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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-08

The Cunard screw steamship Alps, with the European
mails of the 18th ut, arrived at Boston at about
O'Clock yesterday forenoon
Our summary Of the by this vessel would have
been much lengthy had not the mails arrived
too late hour to make of them. They did not
reach Office till about two o'clock However, the
rival Of the Atlantic fully aones for the deficiency
The Alps brings twenty mine passengers and tho mails
of the 18th for the Uhlted States and Canada.
On the 10th the Alps passed the ship z, bound to
Liverpool from New York
The Collins steamship Atlantic from New York Feb f.
arrived at Liverpool at O'Clock on the morning Of the
10th.
The Cambria, from New York, reached her dock at
Liverpool on the 18th.
The Niagara to embark troops at Liverpool on the
22d and the Cambria at kingston Ireland, on the 25th
Feb.
The London money market had been tolerahly brisk
during the week, and consos closed Friday at DIX
The general tone Of the commercial advices is avora-
BILE. Cotton at Liverpool, had been in active demand
throughout the week. and at the close prices very
Hrn, and in some cases advance of eeighth of a
penny bad been realized The sales Of the week foot up
20, 900 bales.
The decline in breadstus reported by the Andes and
Nashville is not confirmed by the commercial circulars
of Friday evening. Wheat at the close of the week,
ing of the Europa the 11!h Flour had been in fai
demand during the week. closing steady at sxpence de
cline on the week. Indian unchanged since the
sailing of the Nashville, the 15th-the decline on the
week having been two hlings per quarter of 4SO lbs
The British bark Bona Dca Capt Roe, from Savannah
for Liverpool picked up the ult, of the south
west coast of Ireland waterloggedhe crew having been
without food water for twelve days. Ten of the crew.
including the master had died from starvation Ine ro
.,s ming be.c.. OK cc antd ~ SWSsssoa, "
the bark Cuba and at last accounts were doing wen
Italy is quiet, politically, as yet
Captain Ingrahan Of the St. Louis having declined the
public banquet rendered him at Genoa party OF three
thousand Genoese gave him serenade board his ship
The st. Louis sa lied on the 7th February.
Bread riots had occurred at Ravenna and other places
The free importation Of breadstus into the Papa States
had been extended till the end of April.
Great fermentation exists in Poland in consequence Of
which Russia has suspended the withdrawal of troops
from that country. A camp of fifty thousand Russian
reserves was to be formed in April.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-08
PRICE TWO CENTS.

and ONLY corrupted by politics. You, gentlemen, hsvs
the power make yo ur verdict clear had you done
should have been organ. Abstractly l was
on your side, but q. attractions are not for mo-
was first for you, and Uw condemn You i is not
having professed to be an dent admirsr of liberty n
the time Of the Greeks he de pounced at the present
day put it to every noble sp. r to every poetic 70
mus that our learning poetry and Worship ought to be
aeclared-not BY heads reverted to the dying Demos
but to the dangers dragons which beset these
United States at this hour is il not possible to extr
cate ourselves from the dangers in eich We are In
sandra in all that has befallen us and no man has Id
to heart IT seems, as the Turks say thai, shosn
not believe their own eyes. The Fugitive sNye law ha
glued their eyes, and the Nebraska III has LEFT
them staring. (Applauss) The Anti-slave,y Society
win add to Itself many more members this year Whia.
will oin democrats viii join, the population Of - free
States will join and lastly, the slvehoding Statss win
join Be this Later it will whenc ,ef it
pleases God. hope have all arrived at the Lalef
that Divine Providence will not but throagh
our own cooperation cloud and prolonged applausst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-08
Suicide in New Jersey.
OUR cooDwiSyILLE CORRESPONDENCE.

OUR GooDwlNyILLE CORRESPONDENCE
GooDwRvnIE, N. j., March 7, 1854
most heart-rendng and melancholy affair occurred
near Hoboken on Sunday evening last Mr.. Jacob II.
Hopper most esteemed and highly respected citizen,
committed suicide by shooting himself with pistol
through the head. II appears Mr. DAYTON. his next
neighbor called on him for the purpose Of riding out
short distance, when he stated he would attend shortly
settee, and deliberately shot himself He fell sense
less and died in an hour afterwards. His funeral will
take place on Wednesday at ii O'Clock. He has been
for time laboring under dcranged state OF mind
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-08
POSTSC CRIP T.
Safe Arrival OF the Atlanssc.

