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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

line and especially vs eonsder that all Of the above AR
ues WIN Dc much Increased In quantity soon a the
rosu shau have been completed, may with perfect
ssy sod 100000 tons in addition, making grand total
OF SOY $50 tons transta upon this line Hut to meet
tne oeeeuons OF mere ohectors such subjects We will
nan ,ne ABOVE TONNAGE 379,6so tons (ull work
.or single track road and place at two per tom
per mile and then distribute Il follows 26Slee tons
or twohirds Of the tonnage OF Tho line TO DO regarded az
.g usmc, passing over distances averaging half the
engn OF the road say $50 miles at per per mile
through tonnage, at the same rate per
'0o' per mie' say on $50 miles, gives si,sle. e6o
Gives As the income Of tho road, from It's
tonnage alone ( 40 ess 40
From this amount deduct so per cent for cost of
anu repairs to road way and machinery and We
SioioSoe, as net income on the domestic ge
OIL 'ns great trunk line As tho Of this route We
can form pretty good estimate, from the minute surveys
Vi inc whole line, made by able engineers whose est.
mates vary from $4,000 $4,000 to the mile making
an average cost OF say 500 per milo. This consider.
ing the abundance Of good materials for the masonry and
OF the road may be regarded liberal esti
anu as compared with other roads in the west aud
southwest would seem to be sufficient for good road
Win single track and heavy rail-
Taking tho whole distance a, $50 miles the entire cos,
oil ths central line through the State 900 per mile
would be Sl0.40O,OOO.
but 1--WE take the estimate at $4,000 per mile the
~noie would be only tor graduation and SUI.
perstructure. To this would add for laud damages
dePot, equipment &c. five millions more making the cost
tne toad when In full operation throughout entire
dollar. "
have shown above that from the Virginia tonnage alone
reasonable to expect net Income OF 265 or Il
Per cent ON the Of the road, when in full
say on eighteen million dollars
In my next number, will offer additional reasons
and facts to sustain the position that this road will b.
Sooi vdend paying concern, equal superior to any
other oil the same extent in the Unit States.
AN EASTERN VIRGINIAN
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

JoHS MiTCHEL.-It will be seen by reference TO card
In advertising columns that meeting Of the citizens
OF Richmond Is called to assemble Metropolitan Mall to
night and night for the purpose OF taking the
necessary steps extend invitation TO tho iustous
Irish exile John Mitchell
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

DULL.-Therc will be only criminal for trial
before the Henrico Circuit Court at It's present term aud
that comes up on Monday. An indictment for grand
larceny has heen made out against Thorpe, Browning
and smoote the three said to have murdered the strange
man in cnrico. They will not be tried upon 1t the
present term.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

cHEanT PEeoEL-we have departed from usual rule
regard TO the aYsrtslng Medicines In admitting the
the cherry Pe1rd to columns. Il patent
but one the contents Of which, we'll tnoEn medical
poie.ion and which has highly bensht
num,sr Of a;quainAnees who seriously with
complaints Some Of skiul ph
clans recommend IL - their patient, In their REGULAR practice
and feel that
Ing known It's Virtues.-LOuisrHB IN. ddrOcdte.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

THE VIRGINIA RIVLEs.-This company gave a ball at
Lasy cite Hall, Monday night, which passed off agree
ably Dancing kept up with scicey any iDtcrmssion
during the night The members of this company can eI-
eel In the Waltz. II Is national trait and they do not
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

HoRRoRs OF TnE GUAEo TRADF-We have received mn
confirmation Of the horrors reported be m course of
petTatipn IN connection with the gulno trade AZ the
Ch cha Islands. itis picked up aud wheeled tn Tho
shoots II appears 10y contact The contractor has i'm
ported ChuJmen for this work. ucnrly six hundred M
whom are how on these islands They are hired for i've
yeats, AZ the rate Of ti8 per anuum. They commence
work 10 the morning soon rs they can sec TO work
They have FIVE tons Of guano to dig aud wheel to die
@nce OF over one cgbth of mile. II /, a or ncatlv
a so hard that II las to be picked up; and If thew do
not accomplish these Eve tons by o'clock r. ~ tbev
are logged with raw hide whips some five feet long rs
cevng one dozen stripes each Of which starts the flood
then ihey are driven back 10 finish their work The
no has vey bad effect upo, them swelling their egs
and arms, aud giving them bad sores on the legs feet
aud land. Notwithstanding all these, however III tbey
can get along, they are compelled TO finish their task
Our informant says: wei VISA
have known az many a thirty 1o,ped II, o,s J,v -
Ihey have no Sunday allowed with the erc.non f o,o
70 year. The sane work going on on SUNDAY as dntn
Tho rest 81 the week The consequence Of tbs m ,s,
meht suicide III various forms such az leaning from
the rocks one hundred feet high cutting their throat
and bnyjng hclnselves alive. This last has scu,nS
been tbs case, TO my knowledge One mornino ,h,c,
were iound Who had 80 buried themselves two 80
dead aud one alive The last recovered to nroors hi.
miserable eH stence for short time.
it s time that the voice OF civzqSon brouehou, tho
world was heard IN dcnuneaton Of such Lorfo ss these
Piedyunr.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

