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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01

Mr.. Ed.or:--What do the Richmond Banks mran
Do they imagine they hold out paying specie ever
after isshionH or, DO they propose break Virginia
merchauss and after all their specie Is gone North Meu
To shut up shop? If stop they must aud believe they
will have TO dc H. Hoiens Uois"s would not be more sct
COtSTRYHAS
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A sroxE rHH National Nosuussr-A block NJ
marble Tor tue .sii'Hsn Nsuora Auuun-nt furnished
by the Socis 81 Alumni a. linz % Ca re L. xrg-
ton Va, bears she GsIso~irs ir.np.ic,:
.'p.om the Alumni @, wssH g,,n c,ll,ye t.iI.tSog-
err. W. Tue Wy college ,"o ssIoy ysther ofa.s
coaniry.p
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The Saunton Spectator thus specuates upon tho action
OF the Democratic State Convention in session in that
place:
Tho Convention Is composed OF elements that will pro-
duce tremendous explosion by the application OF sn
gle spark. If portion Of the delegates think there has
been great deal OF political rascay in the getting up
Of this Convention will they tamey submit 10 it? VIII
those who disposed to act independently be gagged
and bound by few party ricksters, and before
the horrors Of that awful abyss OF political annhl ou
with which they have been threatened? Certainly they
talk half bravey in the Convention they have writ
ten In their newspapers they will rebel against the
else OF martial law and boldly denouuce the Efforts of
few designing politicians TO sts the voice Of the people
IL may be however, that after all their show Of fight
they viii stand quietly by aud see tho managers go
through the motion '"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01
MARRIED,

yin Oh strhed county on the 10Th by
Dhrel Mr. p. HATCHER OF P-ankin county Ms.
BETH JANE, daughter Of the late Tho
county.
Ga October s 1854 at the residence OF Mr. Cox In Lunen.
burg County Va th- HON. NJ MERRIwETHER of Aksp.as 10
Miss JENNIE fUoUA Of Lunenblrs.
~ Arkansas Papers please copy.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01

LECTURE AT TEE ArnENEuH.-The Rev. Basil Manly
Jr, will deliver the utoJ ucory lecture for the present
season, at the Atheu@um tonight The committee have
made arrangements for series OF lectures during the
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01

According 10 a despatch from Washington, Mr.. Marcy
Is very much put out with soule land the Of en-
lie IL said 10 have remarked, to gentleman from tho
South, the other day, al can't help it, did my best to
preven, the appointment (of S1ue) bu. Il the Prcsi
dent's osn-like Saunders and tho rest Of EN-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01
RICHMOND WING.
SONNY uopNINo DEoENRER / 1874.
To csaRnPosDESrs.

As Wlio."
Articles both sides win not Be pobhed
Thss rule be ALL and will
no case be departed Obituary eight,
. iiaes are CHARGED Tor advertisements.
~ Decentralization charged the advertise
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SECOND AUDITORS OFFICE,


