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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-18

TNUE American Artists Union would respcctfull,
u announce to the citizens Of the United States
and the Canndas, that for the purpose of culyatiny
taste for the fine arts throughout the country and
possessed of gallery OF Engravings.
BY tie First hrtisfs Of Uc 1rp,
They have determined, in order to create an cYt.n
sye sale for their EuGravngs and thus not onl,
give employment to large number Of artists nrd
others but inspire among countrymen Il tasto
for works Of art, TO present 10 the purchasers oi
their enSraNings, when 100000 copies Of which arc
sold.
10000 GIfI,S, ofhe actual cost Of $I5OO0O
Each purchaser ota One Dollar Engraving. there
fore, receives not only an Engraving richly worth
the money, hut also ticket which entities him 70
one OF the Gifts when they are distributed
For FIVE DOLLARS, highly finished fnrraviuC
beautifully Painted ~ oii and frs Gitf Tickets win
bc sent; or Five Dollars worth If splendid Enrra-
wings can he selected from the Catalogue. and sent
by return mail or express ~
\ copy of the Catalogue, together with n succi-
men If enc OF the Engrayings can be seen at the
office of th. PAPER.
For cac. dollar scnt an Engraniag actpaYv
,oorh t'at sam, and GifI 7icket, Kill imneajase,
be j0rwaried.
Agents.
The Committee believing that the success Of this
Great National Undertaking will hc materially pro-
moted 10y the energy and enterprise Of iutelHlen,
ana perScvcrng Agents, have resolved to trent with
such Oh the most Hbtrai terms.
ANY Eersou wishing 10 become an A orut NV s,,
ding post paid) 81 trjU receirc by rs',y7 of mail
Ia One Dollar Engraving, a" GIFr 1ICktT"A a pyos-
PectHS, Catalogue, and all other neCrssess,ry in
formation.
On the final completion Of the sale. the GIFT. viii
be placed in the hands Of Committee If the u,r-
chasers TO be distributed due notice of which viii
be given throughout the u. States and the Couaaas
(fIH'TN
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

we continue to furnish our readers with such nc
counts OF the foreign crops gather from the Eu
ropean papers. They form their own opinion
from those sources as to the probable effect the con-
dnon OF the foreign crops will have upon the
AZ nome The reports brought by the Baltic, il will
DC seen are not so favorable TO the harvest
IN some sections, as have been previously made 4
review oil the crops on the continent given bv IN.
London Mark-LaDe Express, represents that in tb,
southern countries Of Europe the crops have been
Tor the most part secured and that the reports NJ II,
the general results are decidedly favorable tina,
in Italy, Portugal and Spain, the Weld Of wbea, ..
said TO be greater than in usual average seasons and
the quality fine The harvest had not been finished
IN France, and it is admitted that damage NAV vet be
done to that portion Of the crop still out by an unfa.
vorsole change in the weather which has1aken place
there, similar to that which has occurred in
IN te northern and eastern portions Of Europe IN,
crops are still dependent upon the weather and 49,.
enersiore considered doubtful. The Express .,at..
that letters from the Baltic repes, CHI, BE-. -.
previously asserted as to the almost total exhaustion
Of stocks little wheat had been bro,,,h, 80 -
the lower ports that quotations had become anil,
nouina-thst hardly anything. was helm, oti,..'"I
nor was 1t expected that any further exports 1o,I
take place until supplies Of the new cron sbo,,I
begun to come forward; but that the reson, b.d
been pretty generally commenced and tina, IN n ,h,
period to which the latest adyices were rscs;,.d a.,
WsA'ner bad continued favorable Dry and no,
weather in Italy, Of late, promised 10 have 90.
injurious effect upon the corn crop, and this appreben
sion had caused more 6rmness in the wheat msrl.,
there Prices current are quoted rs follows: "Wbe.,
american white 20 TO Ia per Or; red 81 to 7Os do.
Indian corn, white a5asss; yellow 35aass" In Eng
land much uneasnsss felt about the harvest ow.
ing 10 tho we. weather which bad recently set in We
copy nom the Express the following article on the
soejocs Of the British corn trade, which will afford
much important information both as to the British
crop and the probable range Of prices
change which has taken place 10 the weather since
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

