tho mail pre- paid az one
cent 40 ounce any distance 10 the United States under
throe thousand miles, AID at two cents an ouno. ovs,
three thousand mile, provided they are pu. up without
coyor or wrapper or 10 cover or wrapper open a, the
ends or Sides 90 that their character may be Determined
without removing the wrapper. n no, prepaid. The
postsge under three thousand miles one cen, and ha
and over three thousand miles 10 the United states h
three cents 40 ounce,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

TnE SnoE TRApE-This branch OF the business Of our
city il Hourhug beyond example, and is annually in
creasing in extent We have for some weeks past been
struck with the vast display Of boxes piled up tier upon
~ round the front Of Messrs Herman Co.'S whoess lie
shoe store corner Of Main aud Market sLuare)-
These boxes aud anon moving of aud their
places being supplied Immediately with Others bearing
new marks and numbers 20 meet the constant require.
ments Of the extensive country trade OF that house. which
probably does larger business 10 their line than any
other 10 Virgniaat lest should judge So they in-
form us that they have ssnt off 70 their customers in
North CAROLINA aud Virginia, average Of about one
hundred boks1 per day for tie last four csek, This IL
something decidedly worth OF notice, and II tells we'll for
the growing trade Of city. Blu. Messrs. Herman
70 do wholesale business exclusively and from the
advantages they possess enabled to sell TO country
dealers upon better terms than II they seek their
supplies az the NORTH Norfolk Herald
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

HrATENT FIVE SHO0TEHs.-we Agents for
hs SAFE OF the above article which for simplicity
loading and cappng rApidty Of gng
together With convenience In sarryng liability
superior 70 Colts Pistol 10 res Accuracy and sS we'll
DURABILITY all OF which has been well established by TRIALS With
COTE, made various parts 0fNew England Nhn the
months SMITH a ROBERTS,
D..rI IL
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

INTERPRETATIONS CORRECrED.-We are requested 10
state that gentleman Of the State Of Delaware, who
was AZ Mr.. Csytons residence Monday last author-
les OF his own knowledge contradiction Of statement
10 certain newspapers that Mr. G. bad joined the Know
nolubBs ho says Mr.. Clayton entottaius tie opn-
ions expressed by him sst session in tho senate on tho
uncon'titutonality Of all laws allowing aliens 10 vote
without naturalization in the Territories aud tia, these
arc the same opinions expressed by him we'll a. by
Mr.. Clay, Mr. Bouihard Mr. Calhoun and sIl The Wb;gs
IN The sen'te 10 1906; but that Mr. CLAYTON belongs
70 no secret order or society wbaever.-NaHonai Hi
fsNigsucey Sent o. ~
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

NnEH SHIFTS AND DRAW Ems have nov in store q
Lambs Wool Merino Cotton and all other
This market Call before buy they will be sold for
se4 wA IRA SMITH, liz Main ~.
- AI.I--4 ono gu -
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02
THEATRE.

