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The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-03
v. BASS. rHEODOR BoKUP. s.R. CMAmpLIN,
BASS, BORUP & CO..

STORAGE. FORWARDING AND COMMISSION NER.
CHANTS, AND GENERAL STEAMBOAT AGENTS,
Leree, Opposite Steamboat: Landing, st. Paul, Min
REFERENcEs-P. Choutcau, Jr. & Co, New York; :,
D. j. W. Banning, Cincinnati; Riggs d. Levering st.
Louis; r. Ch51teaG Jr. r. Co., st. LOUIS Chuutrau d
Vale, St. Louis; Buford Brothers, Rock island; H. H.
Sibley, Mendoza; Livingston d Fargo Buffalo; Dole,
Rnmsey r Co., Chicago; Geo Smith, Chicago; JAMES
Carter q Co, Gaepa; b. Ii. Campbell Il Co, Galtna;
H. F. McCloskey, Ga!ena; Franklin steele Fort Smell
ing; BOrup Cakes, St. Paul
u Liberal advances made on consspments-Rrark
packages Care b., b. 4 Co, st. Paul, NJ. T."
st. Paul, April I1lh, 1854 If
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-03

DV JUDGE LAMBERr's new brick has
gone up as if by magic 1t is an ornament
to that part of the city and reflects credit
upon its protector.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-03
HARTFORD, Sept. %,

One of Hammer & Forbes powder mills, in
East Hartford, was blown up this morning.
John McCann, late Of Dover, Massachusetts,
was killed.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-03

O. See third page, under Commercial head. for rate
of Money and Exchange St. Paul and Galcna Markets
and scellaneOus items
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-03

1t is noteworthy among the numerous ships
up for the United States IN Bremen, now many
are American. While recently there were
hardly any to be found IN the Bremen docks,
now nearly one-half Of those advertised bear
the star spangled banner.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-03

sy- JEFFERSON FARMER, E@4 , is authorized Agent
for The PIONEER at Gaena to subscribers and
vereements His receipts will be regarded
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-03

The Prussian Minister resident at Washing
ton is to be promoted. to the Office of Envoy
Extraordinary, in return, as the German pa
pers say, for our diplomatic agent of that rank
IN Berlin. A Secretary OF Legation is to be
added to the embassy.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-03

We are, says the New Y ork Times, to have
French line of screw steamers. 1t is a fixed
fact. The line is to begin with FIVE steamers,
and will commence its trips in November
Monsieur p. Lefevre, the director of the line,
is in New York, periecting his arrangements.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-03
SrRAYED OR STOLEN CATTLE,

NAME TO ms premises Sunday last, on SKIN street
~ two red oxen, one having white spot in the lore
head and white under the belly: The owner ca,
have the cattle by calling Henry Gale at inc n
House. proving property and paying all Necessary G2s
st. Paul Sept.27-dtf dhSNi "AAS'
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-03

CHI Mix, St Paul; Mrs Williams, Johnston,
IL Buiien, Lansing; Col G F Smith, Maj r Gar
reu, 1t A N Colend, U A; Bruce, Ky. Maj
Viuon, U S A; Whit,non. Virginia; ID Furgu-
son, Ohio; G E Delevan, Y; P C Wilcox, B
Adams, Ohio L Wright and Lady, Beloit, Wis
consin; Kinsman, Miss Swift, G X Swift, Ohio;
He.bert, Conn; III Breaker, Minneapolis; G
E b Nash. o Curis,J Whipple, st Anthony; G
Srarbnck and Lady, L Whmore.' E Chandler,
81 Paul, ,scrc among the arrivals at the Winsow
House since Saturday.
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A. III. MOSLEY,

A. III. MOSLEY,
MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN
ALL KINDS OF HATS, CAPS, FUKS AND GLOVES,
Third STREET opposite the Minnesctian Office.
II. NJ. has hand, in addition to a full stock Of
~ the articles above enumerated a large assortment
of INDIAN CCRIOSlTIES
And Gentlcmens Furnishing Goods. He would also IN
form the ladies and Gentlemen Of Minnesota that he is
prepared to make up all descriptions of Fancy Fnrs, La
dies Riding Hats and Gloves, at the shortest notice
The highest market price will be paid for Furs and
Deer Skins.
June 81, "a div.
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NEW ROCKS,
NEW YORK BAZAAY!!