PRoscRIBISG THE Know NoTaSGs-The Washington
correspondent Of the Baltimore Patriot, furnishes the fol-
lowing:
ut is said that the public departments are all to be
purged Of know Nathngsm and that clerks are to be
required to subscribe declaration that they
bers Of the order Of know Nohngs" a condition on
which they reta their positions Should this ty-
rannca course be adopted by the Administration as al
lodged IL will have the effect of increasing the number
adherens to this order instead Of diminishing them for
the Native Americans OF this country not made
Of such material that they will submit to sucl
an exercise OF tyranny by the government and humble
themselves at the ootoo of power II would be little
less than madness 10 the Administration thus
subordinate clerks for the exercise OF their rights
American reeInen."
The same correspondent ststes that it is said and be
leved that some twenty four Of the most influential and
wealthy gentlemen of Washington, have agreed to adj
vance $500 EACH to put Know Nothing paper in opera
ton in Washington, anil that they have offered the edo-
rial department to gentleman OF political aud e1itoria
experience, who has the proposition under consders
ton
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

tbs JAPAN PoRrs OPESED UspgR THE TREATY Sine
da, the port in Japan which il be opened to our com
merce immediately, says the Baltimore American,
is small town, but with a fine harbor on
one OF the Southern Islands. It is about the latitude
OF San Francisco Hockadie the other place named and
which becomes accessible at the expiration OF year. /.
in the Island OF Yeddo, the central one of the Japan Is
lands proper is the second town 10 size on the Island
the largest being Aatsmac the residence OF the spirda
emperor It's harbo' better howcver that OF Mats
mac' ana is capable OF accommodating large feet. II
opens on the Strait about eighteen miles wide which sep
ara'eS eddo from NPhon, the Island lypg next south
Inc town stand on the dccliVy Of high nearly circular
promontory lying between the Bay Of souger on ono side
and the larger Bay Of Hockadae on the other
with the main line only by narrow neck. I, liss sbon
the latitude Of the south line OF Oregon.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23
LOCAL AFrAIRs

Tar RossrRr OF Cor. McNutLrx.- From what NO
learn there every 70 appehsod that suit will
DO brought by COL Mch against the Richmond and Fred.
erieksburg Railroad company for the recovery OF the
this city The action viii DO founded upon the cause which
led to the necessity Of biz travelling hand car from the
cottage and tha, Col Nom. maintains was created
BY the oversight neglect Of OF tho conductors
the company who failed to inform him In time Of his nteu.
ton leave the Ia which he travelled the cottage
Col Non appears, In the last car Of the train,
aud being agued aud unwell for days previous laid
down and fell asleep, placing bis head upon carpet bag
which contained his money. There he remained until
awokc bY boy at the cottage after the train had left for
this city Tho great nsctssly Of bis reaching Redmond
before the departure Of the Dauve train drove him
take passage in hand car considerable risk as the
circumstances Of the collision which place al the time
Of the robbery showed ~
We understand the Directory OF that company met and
conferred to whether Col heM should DO indemniAed
for bis loss Many ofjts members could learn, ad.
mitted tho Justice Of acting bersy In the premises but
loathe to undertake making full indemnity without
taking the Of the stockholders upon tho matter
Something has been said about appointing arbitrator
but the Col We mistake not having etroug conviction
OF tho strength Of his claim rather disposed let the
matter 60 before Jury.
As In all matters Of tho kind there Ia doubtless mapy
abstract technical points involved in this issue which,
whom presented, give the quite different feature
from that which presents upon outline Of the cir.
cumstances attending the robbery But upon those point,
We shall say nothing, Tor know nothing about them
which led to the lose of the money
10 this connection We that all the circumstances
connected With the escape OF the German who took the
money and lied In the Jamestown uses the belief that
the New otk Police at best such Of them m received
tue despatch from here containing the particulars Of the
upon this subject
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23
A letter from Hamilton, Ca, say, .