Sir: have the honor transmit herewith the follow
ing statements, A. and c. exhibiting synopss of the g.
nancsl condition and operations Of the Internal Improve
and Siukug Funds during the fiscal year ending the
SO,h day of September, 1854.
It will be by statement A. that the receipts OF the
Treasury account OF the Internal Improvement Fund
including the balance hand the LIST day of October,
1888. amounted to IS. o66 Sss H.
There disbursed during the period a, 9II,-
sig ii, leaving balance in tho Treasury on the LIST day
os Ocio ter last Of l66.O1s 10.
The sum Of S505, ego 81 received on account of
premiums dvdsnds bonus and interests ON the productive
Investments Of the Fund This is 27s is moro
han received from during the year en-
ding sOh September, 1883 These receipts do not realize
the estimated in my last report owing to the de-
preciriian Of premiums the bonds of the common
wealth.
The incrcas, OF the public debt during the last fiscal
y.ar after deducting the amount redeemed Is 4ol.
CT.
The aggregate outstanding public debt Of the common.
wealth the LIST October last ascetaiued be $22
s7i,lI6 81,
The Internal Improvement Fund possesses productive
Investments amounting 70 81 464 l6, which in
crease OF S2Oo5 237 Sc the held the end
OF the i.cal year Tor 1853. In addition, the common.
wealth holds s2,6l9.9i5 So Of productive stock making
revenue OF which is applied the payment OF the interest
and the redemption ofthe principal OF the public debt
There ia realized upon the above average rate
OF Fix per cent per annun.
deem it proper deduct the amount of productive
funds from the above asceained amount OF the debit and
therefore the public debt of Virginia. les, the above
amount Of productive investments the LIST day Of Oc-
tober, 1854 is $40 ,727 S. The punctuai payment
of the Interest and the redemption Of the principal Of the
debt which has may be contracted by this common
wealth, cannot be doubted.
The State, in addition TO the above amount Of produce
tive, owue l559733S 10 Of ubproduciTe Stock in In-
tcrnal Improvements most Of them being railroad COM
panies the works Of which lot yet completed. A
very considerable portion Of said stock is believed will
become productive
For other details respectfully refer you to tho annex.
ed statements.
With great respect, your obcdent ,ervt.
WIN. l.. JACKSON,
Second Auditor.
To biz eIce!ency JosEfn Johnson, Governor Of Yir
Sinia.
FUND OF INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT
Synopsis 81 N op.rH1n f Ls Fund Of
during tie ysIr ending S.h Sept ls5t:
Balance in the Treasury, Soth Sept 1853, t9l,s45 e.
Tteasurer's receipts for payments into the
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NOTICE.

TIKI UkRRiNUS SALdNdNDkR SAFES"
a SD GREAf vARiEry OF urEyUb AND RSi AIMING
IN BOOKS, the and Y ssr - Parse, ISxs
CEN and BrrrL Psss. rHrs sxlirs wtuso Esrs D; Acc.
cr BOX sT,EE Main - IL" 'srg
delft KNOWLES WALS0kD.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01

Nrw YoRx GUUERsAToRfAL ELEcTios.-The official
vote giyes CLARK plurality over Seymour Of al5
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01
lIEIl.

On the 26h instant At the re,dene, o. her aunt Mr., Lucy
Baskerville LombHdy Grove Va SARAH GARTER daughter f
DR.. Thomas and Mary A. Gooie-aged 81 years
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01

SINKING FUND.
Synopsis Of the operation Of the Sinking Find during
the year ending 30h Sept 1854.
Balance 10 the Treasury SOth Sept, 1858. sls7oI IS
Received from the public Trea.
eury, to pay interest due on
the public debt on tn, LIST
January aud LIST July, 1854. l,lS9,4ss 90
Ditto. being one per cent on the
debt Of 1859, and debt 1858, 76s4l Os
Ditto, being for redemption aud
part OF debt standing LIST Jan.
usry, 1852, 1854 OF
Miscellaneous reccipts se7 -
1851 $50 ~
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01

DIsAissEp.-The summons issued against D. B. Frank
lin for permitting box to remain In front Of his store
on Bod street. between i,h and 6th during the night
was dismissed by the Mayor, on yesterday, appearing
that the box vas eft on the side walk by painter who
Intended il for his USE
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01

For disbursements, VIZ:
On account Of interest on public
debt, due LIST January, 1854,
and LIST July, 1854. /,
On account Of redemption Of
public debt,
On account Of interest on the
above,
Invested during the year,
Balance in the Treasury, LIST DC.
tober, 1854,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01

