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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-01-12
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

T1HIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
Il scriber hath obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles County. Md, letters of Administration
on the personal estate of MARY E. and SARAH A.
Lyon, late Of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof to the subscriber, at before the 18th day
Of July next They may otherwise by law be ex-
ctuded from all benefit of said deceased's estate
Given under my hand this 10th day Of January,
1854 JOHN HI. FREEMAN. Admir-
ian IL. of Mary E. and Sarah A. Lyon.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-01-12
CASH FOR NEGROES.

* The subscribers have located in Port To-
<lAo bacco, Charles county, Nd, MIR. RICHARD
II G.. SHEKELL, who will be prepared at all
w times to give the HIGHEST MARKET PRICE for
-12-- all descriptions of NEGROES suitable for
the Southern market. All letters addressed to him
at Port Tobacco post-olicc, or to the subscribers,
Washington City, d. e., will meet with prompt
attention. J. c. COOK s. co.
June %, lS5S-tf:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-01-12
NOTICE,
NOTICE.

NEDAR TAR.-This most successful remedy
~ for the cure of Consumption, Bronchitis
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, &c., is constantly kept on
hand and for sale BY. G. H. BARNES,
ian 5.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-01-12

TVAILOR g. HUTCHINSON have this day re-
i ceivcd further supply of A black Silk Vel
vet, colored CIoaking Cloths, black Gro de Rhine
Silks, and many other articles suitable for the sea
son, which viii be sold exceedingly low.
Alexandria, Va dec
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-01-12
SLAVES WANTED.

SLAVES WANTED.
yENHE subscriber is permanently located at MID
i DLEyILLE, Charles County, Immediately OH
the road from Port Tobacco to Aliens Fresh, where
a he will be pleased TO buy any SLAVES *
~ that are for sale. The extreme value 40
SII< will be given at all times, and liberal a
81 commissions paid for information w
A leading to purchase. Apply per- So
sonalIy, or by letter addressed to Aliens Fresh
Charles County. JOHN G. CAAlPBELL.
Vaudeville, Dec 81, 1862.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20
j. FOLEY d BON,

- kSs<ssh l. : Sfs'Ns
GROCERY, Liquor, HARDWARE AND CRocKERY
STORE.
Commerce SroCt, Corner Of High S., Mineral Point
WE have hand choice stock of Groceries.
W Liquors, Hardware and Crockerv tor the winter
trade. which offer fr sale the market pr-
We pectfiIy the public al oar
establish ment- wh-re v i'll be happy and
tbe1grstefuiy recognizing Did customers, and
Inviting participate with them- tn, saving
advantages " hch trade offers, and hoping that
proper and honest regard for the interest OF all no
favor with their custom cannot succeed in
curing their confidence in business integrity. The
following articles Comprise portion of our stock:
Sugars, clarified, crush Ell, powdered and loaf
Teas. Young Hysnn. Gunpowder, &c.
Coffee, Rio aud Mani'la,
A1jasses, Sugar House and Golden Syrup.
Fish, Cod, Azcksrei, White, &c,
Salt fue aud coarse.
Soap. CASTLE. QR}ncy a Shaving,
Tobacco. nf al qualities and prices,
Rooe. Windlass- Halter &c.
starch. Chocolate Ssisratus Red Chrds and
Clothes Line Dried Apples. Matches. Glass, Nails,
Hams, shoulders, Pork, Lard, Butter, FloaT,
Earthea and Stone Ware,
Whiskey, Brandy and Wine.
In short all articles that usually kept in establish
ments OF this kind. certzin to be found here
Looking Glasses, CIccks, Window Sash. Table Covers
Pictures with a2 without frames, sold loxeset
prices.
we repeat again, call and certain you cannot
fail 10 PIcRes OF as y7si2y
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20
CASE OF WEAKNESS sND DEBILITY, OF 10
YEAR erAsDlS'i, .;CRED By
tA-'t-ak Ft+sslc.
Copy = Letsr f-az4 Capt fhR Iolses. -3stOr House
~ 4, asts3 jta ~ 5zs, 1884.