more than four weeks have eIspasd siors ,,v i 1
sen here, and during the entire interval the sun,s
have been al'rmingy intense No drought ever
G tni' eect,oDhas been 20 sudden in s effects Witbn
enc week alter The rain tho was wied and d,oon
the small streams had almost ceased To HoH and the ear,
was IN state Of puvericz,ion. Now the rsry weeds m
vi here1 ami dying In the fields the ubrpe fruit sb,v
hebd that all is not right, aud lounge about IN tho i
corners and in the shade With scarcely energy sussn
70 drag one hoof after another ~ 1.'.'s"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23
(coscLupED ro-NoRRow.1

The U. s. steamship Philadelphia, Capt. Winde, from
New Orleans and Havana, arrived New York Satur-
day morning. She left New Orleans the lth inst and ar
rived at Havana on the l4th inst Aer landing the mails
and Passengers, she left again the same day.
August 18th, at 10 A. NJ, L,t25, n, Long 70 so
W., passed bark Diligence of Portsmouth.
AT p. ~ same day. ship Columbia, Of New York,
three miles distant made signal of distress Ran along.
side OF her. and stopped the engine, at 90 P ~ She
reported that the captain sick aud wanted Doctor
Oar boat lowered immediately aud sent on board
with DR.. 5. Tcats, surgeon He returned for
some ice aud lemons, which Immediately sent He
reported that Capt. Augustus Proal sick with the
yellow Fever. but getting BETTER and that three Of
crew sick with the disease No deaths had
CURED on board and all likely recover. ASP
N. started engine aud seered course left her
in Lat. % 81 NJ Long. 10 80 W. Sho was seventeen
days from New Orleans, and bound to Marseilles
Nothing of any importance has transpred at Havana
since last departure.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23
DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION.
To The Editors of the ENQUIRER:


Every Democrat has the right aud should always e1er-
ercise his privilege, and deem it duty to inquire care
fully into the past as well the present pocdE history
OF those persons who brought prominently before the
people as candidates for Office This important duty de-
wolves more particularly upon each Democratic voter
the time approaches for nominating candidates for the
high offices which the people Of Virginia will be called
upon to fill next spring Before sending your delegate. 10
well to the past political OF those whose names
prominently before you and then decide whether YOU are
ready and willing support who has heretofore been
OF signal service TO the enemy the Wing party
Should this kind Of politician receive the highest Office IN
the State at your handsS Ia the OF $40 when bur
i've States continued adhere TO their republican f,h
the Democracy Of the Old Dominion were steadfst and
victory crowned her efforts some of
now prominently presented for high Office were not only
acting with the Wing party but engaged with all their
nents against the Democracy. Isl reasonable then
that those who have never been found 10 tile enemy
camp should be nominated True men have ri2ht n
change sides poltcay-to leave the minority and oi,
the majorty-if they chose. But when those men com
mence seeking office the people havo right TO examn.
tner Claims and should be particular 10 compare
Claims with the pretensons OF those faithful and worthy
Democras, who have never departed from the faith
aud who have always been found consistently
the principles Of the Republican party aud onnosn, :,
Hhiggery While have many such true and fi,b G5I
men AZ the latter IN our ranks, still know of mn one
whose Democratic consistency blended with talents nj
high order, makes him deserve the nona,ion
shelton y. Leake. Nominate him. aud victory will
your efforts, and the old Democratic shin will aver ao,
as heretofore, regardless Of Know Nohippism and s
W is'' OZARK EDGE
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

The National Monument to Washington Is now one hmm
dred aud sixty feet In height. granite block has ina
been sent for insertion in It, which va. quarred from
boulder found on the old enenchmsn. where Putnam and
bis troops enc'mpsd the eve Of the memorable ba,us
At Long Island.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

Madame Grsi aud signor Mario srriyeJ a, New York
in the Baltic They are accompanied by seconda donna
an Irish woman whose name is Dousysu, but who call.
herself sisnorina Danovsni. Tho party was met BY
steamboat foil Of critics agents. Hddlors and auneys gen
sJ who all got very seaSick and had thoroughly dis
NAL time Of H.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