WEDNESDAY MORNING, ii O'clock.
The Atlantic has arrived She was pulled off the
False Hook, where she went ashore, at three o'clock
this morning, by the steamtug Titan, Captain Cum
misky.
She reports having experienced heavy westerly
gales most Of the passage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-08
THE LATEST.

LIVERPOOL, Feb IS, 1854.
terrific storm occurred here last night doing much
damage No details yet given.
The letter Of Napoleon to the Car been printed In
the form OF pacard, read publicly in all the barracks
Of France and profusey distributed throughout all the
in the departments 1t also posted in large
characters at the corners of every street in Paris
Letters from st. Petersburg that military
tions are going in Russia immense scale and
with the greatest activity.
despatch received in Paris from Berlin states that
great evaporation produced at the palace Of st.
Petersburg on the receipt of Napoeon's letter.
1t Ia stated authoritatvey that no more Cunard
steamers win be taken by the English government to
tsaasgoyt xooya.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-08
GREAT BRITAIN.

England In at length In q state of war. Troops are be-
Eng embarked at several ports and all hands there
tsx~Ssps w rs4tut asuyiv u prsp~ationa feg The
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-08
GREECE.

An American corvette anchored at Piraus on the 7th
1t was rumored that Ave United States ships were
shortly to anchor in the Bosphorus
Greek disturbances reported to be prevailing in
southern Albania Sixty Turks 1t Is said were killed In
Arta, and the garrison was besieged
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-08
SERVIA.

despatch from Vienna, dated Feb. 16 mentions the
arrival Of the Prince of Serva The object of the Princes
visit reported to have reference to the temporary oc
cupation Of Servia by Austrian auxiliary force. The
rumor requires confirmation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-08
THE TURKISH WAR.

In compiance with orders from the French and Eng
sh governments the larger part of the allied feet will
remain the present in the Bosphorus Six steamers
viii be detached to convoy Turkish vessels when
sarv and four steamers will kept in constant observa
tion.
No further operations had taken place the Danube
but the Russian attack Kalefat still daily
pected The fort is now garrisoned by thirty thousand
troops.
Gently hung two Greek spies.
The Turkish. army generally was in good health and
sprts with an abundance of food.
The Wallachian pcasantry had become hostile that
the Russian soldiers are forbidden to go than
mile from the camp
General Aurcp, who commanded the Russians at Citate
is disgraced and sent to the Caucasus.
The yourg Prince of Modavia distinguishing himself
In the Turkish service by his military prowess and
bravery.
A British steamer, the Haidee, with some Turkish
troops On board went ashore Sebastopo and has
been seized by the Russians.
Russia is using every device to give the character Of
Holy War to hosttes and the soldiers told they
are on the way Christ scpuchre from the inf
dels The Patriarch of Moscow had issued address
the sixth corps leaving for the Danube of which the
following is a translation
Children Of the Gar Father, and of Russia, our
Mother-Our brothers of the army the Gar the
try and Christianity call upon you The prayers of the
Church and the country accompany you Russia is again
provoked by enemy who vanquished under Cathe
rne H. under Alexander l., and under Nicholas |.
Already have your brothers revived the old habit Of
beating him by land and by If it be decreel by
Providence that you to the enemy in front Of
YOU recolect then that you fighting for the most
pious Of Czars for your dear country, for the holy
Church. against the prosecutors Of Christianity against
the profaners of the holy and venerated cities which
have seen the birth, the passion and the resurrection
of Christ Now if ever victory, glory benedction and
eternal benedicton due to those who give their life
for their faith In God for their faith to their Car and
their country. "By faith you will gain vctoryo
Hebrews, chap IL, yer. 13
YOU likewise, will conquer by faith. We bid you fare
well with prayers and with the symbol of faith
Carry with you and recoect the warike and victorious
speech Of the CzarProphet David salvation and glory
is in God "-[Psalm 4lst.1
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-08

The Berlin Correspondent contradcts by authority the
rumor that the German Powers had offered another joint
proposal to mediate the Eastern question.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-08
ASIA.

The Russians have been again repulsed from before
the fort Of Chekata with the of two thousand men,
This Is about the only important item news that
quarter.
No political importance Is attached to the recent slight
changes in the Turkish cabinet
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-08
SWEDEN
pRJISSJ A.

Active naval Preparations going on at Qariscrona
f9nv3e gscsfed the proPSss presenscd IL BY the
| govefnne eaa 10 vote the budget for ten years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-08
Commercial Intelligence.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.