H)LLA y, AVS Pills.
Copy = Letsr fran Capt yhR golasss 4stor House
y. 4, astss jt1 ~ IEs, Ie5i
To pacrrssoa aaLLo~Ay,-
B, toraeT OF AaB and Nassau Sfreets "
Silt ~tlh ibs most Heartfelt rea7Ure have to
inform yol thai L have hssn restored health and
y takIag yunr Pills Fos he last years,
Suffered from deyaA # fa Liver aid Stomach,
ard reduced u sch extremity that gave
Sap, ex IecEi,s u sea any more, as had
t1ed every Eeaeiy tiiat iaaeSted me, but
nhen ~as 1t is,s. recommended 20 take your Pills.
Alter using tEe or thses months, he res1it s that
in better hr.8.,h tam | have been eleven
ye PAL, AMI Isdred we'll ever WAS in my life
fou oIIie sL isbeT 10 MIKE this kao~'n for the
t.Il 4 OF rs6sin, 81, Yours respectfully,
tSicued3 John Johnson.
These celebrated Us nte-iIly ecacioas The
owing cawHlsints.
AgVe Debility Heed ache Se-ofuia. or
Asthma DTnpsy Indigestion Kings Evil
Bioa- Com -Erys psias sa-rdce stone & Gravel
pilass FsnAl- trrsg Liver Com Secondary Sy1np-
the SKIN Fsysrs OF ell Piles ycnerael Afec-
Buwet Con- XMAS rine lions
pa lts Gout Retention OF Worms of ell
Constpa ion Nskefess- kinds
o. the Bowels IN N whatever Cause.
=" Sold the Establishments Professor HoLLo-
=, N 4idsn Lsne, New YORK end "a; strand Lon
cor, md by all rtsf ctabe Drugs and Dealers in
Medicines throughout he United States in Boxes, at
81. - slh So each. To be had
wholesale OF the prnc IS! Drug liz Ia.s ia The Union.
;y- th-re cousiersbe saving by taking the larger
sizes.
P-Dircctiors for tbs guitanoe Of patients in every
Disorder are atayed u each Sex 37yI.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20
Caution,
NORGE.

NSestE.
4 Lib persons are hereby forbidden to dig, mine, re
! move m neral the from its natural chan
nell or Otherwise reepass upon the following described
LAND 10 wit: The northeast quarter the northeast
quarter o. section No 10, township No s. north
two east And further notice hereby given that ahy
person persons respassing upon the above premises
will be- dealt with according TO law.
JAMES HUDGHAN.
mineral Point, Dec "a, 1888. 1V7 " 1zp
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20
PSzkaFfCaysog aF THE BLOOD,
LIVE ANn nl...1l-s COMPLAINTS

TIE Citizen III tse fFi9n suffer disorders
o. the liver = ctsIDc: scarcely aus rec rom the
&c CT % rTs~ sesr &c 80 inS44iies, hcfc. ie
e. T fair Sex, IsFhziz the handsome IN the
world csf.aEn period decreasing y,
many tase IN TEEN avn; g,1i ioo&s while yet the
Il }.'ily OF s@t evils 1ssy eHec.uay reuieded
tY c4'astoGis sezs2-s N cuaf pure, and TIE Liver
st''En ca 81 h-s NJ vasa life Will low
s1oot ~ ssi r5sDniU's pans ia c0rgeniai cline,
~aefe enr = s.Isfcs aEIesr- As 1t regards
the TresrS.suil frame, aud duration
q i5-, 8,s 80 CO. ant iearlessiy, that
h-slta ii e qroi0ugel for many years beyond
th-r Urinary HATS. lotto Gay : Plts are taken
pIr'fs Tn bhpna .sccs-ng 70 t.e rues iaid down
hesiss contained i45 oirsc.iUns winch accompany
each Lex.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
A LII PERSONS are forhi lden 10 mine, dig, remove
"a Mnsral from, other. tresDa.s the follow
lug described premises. viz
n E or of : ar OF Sec !, hF of " or of Sec. L.
and : " or OF L or of sec. IA, TOWN. Range East
imnll JOHN HOARE.
FOR SALE.
E'hE south east quarter of Section thirtg-hree. town
4 eight range tour east. Aiso-severai Unimproved
Lots and parts of Lots, in the village Of Dodgevie
Also-the place formt rlv known Tom Jenkins"
pace m DodSevle, being parts of Lots and four
Block three.
Any OF the above property will be sold cheap, and on
favorable terms. Apply
COBB & MESSMORE, Agents,
Mineral Point, or to
AUG. F. DOW, the owner,
New ors CitY.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20
ll5i A. Z u IN I'D 4 @f =
:. ~ "A " - I e ga
JOSEPH VIVIAN,
W AZ @ 7s2 gSA7TEf9,