1CST RECEIVED, by the War Eagle, large assert
81 ment of FALL GOODS,
Consisting Of all kinds of staple and Fancy Goods
Hosiery Black and Colored silks and the largest
brought into the Territory. Ladies, give him caH
and examine for yourselves, !j-dtf
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-03
Personal InteIIigcnce.

B Dixon, Saltwater Davis, N Y; R r Rice,
H NJ Reed, w Pound, Shakopee; E Gray, SILVIA
ter; " Russell, Pittsburgh; G Hammond and
Lady, Pa; d Anderson, Dubuque; IS CoSerse,
N Y; A Pierce. St Paul; ~ NOAH, Mendoza; 1t
Wilson, U A; Thatcher, Bangor; G Lennen
and Lady, J A Lennon, St Anthony; Miss Hoyt, F..
Darlington, Hudson; R NJ Strout, s D Hubbard and
Lady, Fl Wayne, M c Thompson, N Y; w Sim
clair, 6 Peasly, Ohio; B w Pritchard, Pa; W
Brown, Red Rock; Murch, St Anthony; Mrs
Montreviere, St Louis; D A J Baker, Superior.
were among The arrivals at the American House
since Saturday.
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FOR TIlE LADIES.

FOR THE LADIES.
Mrs HALLS New Household Receipts,
Ah q New Cook Book,
Mrs I@alie,s Complete Cookery,
- . New Receipt for Cooking.
c. HAMILTON & Co
june 30-!f No. 3. Winslow House.
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j. A. NJ. HO7SINGTON,
LAND OFFICE. oIINNEAPOLrs.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested that
~ said Office will be open for emptions surveyed
ac's in the Minneapolis District, and after Monday,
he 9th day of October. II. p RUSSELL Receiver.
l.. N. Of)S, Receiver.
Minneapolis Land Office Sept 20. 1S54oct2dtf
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CO-PARTNEKsfIIP NOTICE.
SELLING OFF AT COST.

VIlS is one Ct the greatest Humbugs Ct the age and
l. any person at once see that Merchants cannot
get along bat bound to bust If they sell goods at
cost We lave al got to i've and it is not very probable
that We will work for nothing.
The subscriber does profess to sell goods at cost
But ne does pro fss sell his goods at small prof
it. and a little chea per than those offered at cost
sep DIV WILLIAM DAHL.
r AMP-i JGIITER: Nova Days
l Rive House Plot FcOnderoga;
and many other # the latest works. just received by
press, and r sale by WIN. DAHL.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05
ARRIVALS At TIE PRINCIPAL HOTELS
YESTERDAY.