The improved demand last noticed has continued,
and the prices for American perhaps LIED
dearerother qualities unchanged The weeks sales
foot up go bales (of which 40 900 were American
including 20, 500 speculation and 40 for export
To-day Friday) the sales were 5000 bales with firm
market. The authorized quotations. which are as fol-
lows show change, but some brokers quote l-l6d
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-08

Austrias conduct is considered extremely suspicious
Although every additional soldier is an additional bur-
den in the present state Of her finances her preparations
are of for instead of neutrality She ha
also sent equvoca circular to her diplomatic agents
expressing dsppova at the interference Of France and
England Austria regards their intervention xs dan
gerous has full confidence in the loyalty and rect
tude of the Car Methodist and Austria therefore, viii
take such measures as she fit on her frontier"
The foregoing lacks confirmation.
batterng train of eighty guns and g. 900 cwt of pow
der had Just been sent to the frontier.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-08
FRANCE.

1t is reported from Paris that the Gar has replied to
Caselbajac the French courier who carried Napoeons
letter to the Gar said to have elegraphed follows
81 return with refusal" [Gen. Castelbajac is the
French Minister at st. Petersburg-ED. HERALD
The utmost activity prevails in France in preparations
for war; In the Foreign Office number Of Orentals
engaged in transating circulars, ORDERS mani
festoes &c. into the Eastern dialects and interpreters
will accompany each battalion. All the French troops
will be ready to embark simultaneously with the British
forces The whole French force under orders for Turkey
numbers eighty thousand and consists of the flower Of
tho army
The Moner contains official notice Of the annexation
Of New Caledonia.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-06
A Day in Pace County


Quite an exciting took place at Luray
Page County, on last Court Day, when IA discus
sion was had on the Maine Liquor law. Mr.. Phil
III ). White, the temperance lecturer, was replied
to by Elder S. Robinson. The Valley Democrat
says-
'Alr. Robinson stated that it could be proved
that Mr.. White had stated in Madison county that
Baptist preachers could be distinguished from
anybody else, from the length of their pockets in
which they carried whiskey bottle Hero Mr..
White rose and denied The charge. Mr. Il. said
he could proveit by two respectable men of Mad
ison county, whose bare word would be taken in
preference to his oath. Here gentleman in the
crowd arose and went in front of Mr.. Robinson.
and called on him to prove it, The shout then re-
sounded repeatedly and yociferousy, "proye it."
''prove it!' This was the Signal Tor a general
row-some believing for proof, and others, Ego
ON Robinson "hurrah Fl + Gen. Jackson" &c
The crowd became wild and furious, aud the
scampering and hubhub that ensued beggars de-
scripiion. A number of the Magistrates, with
the aid Of the Sheriff, finally quelled the excite
ment' and peace and quiet agoin reigned in the
quiet village of Luray. This day viii long be re-
membered as one of the most exciting that ever
occurred IN the county of Page. In the evening
the Court assembled and the question of licensing
| 'aVern-keepers came up, and all applicants were
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-06


The New York Express gives the following
intelligence relative to the American branch OF
Bonaparte family;
Lieut.. Bonaparte, Of the United States Mount
ed Rihemen, and his father Jerome Bonaparte.
of Baltimore, arrived in the city last evening, and
are STAYING at the Prescott House. The ieoten-
ant is fine. looking officer little over SIX feet
in stature. He resembles n good deal the pre-
sent reigning Emperor Of the French, while his
father, in point of size and contour Of head and
features, bears strong resemblance To the first
Emperor Napoleon. They IRE unosteniatios IN
manners, and take their seats at the table with
the other guests at the Prescott House. Jerome
Bunaparte. is Young looking man, and many OF
the boarders at the Prescott House supposed
that he was the brother instead ofthe father Of
the lieutenant. The latter leaves tomorrow, IN
the IIayre steamer for France, visit to his
distinguished relatives there. lie is likely 10
make good impression, and to be veil received
by the gallant French people, who have reason
10 regard this scion Of an American stock us the
finest specimen extant of the Bonapare family.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-06
Hinsurance on Life"
4 te.O ,cords by the Agent Of the Mutual BeHe