CO AUCTION N0T'oE-we sell this MOI ming at III
Dosk, cargo of Dressed Plooring Plank.
del DAVENPORT, ALLEN 4 co, Auets.
RRANDH:1ah af pipe, .iIsnns':ey" hall Pp!.
for sale by ldelI DAVENPORT, ALLEN co.
DINKING IRONS.-A further supply Of assorted ,iie,
Il !n't to hand per steamer, and for sale by
del Sign OF the Circular Saw. ii Msio street.
SMITHs PATENT MACHINE BkLT CLAsPs.-1n as,
sorim.nt OF these superior goods suitable Betting all
Just to hand and for sale at maSafiesrs5 p'e
del Sign Of the Circular Saw, II Main street
ENNGLisH WAFFLE AND WAFER IRON-,-The be i Ar.
~ eis imported. supply Of varCS' ;Iss for sale By
del Sign Of the Circular Saw, II Main sieeet
RHOOais DnCsHEs, dc.-By the Ichr. New Work, I am
expecting &c receive hne and varied
and Broom Of good quality Tubs lucksts of various qua
del ZIMMERMAN
SCtkiVHAM PiPEs-l have In store nne Of
- Boeknaham, Common, and German Pipes Pipe Ae
Tor sale in quantities. ZIMMERMAN,
del Corner Main and l2ih streets.
THNRtSs FiREsEs, Sc-Housek-eper persons about
commencing housekeeping. will mud at this Establishments
r.rou. pIe > AnSrans ooa H, Psesers IRE r,f seq SAT
Ion aud articles In tho House
comfort AID economy. For sale by r. NJ ZIMMERMAN,
del Corner Main and l2th Streets.
ton OF KEEN BALDWIN, co
del No. 10! Main street.
a PPtEj.- Forty Barrel, Apples. For sale by
y1LisrE One hundred Plaster landing sale
Il Ia lots 10 suit purchasers by del DAVID CURRI..
DS - BtGS no COFFEE; 80 hid, s.ce, Cubs soia...;
10 'S' W. s. Cut ierrngs will b. ,o,d low 20 close
BACON AND BasKERvII.I. outr for sale:
- ~ hhds Prime Porto Rico sugar,
rs do do New Orleans sugar,
Loaf, oru,hed aud Powdered Sugar,
ea goods Ifath
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01
CngratefuI.

We regret exceedingly that some OF the Democrats
ic press do not appreciate dsnterested solicude
for the peace and harmony Of their party in kinder
spirit than that to which they occasionally give
vent
The Southsde Democrat takes our friendly advice
with quite an air Of suspicion; and very uncharta-
bly insinuaes that our motre is not to promote the
integrity of its party The Washington Sentinel also
has word to say in regard to "thc solicude mani
tested by the Wing papers OF Virginia, in relation to
the action of the Democratic State Convcnton''-
throws out a hint to the Democracy Of the Old Do
miniou to estimate at it, full value, what is pleased
to term "lhe ofcious bencvolcnco of the Wing man
ayers" and in a complimentary manner claims for
the Democrats of Virginia, that they can manage
their own affairs without taxing the kind offices OF the
Wings.
We think this decidedly ungrateiul treatment 10
ward US, considering that we make no charge, what
ever, for the service endeavor to render the De-
mocracy in bringing their family difficulties to spec
dy and harmonious adjustment. We arc certainly
not expected to stand off with cold heartlcss inder
and look on at the distressing condition OF the
once loving and harmonious Virginia Democracy
without even so much rendering them helping
hand and sympathising heart in the day of their
troubles.
Since the Wings have been so frequently told that
they no longer party and have received SO many
pressing invitations to fall into the ranks OF the De-
mocracy it to us but natural that they should
feel some interest in the fate of that party and should
they conclude to join teams with them it would be
advisable by all means to try and get matters strait
ened up among the Democrats well as possible be-
fore doing So We may get no thanks for our 'otii'
cious bcnevoence" but shall nevertheless not dis
pair of rendering Democratic friends very eficer
SERVICE and the time may yet come when our services
will be properly appreciated.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01
LOCAL NEWS.