AMERICAN HoTEL.-N stock.dsle. 4 lip.
comb, Bait; Worrell s C; r A Griswold. Bait:
saa Ssph pss. a0 psypss
Miss; Rev Or Totten. Mrs Peck, Miss NJ Peek,
Mi.. !. Peck. Frank Pecs. greeebrisT Miss Totten,
Lynchbg;sJ McDougal, Orleans; J II ,lloway, Md;
] B Roberts. F G Williams Pesbg; q smeIley, New
ins Pebs 81 Loais
Maston, g Eflwell. w Moore Mrs ard Miss Moore,
Miss Clark.or, Nd; c F Mcdowell. Ohio; Kizsr,
N C; Livingston. Bait; Meals, Miss Nesle LyE Gu
burg; w M Moseley, Buckingham; d A Watson,
Flushing; DR. Eobson, Powhatan. 80
:, COLUMBIAN HoTEL.L W.Ii.s. y.i5w
Nostcwa,, Capt witchsr, Jones. Ptt.ylssna i;
pomssoa Honson hs A@s
N .sJ TCaesthssn, Chesterfsid; 4 w Hs ysy. Va;
Cooper, Cincinnati; J Chldress, Goochtand; WIN
esersis w q MobsweII, Fineastiei r il Waskins
Lynahburs, NJ Pannili, Frsnkln; Gray. Augusts;
s vsden, Plow Bsy; 8 suhlsst. " suhle,s Pow
tsu; Allen, Powhats1; Hastings, Williams,
81 Richmond; w Dunn N c; JACKSON. Lunsnbure;
w Porter, Va, ssssest sst,s
EXCHANGE HOTEL.-Mim u Carrinston, w
Bouldin. jr, Va A w Talley, Louise; z II .Mosby,
Montecn,ery; q cones and family ] Easily, siiss
Es,ly. Miss Edmunda NO; T Keller, C. West
Dogsstt, Norfolk; } r May, Lunenbnig J q Stewart,
s sssa1ole; shcwsitsr Fsn.lin; stabler. W 2
Earnest. Texas JF sale. Libelty: w II spilles.
Wyiheyillei Jennings. Ly nchburg; w Chiles, n
Y; W Wo th.m. q Peyton, Petsbe; II w Cole
and lady. N 7; W Hodges, Washington; g Cecil
Newbern;q AHenderson, Balt;J w Holmes. Mo-
bile; Hagen, N Y; r Il Taylor, TnyIor,ya; 4
b Masruder. Charlottesville; W Roul~sre, Kg 4 o.;
DrJ Carmichael. Fred burg; r Jones DR. yosp,
Mobile; Al on, England: w Fsemipg. XVI w w
Alien daughter and svt Mobile: Hunter Csroline;
T n Crowoer lady and sst, w w Bacon. Norfolk; 4
w Wood. @ n McIntire. Ala; w H Goodman. Rich.
moud; " Anderson. Veil Auderson. Col j Cole
and lady, Mas Edmundson, Chsrieston; A Mar
shall Miss Marshall. FsuquieT Mrs n Douthat. 6
shisdren and syt Chas CITY,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

ALL RErrED.-The three splendid whole
sale houses just erected by Mr.. ARCHIBALD THOMAS
on Pearl street, near the Danville Railroad Depot,
have been rented We learn that they are taken
vey and Harvey s. Woods all euterprising firms
and extensively engaged in the grocery business.
Messrs Harvey & Woods are new corners, and hail
from Farmville. The houses are most spacious,
and the business of the occupants will be accommo-
dated In the most convenient manner. The rear OF
each tenement Is upon Virginia street leading d.
rectly to the Danville Depot and the Dock is also
near at hand
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05
DAkeERoUs AssAuIr-Fdward q )

DANGEROUS AssAULT.-Edward, a slave,
the property of Mrs Elizabeth Slaughter, was ar.
raigned before the Mayor, yesterday, charged with
committing violent assault on John, slave to VIM
Wingo, on Sunday night last. Theee negroes had
a Misunderstanding about some trivial mater,
when Ned seized an axe and gave John a blow on
the head that may cost him his life. Owing to the
absence OF material Witnesses and the dangerous
postponed until Friday next, and the accused com
mitted to prison until that time. u
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DISTRESSING C1RcumsrAscE.-V

DISTRESSING CIRCUMsTANCE.-We ul-
derstand from one of our citizens who has been
spending some weeks In the mountains of Virginia
that ostremarkabie suicide occurred near the
Sweet Springs. ia September last. A lad became
displeased with his father for DENYING him some
request, and declared that he would put an end to
his own existence. Tho;s who heard the:hreat,
paid utlittle attention to it. supposing that it was
merely an idle outburst of temper. But the boy
was resoiute In his purposes and after procuring a
hoe and spade and digging himself grave. he got
a rope, attached It to tree and actually hung him.
sell until he was dead Such an instance Of de.
termination at selfdestruction ia q mere lad has
never before come TO our knowledge.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05
The LAp1Es AND THE FAlR.-It is an es