THEATRE.
1SasSS sTiaE -. NJ: TAArIhon;
'''''''''....'.......... II. R.9LRs
Monday, October End, 1884,
sSSci,saSR (. the
Master Walter. ................. ,MrJur.
Ms, e. nS %y::
Lewis
DANCING. by Mise, K. and j. Kendall
To S sSpsSs: ic c:A
MaEery ................. Nh E En
n, Farmer a.rua, apa ua.
~ A ~ G'i Al Nv SS ssP osss.
IT. g MAILsTEAMsHIP JANEsroTN-
osf.TcR New }ok ks,n0S S5R ssS @
.ns ,1S o %Sns.y a1a Inst, At celoes
SHIPPERS q; Ssrs .snains down h.,,
Passengers requested to be on board before N, ,o,,
p.sIs O'clock p ~ Tuesday sri Inst, muir '' de-
sr this charged ss asy
s Rir,. po.,ovr LUDLAM WATSON
o'eoei. e''e' every Saturday morning A.'syea
SIIh1Ah4n7 kJHREH LT t5VIIhRIEEMEE1N -1l,
Ftssh, received today. Monday ,ss ani in,;.n,
az oeiost AID up to the hour oOei st. rueay The
fore BY S line 70 pheph requested u, be-
o., ca. ,..,,. 49,. LuDLAM WATSON.
'oeHf R rnll ".s,,n ~ No .,s.~.6p
s:ss !s sse wsDSrsD.T
iC5 freight or passage, apply to
Ths vI,r,,. iii, =, 49,, H. L. FUTILE, Agent.
leave on Saturday, October 9Th. "
HSoMLANDs y PALMETTO FAMILY FiOIN In
oass containing half bti eaeh warranted 10 give .n,r
"iAe''oh lnsi landed AMI Tor sale by NJ" $1,000 $50
os RAWLINGS a MILLER
- Corner Pearl and Gary streets.
.nn;l Assorted sizes, with long ,cre~i
for sale by q 4 siSTnS a ' cr' anu
s'-S Sign OF the Circular Saw, Il Main street
EEDLES.-we have jus, received null SUPP Iy Of Kir
ny celebrated Needles; also to,
IRA Needles and beautiful article which we wouIi ali
VI. ssen''oh OF the ladies. G. J. sISTOS CO.
se.s Sign Of the Circular Saw, ii Main st
'Go CASH PtRCiI sERs-More Goods Just received from,
% eis worth G!5S cts. '' $500 1e' ~
1000 nd, Calico at 6S, fast colors
900 do. Plaid silks at ct.
6Vp DO do. At rs and loo
superior French Merinos at IS 100 and 1876 cts
luoO yards Heavy Wool Goods for Servants AT % cts
Gases HeAv satinets at SIX cts,
Blan cts, Pannels and Linsey, at 10 Main sr.o,
Sept 2S UuJIsrr,S.- ,-,..
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

a, JAIL PRINTS AID GINGHNMs.-We have resolved Pal
u aud Winter Prints and Gnghams, &C.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

Il n oRsE COLLARS BLIND BRIDES AND uANES-A ful
'ortmeni o. the above articles Just hand and for sal,
low Iau2Al TMEn AOnLRlsnN
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

- BELGIUM GOODS, &c.-LAdics WORK HOxts, pIaIf
and Furnished do al We Boxes Writing Desks; Cad
Hes Hand Mirrors ane Engh JapSnned Dressing Cases
lies, with Glass Bottles. &C spice BoIe Gentleens Dre,nI
Oase, very eomp't with many other desirable Goods for sale
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

UANO, Fine SALT Tanners OIL Gotten Yarns Loaf Crush,
VI aud Coffee Sugar, for sAleby
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

NHUSTARD.-Tencs.'s genuine London Mustard, part
I'VE bottles, Just received by
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-02

SerWs Orange, Ciron &C., Three ycdrs 3D.
A REMARKABLY pleasant, warm carminative and stomAcl
N stmulant, highly beneficial In checking that
Of the stomach aud bowels prevalent In weather
which equsnty, when neglected. produces Dyseniey Chos
&C. also valuable remedy for FlAtulency Dyspepsia
General Debility Persons living IN districts where Ague prsv
Ind preventive. Price 20 cents bottle o. do7
~ Wholesale Retail Agents, wessrs BENNETT
i75 Main street, and Pearl street, Richmond. sel6-t
ATEw STYLE COLBiHs,-IhaVe received an entirely Il
Call garry on HENRY Try , sIIArEE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-22
Daring Robbery In Gccrgia-Choloform Used
--&f. 900 stolen.