STEALING A Box SnoHs.-Edvard q playe the mo-
pe"s .. ns p.sa .nsn, vas brought before the
Shoes iron WIN. L. w. Taylor. on Broad street, last
Wednesday night about half pa.t o'clock.
The box vas taken from Mr. f's door aud taken to the
opposite side Of the street vherc deposited auoug
number Of empty boxes at tho door o. Messs breeder
& Foxs store.
Mr. Taylor wen, in search OF Ii. DO. immed,.l, upon
s ne aud havng gone In the drecon.of Nessrs Bres
den 4 foa's, discovered IL among the empty oae h,
Immediately apprsed the wstehmsn Of The circuussnces
and brought them 70 the spot where Il was deposed-
Officers Kelly and two three OF them secrecd them.
sslvea back Of fence In lot from which the boz vas
distinctly visible. Soon number Of colored boys came
sloug with wheelbsrow and commenced carving the
empty boxes Into lot back Of the store which
cred BY fourth street. Betimes they passed the box
sRoes especially Of tho pares-a boz, they esst
suspicious glance at It. NOT attempting carry on the
vh-elbsrrou Atlength Ed-srd, tho accused, took bis
stand By It. aud after carefully surveying everything
around lest there should DO any mihsp, he took up
aud Immediately put Instantly the officers bounded
from their place # conccalment aud towards him
across tho street. As he saw them approach he laid
down the box and asked loudly and tone o surprise
gentlemen, what doss all this Olfcer Kelly aues,
toned him, Whit he was doing with that box and his
ply that he believed t belonged to Mess-s Beeden
Foh, the owners OF the empty boxes.
lie was arrested and taken to the cage. The Mayor
sent him on to the Court Of Hastings answer for this
offence.
The box Of shoes was purchased in Massachusetts. for
e+s. So Mr. Taylor, iis owner, testified.
INK orAnbiNd CAsE-A called Court OF Hustings will
assemble to day at the State Courthouse investigate the
charge OF stsooipg cow pendrg against WIN. w Bailey
Ihos Brown, the Injured man, is progressing favo-
rabiJ probable he may be present the exsmina-
nation.
Another called Court will assemble tho 9Th Instant to
examine into the murder case. cad state Of things
DisP;srn OF AT LAsr-The umacious Jimmy
Brounpg who positively refused to obey the Of
the Mayor to como before him and prosecute James
Welsh, ssanst whom she caused warrant to be issued
Tor beating her. appeared on yesterday, and applied to
bis honor for permission to withdraw tho warrant.
His honor agreed to do so but at her cost.
THIS case Was continued three times became Of Jnnys
refusal TO appear when summoned.
DsNIssIp-The summons issued against d. B. Frank
n for permitting box to remain Ia front Of his store
on Broad street. between ith and 6h during the night
was dismissed by the Mayor. yesterday Il appearing
that the box vas e on the side walk by painter who
Intended il for his use.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01

- <.ssi.sss IS
t6,SS2,I6l 81
.. Productive Subscriptions,
viz:
RAN Road Companies, e7o,sOo 90
Navigation Companies esq 500 %
Turnpike Companies, SCI n
Bridge Companies, i&4OO %
- Se4,6el CT
g. Temporary loans 10 Rail Road Companies S84 U9i 90
Productive t1,e4i, %a& 10
T. Subscriptions to Internal Improvement
Companies which have beeu completed,
and those 10 progress paying no di,i-
dsnds:
Railroad Companies sl6l,46 IS
Navigation Companies 4ses.6ss 4s
Plank Road Companies Ssl $50 90
Turnpike Companies 1850 4s5 20
Bridge Companies ss,VlO Oh
Uuproduetive --I5be7s ss 40
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01
4 ANGH0hNEs FAMILY FLOUR, IN store for sale by
- del BACON 81 BAsKERyILL.

4 ANGH0HNEs FAMILY Pi.OUIi, IN store for sale by
- del BACON d BAsKERvILL
NOTICE TOCONTRACTORS.-Pr Will be re.
esivei at the Office Of the North RIVER Navigation Company
AZ Lexington and At the Engineers Oce River until
situdiy the Gh December for tile
and Dams Nos aud Field Locks Nos and O. and about
mile OF Canal on the North River be
paid Tor IN shoe or 10 part With the Copanys
Proposs viii be received for
Timber or Stone Dams the bidders desire spec
ONCE. JACOB 81 EJJyp
dl-ctlI President NJ X. N. Company.
STHAYED Or STOLEN, from Mr. Benz Brdgorth. In Anne
- LA county the night OF the 22I
omey f-rHed bay MARI Of medium sizs and I've old
She had nty travelled through Halifax county
Coles Very Keysye Barkve Jennings Ordinary Dennis
Vie and probable she Is making back by these poIss The
animal s OF rich color, vi black right
hind foot white. She moves well under the saddle.
Any person who take give by
which she may be obtsinc will confer upon
owner aud be literally and willingly remuneraei for trouble
AID expense which he may have ineurred,
Mills p. ,. Amelia county, Va. ~ " ''
dei-c3t N NJ pow IVA
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01