The LADIES AND THE FAIR.-It is an es-
tabshed fact that when thu ladies determines on the
success Of enterprise they know no such word a.
fall For this reason we conclude that tho Al eehanicE
Institute prosper the fair of the city having
wiled it. At the mesting Of the Institute ON Mon
number Of ladies' desired to know if they would be
permitted to have e Itng tables at the approsching
Fair, for the benefit of the Institute. The mere
geatfon that the members were to have the aid of
the ladies seemed to thrill with delight the entire
audience, and resolution was at cnce offered and
passed, giving the Committee on Exhibitions power
to arrange for this new and attractive feature in the
exhibition.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

NORFOLK CoNvENTIoN.-Itis very impor-
ant mat Richmond should be represented In thu In
ternal Improvement Convention to be- held in tie
City OF Norfolk, On the Doth of November. "A rub.
nc meeting she uld be called and delegates appoint.
ed In short time. - ,.~s'" FF =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

WHoLEsALE SLAUGHTER. - The Mail
train on the Roanoke aud Petersburg Railroad COM
ing from Weldon, N. C, last Tuesday morning,
when twenty one miles from Petersburg, ran into a
herd of cows belonging to Mr.. John Winfield kill
Ing five Instantly and seriously injuring several
others Fortunately none of the cara were thrown
off the track which is certainly miraculous as the
cows were lying directly upon the road about ten
feet;apart and the engine and coaches passed over
one or two Of them
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

CuRLs NECK FARm.-In our notice of
portsnt errors occurred, which require correction
we designed saying that Mr.. William Aliens en-
ure crop oil wheat, this year, amounted to 10000
ousne.s-about 10000 less than las. year; twelve
VI io1r.esn thousand bushels Of which were raised
busheisl Of corn We should have made the cor.
reclion before had we read our notice after Ii was
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

"THE BEE HIVE" on Governor street, is
most attractive sign and doubtless indicates the
character OF the gentleman and his assistants over
whose store II hangs. Industry and attention to
business are sure to meet their reward.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

On Tuesday evening, October Sd, ANTHONY w.
BELL, in 5lst year of his age.
His fua ersl will take place this Tbursday morning,
at 10 O'Clock, at the residence of his sister. Mrs,
Sa.ah Lsndrum, on 9Th street. The friends and sc
quain:ances of the family are requested to at
tend. esz--s ~,
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RKvIyAI.-The religious revival, at the
Methodist union Station, Is yet progressing.

Heavy BIow.-A brick fell from the Sc
cond story window of house, ON 18th ct near he
frs,market, yesterday morning, and struck ne
gro man named Isaac Peasants on the head,
knocking him down, but doing him no serious min.
~. So much for thick skulI
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

HE Dec CATCHERs made sad havoc
with tho canine race, yesterday, as they passed
through the streets of the city, nets in hand. II
they were TO turn out every dsy for month, and
be leit at largo thousands of troubc.one pcsts 10
take their places T>S -
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FIRr.-Some few nights since the kitch-
en- OF Mr. VIM. 8. Grafton, on the Three Notch road
10 Henrico county, toek Ere from sparks from N
Chimney, and was entirely consumed, together with
its contents. Nh. Grafton and family were absent
from her1e at the time, but negro woman ia charge
OF the Dwelling house, saw the fire shortly after Il
caught In the roof Loss about 500. - "
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

the SHyrPino IrTxREsrs OF Richmopd
sre rapidly incressine, judging from the isrre
number Of vessels that havo been CONTINUALLY sr.
irving In our port for some time past.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

THAT Porn, north of Broad street, Church
Hill. continues a. green ~ erasa II Il does not
produce lever In that neIghborhood this fall. We
1t drained by all means
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

HELD TO BAIL William Mathews and
Elizabeth Strand, residing at lanyard row, in Hen
rico county were arraigned before Justice Garrett
yesterday, on complaint of Catherine Taylor. and
held to bail to keep the peace 10 the of Sl00-
Some fifteen or twenty witnesses were examined in
the case before it was concluded. ss'st-- !
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

THE WHARvEs at Rockets, east of the
creek, are In horrid condition aud should be re-
paired by all means zE4s
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MARRIED.
DIED

On "Wednesday. the 4th inst, BY the Raw j. a.
Davis. Mr., L II DANCE to Miss KATE r. WALL
LACE-all Of this city. ~.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