ExcUR'Ios.-The Mechanics Guard Capt Morris, will
make excursion to Slash Cottage the evening the
10th inst aud as usual, get up ball on their arrival
The Corpct Band will accompany them on the occa.
sion
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

srcvnrD AT tAsr.-rho Mayor received letter on yes
terday morning from Charles J. w. Gwin tho attorney
for the city Of Baltimore, stating .ha. Van Psh would
cave that city BY tho nigh. taln on Monday for Wheel
ing, In charge Of proper ofacess.
Tho individual nom this ci,y-Chares E. rorse we DO.
ieve-who went on to Annapolis with tho regulation Of
the Governor Of this State upon the Governor Of Mary
iand, was expected on Monday evening In Baltimore, In
tune to proceed by the night train.
Tho result Is satisfactory amer all though accomplished
at considerable expense aud trouble But public male
factor should DO secured without regard to ,py such con-
siderations
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

MADAME soSrAo-It is announced that Mr.. UTmnn,
Madame sontag's agent has gone 10 Europe 70 engage
Ens,h artists assist her 10 the production Of English
operas In the United Sa,era sercs Of which she intends
giving in all our principal cities, commencing Ia New
Iofk.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

A'KioCLTrRAL SocIErrEs.-De Bows Review for thu.
month contains interesting article On the subject of the
promotion Of agriculture by the Government from which
we extract the following paragraph, giving the number
agricultural societies in different States:
''New York has State society, and from seventy to
eighty county societies. Peunsy vana has twelve 10
twenty county societies. and many grouped together Obo
mass Slate seventy county societies Masachu.
sets has twelve societies. and in OF these societies
several counties together Michigan has twenty county
societies. Indiana State society; Kentucky five county
societies; Georgia State society, and fifteen county so
cetes South Carolina has six county societies. Virginia
has State society," and three county societies; Maryland
State society, aud four county societies: Vermont
State society," and four county societies. and was the first
State to ask Us TO establish national board; New Hamp
shire State society, and eight nine county societies
and also asked Congress establish board; Connecticut
number oil county societies. Rhode Island has also
passed resolutions asking Congress to es,absh board
Maine has six county societies; Iowa. State society and
SIX or egh. county societies; WISCONSIN, State society
Illinois, three county societies Tennessee has some
county societies. aud Yeas since unanimously recon-
mendei national board. Florida has passed resolution
fora national board. louisiana in 1918 passed law for
bureau"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

ihk CITY CousciL--An Informal debate arose At a
called meeting OF this body held on Monday evening
relative to granting permission, to committee of CHI.
zens to examine into the pobo of the Monroe Ward
election, with especial regard TO be had to the result of
the votes as between DR.. snead and Mr. Denoon.
The suggestion came from Mr.. Sheppard, and EN-.
oraeed nothing more than an inquiry a to who had
msJory without regard to the illegal votes polled
The Council did not entertain the suggestion, for the
reason that it would be unwse, nay unprecedented to
commit that duty to outsiders whose report could form
no data for the Council to be governed by II they had
proceeded, formally, and appointed a committee whose
duty would be to test tho legality Of any doubtful
votes and to that eud be empowered to send 70.
and papers, proper conclusion would be arrived at and
the public curiosity effectualiy grati6ed.
However desirable such course would be- Il appeared
The Council had no right pursne 1t In the absence Of
some prete1 such as the inatory towards contes, ON
the part Of Mr.. Denoon would furnish.
is of great importance that the public should be fully
enlightened upon subject which has given rise to so
much controversy.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

To- 10 tho city Of New York during the past week,
there 477 deaths according o the city Inspectors
repot-sn increase Of 10 tho mortality Of the preVi-
Gus week
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03
BALTIMORE VESSEL WIRE