fgrRf9 az q GT1g2 gSATTC1
es'.s-5 ~ y ,'---,ass.s q, ts asssti's9 St''
FESHANKFUL for past iavors, would respec's'T
to bis Old customers and the public seD7-a.i''
he has just received his Fall and Winter Si'i
Rroadc oths. Cassimeres, oat!netts, Festngs, HBnl
&c. &c, which he prepared 90 a:snufactueii.
ing, n d style and manner
WARRANTED TO FIT, OR N0sALE
Employing none but the best No:smen, and 1I
had many &c irs experience IN he business BE- --i
himself thai d vii be able t. give entire sa.sssa
all who may favor him viii their custom.
~ shop on Commerce, near the foot o. fo-''
Street.
share of public patronage is respectfully .ueA
JOSEPH YlFAl
Mineral Point. October II, Is53. s'&
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20
Look at This.

LaD3YA-B.U GDODa,
HAVING enlarged and improved his Store, is now
IL receiving from ST. Louis and other markets. well
selected assortment of
[2ANI-l5bY GROCER l l-}5
Consisting of althe varieties usually kept this
ket such
Sugars, Teas, Coffee Rice, lIolosses,
FISH, Pork, Hams, Tobacco
Fruits Of almost erey Uoriety
Soap, Candles, &c, sc. 81.
Which will be sold at any store in misplace
His arrangements such that he will at all time be
supplied With the best quality of
Es- e. c. ID -EC
Fresh from tn state His old custom
ers, and public generally invited to call and
examine the quality and prices of his goods.
Mineral Point, April -, 1853. 2Gtf
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE

Contiguous 10 the Mil.raukse & Nississl2y' az
~ w viii sell that valuable. arm isse tts
~ W by Mr.. John Hand, together WI nG1--sf5|
--~-- House- thereon. and about FIVE 80 III
FRUIT TREES of the choicest qualify. = ~
Contains nearly 200 Acres Of fret elsss iane AL
OF which is broken and well fenced. 4be's n .iss
tIre on the same. and well watered. az Ia =
Farming Implements. And 80 acres oil DDs ,sps
Dover, Wis, with comfortable House on .s,s.s.Xs
The above premises are situate near me - r,rS
Iowa County. A minute description oi '"-f
may be seen II cur otf1ce.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20


a = :. 49,, 80!
an and after Monday November 4, and until furthe
" notice. Trains will be run over the above roads al
oliows, Sundays excepted.
TR AIMS WESTWARD TO FREEPORT & BELOlT
Ist Leave Chicago, Wells street Depot, at $40 M,
irving at treeport al and Beioitas 20 p M.
ID Leave Chicago Wells Depot, 10 arrive
a. F1ceport at / m, aud Beioit at ~ m
TRAINS EASTWARD TO CHICAGO.
LIST. Leave Freeport at 3 81 a. M and Beoit al
arriving al Chicago at l2.5hp.
ID, Leave Freeport at p and Beioit at $50
arriving at Chicago at II y.
Trains going West pass Junction at $50 n and o2e
p
Trainsgong westpGss Belvdereat IL m and 10 4oa.
East at $50 a.. ~. and 1.i5
D.
Trains going East pass Junction at l.3i a. and 935
p.
The above arrangement is designed to afford much
travel and from the terminus of he
road AS possible. From freeport and Relot first class
mail stage connections ablished through Wiscon-
sin Iowa and Minnesota.
Passengers from the West arc North going h. by
taking the Evening Eastward Train OF this Road viii
Aurora train for Lasaie and points South reaching La
SAIL. at o'clock. This route furnishes continuous
Railroad connection to springfield and Alton, and by
bouts - miles to st Louis.
WINTER ROUTE To MILWAUKEE.
This route via BeIoit and GAINESVILLE, connecting be-
tween hose places by stage IA mites with tie Milv- ukee
and issf.spp RaiIroad, oersa convenient winlercom
ANNEXATION between Chicago and Milwaukee.
Iy3 Il. TITRNE Err, Sup't.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20

