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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07
LOCAL NE VS.,

HsSsico CorSrr CorRr OF JrsricKs-Th. Court was
occupied during Tbud,y with tho case Of man named
Joseph Via, charged with attempting to shoot Mr. James
W. Tucker GU the night Of the 9th of August last
The circumstances OF tho . follows About
o'clock the night 10 question Tucker was awakened
from his sleep by the barking OF his dog aud soon AFTER
hearing gun shot with hs grandson for tho purpose
Of asccrtanrg what led to this circumstance Just
they had opened the door mau with his face bckeued
rushed in with pistol in his hand VIII ch he snapped
fuckers breast Aer strenuous efforts the part Of him.
self and grandson they succeeded in forcing him out,
wbereupou they closed the door securely
portion OF the coier being rubbed or tho face suf-
fcicncy Of the features became visible enable the
accused to be identified. hat, which In tho con-
fusion he had left behind partially Identified his
and the by him this occasion as described
bT Tucker ssceralned to resemble the Que usually
worn by him. He made attack on Tucker some time
before, and this, showing tho existence Of revepgeu
feeling his part, had strong tendency confirm tho
idcai OF tis identity formed under the above
The court not believing there sufficient evidence to
maintain charge Of felony against him. ordered that no
should be sent to the Circuit Court for trial charge
Of misdcmeanor.
They agreed to admit him to bail In the sum OF $3.50
j. B. Young, Esq, scted counsel Tor tho Common
wealth. aud Sher"u acRae for tho defendant The de-
fence highly credsbe TO the tact and legal ability OF
Mr.. McRae.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

GoiSG At rr.-Thoso who have hitherto doubted NAV
now be satisfied that the A. w. aud H. Railroad conn apy
With the entePrisng President aud Directory at their head
thoroughly in earnest At meeting Of Iie board on
the 26h September, Mr. Manning that his esmstes
aud specifications would be ready by the 18th inst The
board then resolved that they would Immediately on re-.
ceying his report proceed let contract tho etaJua
ton, bridging, masonry between Alexandria and Clark
Gap, distance Of foriymies The Gap is this eide OF
Leesburg.- Winchester Yirginan.
Relies MEETmO.--Tbo meeting assembled at septcm-
Der Court 70 adopt provide for tho wants
the poor then threatened by the apparent deficiency OF
the crops, met by adjournment the Court House on
Monday last II found that pauic which then p;
duced the meeting had fortunately serious foundation
aud that the corn crop likely yield much more than
bad been anticipated The chairman was authorized 20
call another meeting IL the condition Of any portion Of
country should seem to demand IT, From reports derived
from various portions OF thecounty tho Court s session
vas satisfied that action necessary; the impression
being that there WAS plenty IN our land and 70 spareIb
HAMPSHIRE CoUSTY.-Tbis county, so rich in mineral
treasure likely to furnish business for the courts
than any county In the Eighth District The coalands
once purchased for ten cents acre. nov valued In
some cases at thousand dollars per acre Disputed titles
are thus made the source Of much litgation.-Ib.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07


w noihkis' BREAST CLOTHs-The,e cloth, hsx
attained an established reputation suoriiu, IN, ONLY
uiciIon, GArHEuIp BHEAu ' a."
e' should bear in mind that these valuable Cloth.
70 cure The breast when riss that they
" prevent tai, catastrophe, which they certainly WIFI 40
ho'her'' therefore, Who have least fear or
% should not wait tl they threatened In sen,
70 meet any emergency. $3.50 PH' '".m sIue
& a, they will speedily dlssIpa,e all Ina,n,
81 'hS breast Aiay en,rcly all pain an, from aI r
free mi son and plsbe and tbs nGtuIs
aug avoids The possibility Of GAtEEKED HRE,gT
haNe assured US that they IN.
h 10 Wearing The cloth. constantly during the ncroJ
",Sh VIC now OF milk !, most dinCu Irregul,r ~ -
no one has ever found fault them that We Know ,
the contrary tce EHOe that "i on
value by hundreds who have usedt them - 'HeshAo'a
the or TO wear and leave upon
With entire convenience. ~ W"Asvre
Ientianee OF sloo accompanied by IL cent, vo,h n,
postage stamps will prompt transnn h WI IN
pa. OF mese Cloths TO any part OF the United stAt,s
They are 70! iale exclusively BY 'A''''
-, ADlE IL GRAY, Wholesale and Retail As.,,,
i'' Main street, Richmond, yrgini.
them. ''>'N >'NN4e' VIII accompany
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