HH APPAHANNOCK HIvAn LAND ron saLE-A farm
hO OF about Sls half Of II c land for ,,
situated 10 Mdieser county, Va the banks rip.
pthannock, three miles di tan mouth Tie clear land
divided into three encioure tho soil Is easily Improved and
the greater part OF has hal lime
years. Mari banks conveniently situated h, besides
we necsI ~ ououl iinzs there commoious dwelling.
house. commanding beautiful view river aud
Bay which abound 10 excellent Oysters &C. The prop.
eJ H. twelve hours scambat ride from either Baltimore
edsrckbure and IL regular ianing place for
which ply between those elites
ting. FOR particulars address j. o. BRtCKENsIEiN
-. Bandy BNitorn Middies.x county. Va
9th re IL growing crop wheat seeded down on tbs
had along with the farm if desired dst..ss,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01

Trustees Of town Of Bath $500 90
Rail Road Companies 100000 90
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HONfE AGIjN.

HlOOrs AND sH0EsThe subscriber would respectfully an
- tounce TO his endf the public rrneyaIv
that he ha.Jst re,ured from the North excellent
,oriment OF Boots and Shoes selected be
eture which he offers At as prices good goods AN be
yWhee AMI ne hopesa continuation Of the patron
toore SO hbcrsly bestowed his un,irlny 10 give
sttis on sDrc has beer
ah enlarged of the better accommodation Of public calls
mS ~ s''he'V 'o'e''edh y; ihANKLIR.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01

WHrsAshrs 10000 Our rxrsas.ss TO CO..
early next January when the property equitab d,,
Secure share While the oppsstsnIly oGsrs. uol4-In
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01

Another called Court will assemble tho 9Th instant to
examine into the murder case. cad state Of things
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01
FANNY rEI,S's NEW I,0dK,

FANNY pEhSs NEW BOOK,
=. RUTU HALL.
~ WORK which" critic who h,, seen IN. proo,
~ sheets not exceeds sbythng which FANNY Pgss ha,
heretofore written Tut 10 many any WORK
whatever" - ' 'N'H
WILL DE PUBLISHED
SATURDAY DEBEMBER H.
Price st,25.
d.l-dS,ta2 MasjS BROTHERS, EE~ Yoar
n tPhiS HING htD TUE MATs-sesSrs,, willow
IN and OIL ClohTs Mats N-xtsbe Ivory bone horn mr.,
wood aud silver Plates Napkin Rings Crur1b ale
deal C,,n., Main All I,,S &C.,.
nvEH CATIONS have nne lot Of Drst Bses, Pearl,
" AID here bored Oycr Uaors 0en,Iensn which
Of my own city make which viii sell very Prices
from ~ soto ti,5o Gait at III Main street.
del WN m SMITH
NHHDiIStL fLt iDhNTHMIs.-wew would ali the a,ten.
I'VE on Of Physicians U-dirin FHd Bnyds Wis.
mS LtcHc RnCp,su srioHi, irotl AND sfysi sE.pTlRI
CtBtBs &C NEST e Which lately
stss Pssf1tcoI ns " Io,c,ing sfyssges
other eii's ~ atons Ind con.
seau mt ese u dt1ius,rsnn They
proved and e.rea and IA ITO ten rn,,eI.i, Ind are
Nartsd 10 posses /nVy al TIE Virtues OF the du
spee'ivsy repfesent. ADlE a 0SAY, Apotecsras,
np5O b
II xsiP WICK 20. ,.i. .S 81
IL mob ELA8k MOORE,
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I'D ICBAiUSt. december LIST, IS5I-AH prT,uu, A. I-0,
~ Aesrs Pratt simOns receipts, which 1homa, AN
su; Trustee hereby nr that N th,v
vii present them either OF tho six ,uths
from the above date they wall
awarded them W the Committee.
%, a. WILLIAM a. PRATT
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-01