from the Augusta (Ga.) Constitutionalist Dec.
We have read and beard Of many daring rob
berries, but we think none Of them yil even bear
a comparison to one which took place o. the
Georgia railroad oars oc Friday morning, between
Camac and Berzelis. As No learn, Colonel j. w.
Berrkp, of Rome, and ,rtion Of his family, were
In the cars, the way to this city. he had large
amount Of money abou. hts person.. he was seated
on the bscs aeAt his daughter and another young
lacy, relative, were toe seat Ia front, aud bis
SON, an intelligent lad OF twelve or thirteen years
OF age snd q servant, oc,Dp,ed the third seat Be
tween the Two points above designated, tho lamp
near the Colonel, was exCioguished. His s0a took
notice Of II, but thought IL was done BY o con-
ductor or some one connected with the train. tort
" after stranger took his seat by CO.. b. rten
and, after some conversation, suc 'ceiet Ia ai,aia.
istsripg to him choloform, until he became insens
bic. He thsn cut the buttons off his ovefc q. ad
extracted from his side yocket q package OF bils,
sncuptingto Ave t1ousapd and obe hundred AID
sixty doLs1s. Not content 9Th t7is, ne took from
the Iantslcous pocket tho Coloneis wallet confsil
ing about 81 600. Had he knogn That IN the oshsr
poke, Of zoe pa1tsloons t.eTe was package con-
teirnG 81 900, he mig hi have taken tnas also fne
money stolen was mostly South Carolina bills. Ia
the large package there were twcrtyonc IN idred
dollar bills and some ifes 10 70 last evening Col.
Berrien vas aboripg or tire effects OF the choio
form arIn,' istesed, aud sss confisd 20 his bad oil
Ca as he IL able be siil pnbsh list Of
ana he requssts NJ 10 ststs tdet be
soune reward for The recovery Of the
med aeteet3pn q Ne bold rsbber.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-22


Il will be seen from the above that the amount
for the Comptrolsr's office, $3.50 rs. was OILY ex-
ceeded by the clerk Of the Common Council eighty
two members-th Superior Court, the Court Of Gem
mon Pleas, the Chief Of Police ani courts, Com.
missioner of Repairs and Supplies, aud the clerk OF
the Board Of CoulciGnen, consisting Of sixty Nom
bers.
Thus, under the several heads Of departments
and courts, thirty-tbree in number, to whic, sta
tionery s charged, its appears that duTog the Elk
months, excepting the Legislative departments and
the courts, cIly one department was q more liberal
patron Of the satioper than thst Of the Comptroe,
who made this :" ore cent CONTRACT" ard paid
$l3,528 SO for TIE supplies Of six lontas for the
corporation, wish pIospec. OF like amount for
the six months folo-iDg-mskipg the annual
amount, IS essmsted BY Mr.. Flsgg, $27 ,Gj6 70.
Thesesrc statements taken from the report OF m
Comptroller. and can be examined by any enc 70 I,
may procure Document No. "a Of the Bad Of
Aldermen"
Personally we. John Straw, Jr have high re.
pari for Mr.. Flseg, though shy 1t Is We don's k.o
but we would not do him IN injustice; but Gao Nc,
Flsge soy that he hss b.en g. careful ia ass thDg
bis associates ~ proper regard for their persoG ii
political and Official Integrity would seem 70 dsmAu
Of hima The extracts ABOVE given must answer W
tope "faiIiy." JOHN STRAW, Ja-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-22
$3,2oa,sa2 "a
s2,776,227 os

Decrease in 1854. $427, sos 10
The official figures vii. not vary materially from
this estimate.
As to the down freight Of the canals duriag he
season, We nnd that OF articles brought In bsrres,
and enumerated under that head, consisting q
-four bsef pork and ashes the receipts last year ak
The greater proportion Of this decrease Is tho ar
ticls Of -four alone. As to articles enumerated
under the head Of bushels grains generally
three milliens Of bushels. The falling OF in To
receipts Of wheat amounts to nearly 600, 900 q
bushels, whiie the excess ia tbs receipts Of oeg1
this year over Last, amounts 10 over 100000 Of
bushels. Articles enumerated under the head q
pounds-butter, lard, cheess, wool and bacn-
show an increase this scar over last Of nearly
5000 600 Of pounds.
OF course the above shows hut Q portion Of tho
down freight on the canals, but aforda an index Of
the general results Of the canal trade.
The tolls received for se hes Of years, commence
ing In 1880, when they first reached 3 million Of
dollars havA hear m fOiIoWs.--
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-22

