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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-27
BY JOHN h. d. PAYNE, Salesman
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VhJT

0ABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF RICH
MOND.-By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
OF the ty of Richmond, pronounced the l4ih
day OF June. 1851, in the OF Pickett ps Pickett
and sthers, will cell on SATURDAY the Isl day If
December, at q O'Clock P. NJ. at public aaction on
the premises, Lot Of Ground at Rocsetts, frontog
Rockets street Al feet aud running back 70 Wa.
ter streetit being the remaining portion of the Lot
purchased by Mr.. Jesse williams
TERMs-One fourth cash; the basn-e on credit
OF one, two and three years. secured by bonds with
approved security carving interest from the day of
saie Title retained until the last bond 10 paid and
deed ordered by the Court.
no JOHNA PICKETT Com,r
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KNow-NoTHING CoNvENTIoN.-The Know Moth
ing convention which has been in session at Ciu-
cinnati for the past two weeks, was to adjourn on
Saturday. We have only the following brief &C
cunt Of the proceedings
Every State is fully represented. Among the
representatives are the following prominent mem
bers of the order-John NJ. Clayton, of Delaware;
Uilman, OF New York; Broome of Pennsylvania;
Mayor Conrad, of Philadelphia, and Lumsden, of
New Orleans. The utmost harmony appears to
prevail. Important changes have been made to the
constitution, and new ritual adopted Also a
thorough change in the passwords.
The Presidential subject was not before the con-
veniion.
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THE CASE OF DENTIST BRALE.-The court in
Philadelphia on Friday last announced its refusal
to grant new trial to Beale, the dentist charged
with committing an outrage upon young lady
while she was under the influence of chloroform
In connection with the above case, it may be in
teresting to know that Miss Narcissa L. Nudge the
lady in question, was married last week to Charles
Thrpctmorton
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FORM OF PROXY.

Know ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That
the undersigned do hereby constitute and appoint
---- attorney - for - and in name, to
vote all questions that may be brought before the
meeting OF the stCck holders of the Richmond ana
DanyIlie Railroad Company, to be h. Id at on
= the = day OF =, or al sny adjourned meeting g
thereof, hereby TatfYlug all the acts of -- said
attorney IN the premises, AS fully as ii --- were
present ana voting in person.
Ia testimony whereof, - have hereunto affixed
---- hand this --- day OF -.
ln-tl4rhD
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SEWIN NJ ACHIN Es.-Having had
many applications for, and enquiries respecting Sew
ing Machines, | have been induced to examine
closely into the merits of the different manufactures
and for the year past have spent much time in order
to ascertain which kind would be best adapted to the
South, for all general purposes, and am happy
TO inform the public that have taken the agency for
the sale of Hunts Machines, which. for capacity,
SIMPLICITY durability and cheapness cannot he sur.
passed, whilst they warranted 10 turn off work
equal to any in Price SIS and S35.
p. HORTON KEACH,
no 1l-ts 81 Main street.
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/. On the 18th irstaQt two OF the gang, who lately
committed the horrible murders Ia Canada, were
arrested near Fort Robinson. Townsend, their lea
der, 10 still uncaptured. lie once entered . house
where several persons seated at the table, and
drawing out a pair OF pistols, told the astonished
family Who he was, aud that he would certainly
shoot the fire, that attempted to leave the room.
After eating what he wanted, be took bis leave, In
forming them thar pursuit. would be useless
Townsend Is young man, and win grace gal
lows. 8
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North CAROLINA CONFERENCE This bodv
mace the following appointments 10 this region.
fsnceyville; J, 2. Simpson, aud NJ. s. Davis, Hall.
lax; William Carter, Ptsylvanis, s. ]. Spots and
J H. Jefferson, franklin; c H. Philips, Patrick: It.
b. James, Henry; Lemon Shell, Rockingham, N C :
James A. Dean was appointed the President. of
DanVllle Female College.-Danvilie Republican.
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ARRIVAL OF THE FLYING CLoUD-The ship Fly
ing Cloud supposed to have been lost in the China
seas, has just arrived at New York from Hong
Kong. after a long and hazardous voyage. She
brings a cargo valued at S40O, 600
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Sale conductedby
o25 LARIIS & SHINE, Aucts. e