IHGINIA MEOHANlCS INSTITUTE Z AIR.
must be gratifying to the friends of Southern me
chanism and manufactures every where to wit
ness the efforts making in this city to give the
working len an opportunity OF improving their
minds, and of exhibiting to the world their skill
and proficiency Ia their various cailings. The
State Institute lately established by them, prop.
eriy fostered will be of incalculable value to the
zealousy aid ia establishing it fixed and dura.
bic basis
In the circular lately issued by Committee of
the Board of Managers, we are pleased to perceive
that fire special premiums are offered with a view
more particularly to stimulate home industry =
For each of these is hoped that the list of compel
itors will be large, not only the young Mechan.
them We subjoin them for the benefit of our
readers.
1st. For the best invention or work OF a Mechanic
residing within the limits of the State of Virginia
whose age shall not exceed % years, fifteen dol
lars.
end. For the best invention or work. the produc.
tion of a female residing within the limits of the
State, whose age shall not exceed rs years, fifteen
dollars. 3slsfa -
Ord. For the best invention or work of Virginia
Mechanic, without reference to age, fifteen dol.
lars.
4th. For the best invention or work. wheth.
er OF taste or dom estic utility, OF Virginia
lars.
5;h. For the most practical invention, adapted
to common use to be estimated with reference to
eheapness and general utility, fifteen dollars.
These premiums will be awarded by the most
compssen. Judges in all the yariogSa
in plate or money at the option of the successful
contributor; and will In no manner Interfere with
are open to competitors from all or any Of the other
States
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COMMERCIAL.
RICHMOND MARKETS. October

4. z
FLOUR-L,st sales of Canal for shipment, III but
WHEAT-The arrivals uncommoply limited,
ard there is q little better feeling. We quote prime
red aad white at OIL .5e1$l.5 as
CORN-Ths market almost bare, and limited aTri-
walls We quote sales at 80 per bushel; but large
lots would hardly bring that price.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

THEArRE.-Miss Wyette seems to be
winning golden opinions from the friends Of the
drama, who are nightly erowdiug the Marshall 20
OVERLOOKING. to witness her chaste eptions and
iifeike personstions Of the rols Of charecters in
which she Il now performing. The Misses Kendall.
too ha . already become great fasorites With the
audience, who universally receive them with rounds
of applause. With q first Glass stock company the
management can slwayssscurv large and ssshionabie
audiences, but third and fourth rate actors when
cast above their lines need hops to find but little
coursgement in this community. The people of
Richmond appreciate talent and artistic skiil on eli
occasions--they even at times submit to pyodigous
humbugsing-but when irpostions carried too
far they will revolt against them. II the present
Company is as good we have heard it represented
TO he thisk we can ensure Manager Taylor bril-
liant season; but IL not he aone win be the loser
By IL. s5-gss Il eass ss = : 4 ~ fs 5tl9
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TonAcoo BnAHDs. Manufacturers Of ~
t1nas ~ particularly o. JohaceA I'LL Yourselves
8 esf1iIn Br.ads which when &c mversea1
sessor. There Il not ua1nfickotox n tn sest4
rho wosld not willingly pay extgN hsndUe De-
nm foru brand bearing the esrti6eoeg - -
;udsss that specimens Of Afs msnufAsfuse I'D 81.
pass a I'll competiton, ard thst biz eytcie was sns
vsYy hest 1T III kfu1 to be- found. Tho bopf4 ct
ManssssS 81 the eehesics lnsttrfe, fosl NJ theiNr
porfsnce attached % this sat3sst hese wiseIy aesE
~;eed l. furnish asuakah1e hand to tbs enc6en5f4
Wspr fsciursr ct their approaching Fair srd y
therefore Important thnE Ill 1ubseco MAnufact1rera
should know IN order to be prepared to CON
ferd for the prize 8 If We wefe = msunfaetyrer No
vosl ask pEster t5Etune than 20 gstn this brand
f,r It would Of ones give ~ afeputstion II our bun
pess fhsf would mako us kn1wn theworid - over
YI- ssiue remsrks VII apply b n1sfs. ueaehieists
and indeed al othufA who make ~ goods TOR ssls.
Those manufacturers and mechanics who have not
vet Joined the Iustitufe. shoud do afcne. and Il
thew can afford II, immsdiately become Life Membsra
The sum of Us spent In such cause. 70 but smal
air to man OF means bat viii aid materially In
fxinx the Institute ON . firm foundation. $50
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05
LOCAL MATTERS.