The Slavery Qucstion-North Carolina.
Tho mbjoined resolutions on the slavery questioa
North Caroline, . few days since. The North Care
lima StaNderd, in commenting on their character
and object, ssys:-"These resolutions are explicit,
brief, practical. Less could not have been aai3,
more would have BEEN useless. They 90 ct once to
the great points involved Ia this vital question: md
the fanatics OF the free States, and those states
themselves, are told In solemn and emphatic terns,
croachments on her constitutional rights, let the
consequences be what they may"
Resolved, That the act passed at tbs last session
Of Congress providing territorial governments for
Nebraska and Kansas, embraces the true principle
In relation to the power Of the federal government
on the subject of slavery in the Territories.
Resolved, That the principle asserted in said aot
portancs, upon which ali southern men ought 10
unite.
Resolved, That the attempt on the part Of Sons
Of the States Of the North TO interiors With slavery
in the South, 10 fragrant violation of the conssta-
ton Of the United Safes, and fraught with inoacu
liable mischief to the people Of this State.
Resolved, That the preservation Of the rights q
this State In the peaceful enjoyment Of the domestic
institution of slavery Ia paramount duty.
Resolved That much praise is due TO the patriotic
men who have boldly maintained the compromises
Of the constitution in the midst Of the iniurated e.
Resolved, That this State Is deterudned tofesist
any further encroachments upon her constitutional
Resolved, That In the event the federal rovern-
ment repeal or impair the efficiency of the prcvi-
sons Of tie fugitive slave law, refuse to enforce
its execution In good faith, it viii amount toa viz
tual dissolution Of the Union; add that it will b.
a. may be required for our safety and security.
Resolved, That, II either Of the contingencies onu-
tenplated in the foregoing resolution should arise
during the recess Of the General Assembly, tho Co
vernon be requested to convene that body, to tae
end that the rights Of the State may be siutaire ed
Resolved, That . copy Of these resolutions b
transmitted by the Executive to each Of the Senar
tors aud Representative in Congress, from this
State to be laid before their rospe tive houses azA
also . copy to the Governors Of the respective
States Of the Unioas
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-22

From the Berkshire MASS Courier, Dec. A.l
A case Of unusual occurrence for basensss and
villany came mp for examination before Jsmes 81.
R0wley, Esq. It seems that fellow named Gilbert
J. Hollenbeck became acquainted with, and gained
the affections Of young grl Of respectable and VIZ
tuous character, Fanny j. Ploss, whom by his M
pEneipled conduct he ruined In reputation, ana
finally destroyed.
After having accomplished his vile purpose, b
took the victim Of nis seduction to South Adams in
October last and there procured the services 81 Dr..
Barker for the purposs Of efecting an abortion.
Ihis vas accomplished, a. we understand, but
through imprudenoe the part Of the gin ehe sic-
ened and died on the 9Th Of MOVE mbor last thsuah
attended by regular physician.
For this crime Holleubeck was arrested. and Is q
previous examination was under bosds Of $50N Ho
now has added to hts basenass by turning States
evidence" and duplicating DR.. B., to whom be haA
resored for coun se and advice and who was at this
time on trial fo- participating in the disgusting
affair the result Of which has been 20 bind him cvc
for bis appearance at higher court in the sam &
81 ,0OO,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-22