nN FRIDAY, the lst of December, at
" IL O'Clock. we will sell at public auction, ct the
place known as Dendrdge's, the Wilamburg
Road. about one mile and half below Rockets
100 bbls. CORN
Top and Blade FODDER, SHUCKS &c.
ALSO-Some Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Stock of Horses. Mules, Cows. Wagons he
TEBMs-4 months for all sums over $50, approved;
under that amount, cash.
Sale conducted by
no2I LARUS & SHINE, Aucts.
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IMPORTANT ARREST AT ST. LoUIs.-It will be
recoected that about the last of October Samuel D.
Scovle, an officer of the Marine Bank of Savannah,
Ga absconded from that city with $4,000 in notes
of the Bank. He fled, it seems to this city, and
Yesterday officer Cozzins arrested him and found
in carpet bag which he had deposited at store
in this city, between $4,000 and $4,000. The
money was all in the original packages. Scovie
was boarding at the Planters House, under the as
sumed name OF Lewis, and had been here for seve.
al days. 81. Louis Rep NOu. H.
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DOGGETT & ANDERSON


Garner Of GorcrR0r and Franklin Streets,
AVE now in store, their Fall Stock of
FTenoh and American PAPER HANGINGS,
q kTAlN GOODS, CORNlCES BANDS, CORDS,
TASSELS, Lace and Muslin CURTAINS. Table
aud Floor OIL CLOTHS, WINDOW BLINDS,
Transparent SHADES, BEDS MATTRESSES, &c
which they will sell or work up to order on the
suCst reasonable terms.
We are slso prepared to execute PAPER HANG.
ING snd UPHOLSTERING promptly, in the city
country. &C 2-Su
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no 25-tds JOSEPH MAYO. T,u....
pUBLIC SALE OF LAND. CROP.

4 TOCK &c.-Having determined to sell nv
Fsrm in Hanover county at Peaks Turnout, I will
dispose OF 1t at public auction on THURSDAY, the
5oth of November. if fair, inot the first fair dsy
thereafter, at IL o'clock Also my crop of Corn. Oats
Fodder, &c; stock of Cattle. Horses and Hoss some
very nne. The farm contains 1854 acres, part i'm
proved. balance in woods
TERMS made known ou toe day of sale.
also wish to sell, privately. my place where re
side In denrico county, near the city of Richmond,
containing between 10 and Is acres
no S3-6t* WIN r HORU
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Billiards were invented by Henrique Devigpe, a
French artist in the reign of Charles TX about the
year 1871 and at once came to be most fashionable
and captivating game.
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GENERAL AGENCY. FOR THE SALE AND
PURCHASE OF FLAEDs.--FRANK G. RUFFIN, Secre-
tGry OF the Pvginia State agricultural Society, and
N. AUGUST offer their services 70 the public az
GENERAL AGENTS for the sale and purchase of
LANDS in pirginid and the Southern and WesteYn
States.
ofice-atthe Office Of the Vir9inia State 4gyicul-
tdrat Society, No. ll5 Main street.
N. AUGUST, EeTARY PUBLIC AND ACCOUNTANT
Ofhce-assbove. fs 3-ts
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FAILING or AN ARcH-A portion of an arch over
the Union railroad track at Ferry street, Troy N.
y fell last Friday morning, injuring three work
nen-one 1t was thought, fatally.
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SERIOUS AccIDENT-The Spanish Minister at
Washington, was thrown from vehicle few days
since and very badly injured. His skull was frac-
tured by coming in contact with the flag stones
Hopes entertained of his recovery however
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no 1i-ts

CONSTITUTIONS that have been nearly
worn out from Dyspepsia and Disordered Bowels and
Liver: can be entirely cured by the regular of
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS. TIC be had of
all the principal Druggists in Virginia.
Orders will be promptly filed, by addressing
nol8 +. BAKER, Richmond Va
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SERIOUS ACCIDENTAL young man named John
Canoy fell from the first story of Taylor's chair
factory, in Troy, N. Y. on Thursday last distance
of twelve feet from the ground, and. in falling
struck sharp stick which had been driven into a
BENCH with such force that ran clear through his
body until 1t struck the collar bone He was be-
leved to be fatally injured
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THE DAILY DISPATCH

~ the circulation of the DAILY DISPATCH
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BY LABUS l. SHINE.
WAL UABLE HOUSEHOLD AND