CROChERY
&C., Sc, &c, &c.
all of which having been bought at the lowest prices
intke Eastern Markets. for cash, will be offered East
adding transportation. Thankful mis- friends
and the public generally Cor the liberal patronage extend
ed 10 him, hopes b5 strict attention To business low
and uniform prices and upright and honorable dealing
10 merit a continuance of their esteemed favors.
40 JOSEPH GUNDRY.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20

q q e n II " q % 7 .
and furthernoticeis hereby given, that forbid any
All persons from buying removing any lead or
other ores from the above described lands wthoutthe
written permission OF the owner agent.
b EN- G. SCOTT, ownerand agent.
Yellow Stone, May. 81 1884,. I6-H
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20
vAEUAEsEE PROPERTY Eoa s

sAGsA kSf1sI sStOf ~.
In the counties Of Iotea and Columbia, u S1-'
ygyHE undersigned offer for sale the lobos4
seribra Real Estate:
56 of Und = Of n Z Of W q oe sec 90, town vi.
SW = OF n w u, Sec. -, Town 5, Rang 4
w Z of L Or - "a, g 5,
Und % OF L "a of 5 or. Sc "a, 5,
e = of or.
and y of or f. 81 4,
No. acres % 20 loo ? of the Und. north fras.oas =
OF or. Sec :, town :, rsass
No. acres 81 95-lo0 MOTH fraction No. /, sec u e'
range east. =, Il
No. acres AZ 90lG0 fractional section "A, toEH I
east. nj
IND Z of Lot 47--Viiet's survey Mineral PcisH
4 of 10 :. =,
DUNN & READ, Eesi
Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20

NIAGARA COUNTY, NEW YoRh'
Ey&ss The Subscribers would call the attention
WTF Farmers % Iowa and adjoining Cou"les I. 4
.--Es- large stock of FRUIT and OassNsSIAL ~
SHRuBs, PLANTS, sc. They have under caL.hsg.
the leading and best varieties Of the Apple feh,f
Plum and Cherry, wen as of smaller rais sac :
rants, Raspberries. &C. OF Dwarf Apples fe''
Cherries. we have a large stock. a
JESSE B. WATTS, OF ShullsburC, VIII sci a. ~
receive and forward orders and from whom oSl u
tained Catalogues Of our Nursery Grfai carr Fe p.
taken to ensure correctness of varieties. a u :
tention to cultivate extensively only those FaIe''
PENFlELD & BURFl--
Lockport, October 10, 1854.
Those wishing to avail Themselves OF the oif'ss-
of getting Fruit and Ornamental Trees from W =.
ted Lockport Nursery will do well to send " ~.
in time, as there will positively be no trees "V'
that are not ordered. as
,, ma o.. m ,os. lns
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20
IOLLOWAY'S. PILLS.

To tie c 'i-fHs Of tie ya ted stat s.
most hun5y sad sincerely thank you for the i'm
nle-ss patronage ~icn yssa have st1ged upon my
rus t@ss ttls gDps ns,fF III stating nat mS Aices
tors we're AZ AsA1Ffrs. SI:s tLes
that cIcsns America sd taa Americans the most
frety sNm9srhies Uluch thai originally com
pounded hese Pas cJlsale.
c}tsitui ms. ard r1zaa-F ~ uv tatending
II say.e.f a.a1ng CT have ~ done BY taking
yFeIaIsGs IL .,ew AuFA.
ii N Is HOLLOWAY.
3o,Corner Of Ann ana s,assan Streets Y.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20

WntEssEG NssfEESE.-AlI persons hereby
4 notified not trespass, Mine Dig, upon any of
the following described lands, without the written
senior permission of myself T my agent,t TO wit
Descrip. sec. Tn. Ra. Descrp. Sec. Tn. Ra.
n eq II ) neq Is e
n s. &c c swq - g s. e
h q 60 - SO "a
W hneq& wa IS c
nwu IA g Sse Whswq II e
n 50 g - e
section &c W h eq IS g - e
And further notice is hereby given, that forbid any
aud all per sons from buying removing any Lead
other ores from the above described lands without my
written permission.
T.. BRIGHAM
Blue Mounds, Iune 3. 1852. p33
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20

