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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-06

Cansi Cos usi--issY. Henry Fi'rhsgh Ces A. Whssfss
stats Pfis0o tnspr. Norwood Bowie. II. k,ecaess.
iib-rsy Psyls yr-rru.ss.
Goverucr...........WiI william I3oo4sl Nyroa H. Clark
LlsuL Governor .AuNin Ward H.nry Rsynssf.
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st,,s Prsoa Iusp'f. WIN saspcctt Norwo~es R0wse.
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C,rsrrer.......s....Myroa II Cisfk hyroa n. Cixrt-
Ii.,t l,cye-uor Henry Rsyuou1 Bradford Z Wool
Ca a CONS sson'r Henry Etlaash Cha A whsasa.
st.ts Pgzon lusP'T. Nef~ood BOVINE. z. H Mscoasx.
krotr- Notsaae.. csrsos Les,.>
Cov.r-.-- .......... Daniel Ulnann. Myrc1 Il. ClsA
Ti.r, Cc-eruor....G A. Scroess Bradford We'd.
r.I C,,-,..on'r Jess.h n. " hams sChas A Wbe@ns~.
state Prison nITr.. !snas. saanaen Nes~''s b'~">
Myrcn X Ciars.
-, co.s,,sr. Bradford WOOD
Co.. conr,i,.,,n'r .Heary fitshnsk
- 20 yn.,'r Norwood Bowpe.
Soas q T.-poEzce.
Gev.rror .,,.... MyTon X. Ciars.
II.pt Goysr,or..... Henry Raymond
C.nsi Germ is.ioa' d Henry Fisxhssh
sf,fs Prson lnsp'r Norwood 6ewrs
Declined in favor Of H. Fft<huss
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PEACES FOR HOLDING THE POLLS.
TUESDAY, NOV. 7, ls5t

Poi, open at 6:37 A. NJ; close at 1850 P. NJ
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THE FIRE IN FREDERICKSBURG.

In another part of this paper we give, from Ger
respondent an accoun, of the partial burning oil the
Eni.copal Church in Fredericksburg. The Virginia
Herald. received last evening, says the fire first
c,ueht in the coal room. under the vesiry room -
I, was soon extincuishei in that place. But from
the heat /, was discovered that the pulpit and laih
iny Of the church had caught FIRE and the building
was filed with smoke.
4 ladder ives elevated to one of the windows
" hch was thrown up, and by the well directed ef-
forts % the gincer OF the hose the fire below
checked, and ia almost miraculous manner, the
fame overhead, which vas already tapping the roof,
protected in its work of devastation BY the plaster.
lns was brought urder subsection and speedily ex-
tinguIshed.
The heat intense, that the whole interior
wood work would have gone of in blaze, like so
much powder, had q lighted torch been applied.
The town clock ia the steeple of the church ST 1p-
ped, in consequence Of the heat and the organ SO
much daraaged fears entertained of its prov
ing almost an entire loss. The Sofas chairs cush-
ions and furniture of the church. is damaged to such
an extent TO be useless.
The building cost over SO co., and was insured in
the Mutual for $4,000. We presume S50o0 will co.
Yer all the lost.
Some doubts exist TO the orisin of the FIRE Nc
church me citing hiss been held for long time "a
that il could not possibly arise fr any accident il
that way Anthracite coal had been alto wed away
the day before in the where the FIRE originated
snd the fire been attributed by spontane
combustion; but this seems to be incredible.
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LATEST MAIL NEWS.
- = > -
OUTRAGE.

We learn from coed authority, that some nights
aimee. three negro men entered the house OF Mr.
.iibson of Hanover county, and selling Mr.. Gibson.
tied hi. hands behind him, and beat him, injuring
him considerably and then left him on the floor,
while they proceeded to rob the house OF such sr.
ticles of value they could get hold OF, together
with an hundred and odd dollars in money. To
proven, him from giving alarm, they gagged bin,
and before leaving the hou threw his bed over
him. Mr. G. is a respectable and worthy man
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MURDER AND LYNCH Law IN TExAs-Dr. Lin.
ton, formerly surgeon in the United States NAVY.
shot two men at Laredo, Texas recently. He was
subsequently seized by mob OF U. s. soldiers, and
hung ON gallows erected upon the public plaza
Linton, It 10 said, was on board the United States
brig somers when young Spencer was hung by
Commander Mckenzie The two men who were
killed were Achilles Centric, an Italian, and band
master of the 9Th regiment OF Infantry. and Don
Pedro Carers, Mexican IL Is alleged that the diff
hculty grew out OF insult by Linton to the wife
OF the band master. Linton, ia attempting to shoot
Centre, killed Csrers, who was endeavoring to
quiet the parties. Centre was killed at the second
ire
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je26
.HE only infalllble Medicine known