Tnr SrAnDiSa CAsk.-A called Court of Hustugs will
assemble to day at the State Courthouse to investigate the
charge Of stsbopg cow pendirg against WIN. W. Bailey
Thos g. Brown. the Injured man, is progressing favo-
rabJ is probable he may be present at the exsmina-
nation.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-08-31

light Of day. 1t will be much more in accor-
dance with the h7te American character.
SO far as regards the bald and weak invent
ion that was stumping the State for Govern
or Bigler, and the vulger and childish clamor
for that Letter. | can afford, so far as L ain
concerned myself, to treat them with merlted
contempt, and to let them pass me as the idle
winds | have higher, holier, better object
in view, the passage of i Prohibitory Law, and
am therefore not alarmed ty these TempestS
Of Penny Teapots, neither will they prevent
me from urging upon every friend of humani-
ty in the State to vote for a Prohibitory Liq-
uor Law without fail, and for Governor for
whomever they please.
As it regards my own vote, will say that
Gov Bigler, nor no other man, shall have
my vote for the Office of Governor, unless he
is willing to submit to the viii of the people
on this great and all-important question-nor
will | vote for a member of either branch of
the Legislature on any other ground. Nor
lcW I ecer rote for member Of any Jesuit
association, Protestant or Catholic, barring
good reason to Jclicoe him such. Hoao could
l vote for men who are sworn to disfranchise
my father, my uncle, my brother, and some
of the best neighbors and dearest friends that
have, and some of the best men in my chu
rch? Yours, &c.
JouN CHAMBERS.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-08-31
VOL. 1. NO. 40.
Napoleon the Great.

On Napoleon's return to Paris from Wen
ma, surrounded 10y his family at st. Cloud.
he one evening, as the moon shone beautiful
", went into the grounds of the palace TO en-
i1y the fneness of the weather; when the
whole of the company sat down on the green
turf, with the exception of Napoleon, who
stretched himself at full-ength on the grass.
and said, that his whole life hitherto had
been fortunate, and after some further re-
marks on the same object, he said
No one imagines that L have any desires
for country life, but / assure you l would
give all in my power for the staff of the
shepherd -
at this, the entire company broke into loud
laughter, to which thc emperor rejoined Ii
the most earnest manner
Indeed, am not jesting. Did my sta
ton allow me entire freedom Of choice, my de-
sire for the shepherds life would soon be real
lied"
And l." said the grand admiral of France
and king of Naples, l would be Venetian
gondolier, and in my boat on the sea, sing
daily the undying songs of Tasso
And l." said the king of Holland, Il
would solely aud AMPLY be watchman in
Amsterdam, where l should at least serve he
interests Of the country; at present, my duty
is performed in another direction"
At this remark his illu=trious brother shrug-
ged hfs shoulders slightly, and gazed fxedly
on the moon.
And l." said the king OF Spain, why
am I not citizen of SenKs with an income OF
fifteen hundred francs, and good hunting
ground would rather have under me q
couple of hounds than the tiresome formaIties
of court"
And T. said the Princess Borghese.
why am not a flower girl of Vincennes
Then could wreathe crowns Of flowers for
the virgins P"
My faith!' said Napoleon, rising, you
are correct. One must confess that govern
ment is hard work; the great difficulty IS in
controlling the human mine; We often go far
out of the way in search of fortune, when
means for obtaining it are near US.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-08-31
The Pardoning Power.

In consequence of some Whig paPcrs de-
nouncing Gov. Bigler for alleged too free use
of the Pardoning Power, the editor of the
Platform has taken the pains to ascertain
the number of Pardons granted, and the fol-
lowing statement may be relied on as correct;
From the 20th January, l849, to the
18th of August, 1851, two years
and seven months of Johnston's
term, there were granted S26
From the 20th of January, 1852, to
the 18th of August 1854, two years
and seven months of Bigler's term,
there were grauted z9S