BROADWAY THEATEz.-This evening the cele-
braied comic opera entitled the Bsggaf's OPERA"
adapted to the modsrn stage by Mr:W. Harrison,
VIII be reformed fo7 The second ixe Cas-. in such
apowerful msnrer, it cannot fail to draw house
crowded from pit 70 dome. The aughable ia ce OF
A Blignted Berg" will be the. openirg feature.
The Beggfr's Orera' met with q triumphant sue
cess on its frat rspreseL tsiion.
BowERy THF sTRE-Mss HeTing's benefit will
cone on this evening. The f0le@ing artists have
kiIdy volnltsese cd Tor the occaaioo--Mcssrs. G. L..
Fox, Collins, Ffeden-ks, G. Sweet, Ksuer, Sey-
mopr, aLo w. X. DER. THREE fine pieces will be
reformed, viz -" Fox Of shs Wiicarness,'' "Ob.
ecs Of Intenu," ard "Brisn Bcrobeime." There
sill also be comic ballet, called The Jolly Mil
ltr," in which Mr.. Yates will appear.
NIBLo's GARDEN Mr.. Il. Horncastle will take
Two ats 81 BelSm's "samnnnbula y and Mr. Hora
cnstes gcpuiar barlesque Of " The savage aud the
Me'ten,H vii be PERFORMED. Mule. Nan will sing
'.Casta Diva nom Norma" aud Mr. George +.
Bristow wiz play SOLO on The pianoforte.
BcRToN's THFATRE--" The Upper Ten aud
Lower Taecty" Is announced for repetition this
evening. B5uYcicsult's Apollo in New York"
will also be played. To sec Mr. Bu toa's acting In
tfesa two pieces is worth the price OF admission.
With such an attra tive programme as the above,
WITHOUT doubt there will be Gro wded astencance,
WALLAcKs TsE,rxE.-Three good pieces will
be acted this evening namely, the favorits comedy
Of the Ba helcr Of Arts" with Mr. Lester IS Harry
Jasper; the auehfble farce OF :" Poppilg the Cues
uoD, trd me vefy SUCCESSFUL piece OF 'Uut on the
L0oee," In which M +. A. Vincent will appear.
METROPOLITAN THEATRE-The farewell benefit
Of Mr.. Anderson will take place this evening.
Bulwef's Lady Of Lyons" and the Elder Bro
Their, will be played In the drst piece Mr.. Aador-
son plej Claude Melnotte, assisted By Mrs. +. Con.
way as Pauline Deschspeles, and Ia the last he
Performs tire part Of the Elder Brother.
AMRIcAy MrsEUn.--A good afternoon and even
irg perfo msrce viii be given this day. Mr.. j. r.
Scott will appear In the evening % Phillip, in
" Luke the Labofer," assisted by O. w. CLARK az
Luke. Ihs musical farce Of |" The Maid Of the
Mountain viii follow. adele and To Oblige
Bsnson' in the Afternoon,
MECHANICS HALIs--Wo,d Ids M,ustrtls will per
fosm every evening az 472 Broadway, in conse
quence Of the desFructsoR Of their old hail. The
comic paatomine q " The Gold DiFseEs' will bs
performed.
BucyLEY's HEHEaA DsBs- Several favorite sonss
cbniuses snI 5aDcrs ere IN this evenings pro
ersnrc. Mr.. pila has fairy extravaganza vhlot
has Ihet Win SECT hs.t31ing success. sasit'e:
Btauv spa tss Bssss,' viii also be played.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-22

(Frsm the Albany Angus Dec. 2iI
The tahles q tho badn0w e tue 6tato oann1s nr
the season, have not besa completed It TIE Depart
ment. though sufficient returns nAve been roosavsA
to enable rs 70 innate nearly the amount Of tolls
coleoted during the navgable season,
Various essamstes have been published, prolios-
ted upon the general stagnation Of business in "a
lis branches IN vcich II has bsen claimed ana per
hsps with soma shov Of plausibility. that the de-
crease this year In the receipts Of tolls would be
fully equal to half million Of dollars, as compared
wIIh the receipts during the season Of canal navi-
CATION last year. This estimate Of the decrease has
been too large by nearly s75 900, Is the following
statement will show EHHtH
CATION, April 20tn 1862 TO and including tao meath
OF November, the same yfar, ard from the lss Of
May, 1854, to and Including tbs month a Novsm-
Der Of the same year.
1858. IS, fs7 $50 u 1884 SO, 7se, 227 0s
g Dec.... l5,949 81 g Dec. est. 10000 %