EPISCOPAL Diocesan CONVENTION q, viii be scep
adjourned 'He die last night, after having elected
hotauo Potter, d. d., OF Alb,ny the prov isiop,i
bishop OF the disocese OF New York. Tho peculiar IA
turo OF this election Is tho remarkable r,iprid.n Ia
Tor inc second time two brothers have been elected
Tue great ce9tra diocescs Of Now York Penn.
elder In each case, being chosen 6rs and
being chosen by Pennsyvana Dr. Potter has now been
ior believe more than twenty years. rector Of ST. Pc
ters-tho Oldest Episcopal parish la Albany where /.
beloved ana horored to degree which Is the nobe,t
'esumona OF tho devotion Of his past life During tho
most sgatins period OF the latter diocesan ,roubI. Of
New York Dr. Pottsrs peaceful disposition kent hin, e.
from tho scene Of strife aud tho election YESTERDAY
o~mS u Aso measure 70 tho iact that his name had
fouolous tmes lilo brings to his high office those on,i
Ties which are so happily described by his generous and
eloquent competitor Dr. vinou anu there Is no doub, Of
ne nearly acquiescence OF tho whole diocese clergy and
aity' In bis support Many oil tho friends Of each e.n
date indeed might have been termed almost equally the
Hend' OF Doth Aud nowthst aiding tho keenuess and
Ioa win which the canvass accompanied there pr.
vailed, throughout cordial and kindly Io.li,, and ~
uneiapled absence of bitterness aud the spirit Of cop,
"A result which doubtless greatly owing IN ,h. 80
s zen. aees.se OF Bishop Wainwright. This delightful
temper bodies the best for tho episcopate o. d.
Potter, which w doubt will fulhl, 10 PROSPERITY
anu peacs, the happy omsn Of tho election.-H T. Err
pre&, Of 30h.
aiew days past m'u, named John Robb, has
oeen sohehug money OF tho oh artabe In Boston nn.r
the plea that his hands AMI arms had been mI,,sJ nv
premature explosion while engaged in blasting Iock. in
quincy. 10 carry out the deception he had put extern
sye oanuiIcs upon tho alsdsed injured limbs Officer
MHreh tooS MN into custody and, upon removing IN,
bandages found that his hands aud ars wsr, unot.J
fousd Man: called to about the clerk .b,p xor
advertised as vacant" Old Gent Hem Have Won n
gold watch aud chtin fast horse a diamond rim, s;r
suits Of clothes bull dog q thousand cip.ra cav nr
brandy, and assortment OF cane. ~ YOUNG Ma =.
res, SIR, got EN- ALL. Old Cont Then you'll suit Nv
DINER clerk furnished himself with all those out OF the t.
50 " you're supplied, III save the expense" '
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

Tux ST NICHOLAS HorrL HoNicipr.-The Court Of Oyer
and Termiuer in the city New York, Wednesday,
learn from the Herald occupied in the trial OF Robert
NJ G.hsu charged with the murder OF Major Charles Lo
ring the ST. Nicolas Hotel Broadway, the I'd OF Au-
gust last The forenoon consumed in completing tho
list of jurors about which there much difficulty
the previous day. The jury however completed,
sci both sides agreeing to admit juror who had been
rejected Tuesday Lorenzo II. Shepard, ESQ, District
Attorney, opened tho for the prosecution by lucid
OF the facts which he would be able prove
evidence. Two Witnesses examined in full, and
the testimony OF Mrs. Lorng tsken in part. The
will probably occupy the Tor the remainder
the week.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

NEw YosK SrArK AdMouLruRlt Ers.-The New
York Courier of the 81 isst gives the following account
Of the New York State Agricultural Fair the second
day
AT about noon the smiled aud the Treasurer also
Until then it had seemed the facs had written in
clouds this visit OF the Farmer TO New York. In tho al
ternoon the crowd from the city seemed to begu TO
dze that there was In being such exhibition IL has
been subject Of remark among the farmers and
giving presago Of action in the future that almost all
present from the country, snd that scarcely citi
zen had found his way thithcr.
Under the influence of the and cool breeze, tho
exhibition greatly mprored-the stock was displayed
the horses dashng around the ring-snd the polish
ed fabrics of tho Manufacturers Hail. and the gay coors
Of Floral Hail. in tho pleasant aud bright look which
tho labor bestowed on their manufacture and culture
meritsd"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