N~OTsCE--AH persons are hereby forbidden t..
"a mine, dig. remove mineral from, otherwise tres
PASS upon the following premises, under penalty of the
law, wit:
The north east quarter OF section the north west
quarter of the south east quartet, and the north
quarter 81 The south west quarter of section II Also The
west half OF the north east quarter section all In
Town ,; Range east of the fourth principal ridian
JAMES FUDGHAS,
JAMES CALLOW,
JOHN CAWLAY.
Mineral Point, May %, 1854. 6m2s@
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20

The best assortment of W.8f7ON and C-4RRI8GE fix
lures in The city Inc uding Springs Axis, Boxes
Brass bands Maleable Castings, Carriage Bolts &C.,
Which with their large Sfock of
1R Q n a d STEEL,
ls worthy me particular attention wagon Makersand
glacksBiths
Biaebsnaths Bellows, .4raericqa and FagEish
.4fUits. Sc led Boa faces, Brass Boz Do
And every thing in that line ON hand Of qualities war
raned. Most of their stock been purchased FROM
the Manufacturers and viii be sold Wholesale al small
advance on eastern prices. and al retail very low
All orders Will be promptly executed, and goodscsre
fuliy psc6s d and sent directed.
y T. 3 ". Are agents and the only dealer-in Ca
lena IN the genuine Fairbanks scales. the fepu-
taton OF which IS too ell established To need word
OF comm endation.
iuil STOCK of Counter and Platform Scales awaysor
hand. hay or Cattle Scales furnished and set up 10
o d, 7. at short notice.
"h'eha' oeptemeer,ls33 ASA
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20
FOR MAN.

1t cures infammatorY aud Chronic rheumatism, Sore
Throat, Group, oweed Limbs Pains in the RreasI Back
side, Sh Joints, Ague the Face, SDraius, salt
Rhepm, Bruises, Chilblns To0th-dChe sting Insects,
Barns, Frosted Feet sun Pars Issues Nervous Diseases
y eakness in The ankles and Limbs generaly Erys Pc
les, uesdache, Diseases Of The spine, &c,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20

az ACKER EL-No.I a in Bills, halfBbbls. and
ATE y Bbls-, Prime, iustrec'd at GEO. W. COBB's
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-12-20

TEE BEST REMEDY EVER DISCOVERED FOR in
TERNAL OR EATERIJAL APPLICATIONS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-05
STATE OF THE MARKETS TO-DAY.


ASHES unchanged
COTToS-Tbere is no new feature 10 note in this
article the demend, both for export and home use,
being quite light, and prices somewhat unsettled.
FLOUR AND MEAL-Pri,es Of the low grades OF
State and Western Flour are better, with more &C.
tive demand for the medium grades. The sales OF
Western Canal sum up $500 bbs. at o. s7i ats 37i
for common to good State, Dc 5Oas9 for mixed to
good brands Michigan Upper Lake and common 10
good Ohio.
Canadian Flour is quiet at 90 7jas3 81 in bond,
and 90 e9i % IS duty paid Southern Flour has i'm
proved with light arrivals and Geld weather; sales Of
1900 bbls at &c so 0s9 25 for mixed to good brands
and 80 5O0slO for fancy and extras Rye Flour
lie dull at Sc 5oas7 IS for fine and super6ne. Corn
Meal is dull at a. so for jersey.
GRArs-With a good inquiry for milling, prices Of
Wheat have advan cd; sales Of 200 bush. prime
white Canadian at o. Isl 1900 bush. prime red Della
ware at 81 92 Rye is higher; sales Of 1000 bush,
part at 81 SCI. Oats have improved sales a. SEA
56c for State and Western. Barley is firm at OIL 30
aSl37.
Corn is better and in fair export and local demand;
sales 900 bush at 90 a9lc for Western mixed, 80
&c. for Southern yellow, 90 a94c. for white, 93c.
for Jersey yellow.
WHisKY-The market is unsettled, and rather firm
er at ~ q i2c. for Ohio and Prison Drudges nomi.
nal at I5c. time.
PRovIsIoSs-Tbere is fair demand for Pork and
holders are frmer for Mes sses at s3 so for Mess,
and sl2 1852 25 for Prime. Beef is quite firm and
in fair request, especially good Western; sales Of
Country Mes at ss9sl0 so; Vermont Mess Ella 25
1913 SO; repacked Chicago, el50el5 25, aud Prime
Country, IS 5O0s7
Prime Mess is inactive at eel a s2s. Beef Hams
dull at sl3 5Oasl6. Dressed Hogs, 6I e6ic. Lard
firm at lO0lOIc Butter unchanged; sales at - 2Oc.
for Ohio, and 2O024c. for State. Cheese is freely
offered at lOalll.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-05
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.