~ The "MOTHRRg BREAST CLOTHs,r considering
The limited used bring them into public boorsiy
ui,h unparalleled 10 the history Of remedies
The Introduction Of them public attention, has developed
fact Whoh IL truly grafngthe fact that they destined to
supply remedy which will relieve suffering, intense ago
mixing sinerng than any single remedy The
suffering which they and which they relieve confined 70
condition. H sway vide the globe, ani
mother children found there the truly distress
peculiar suffering Incident oTHkRHD RsNH BRTlsf
IL known aud attested.
These cloths have attained vide celebrity Throughout vrgns
aud Of The Southern States sod whilst W have many high
tsuobsa 70 sir value have yet 70 hear OF heb
failure In single Instance 70 give entire sa,sfacton
remittance OF t1Oo, accompanied ~ ~ cents worth Of
stamps viii che prompt transmission By mall Of
pair Of these Cloths apy part of the United States,
They are 70! sale exclusively By
ADIe a CRAY, Wholesale and Retail Agents,
je1 It7 Main street, Richmond, Virginia.
tW directions Supplying these Cloths, viii accompany
them would be eitssmed great favor persons using there
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

In DAsorR.-Tho boy Drawer, sou Of William Ir,r
or, who was struck by the negro Lewis with pound
weight at the lower Market eight days ago il sl
IN dangerous condition. He represented to Nh,
h,yor ON yesterday as being in than no had
been since tho occurrence.
Tho black rogue Lewis, who Is hired to Mr. Hiram w
DICKINSON Is still In custody, to await examination upon
this charge Saturday liked the Mayor on yester
day for further action IN the matter. The pospoaemcus
are made in consequence the doubtful condition of the
boy. -
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

siuta AIMS hos announced the merchants Of Ne,cr
that he has opened brokers' shop, and ready to draw
bills on the United States long as the ten millions l,.
at rates as reasonable any other concern in the oy
For further particulars they are referred TO the Mipe
Of Finances.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

STATE AosoULruRiL socrErr.-wo eommsnes IN d,v
sne publication Of the lis, Of premu offered by ,bs
State Agricultural Society, to be awarded =, ,b.,r
annual Exhibition, sod will coocluds Il tomorrow 7, !.
e'ma'ed that premiums the amount Of some AZ 600
70 be awarded No'OO! "'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

HohRIsik AccpKSr-An unfortunate man. Peter Walk
en- Who employed at the Arraoy
MILL had his len leg fractured run into The
rolls on Monday evening" have made apuaon
forthwith.
lie would have crushed the
thrown the rolls on gear - "
We learn that Mr. Archer the overseer OF the work.,
opened subscription hiI wife And tmly Who
totally dependent him support
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

sTRASoz CoNfiLsr-An interesting looking woman
before the Mayor yesterday and complained
John HannsAn about to abandon her
three In nunber-with him.
Tbs Mayor her that he had remedy apply
the fugitive was possessed OF no property.
Tho creature leh evidently detected And n sorrow
This 10 q hard ItAte Of thing.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

WE disposed to render all the comfort to
Democratic friends In this State g time when they
sorey troubled Nc. Hunters Land Bill. In
deed have been eudeayoring hard for weeks past,
administer consolation in the hour OF their trials
and ribulatons With what audabe efforts
have met not altogether prepared yet calculate
Some rather ciptous organs OF the party have not
taken dsnIesested reryices in kind spirit
could have wished but know that there are always
persons in this wicked world who have soul to appre
ciate genuine sympathy tor their diStrcsses let IL
from what quarter it may. We shall, however, fall
out with them nov that account We can make allow
for the Miniature they display. They have had
enough Of late TO sour their temper and shall
graduate them il they succeed in getting in any
humor with themselves AMI every body else than
they now manifest Keep cool possible is the word
of advice We beg of them no: to forget There is
trouble yet ahead. And nasmuch they cannot afford
to split, take this occasion to suggest their con
sdeation the adoption of compromise in the spirit Of
the following resolutions recently adopted by conven
ton Of their Democratic brethren in Ohio
"Resoived Tha; the Territorial policy OF the present
Administration presents considerations upon which Demo
Gratis do and may differ and deem il xpedieut to
hold them politically responsible for their individual opin-
ions upon that question.
"Rssored That the best test Of Democrat is an an
scratched ticket"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23
DFHNtN Il
EXPERIMENTS REPoRTED IN WRITING,


For the best series Of experimental each serlo, 10 In.
cude not less than eight different psricuiar matters OF
trial. observation measurement, accurate estimate or
comparison Of results, and 10 ALL 10 cover not less than
subject
J. Effects u profit or loss Of the usu. mode OF saving
corn fodder, by stripping the green blades aud cutting OF
The tops, premium Of the value Of 500 2. Cost and
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