TSHE only infalllble Medicine known
l. BURROWS ELIXIR VITA-The original ar
tice Ia ali its purity Quick and powerful its vr.
tues are proyeTbial-in SO many instances having
raised from the very verge of the tomb the subjects
of diseases in their most terrible forms, testno.
malls of the most exalted character from individuals
and institutions testify In the descriptive circular
may be found from the Masonic and Odd Fellows
Lodges OF Norfolk The medicines able to give relief
are numerous and valuable but if persons willing
TO suspend their and submit to course of ELK.
III VITA, a cure at once be effected in ord nary
cases, only one or two weeks being required, and
those regarded as utterly ncurable only three four
weeks. 1t will thoroughly purify the blood. In
scrotula, Rheumatism, Indigestion, &c, it stands
alone. Its action on the Bowels Liver and Kidneys
are direct and efficient. Depraved humors in the
circulation affect the vital orSans. of two
or three weeks will relieve the system of all morbid
matter, reaction ensues, uncomfortable appetite
with high and vigorous health the result In deep
and heavy colds, that often end in a rapid declire
nothingis comparable For mercurial and syphilitie
diseases it is truly the only medicine known not
leaving vestge of the disease. Pursue the course
above unless the bones have commenced decaying
If SO, at the end of three weeks suspend its use
weeks, recommence, and at the end Of three weeks
the body will be restored to its original health.
We have just been put in possession of a liberal
supply of the above invaluable medicine, the won.
derful curative powers of which are proverbial
PURCELL, LADD CO.
JACKSON B. WOOD
GkUBBS APPERSON,
fe 25-ly Druggists,
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LATER FROM HAVANA.

NEW YoHx, July la.--The steamship Philsdei
phia has arrived with Havana dates to the 18th In
slant.
The report has just been received In Havana that
a small steamer. belonging to the Nicaragua Tran.
sit Company, from New York bound to San Juan
was wrecked on the Colorado Reef towards the
west end of Cuba. No news as TO the safety of her
crew. Her boilers had been damaged severely
previous to her arrival at Havana where they were
repaired,
The yellow fever was prevailing to a considers.
bic extent
There was a moderate number of vessels at ia
vsna, aud freights were rather low
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CONGRESS-WEDNESDAY.

SENATE.-The bill providing for the payment Of
the Texas debt considered and after some
discussion it was postponed until tomorrow
The Homestead Bill was taken up and debated
until nearly halt past four O'Clock, when the Senate
adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPREsEHTAT1vRs.-The Senate Bill
amended by the Committee on Judiciary provi
ding for the erection of court houses and post Offices
Ia Boston, New York, and Philadelphia cities, was
read three times and passed
The bill abolshing the fifty per cent discount or
prepaid newspaper postage was laid on the table by
Il vote of "a TO a.
The House went into committee on the Army AID
preparation Bill, and debated sundry amendment,
under the hive minutes rule after which the com
nittee rose and the House adjourned
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
CONGRESS.
JulyM.-TneT

WARRINGTON, July 2o.-Tne House to-day passed
the Army Bill, with clause changing the Armory
Superintendent.
In the Senate the debate on the Homestead Bin
was continued. motion to postpone i,s conside,
ration TIL December was rejected.
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THE STEAMER FRANKLIN

NEW YORK. July 10. 10 P. M.-The latest dates
from the steamer Franklin this msrning leave but
little hopes of her getting of She was rapidly
grading Ia the sand and heavy surf beating
against her sides, which has caused her timbers to
yield and the ship to leak considerably. All had
lett the ship except Captain w otton and one or two
Ulcers As yet but little of the cargo is damaged.
II the weather holds fine it will probably be gor out
ia sound condition.
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A RuMOR CoNrRApICTrp Sc