A fep U0rdS by the Agent Of the Matam bReFt
Life Insurance Company
FHNhE benefits of Life Insurance Gun hardly e'eaPet
aten ion of thinking men. The daily pa cts AMI
The ord nnry business pursuits bring TO our notice t
cases where we see the prudence oi men, who VINE
loying good health were induced ~ secure lew ma
bred or thousand doars their families, by L'ie l
ance, and thus made provision Tor then at umf Tux
most needed it II deccase Of hush nd or 'She
this day makes manifest either his wisdom and Trudr
by such "A prvison Tor thuse interest d in his me-
his irfepa able negligence towards Those 10 "hoI
could We secured few thousand. or at ieas', aF
hundred dol ars for their immediate necessities
time when they would most ncfdi Present good Hf'
is 10 enarahice for long lie. Often losses undrr
ag' hcy fur have occurred fir, IA accidents Ana aN
those WIN have ick esed and died, are numhe'ea 81
men Of rs strong constitution and prudent inol'
ever expert 10 insure. One of Lien was well hhoS'
m"n in Lvnchburg- He Vas hratlStemper' ne saa
dent. gave Tim Policy fo So, CO. in lol'ot 10
Another Conpahy-that. in ordinary cases DO not
sue Tor more than $i0000, on one life, considers
nan of so good constitution aud habits, theyin,Qre'
his life for $l5,' Oh. Last July. after b few wer",
ness, he died, and tie OF $4,000 was pad VI
policies
Under the MUTUAL Benefit system. Life In uIai &C.
takes of the Savings Bank. a small sum Is alpu'
applied to purpose which. sooner or aler q 'g y"
to the estate OF ianily of the depnsi;or. But ue
this advantage in Lf- lnsur'ng: one payment 'e5a'
once sum which would take many years dfFo''
Savlng> Bunk Ia accumulate Few men ARE 50 '&"
they can secure few hunirei doll rs in ms w"
The 'icb cHp pay the pramilm IN thee, h'''
thousand dollars, without Inconvenience aud tru'
the sum Insured for, to be paii within 81 day.
Lynchbui tor few days. md will he p'rh'ea ="
any desired Information respecting lite lnsu'a'
Company | represent is Mutual in it, BENIN,
name indicates The Dividends ma ic annI."!
average one.hrd the premium paid La
time to insure is WI en- the A gent is at han ana az
son in health. Persons in Lync1l'rg tddTr-mz
through the Po, OF, e,or at theil the Office ! =,
). Morris will be allied upon NJ their plare u ~
aaI p oper informnl ion Gwen There are severn
nent business men in Lynchburg. who are III w.
this Comrany,to whom reference can he gwen a,
iunG IL b ". KNOW bbN' -
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-06
PEREMPTORY SALE OF NEW D. ~,
CANT MAHOGANY FURNITrrSr,1 NIX

On Friday Morning, the OH inst, viii be sol,
on Market Street, large assortment of Now a"3
Elegant Mahogany Furniture, viz. Nobans una
Spring Seat Sofas, Divans, Tete Tetes patsl'y
Chairs, Mahogany Bedsteads, French and w.,
tage do. Rocking and Sewing Chairs adia.
Cabinets and Bureaus Pier and Dining TaG"as
Washstands, Mahogany Compiling Room Deb
one Set of Cottage Furniture, &C., &c. A''
Also large lot of Second hand Furniture
TERMS.-All sums under $50 cash; over szo
60 days, over 500 months credit for annroy9J
paper. c. RICHARD PHELPS
june sat. Auction.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-06

MIR. Benton was not, it would seem, satisfied
with his first speech ON the Nebraska Kansas bin
and made another just at the close of the debate,
having borrowed half an hours time from some
other member. 1t was full of extravagances-
The New York papers thus report it:
Mr.. Benton, commented on part of the
speech OF MIR. Seward. of Georgia. saving the
whole OF Kansas is adapted to slave labor, 10 the
great staples hemp and tobacco and that within
two hours ride there is larger STAKEHOLDER than
Roanoke ever saw. In his opinion there
was great movement pending He was not.
however, IN the confidence ofany body and there
tore must grope his way in the twilight for the
purpose OF guessing. He looked to cotempora
neous events, and found about the time This hill
was introduced that Mr.. Gadsdcn won't ia Mexi
co as American Minist n. What are State So
crets here locked up street talk in Mexico
1t Is reported that Mr.. Gadsden offered $50 GOO.
900 for broadside of Mexican territory, enonpb
to make five or six great States. This failed. hut
he has gone back.
Santa Anna is pinehed at present, and Gadsden
may have better luck this time Snpposing his
Territory acquired, slavery will rusl, IN. and tben
we will rush IN, and then we will have the prn
ciple OF non-intervention and the cry will b, 10
Congress 'hands Off" lie had to say this scheme
was no stranger to him. He knew it in '46 and
'45. 1t is reported that Mr. Soule had been an.
thorised TO offer $3.50, 100000 for Cuba. and if he
cannot geti to kick up amuss He saw the two
branches to this scheme. There may be other,
with which he was not as yet acquainted. Blu
he had enough to stand on at present.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-06