HEALTH OF oUR TowS.-We believe may now safely
ssy that the health OF is good "a any town
Of its size in Virginia. Ths, there may and will be coca
iona Of what has been termed cholera caused BY
imprudeIce and neglect, do doubt but We have
every to believe they win be few aay-Mar,ius
burg Gazette, Oct 4.
FfRE-We regret TO that the dwelling OF Mr.
Patrick Tobln, the Rail Road Depot in this place
wss destroyed by fire. on Monday night last We have
not learned the origin Of the fire. the of loss
sustained -ib.
RAiS AT LAsT.-On Sunday evening last we were bless.
ed with fine shower Of rain. II continued for fifteen or
twenty minutes, and produced decidedly beneficial eff
feot.--Ib.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

At a meeting Of tho citizens of Rockbridge county
held III Lexington on the I'd inst, long lis, of delegates
to the Norfolk convention, made out and the follow
ing resolutions passed, reported in the Gazette.
Resolved That 10 the opinion of this meeting the ge-
neral interests Of the imperiously demand
first the construction OF the Covngton and Ohio Rail
road on Site account: second, the extension of the
South side Railroad by the valley of the James River and
its tributaries 10 the Eastern terminus of the Covingon
aud Ohio Railroad; and third the extension of the Ma
masses Gap Railroad to with the Virginia and
Tennessee Railroad at Salem, in accordance with
the views OF the convention holden in this place No
venber, 1853.
"ReseveJ, That our Delegates to the Norfolk conven-
ton be- aud they hereby instructed promote by all
proper means the adoption Of tue principles of the above
resolution by the said convention"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

UNvEReirT or yi-Hr. Bsi'os's InfroJur1yU Sp,,st.
~ Albert Taylor Bedtoe, the Professor Of Mathematics
etd ~ lnoAnctory Lecture yesterday morning paid au
apprpaie tribute to the of the
oui'nay Eh happy porature Of character nd
men discussed the benefits Of mathematcalsudy His
ahl laon evinced varied power and Abrohdth o.
% seemed 70 US suite remarkable. The closing the
stud,n Weie extremely cous and Impressive altogether
ton. w ~ " . '''''''' . '''H'"'''' 'oF"'a'
several hundred Students already In attendance The
nln'f OF mNollaes We lave not leaned COMMUNICATIVE
"befso0iIH, Ogf. o.
AtsNttg BArr5r ASSOCIATION This body ss,embled in 3,
Ptn Chleh Amherst county, the 18th August last and
w 'e'iOn Tor three days There 20 churches 30
u aul licensed clsrgymen In this Associations more
'n.ei' Hebron IN Nelson county 10 members and
Augusta county with ~ members, admitted this
~ robPuled W e year. S05Totai No. In the 20
~ uheh plumber 2lgs ooored being Increase Of
ihe year The next session Of the Association
W. "e'l WIN ho'n' Shiloh Church, Nelson eouniy-U.
heHBUEg EITgSoyOne Of the Directors in the Orange and
karoad Informs u.s. at the meeting Of Board last
w shoe OF The road between this place and Lynchburg
aeri 70 be pot under contract and that perhaps With the
And The bids aooepted.-B. ~
,s wCssA BIsd,oe Professor Of Mathcse, the Uni.
hrgna has Issued prospectus for publishing treatise
Diderena and integral Caleuas" By Eivard IT, oourte
NHgns-D ~ '''' "
the "Dsopss and the and bap
oi twenty Rev Hessrr Cess Parrish and Wsl,a
on TIE occasion. " Wv 'N"h'''' '''"oe'
eted meeting hss been held every night for the las, ten
1''''h Iht Methodist Church Ia this tovn.-U,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

NORFOLK CoSvESrIoS.-The South Side Democrat OF
yesterday in article this subject has tho following
appropriate remarks:
AS the period approaches for this ssscmbsge. we
pleased TO notice growing interest manifested the
interior counties in its result We think it will either
eventuate great good push the hand back on the
of progress many years IL enlightened and liberal
spirit manifested in its deliberations IL the whole State
sought TO be benefited then will il be hsppy day for
the Old Dominion. But II different spirit mapifests it
SELF sectional prejudice aud ioca! ACKNOWLEDGEMENT the
expense OF the public good sought be fosed upon
been
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