TEApno ON THE SApuAru-Mr Joseph Hu'cbor wa.
of his store on Sunday last. 49, W
The complaint was lodged by officer Tyler who happen
ed 70 be passing his store sd street. when the trade
was going ~ N
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

LET orrm Scott free coloed fellow has been In .i
week two for Of bail tho
whom he spp.d was discharged yesterday having given tn,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

1t stated that 900 bushels of will be raised
in Dodge county Wisconsin, this year. It is also certain
that there thousands OF that will yield from City
| to sixty bushels to the acre.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23
MARRIED.

In Charlottesville, Tuesday morning 10th inst. by
Rev John A. Btoadus Mr.. WIN. ~ MORRIS Of Albe-
marie and Miss l.. HELEN ALEXANDER, eldest daughter
Of the editor OF the Jeifersonan.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

~ NOTICE EXTRAORDINARY ANY Information OF MARY
MCCARTHY and her sste will be gsdy BIZ their
Their DANIEL MCCARTHY, who 10 nov Ia Richmond.
Apply at this once. Auis-u
kD AUCTION N0rIoK-Partcuiar attention Is requested 10
Smiths Coal this ~ O'Clock, basin
bant ~ order ~ 40 ldminls1atriF.
NaANTLbA HoPE,--X 10 ~ In. diameter. Al fan sup.
lVH ply, hand and for saisby q. j. sfSTON 90,
su8 sign Of the Circular say, II Main street.
ssDRADEp CO.. BRfCR TRowKLs,--A supply Of ths,e
I'D superior TfOSs, various Sizes 10 store snd fof sale
o. J. SIMON a CO.,
saSs sgu Of the Circular Saw, II Main street,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

Was At IHr FRx-Mleh1 Drummey the Ore ON Mond.
night and finding tobacco he took And
cd Ell 500 'N~isN'
Before he had gone however caught and Gagged He
was brought before the Mayor yesterday answer Of
FENCE but Capt. Wilkinson being absent
some important busnss. the continued until today
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

The murder took place last month the house Of an
Individual on Broad street 70 whom she was hred.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

isrASricIpE-we noticed some days ago an Inquest
held over the body of negro male child put to death by
us savage mother slave named Charlotte belonging 10
Mr Hay Holmes Of fredericksburg The verdict on that
occasion was that the child put death by its moth
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23
I'm CORRESPONDENTS.

fAs Wig" .S,,...,
rule ,ng standing ought 10 be known to all and VIII
departed from Obituary notices eight
lines are charged FOR ~ advertisements
~ oomnunes,Ions win be charged the advertise
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

She was committed upon the warrant, and on
yesterday was brought before the mayor Tor eIamina
The Mayor regarding the verdict OF the jury as suci-
entity conclusive to the extent necessary warrant her
commitment, sent her the OF the Court
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23
BRANCH Ill.
Mnsr rrInulxn 10 xInniN

MOST PROFITABLE TLRuIso ~ VIRGINIA.
Honorary estimonals for the tWelvs farms, which leo
Tar known have been managed 70 greatest benefit aud
poht 10 reference 10 the following great objects OF Guilt
yson Improvement OF coll fetty productions increase
arrangement and procedure tending best prof
table aud enduring results Greater superiority Ia Que or
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23
sCuEDrLE oF rRRMInMs.

CGered ty The Virginia State Agricultural .Sooietv.
.tor The Ana'a Meeting and Exhibition Qf Noee1,.
ber 1854
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-23

sIissssrss neva-ws learn thai niisss ssl
syr en abafreand eosih Ansrses .r.
hss much flour he grind By the Of Cctobsr
ei,na .isay: command IN Bssen and Nsv dol
thsn any other except the Richmond
me s,.s The Mining ea.i-s here good
ot espnai and fredericksburg be rood
market for prednee.-fredotctseutg HeUs.
ovn oo.roalros Bospsw. grsnsd learn that our
NV ~ I'm such ready sale. The water Com.
pcs.d s ~ Sss: .e.s. 10000 have ...y
s, and their sale The