The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-08-13
rs Y 4 4 l. L. q X A r. III

Prom Boaa0n-
BosTos, Aug l2There have been siz deaths from cholera
within the last as hours
Joseph Whitman senator from Worcester county and
cashier Of Hopknt0n Bank died o clock yesterday
An appeal has been taken IA the Of Porter of Cam
bridge who not long fined $3.50 for selling houor
and sentenced 70 four months Imprisonment.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders of the Vermont
central road for the election Of board Of directors is
xnnoupced to be held September II.
The grand jury it i believed, intend thorough
Investigation Of the Of Crane president Of the
board who viii be reeoected stands charged with issa
ing faudasny several thousand shares Of the stock Of the
COMPANY
SasJisg Of sisaaaa1iJs
NEw YoHK, August I2The steamship (propeer) Alps,
belonging the CUnard line sailed day for Liverpool She
took out SOC 900 IN specie No passengers
The United States steamship also sailed to-day Bremen
pa Southampton She took out seventy passengers and
s250, 600 in specie
From Esu York
AEw NoKK, August l2.-The -four market has advanced
toay-Eass this morning advance Of rs barrel
over yesterdays prices
The stock market continues depressed
The totai number Of deaths, up to-day nocn
iIo4O-of which number as5 Of cholera.
Tso Englssa Dsserters Discharged from Cu4tsdy
BosTos, Ang 1.-THE two English deserters Prichard
and Carey, further examined before United State.
Commissioner "oodbarxvu the charge Of robbing ths
Queens Treasury at S. The COMMISSIONS held thai
the offence proved larceny which offence the
Ashburton treaty He therefore ordered their discharge
They then Immediately taken charge by the
authorities, the Briuhh consul having made complaint
against them in the police for simple larceny.
The announcement Of their discharge received with
applause by the audience IN the courtroom
Laa5etale,a for Arsoa
KEw YoRK, August I2.-The grand jury have indicted
Charles Pevery and his younger brother for attempting
TO set fire to their of July last The ap-
ptcaton admit them bail being refused they have been
remanded to the Tonhs for trial.
Prohibition Of #atermeloas
KIcHmoSp, August 1.-THE city council Of Richmond
have prohibited ths sale Of waternaelons.
Post Office Robbery.
PHrLADELPHIA, Aug IA short time since letter wac
sent from New York containing check for $500 payable
to firm In this cy the cheek distracted from the
Pllaaephia Office and paid by the Grard Bank forged
endorsement Suit has been entered to recover.
Steamer Granits State.
NoRFoLE, Aug 1.-The steamer Granite State from Bal
tmore to Boston, put into Norfolk THURSDAY 10
damages to engine. Left again after repairing
DGstsHgaishea Strangers Nsu York.
NEw YoHK, Aug. l2Anong the distinguished strangers
lately arrived the Metropolitan Hotel are NJ Stoke
asey appointed Russian minister Sir Edward Corbett
British legation and member Of Parliament Viscpunt de
Grohon, of Spanish legation the Messrs Bodsco of
Russian legation and the other Of the Russian navy brother
und nephew of the late Russian minister Madame Bodsco
wife of the aie Russian minister and her Other
distinguished strangers stopping the hotel
splendid entertainment given by M. Stoke last right