The Washington Star speaking oft rumors
in regard 10 supposed difficulties with Spain, oh
serves that the announcement that two distin-
guished statesmen are to be sent on a special
mission to the court of Madrid has more substan
tial foundation than mere rumor. 1t continues
alt is now rendered almost certain that the
President will communicate his views to congress
on the subject at AN early day. While it is high
~ probable that he will recommend prompt, en-
ergetic, and even extreme measures, it is equally
probable that he will take occasion to repudate
tillbusterlsm, no matter what form it may assume
or from what direction itmay ISSUE 1t may be
noted us singular coincidence that the tone and
attitude assumed by the present administration
towards SPAIN growing out of our involved and
involving relations with her dependency. Cuba,
are precisely identical with the tone and attitude
assumed by President Jetersons administration
pending the acquisition of Louisiana. A refer
ence to Mr. Jeliersons correspondence, during
that period, would almost make the yeriest stick
Ter for things they are a convert to young
Americas doctrine OF" manifest destiny"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-06

VEGETABLE MoNsTRosITY.-The great tree
from Sierra Nevada, California, is now ON exhibit
ton at No. 595 Broadway, adjoining Niblos,
and is well worthy of examination. 1t stood
considerable distance from the sea-coast, com
para;iyely secluded, when an enterprising Yam
kee conceived the idea of displaying it under
more favorable circumstances. 1t is said to have
been 325 feet in height, with circumference at
the base of 90 feet, and is estimated to have been
in existence over 5000 years About fifty feet
of the bark. which is very light and shaggy, was
stripped from the lower part of the trunk, and the
pieces have been replaced in their natural
position, the interior forming spacious carpeted
ROOM The tree was felled by boring it through
in all directions. the different holes intersecting
each other, till the trunk severed Ten men
were employed twenty six days in this labor.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-06
PARTY AT THE BUFFALO SPRINGS,
Barbecue the on Top of Mount Pleasant,

SsSX me. ed On THURSDAY, the . mi Jnna win Wy
PARll and On Friday, III pa. n BARBACUE W T. lie
furnished IN the top of Moa pieasan. A Srendjd
biA or MtHiC has been rneaced iorlle occasion;
and neither pains nor exPensr viii be- <prrd to ma
one oil h" eraudrt ullus thai evrr came OFF in ,hi
eounty BAINE q XVI n
49,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-06
Valuable Amherst Land for Sale

ID 3i3d acres Of good red land for sale near Nau A.
-4eG nssow; gopi Dwell ng Housr with FIN E
rooms; good Cfiice, with room; all neces.ar, .
buildings; 80 acres well set i'irlover and tmotly
1t is good W hea Farm. being mostly Southern -
posure. Possession may be had at any time; md Il.
Crop and Sock VIII b" disposed OF or fair terms IN ,ig
purchaser. Ii not cold bclole the 18th day of Eoa
il will lhst day, tf fair, il not, the next air y n
offered at pnhlc .nle Such snug farm and nice bna
is rafey IN market. Sociey is good aid loeoia,
healthy and every way desirable.
Address, New Glasgow, Amherst co., Va.
nav 81 ida | I IITr
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-06
VALUABLE WHARF LOT FOR SALE

lie ION day Ut June next, at nnon. nj City Ioln
~ in the County Of Prince Genrae. shall sell III
highest bidder valuable Lot 1T City Point, 70 mer
Riclfd G. Dunns Lot, II be sod Dndera lecree {
Court for a division herwernJ Rowlett aud others an
TdzcwclI S. Moron's widow n1d heirs. There IS A
acre more Of land, hch is n comfortable dwell
ing house ice house and other out houses with whs5
in excel ent order, untinP IN The river 100 feet
TERMs-A iedit offs IL and is months, for ncgH
able notes. with good aud sufficient eadorsers, with d
terest from the 81 lc J.P MAY, Commit
In | -