) Grrrrrcxp 70 y The Comfy
Ccurt Of Henrico, Jussicss Coz Heses. Jextis,
Wsidrop nd kettles prestdlne. spe6t the entipees
don yesterday ID hearing council n - CO. Of
Washinaton slAse 10 Thomas Burton, charged
with setting Ore TO and burning the hay house and
straw rich II Bssjamin w. 8reens % tho 00sh -
July last The v.dence, % published ~ % Jes-
serday mornius was Of the most coneIustve chArac
ter seavise no doubt a. the guilt Of psisoner.
JoHN B. YouNa, ESQ, for the Comrpnweal
opened the cauee 10 one Of his sblese eorss, during
which be reviewed tho evidence and read passages
OF law TO eustain his portion.
A JuDsoa CRAHK. Esq for the prisoner. spoke
about two hours and halt, making one OF the most
inoentus arguments We ever listcned 10. Feeling
M oubt the desperation Of bis caee, he left no
some unturned thai could possibly benefit his client
but all TO no purpose. SO
Mr.. Young closed in speech of one hours length,
when the cause was given to the Court who, after
brief consultation. decided the prisoner to be
guilty, and assessed the punishment to be DEATH
/. Mr. Cox, the presiding Justice, desired the pri
soner TO stand up and then asked him If he had any
to cav WHY the sentence of the Cont should not be
pronounced upon him. Washington, In . stammer-
Ing voice, md evidently much alarmed, arose and
said "AIl have to say IL, that am az Innocent of
the crime as any of these gentlemen around me- !"
Mr.. Cox then pronounced the sentence, the sub
stance of which was, that the prisoner should be
confined Ia jail until the 18th Of November, when
be should be taken out and hung by the neck until
dead.
Tha Cont afi red his value AZ 6I(100
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

xohK RIVER RAILRoAp.-After a fun and
Tree discussion Of the subject, the Board of
Public Works yesterday resolved not to in.
terfere with the route or terminus West
Point of the York River Railroad, as select
ed BY the stockholders. We congratulate
tae stockholders at the final settlement of ii :
svexed question.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05
NEW epHCIAU NoxzcnA

-. ssS.zzzzzE
! IT, Rsv j75r Do9XxrreilI preach ct
Clay 81 ca Thi1 xv>AiseSH q CLOCK
Ay6fion ors6E Re ecial estentl0n
n a e eitsd Is ouf HIS Of Ruruifufss
k.~ THIS MOANING. Sc 10 o,cloce-
NoTfcE.-Tbe 7sh Monthly Mecun4 on
the AonaaE BuiLpane funD AssocIArIoE vii ~. y
held q their Noon On Youshe skveet
and gssss serssts % next THURSDAY 1veninss
Oeeohsf ah, q 8ofele6k s4
The Treasurer viii receive the dnss Of members
duf1ng the dag q the stare Of g. 8. Sanndsn nEo
os IA En- MCCARTHY. Eec'J
CoUsTRr MERCHANTS AND OTHERS WILL
please bssx in mind my Iarge sale Of Wssches Jew-
eiry and Fancy Goods, 70 take place this MOkN-
ING. ct o'ciock: Afso, To be resumed THIS EVE.
MING, at O'Clock. See Advertisement ~
ELIAS HALE, Auctioneer ana
Commission Merchant lo6 Main g.
TIE MINERS in California, who have used
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERs, declare them
worth their weight In gold, Ia preventing colds and
coughs from constant exposure. While using them
it il Impossible for the weather affect the head
lungs Price 50 cents per bottle. To be had Of ali
the principal Drugefsts in the city Of Richmond and
elsewhere. oc >