BosroS, July le.-The rumored defaication OF the
president OF Boston bank. mentioned by the
New York Tribune, for s10,O00, is pronounced I'm
true.
The Montgomery Guards" from New York
were received this morning by the Columbian and
Bay State Artillery and Ssrstsld Guards.
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E,.LlAS HALE, Auctioneer and Com
~ mission Merchant, l06 Main street-My usual
evening saes will be discontinued till about the LIST
sssPtemoer texcept special sales should be OF.
ly solicited u ao'''oh saies thanAioi-
n rss assortment of Watches Jewelry, and Fan.
cy ooous, ier sale at wholesale or retail, at low
Cny ana country merchants can purchase Goods AT
manufacturer: prices as the subscriber il agent fa,
goods delivered here as favorable tenn. =. ne
could DO ordered from the manufacturer direct
ELIAS HALE
VISITS IoS A. =.
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THE opinion gains ground that the President will
veto the River and Harbor Bill whether it be con
nned to the estimates, and to works begun or not
He Is not committed in favor even of works tina,
have been estimated for.
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NEW ORLEANS, July l7th, 1854.
Advices from Galveston to the 18th instant state
that great excitement has been produced among
the people in consequence of the marching of a
body of Indians from Mexico into the interior OF
Texas. Ii is asserted that there are no efficient
troops TO oppose them. The inhabitants complain
u the insrtness of Gen Smith, and are circulating
petitions praying for his removal and the appoint
Inent OF Gen. Harvey in his place, as commander
in chief of that division of the army
Tbs crops are represented to be in excellent con
dtion tn roughout Texas.
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YARNS FOR SALE.-If not sold pri-

k'AkMS FOX SALE.-If not sold pri-
Il vately by FRIDAY. August 4th, 1854 we will
on that day offer at public auction without reserve
commencing at 10 O'Clock, the Farm known as
"PULLIAMS," divided into four parts) III miles
North of Richmond, adjoining the lands of Albert
trail Railroad, containing 65 acres has new well fin
ished and commodious dwelling house, with a large
new barn and stable just built; and another tract
bounded ON the Meadow Bridge Road, containing 81
acres, with comfortable dwelling barn and other
improvements thereon; and adjoining the lands of
Thos B Carter, tract containing 50 acres heavily
timbered with pine wood and on the East side Of
the Central Railroad, tract containing 77a acres
with ice house and pond and large quantity of fire.
proof brick clay, and heavily timbered with Pine and
oak wook. These lands lying only II miles of Rich
mond, and in high state of improvement, offer
many inducements to persons wanting country resi-
dence the city. Immediately after the sale of
the land, will be sold all the farming utensils con-
sistng OF a wagon. cart, plows gearing &c, with 5
superior young Mules and also the crop of oats
about so. GOO pounds and likewise the crop of corn
now growing. We will also hire out for the balance
of the year two negro men and one woman; any per-
son DESTROYS of examining these lands, crops and
st. ok, can do so by calling Mr. Martin 8. Taylor
who resides upon the premises, and who will take
be seen upon the place and at the Office of Taylor
Williams, Auctoneer, corner of Bank and 18th sts
TERMS OF SALE-One-fourth cash; balance In one
and two years. for negotiable notes, with interest
added and title retained until last payment for the
land and for the CROP &C., all sums under $40 cash.
and over that amount mouths, for approved nego-
table notes.
Possession will be given Immediately, with the
privilege of getting away the wheat anything that
may be omitted. MASSENA BEAZLEY,
jy l2-dtds MARTIN S TAYLOR.
TAYLOR Il WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
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THE HEAT

BALTIMORE. July 20.-The thermometer to day
stood 96 In this city. and 100 In New York and Phil
sdephia
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SUIcIDE.-Yesterday Il coroners inquest was
held over the body OF Mrs Reed, found drowned in
the Washington canal The deceased kept board
ing house the Island, and her husband is stone
mason. She leaves three daughters The verdict
Of the jury was " death by voluntary drowning -
The testimony that she lived unhappily with
her husband. book was produced in which she
had written, God have mercy upon my dear chill
dren.'-UasA Union utSterdaV
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IUANO, PHOSPHATE OF LIME

GUANO, PHOSPHATE OF LIME
~ &c.-S00 tons genuine Peruviaa Guano; SO dc
do Mexican do; 100 bbls. Woods Super. Phosphate
of Lime.
This Phosphate Of Lime IL recommended by the
maker equal If not superior to Gusno as containing
in high degree, the ammouicai and phosphoric Salt
and combining. besides 4 sufficient quantity % sni-
NAL organic matter to produce more lasting effect
on the soil
200 bbls. Thonaston Lime; 80 bbls Tar For sale
~ EwoRTHAM l. CO.
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Mr.. Thos. II. Hanson, for . long period Of his
life Principal of the Fredericksburg Male Acade.
my, died last Sunday 10 Pducston, NJ
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SAILING OF CALIFORNIA STEAMERS.
NEW York, July l9.-The steamer Star of the
West sailed to-day ful of passengers for Sa Juan.
The Empire City leaves tomorrow.
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fe 25--1y