KITCHEN FURNITURE, AT AUCTION
Will be sold on WEDNESDAY morning mex, Nov.
goth, commencing at 10 o'clock at the residence of
Mr. A Msrris corner of Sd and Main strsets who is
declining housekeeping, all Of his Household and
celebrated Semi Grand PIANO FORTES, being QUE
Of the NEST elegant instruments offered for sale
in this city.
ALSO-Carpets, Beds. Bedsteads, Chairs, Ward
robes, WasbstaDds, Sideboard, extension Dining Ia
Bile. China and Gasswsre, ele CANT mahogany
Bookcase, &c, with the usual ent of Kitchen
Furniture, including new Stove Range, but little
used.
ALSO-A handsome single horse Carriage, nearly
new-will be sold ut IL O'Clock
Terws at sale
Sale conductedby
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NUIICE.
RICHMOND AND DANVILLE RAILROAD co
N II E seventh annual meeting of the
4 Stockholders of the Richmond and Dsnville
Rs!f0sd Company will be held in the City of Rich.
In2nd on WEDNESDAY, December 18th. 1854 az IL
O'Clock NJ The Stockholders will, usual, have th
privilege Of coming 10 and returning from the meet
ing FREE on the
r VAN DEURSEN, Secretary.
NOVEMBER 18Th, 1854
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.. ID. CHALKLEY, General Agent and Col
lector 18th street. between Main and Cary over the
store of g. X. Peake. Refers to Messrs. e. #. Wor-
than Co, Williams Il Brother. Butler l. Tinsey,
J: II; Claiborne, g. r.. Peske, j. B. Sclgter and DR..
w. A. Paterson. sc l3-Sm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-27

F,ns ON A Rarrnosr-A car loaded with about
forty bales OF Cotton, on the Charlotte and South
Carolina Railroad caneht fro from the sparks Of
the locomotive on Wednesday last and vas con-
sumed with hs contents and . portion Of tho sa.
perstructure Of the road.
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DRowNED-Mr. Charles Thompson, an estima
Bile citizen OF Pennington, Conn, was drowned on
the 2l;h inst.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-27

MoNETARY.-The New York Evening Poet saws
that there is muca trouble among the stock opera
tors large outside specuators having failed to meet
their contracts Several extensions We're granted
on Friday in consequence.
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FInE IN LEXINGTON, KY.-We learn that Nc.
Coy's extensive hemp factory, in Lexington, Ky.
was entirely destroyed by iire on "Wednesday
diaries
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influential Presbyterian clergyman, died in Brook.
Iyp, N. Y, last Thursday evening, aged 81 years.
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ELECTION OF SENAToR.-Gov. David Reid was
elected, on the Goth inst, to represent North Caro-
lima in the U. S. Senate for the term of four years
lie received majority OF eleven votes over all
others
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Hrs Jones and her son Charles were found
guilty, at Jacksonville, Texas. for the murder of
her husband. The wife s sentenced tor life to the
penitentiary, and her son to be hung.
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HE DAILY DISPATCH.
BY j. A. COwARDIN.

Yhe DAILY DISPATCH 10 served to subscribers
at sIS AND euARrER CENTS PER WEEK, payable
90 the CsrrieTweekiy. Price for mailing, e4 year
In advance.
The WEEKLY DISPATCH 10 Issued every Fri.
sAy and mailed to subscribers at 81 per annum
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-27

LARUs & SHINE, Auctioneers and Com
mission Merchants, will attend TO al sales of Real
and Personal Estate, stock sales of Dry Goods Gro
ceries, Boois and Shoes, House Furniture, &c &c
oc l3-ts JAMES n. SHINE. Z. C. LARus
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CLosE OF NAvIGATIoN.-The Sciota river was
frozen over last night big dog could walk across
1t this morning As the canal is closed also and as
there is not sufficient coal In the city for manufactu
ing purposes this winter may expect the article
to bring pretty good price before spring.
IOhi0 Journal, TRUrsddy.
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f. M. ROBERTSON, Draper and Tailor
Governor street, opposite the Dispatch Office, Rich
Inond, Va. se 9-dSm
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The heaviest tax payer In the west Ia N. Long
worth, Eiq of Cincinnati, whose government ac'
coun, this year Is $al544 The rate 10 sixteen and
three quarter mills on the dollar.
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TRUST SALE-By yirt,e IF ; deed n

'hUoT SALE.-By virtue Of Deed Of
Il Trust executed to ms by Robert Snrigs. hear
log date on 10th day of May TO secure the pay
nent of four hundred dollars to ere dtor of the said
Spriggs mentioned in the said Deed which sum of
money was payable twelve months af,er the date of
said Deed. shall on FRIDAY. the FIRST DAY of
Deem BER, 1854, at IL O'Clock. M sell for
CASH, on the premises, at public suction that
lot OF land lying in the city of Richmond, ON Main
street between 2ist md I'D strsets fronting said
the same Lot which was devised to the said Robert
SpTigss by James Harriu gton. deceased. The title
to this property is believed TO be good but selling az
Trustee shall convey the same to the purchaser
with special warranty only.
oS-fJs
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EISK'S PATENT METALLIC BURIAL