BALTIMORE VESSEL wRECKED-LosS OF LIFE.
NORFOLK, May 1.-The ship G. w. Germany, from
Liverpool bound to Baltimore with cargo Of Iron went
ashore on Friday night on Currituck beach The mate,
hooert Wright was drowned. The cargo will be saw
ed aud probably the vessel IL prompt assistance is sent
GREAT DAMAGE BY THE FLOOD.
NEW YoRx, May There has been n great food in
Norwak river, and the bridges, wharves and factories
are damaged to the amount of OF O0O Three
bridges on the Danbury and Norwak railroad have been
washed away, with considerable damage to the track
DESTRUCTIVE FRESHET-LOSS OF PROPERTY.
EAsroS, Pa, May ls:-The Delaware river has been
higher during yesterday and to-day than any period
since the great eshet Of ls4l. The water commenced
rising on Saturday night AMI yesterday morning had
reached twenty feet above its usual height Il continued
rising until last night, overlooking the Delaware division
OF the Pennnsyvania Cansl Washing away the Inlet Lock
OF the Morris Canal besides ujurng the Bevidere Rail.
road In two places The train should have left att
A NJ did not get of till 10 o'clock, when the damages TO
the railroad repaired. mense quantities OF sawed
lumber passed this place. loose and in RATS those en-.
gagged in numbering above have sustained losses yond
estimate The Delaware Canal Is entirely covered with
water and no idoa be formed Of the damage
to IL until tho water falls The Lehgh about feet
Both rivers are Ellinp
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

EW- Dii, q. ~. uItAENEHD would Inform the public
that waiting the Committee Corre ondenee at Rich
and he consulted At the Exchange Hotel
III Monday May sth 1864, from 10 II A. ~, and TO
apply Correspondents hy addressing patti boz
T6 York City stating the nature Of their case and whether
the small also whether the eye stands ont
promptly suukencAn for dollars obtain adVeei
dollars In which the pay for advice Will DO
deducted. The poor fayorabiy considered.
has restored persons N perfect gh IN ehsea OF
Of fron weeks 10 Us years standing,
by minutes application, bya scientific method
Of his own discovery, without cutting, pain or Walh
Dr D. has also, Of inflammation Of yar0s and
s m ios IN from age; and which
nave rama nedp erm lent 10 the present moment.
Of the facts stated reference
had tstement Of persons treated and published In the
NIP III Of saeh day which hours Dr. ~ perform
n.,jrrsn \. on ihs worst that may be presented
for hours and days. Those who
See mr. branerd within the Nine stated, will TAU Aim
JaSi-u
TorICEk meeting Of the Stockholders of the Richmond
and Turnpike Company will he held the
fth day May At 10 o'clock A. NJ at sAundert Temperance
UsiI. on Youthee, between Grace and Broad street
JOHN n. ORgNsIIAw, PRESIDENT
p Those Of the stockholders who have mot yet paid
" share, will ~ the
Cd complete payment the brook Turnpike Company
many deeds fr which are ready. ap2l
EtAHD-TO THE LADIES AND THE PUBLtC.-whsreay
" report been circulated that there IL csneit of
tous character In family take this ethod OF assuring the
public such being the fact there has been
Of sickness n my family the past three months
append certificate Of family physician, which hope
public that the report Originated and
believe dsEnedy TO nure me In my bu'ins) without tbA
dow Of foundation. NJ A. Lyons,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

Man Doo.-A dog Supposed to have been mad, was
killed yesterday evening Main street.
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MARRIED..
DIED,

In Hartford on the ?sd Of April BY the Rev Mr. sau, Mr.
sOLOMAN WE'LL Of New York. formerly OF Richmond Va
Miss MARY daughter Of Mr. David Bamberger OF Hartford CT
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

~ EJury having been done the business Mrs NJ A. y.
ons by false port which has obtained
belief With pleasure call attention another CO.
lumn.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

Tux WHEAT CRor.-Wc learn that in the counties Of
Hanover, Louisa Goochaud &c., the wheat crop is look.
ing remarkably well at present. But it is too early ye,
Tor farmers to make any calculations upon the probable
yield. The time for the joint to makeits appearance
has not yet arrved-though in the section of country
about Fredericksburg informed that it has already
commenced destroying the wheat. Before the middle of
this month the wheat CROP Of the Eastern portion the
State particularly, cannot be considered beyond the
ravages OF this destructive insect ami great fears
entertained that it will prove bad In past years.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