THE OLD MEDICAL HOUSE
4 FRANKLIN STREET, JUST BELOW THE
EXCHANGE HOTEL.-DocToR PLUME CO.
still dispensing the blessing of their skill In the
treatment and Of all deests dseasesst this old
institution.
People in the country, when visiting the city are
very particularly invited to call mo charge for con.
saltaton) Much attention 10 given to female disor.
ders.
the CHEMICAL EXTRACT OF FRENCH FLOW.
Frs which has stood the test of time, and which ID
ennsaIed IN giving ZONE ana vieoI 20 ,ystem shat.
Hfe
All letters, prepaid, promptly sttendedto to. Once
hours from A. NJ, till P. N.
5-d&wts RICHMOND Va
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boston, July ls-Ihe Harvard commencement
was largely attended. The degree of LII. D., was
conferred on Governor Washburn, Abbott Law.
oi Cincinnati
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FURTHER NEWS BY THE NIAGARA,


HALIFAX. July ls-The papers by the Niagara
contain q lew additional items.
THE WAR.
The cholera is reported to have broken out in the
Russion garrison at Cronstsdt. Some cases had
sI,o appeared in the British feet
Fourteen neutral merchant ships at the port OF
Riga have petitioned Admiral Napier to permit
them TO leave
ENGLAND.
The Official return Of the revenue for the last
quarter, ending July 9TH. showed falling of OF
s5l2000, and $500, 000 on the year.
The ith OF July celebrated by splendid ban
quet at Richmond, given by George Peabody, Esq,
i, which there were $50 guests. Queen Victoria
sent over her own portrait and that of Prince Al
bert, to decarate the dining-room Sir James En-.
erson Tenant proposed rs toast, Z" the memory OF
Washington" Speeches were made by Mr. Blu
Chansn, Mr.. Peabody. and others.
Kossuth addressed large meeting at Glasgow,
on the 9th, when resolutions were adopted TO pCti
ton the Crown in favor OF effort to re-estsbsh
Poland
CAPTAIN Brandish, of the ship Ashbur:on, had a r
rived at Liverpool from New York, having on board
the crew of a shipwrecked vessel, the Susan, from
Csdiz picked up at sea.
II. w Lord & Co., colonial merchants of Lon
DON have failed.
The accounts received are very contradictory.
and il is impossible TO come Al hetruth. From the
statements published by the Government in the &C
count Of their defeat, the insurgents numbered
y
non is yet entirely among the military, who de-
mand the immediate dismissal of the Ministry and
the Queens favortes. The Queen has thrown her
self upon the protection Of the troops still faithful
The most authentic account Of the recent battle
.tates that the insurgents charged three times
successfully and were al last forced to retreat upon
Toledo after great loss. The Royalist would again
attack them when the expected reintorcements ar
rived from SaragOssa and other places.
Madrid is quiet. and there is general rising in
the provinces. News from Barcelona has been re-
ceived at Madrid that all was quiet there.
Great anxiety is felt IS to the part that Generals
NarvaeZ and Serene will take. 1t is considered on
all hands that the Dsurrecton is formidable, and it
depends upon accident whether the insurgents OF
the Royaists are triumphant.
ITALY.
Letters from Italy say that the alliance of Austria
with France and England has greatly dampened the
prospects OF the revolutionary party in Lombardy
and the Roman States. The harvest in Lombardy
was unusually abundant.
GREECE.
It's announced that Hadji Petres has completely
routed Kaladaks in Thessaly and the rebellion is
considered at end
The harvest in Greece is reported to be abundant
everywhere.
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Archbishop Hughes is not SO i'll as reported He
mas gone on visit to Saratoga
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER,3
July 18th, 1884.
HUNO R11TT nERS -propoca ole will ho