THE THrIrEs.-We are grstihed to be able to state
that tho performance Of the new company at the
Theatre during the past week, the first of the sea-
son, has been highly satisfactory to all who have
attended aud most crcdsabls to the Company Miss Wy
cite and Mr. Boni.ce have performed their parts with
line success. Several Others attached TO the company
have acquitted themselves very handsomely and thus far
the Indications are quite hAttering that the Theatre will
citizens.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

linERAL.-Thc Richmond aud Fredericksburg Railroad
Company have announced that they will carry to and
from the Fair along the route from Washington to this
city, all members OF the State Agricultural Society for
half price and that while the usual charge for all stock
and articles Intended for the exhibition will be made the
same stock and articles returned by the same route on
account OF the same owners will be carried free and the
original charge refunded This very liberal we Trust
other railroad companies will follow SO good an EXAMPLE
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

IsTAsTiclDE.-The white woman committed to the i,il
in Fredetckburg residing in the upper part Of the Coun.
~ and charged with burying born infant alive was
sent by the County Court their session on Monday
io u'ai before Tue Orcuit Court We learn she adj
mted to bail--FredericksbUrg Herald, Oct. o.
We learn that aborer the Frederick sburg and Chr
louisville Railroad was killed Monday last by the cav.
ing in Of bank--Ib.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

correspondent Of the Baltimore Patriot; writing over
he signature OF IAN OH Native thus shows up the
sistency Of the holy horror Democrats profess for the
Know Nothing prescription Of foreigners.
Nov with all Difference and without invdious feeling
we ask Ihis would be unjust and heinou, than
the of policy first introduced into the admin
>traton Of the Government by Gen Jackson against his
political opponents, when he declared that he would
punish his foes aud reward his friends" Which policy
faithfully adhered during the eight years OF his
memorable administration and was continued by his i'm
mediate successoir Or moreso than that other de-
ciAraon OF the present distinguished head Of the Depart
en OF State, that ito the yctors belong the spos and
which has been vigorously practiced upon become
the established aud iavori.e maxim OF the present ad
miuistraoh
"Srauge and Inconsistent il NAV SEEM and is that
proscrptve policy has been, and still is sanctioned and
approved by the great body Of the friends aud support
of those administrations the leaders of whom now
turn round and denounce the Know Nothings for at
tempting 10 do that which in wise be repre-
heusibc; with this difference however in favor of the
Know Nothngs that their supposed prescription d
rected against the aliens and foreign cizens-whereas
the prescription OF Gen Jackson and Gen. Perces ad
ministrAon has been enforced almost entirely against
natives with pretty general exception in favor Of foreign
born citizens In fact, alien citizens of exceptions
bic character, i'll the estimation of their party
have been aud continue TO be employed only in Of
tee home but also represent the interest and dgn
~ Of the country with foreign governments"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

Critical CosDirroS.-John the slave Of Mr. winso
who was struck the head with axe by Edward ne
slave oil Elizabeth Slaughter, is still in very
condition But faint hopes entertained of his re-
covory.
hearing Of the case will not be had before Friday.
at which time it is supposed the doctor attending the
sick man will be able finally, to pronounce upon his
condition. it, indeed, he survives till then Tho doctors
report yesterday was very unfayorable
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

Pamphlet copies of the laws passed the last session
OF Congress- have been published The public cover
$50 pages, 1873 Of which taken up with the compile
ton OF post routes, embraced in the act The private
acts make SO pages and the treaties aud proeamaops
90 pages
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

irGH PRicE srocEMr John r. D. Payne ,aesman Of h
city sold at auction. twenty cows yearng, and two
caves At the dairy Of Mesrs Kuhn Martini suburb, ON
Thursday at prices varying from t2o to tI While the stock
We OF kind wen suited dAryng purposes they by no
means what could be cal ed hrs
tIravagan for that quality OF stock result fayora
bly, for Nj Paynes capacity salesman. this the only
Instance 10 which We have known him to effect In sales
equally not satisfactory. We coud other pIon
less catering his capacity branch Of business. WI.
heartily wish him u Ike -
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

Acquisition oy PoRT IRON DomSfcl The bor, of
SAnanf said to have been coded the Uuited States by
Toe Dominican government is ANAL island separated
ho@ 'be north coast Of ST. Domingo by n.rrou channel
aod by 10" marshy grOundS The point Of The l.l.ud !,
GALES osps SANTANA
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07
RICHMOND MARKETS Os,on,, q