4 CASES.-The subscriber keeps constantly on
hand an assortment Of these BURIAL CASES.
They are extensively used, and possess advantages
in vaults or tor ordinary internents They are made
of the most impcTishabie materials, and are ena.
melled inside end out 10 prevent cOrr0sOD. When
properly ce'neEted the bodies Of the dead encoaed
IN hem are free from rruptiou of water closed
against insects. and unaT without offensive odor be
transported TO distant places The remains Of CAL
noun, Clay and Webster, were entOmbeG in coffins
Of this kind.
The su5scliher has also lgrge supply of WOOD
COFFlNS, and keeps on hard SHROUDS and every
requisite for Funerals II will attend Funerals and
furnish both Hearses and Carriages
&C 2o-Sm j A. 6ELEIN Governor St
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COLLISION IN BOSTON HARBOR BETWEEN
THE STEAMER CANADA AND THE STEA.
MER OCEAN-THE LATTER SET ON FIRE
BURSTING OF HER BOILERS-LOsS OF
LIFE, &c.
The Steamer Canada arrived below Boston On
Friday evening. Shortly before o'clock she came
in collision with the steamer Ocean, from Boston
for Hallowell, Me, striking her near midships 1t
was not dark at the time, and the cause OF the acci
dent is yet unexplained. telegraphic dispatch
says:
The steamers Forest City and Boston were most
fortunately at hand and took otf the passengers of
the Ocean so in number The force of the collision
upset stove on board the Ocean, causing her i'm.
mediately to take fire. which was soon followed bv
the explosion OF her boilers.
man. woman and child, name unknown were
drowned. Hiram Wiring. messenger of Carpenters a
Express, was badly scalded, and Charles Hooper
and wife, walters, were badly injured
No others are known to be lost or seriously in
jured.
The steamer Forest City returned with the dead
and injured and their friends to Boston The bal.
ance of the Oceans passengers proceeded to Port.
land In the steamer Boston.
The Ocean was large fine boat, and heavily
freighted-a total loss.
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WHEN YOU SHOULD TAKE YOUR HAT.-feung
mana word Wewant TO tell you when you should
take your hat and be of. And mind wbat we Offer
1t 10 said:-When you ara asked to take drink
When you fnd OUT that you are counting an extra
VACANT or soven iy girl When you find yourself in
expe nses run ahead of your income-When you are
abusing the confidence OF your friends When you
think that you are great deal wiser than older aud
mere experienced people than yourself--When you
feel like getting trusted for suit OF clothes because
you hsvn't the money to pay for them--When you
don't perform your duty, your whole duty. and
nothing but your duty.
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WATERFOWL, N Y, Nov. 23.-Robert Wilson Is
the name of the man who was caught In the &C. OF
firing an unoccuped building in this Llace. and who
was arrested few days since by E. w. BENEDICT.
He has confessed the act, saying he set fire to the
building to prevent the occupation of II by women
OF bad character. Ills house was searched, and
large quantities of stolen goods were found in the
now under arrest
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-27

JAMES E. HEATH & RICHARD NJ.
CARY, Commissioners in Chancery.-Office in VIII
Bpilding fronting franklin ST. oc
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LEEcHEs LEECHEs.-The public are
hereby informed, that have just received by Adams
Express a lot of superior Swedish Leeches, W hich
will be applied upon the most reasonable terms can
be found at all hours of the day the Hair Dressing
Saloon under the American Hotel, and at night on
25th, between Main and Franklin streets.
N. B.-Cupping and Leeching promptly attended
to, at the shortest notice.
nos r. c. HOBSON.
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CHARLES r. HARREYS.

HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNAMENrAI PAINTER,
10Th St, between Main and Cary
~" All work entrusted TO his care will be faith.
fully and promptly executed. e20-cm
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UFFICE K. I ?. z. Z. COMPANY
RICHHoND. Oct. u. 1854.
fs'EN DOLLARS REWARD.-RanaWa
a from the service of the Richmond, Fredericks.
burg and Potomac Railroad Company, on the I'd of
October. slave named GEORGE GAINES. He is
ABOUT feet nches in height, brown skim with
Oea d on his chin, and sometimes hestates when
spoken to. He is about 28 80 years of age. He
has wife living at Mr.. Henry Georges in Caroline
county, whittier he has probably gone The above
reward will be paid for his delivery to me in Rich
Inoud. w N BRAGG
oc I3 Snrt Of y co5
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ImP0R RTANT TO SToCK GROWERs.-In
looking through the exhibition of stock the Fair
Grounds to-day, was particularly interested in
amining the splendid mules and fine breeding mares
as well as some beautiful blooded horses. They will
compare tavorably with the recent exhibitions at
New Haven Conn. or Rrsttleboro', VT.
One thing, however, noticed, which should be at
animals perfect and smooth in their limbs Many of
the horses, and mules too have Indications of lint
wind-gslls, SPAWN and sweeny their limbs Theae
defects are easily reme6ed and removed, if taken in
tune; and nothing has ever proved successful
the MEXICAN MUSTANG LINIMENT.
Ii s also certain remedy for saddle harness gals
sprains, bruises or scratches, and will film
from the eyes, even after the sight is entirely OBJ
scured.
1t is equally etfcacous for, any complaint of human
beings requiring an external application, such
sores, burns bruises chapped hands feet sore or
caked breasts, sore nipples. piles and infallible
remedy for rheumatism. TRY IT.
For sale in Richmond by PURCELL, LADD & CO,
corner Main and 18th streets, and by all dealers in
medicines no4-lmw4t
TO ALL WHOSE HAIR IS FALLING OFF Oh
TURNING GREY we would advise to use FETCH
Ek'S HAIR TONIC, prepared by John Johnson 1t
IS the best remedy for the Hair that is in
II acts like magic in eradcatipg dandruff from the
scalp 1t makes the coarsest hair soft and plant,
nor Is there any preparation for the hair equal to
FLETCHER'S in Dressing Hair. One or two appli-
cations week being sufficient TO keepit in healthy
condition.
No Lady's toilet should be without bottle
1t is sold by Bennett 4 Beers, A. Duval. John H.
Blair, Broad street and under the American Hotel
wholesale and retail, by the manufacturer
JOHN JOHNSON.
N. &. No charge for trial oc24
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HAIR Citizens and Strangers
visiting the city wishing to get their Hair cut in the
latest and most approved STYLE would advise them
to call on HOBSON, under the American Hotel, en-
trance on 1lth street.
N. Blot. Cold ard Shower Baths can be had at
all hours. Single Bath 25c., or Tickets for 81
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Il LARS WORTH OF DRY GOODS, AT AND
BELOW COST, FOR CASH.-For the purpose of
closing cur copaTtnership we viii from this day of
ter our entire stock OF DRY GOODS, at and below
cost for cash.
The stock is nearly new. having been recently
purchased on the most favorable terms aud consists
OF the usual variety of FANCY AND STAPLE
GOODS, kept IN first cass Dry Goods establish
msnt.
Those in want of really desirable Goods, would do
well TO give US early call the assortment is now
very complete, and such sn opportunity for BAR
GAINS is but rarely offered.
WARREN L PERKINS,
no 7-dtlJ No AL Eagle Squre.
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'As ExPLosIoN-ONE MAN INJURED Last
wednesday evening the gasometer in the Manhat
tan Gas Company's building, New York, which was
partly consumed by fire On Tuesday night, expIo-
cd with tremendous report. demolishing some of
the walls which had been left standing, and severe
y injured Samuel Gordon one of the laborers
who had both legs fractured.
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Cor HIM TrrERE-While number of lawyers
and gentlemen were dining at Wiscasset, few
DAYS ago. Jolly son of the Emerald Isle appeared
and called for dinner The landlord told him he
should dine when the gentlemen were done eating
Let him in among u.s. whispered limb OF the
law ,and we shall have soma iun with him.
The Irishrnan took his seat at the teble.
sYou were not born In this country, my friend q
No sir; wes born la ireland.
is your father liv'ngf
NO. he is dead
. What 10 yonr occupa,ionf
Trading horses'
did your father ever cheat any one while here y
L suppose he did cheat many, SIR
Where do you suppose be went to
TO Heaven, SIR
Has he cheated any one there q
lie has cheated one, believe.
why did they not prosecute himr
Because they searched the whole kingdom o.
Heaven, and couldn'lfnd lawyer!
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M RS. a. B. S. COLE may in future be
4tk found at the Arlington House, where she Will
be happy 10 receive application for few more Pu-
pills in Singing and on the Piano. Her musiceI re-
terences are Prot, GEO. WEBB OF Boston, and VIM
VINCENT WALLACE, Esq. of New York And she
is kindly permitted to refer to Rev. Mr.. WooD-
BRIDGE, HUBERT LEFEByRE, Esq, and Mrs. DIR Ca
BELL, of this city no 9-Sw