l. ceived at this Office until IL O'Clock M. on Sstur
day, the I'D inst, for building two Engine Houses
of them to be located 18th street. near Frank.
lip; and the other Sd street, near Broad. Propo-
sails will be received for each house separately or for
both together.
Persons DESTROYS to bid upon the above work, are
referred, for farther information, to- the plans and
specifications, which can be seen at this office The
proposals must state the time which will be required
to complete the work bid for; and approved security
must be given for the prompt and faithful compliance
with the terms of the contract.
The Committee reserve the right to reject all the
bids, if none of them should prove satisfactory.
By order of the Building Committee.
iy lS-td w, GILL CITY Eng
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ANNEXATION OF The SANDWICH ISLANDS
NEW York. July 90 The Tribune asserts that
Commissioner Gregg has nearly concluded a trea-
ty for the annexation of the Sandwich Islands with
the consent Of the President. Only one point re-
mains 10 be disposed of, and that is, whether they
are to come in as State Territory.
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EIFTY DOLLARS REWARD-Stolen

EIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.-Stolen
L from the cabin of the Ship New England, on
Sunday, the 18th inst, bag containing FIVE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS, viz: forty Ten Dollar pieces and
twenty Five Dollar pieces Suspicion rests upon the
Steward of the ship he having deserted that day.
about feet inches in height thin face, looks down
when spoken to, and speaks tolerably good English.
The police of Richmond will please be ON the look
out. P. PROTTEAU,
Master Ship New England.
City Point July l7th 1854 jy l9-St
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SAILING OF THE AMERICA.
Boron, July l9-The steamer America sailed
to-!ay for Liverpool with large number of passen
gers among whom is f. B. Hail. bearer of des.
patches to Canton.
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CHARLES r. HARREYS returns his
~ sincere thanks to his friends for the liberal pa.
tronage he has received from them since his recon-.
mencement of business, and hopes still to merit their
favor by the faithful performance of work entrusted
to his care.
House, Sign and Ornamental Painting, Gliding,
Bronzing and Imiratiop of all kinds of Wood and
Marble. Broad street between 9Th and 9th
jY 1i-1m
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THE RIVER AND HARBoR BILL.

WARRINGTON, July 20th.-It is understood her,
that the President will veto the River and Harbol
Rill
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NOTICE. will offer for sale, on II

NOTICE. will offer for sale, on the
~ premises, at the hour of IL O'Clock M on the
first day of August if fair, not, the first fair day
the banks of the South Anna river, and five miles
west of Louisa Court House, on the Central railroad.
containing by old survey SIS acres be the same more
and onequarter in original wood so acres of the land
is good river flats There are on the plantation a
good dwelling, house, barn, and all the neces.
sary Offices requisite for the comfort of family a
good apple orchard of about two hundred trees with
sufficient cherry, peach pear, and other fruits from
MIR. Sinton's nursery near Richmond.
The land is we'll watered with never failing
streams and an excellent spring within 100 Yards of
the house. There are two mile within one mile of
the plantation--one each end for rrindiue
all sorts OF grain, manufacturing -four WOOL and cut.
ting plank &c meeting house and post office with
in much the same distance. The river abounds with
variety of fish, and the plantation with an album.
dance of game. The citizens of the neighborhood
respectable, and good neighbors
l will also offer for sale the same day cattle
horses, mules, hogs sheep and farming implements,
house and kitchen furniture.
Terms of sale made known ON the day of sale.
Possession given on the LIST day of October, soon
or if required by agreement Title retained until
last payment is made, which title is UNIQUE stionably
good.
The undersigned, residing on the premises, will!
take pleasure in showing the property any person
DESTROYS of viewing the same. If sold privately no.
tce will be given through the public prints &c.
RICH'D g. COTTON.
Gold Hill. Louisa County, July 10, 1854.
jyI8-tlstAug
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pKOTECTION AND INSURANCE.
HERRINGS justly celebrated Fire and Bur
glar Proof SALAMANDER SAFES. are now seen
Ia al most every place of business Every man who
has books, papers, money and other valuable arf-
Giles to preserve finds that this s the cheapest and
only secure method of protection against fire and
thieves. These Safes now stand before the world a.
the CHAMPION SAFES, having proved themselves
In over one thousand severe fires. All persons who
have not secured one of Herring's cheap Insurance
ofnces Will ind full assortment at the office Of the
State Agent
Il. MCCANDLISHJr
my A-tf lS6 (,arv street
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THE STEAMER FRANKLIN
NEW YORK. July Gothic steamer Franklins
wreck lie buried in the sand. The cargo, valued al
one million and half is insured in Europe.