U.
ooaceo.-The market remains active
ay supported We uss Az to tsS eosn,
medium grades ssS TO good aud me ,hpninv so
IN very superior l2S Al. ~ TO
tn TO l3S; nne as 10 20 NN Misunderstanding
WheaL-Thc market IL very ouI.t m,
we quote prime white 10 nd prime red Al 80
hESTER WHITE. Oo,,,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

hrusE-Betsy Clarke slave belonging VIM Goudip
was ordered ten by the Mayor yesterday for uteng
language TO Mary Tyler, free coorel
controversy about certain article Of each
claimed as hers led the asoence Betsy do
lance 20 White and all white folks.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

WnirE SAvAGE.-About a week since savage look.
ing fellow named Daniel ODonovan was brought before
the Mayor ON the complaint Of his wife whom he beat
very cruelty, but the creature refusing To prosecute h.
Was discharged True 10 his animal instinct and savage
propensltics he again whipped her Thursday evening
III u manner uuly revolving, aud would in all probability
nave murdered her, persons in the ueghborhood of the
fellows house, on 9th street, tho upper market had
not intericred. $3.50
He was brought before tho Mayor ON YESTERDAY after
spending the previous night in the cage the unhappy
WHO beinS sworn to testify 10 the cruel ant inf
upon her. said that on Thursday evening no
down and afterwards turned hor backwards eau
ing strain upon her neck. which had rendered her una
Die TO move She exhibited large quantity of hair Will h
she said he pulled Of her head and not content
TINS he TOOK her clean Clothes threw them into the ward
ahd poured quantity Of filthy water them lie al,o
poured water ON the floor and dried up with her ,lcs
bed clothes. hard for a wife 10 Iiy, r;,h "
she threw herself upon her knees aud begged his pardon
Tor some alleged offence With which hc charged her but
he was neKora6e She owed of her M,
TO the timely approach Of gentlemen in tho neigh
borhood e
Mr.. James Deuheart, who resides Immediately op,o.
site Donnovans house. said that he was attracted TO The
house Of the accused by tho cry of murder He
several persons standing opposite the door, none OF whom
seemed disposed to enter lie, however resolved To on
ter though II we're necessary to break tb. onr IN
order 10 do The cry lie could discern as emana,iuy
from woman, aud il seemed of such distressing cbarae
ter as called for prompt relief Upon reaching the place
he boldly raped at the door, resolved break il forth
with II IL was not opened. That necessity WAS say,J for
U Donovan promptly opened il. lie commenced ma.
king some explanation for his conduct to which he wit
nes refused to lsten aud moving farther in he observed
the unhappy wife lying PROSTATE the grouud her head
lying within a few inches VI tho fire.
lie dispatched boy IN search of officer but fearing
he might not have been prompt enough lac set out
and apprized Mr. Valentine, clerk the market of the
clrcnmstances Mr. V. fastened TO the house aud Their,
discovered the unfortunate seated ON the stairs
with her face cut aud her clothes into hitters
Capt White soon entered having received an account of
the affair on Broad street, and hearing the circumstances
took the fellow into CUSTODY
He required give bail in the sum Of 5000 to keen
the peace Tor twelve months. aud in similar amount to
appear before the Court OF Hastings for this Of!
fence.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

tEoEoJohn Carter free coInred
Brook Avenue few nights and default OF
iobe Of good behavior discharged by The NAY
or, the required bail being given. ~ - " '
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

DiihSsEpA charge preferred by Timothy
John NJ S1iman for threatening shoot him.
the Mayor on yesterday, the complainant
lie will have TO pay the cost Of tho however
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

b. PAuts oHURcHThis spacious building recently under
Eons THROUGH repairing Its outward appearance has been
much improved, having been newly painted willis the inside
doh' up IN style FAR exceeding building Of mi,
city In design beauty there are
In the South o excel IT, " S
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

TiPFLSS Joseph Augustine by the Nayor on
yeSteIday for selling ardent spirits Without license.
lie reported by Rowett who having
To Augusnes house for dak OF water observed three
men drink and pay. ''
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

TARGET PRACrIcE.-Thc Eagle Infantry Capt Munfo,d
had target practice Thursday in large field near the
Penentary. TIE prize a silver medal which was
taken by private Jas. Hastead.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-07

oBsEucTIoss-Mr Bernard Frank fined g. the Mayor
on yesterday, for permitting 10 rsmaIn
'front.' o. his residence on Broad street. between 9TH 6