MrsSEsorA.-There is one Wing member Of tie
Council and two of the House. The remainder of
the members are divided into d" Fraud" and Anti
Fraud" Democrats.
ALABAmA-William X. Smith, Of Kossu,h noto-
riey is named as Democratic candidate for reelec-
ton to Congress.
PEsssYLyASIA-H JANIS POLLOCK, Governor
elect has rendered to ANDREW G.. CURTIN, of Centre
County. the appointment of Secretary of State.
John NJ. sullivan, of Butler County, Is collected for
Deputy Secretary. Both of these gentlemen are IN
derstood to have accepted.
IowA-7Re Iora Guy Reporter and KeOsaa7un
Union, two Nebraska sheets, deny the statement that
the seat of Augustus Hall Nebrask,, who has OBJ
tanned the certificate election for Congress FROM tho
Ist District is TO be contested. The grounds of the
contest as we have understood It. is the rejection by
the State Canvassers of several counties in the let
District, said to be favorable to Clarke lAnti-Ne-
brsskal. We know nothing about the merits of this
matter ourselves.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-05
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
YEMALE DEPARTMENT OF THE NEW
YORK PRISON ASSOCIATION.

The hrst public meeting of the womsn's Prison
Association wss held last evening a, Hope Chapel in
The presence Of q fair audience. At a o'clock Mrs.
james S. GIBBONS took the chair, and called tho
meeting toorder The exercises were opened With
the reading Of some selections from the Scriptures
BY the Rev. M. JOHNSON. After which, the Charms an
read The tenth annual report, from which obtain
the following statistics:
There were Of the Home on the lst January,
1854, IL inmates. Received during the year, III;
sent to places, Gil allowed to find homes for them.
selves, 10; cent to friends, s.; went To housekeeping
l. sent to the dalen Asylum q sent 10 the Tombs
2; Aims House, 2; discharged 10; left without per-
mission, 2l remaining at the end Of the year. 81 not
ct subjects, III Emigration Society, Il adopted, l;
Hospital IA.
The School report for the same period shows that
the whole number Of pupils received was l7f; (of
thee 20 able TO read taugh, TO resd al taught
TO write in books 81; taught TO write states, IS;
taught 70 SPELL %; taught &c, 3; taught erth-
netic 81 taught multiple ationtab "a; cypherei
az far rule Of three o. committed to memory the
Go,pt of ST. John, 2.
At The conclusion Of the report speeches were made
by the Hon. Mr. LEIGH and Recorder TILLoU, setting
forth the benefits Of this ex client institution.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-05

DREApTUL MURDER N VIRGINIA Mr.. Nathaniel
Burnett resident Of Hanover County, Va, was
murdered on Wednesday night 29th ult., near ls-
caliiy, in Henrico County, known as Has swamp,
about four miles from Richmond TIE bulletin Gays:
He was proceeding bomewsrds in the cart, aad It is
supposed had fallen asleep from the effects Of nIoH-
leaving The city, ard while in this conoitIon was
brutaliy ssssiled and beaten. The wounds were evil
IDENTIFY inflicted with Ratchet, and a sharp pointed
Instrument Of some KIDD man named George W.
JohnfOn has been arrested suspicion Of being the
murderer. An improper intimacy it is alleged, had
existed between BIN and the wife Of the deceased for
some length of time and the presumption Is II AZ he
committed the foul deed for the purpose OF Kidding
hin Sc end his psramour Of the only obstacle 10
their cohsbitaiion. lie protests his innocence, but
the evidence sgs,nst him, though circunstantls
seems amost conclusive. On searching his honse, s
bsith.t, with blood upon il, was foant eoaceaiei ia
hi. bed, and long rusty dirk, with blood upon 1t,
found on press in the sane room. The prisoner hAs
been remsnded to prison TO aSait 50 examination.