ANOTHER RAILROAD IN THE VALLEY.-They are moving
10 Rockingham towards branch railway from Harrison
burg to Page meeting called for May court to con-
slider the subject The Register says.
IL is perhaps known to of our readers that sope
OF the richest iron banks not only In the state Of
virginia but in the Union, be found in that part Of
the Blue Ridge which forms the boundary Of Page
county, but there are comparatively but few ACQUAINTED
with the act that in the locality there are also con
per mines Of great richness and abundance Tho
OF the richest and best iron ore Any where be found
perfectly exhaustess-there being in the I,nonase y,
those acquainted with that locality mountains 81 IL
We have no doubt that the richly endowed county nj
Rage will ultimately have railway connection both NORTH
ana SOUTH along the valley OF ihc south fork Of Sena
doah. There Is no mistake about the mineral ve,ltb
which awaits such works for its development We have
now lying before specimen Of her copper picked nm
on the surface Of the ground where turnpike was being
made II u almost az pure that Of Lake Supefor-
indeed you eau cut piece Of perfectly pure copper out
OF It with your pen knifr.- Winchester HirgiaiaH
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03
THF WARD TRIAL.

LOUISVILLE, April 29.-Nathaniel Wolfe, one Of tho
counsel employed to defend the Wards having said tho
trial that the citizens OF Louisville Of blood.
hounds and mpeached the yeracity OF nxteen Of Bue
scholars, witnesses at the trial. the boys fools pro-
ceeded to bis residence last night and literally 1t
with eggs meeting Of this citizens has been called
the courthouse tonight express indignation against
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

UUoLDERs OF TEXAS LAND SCRIP. may purchaser BY
describing the serp, and stating price TO LshI (boS
sos, Washing on, ID. O,l who has
1900 acres Of Texas Land for sale. myl-8v
DERAGE DE BAINEs.-ws have commenced this
day selling stock Of Bsrngs Dsanss a. reduced
prices. -.
Very pretty Bsrage DfLaines, At 10 etc lqk and Is.
Very Rich do do, atS5 ceots per yard.
pain Berages, all eolors, At - cent, per yard.
WARREN PERKINS,
mya No. Nl Eagle Square.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

Nv MDrHRfts' BHkAsT CI.OTIs-These Cloth, are nov
acknowledged to the perfect speedy refto pain in
the breasts Of nursing mother, arising from cold or any other
and to afford the only complete pro against
distressing actIon, UGtnEEEp HREisT 70 the world
thday They be without discomfort TO the
mother and procured and during period OF nursing
W any dsgeesble symptom hardness or inflammation
from exhibits ITSELF they guaranteed TO give relief
and in every Rising Breast There thou.
sands who suffer de1s during the period nursing
for using these Cloths accompany them.
sW remittance Of tO0 accompanied by ~ cents worth Of
postage stamps, will the prompt transmission By mail OF
pair Of these Cloths any the United States
They are 70 sale exclusively by
ADIE a GRAY Wholesale and Retail Agents
mho IlT Main street Richmond y,gini.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

April 2Tth, Chan,y In the county OF Hanover, ROBERT
COLEMAN, b., In the 7Ith year Of his age.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

Broad Rock RAcss.-The Spring races commence to
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

eS- correspondent Of the Lynchburg Republican
writing of tie passage Of the summit of the Allegheny
mountains at ehristiansburg by the locomotive says:
This glad tdngs the southeast and it, that the
great difficulties encountered in opening the eastern slope
of the mountain has been overcome, shall the road
progressing regularly, at the tate of eight miles per
month; willing to let 'by cones be by cones" and
unite with the patient and uiugcn friends of the
President and Chief Engineer in looking forward to the
day of delvcrauce from the commercial and bonds
in which have existed from the first settlement of this
country.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

q The British Consul of the city OF New York, off
cialy notifies the public that his government has taken
steps whatever for forced levy of searnen conse
quenty British need have apprehension of i'm
pressen while servGg board American vessels bound
TO ports in Great Britain
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

u Monday last was the day appointed by the Canal
Board OF New York. for opening the Canal of that state
but the unsvorabe state Of the weather having proved
great impedmont to the work of repairing aud the
crrence of several accidents will probably postpone for
some days the commenc ement Of nayig alton.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

RANGE OF THE THEIR MOMETEn
AZ I0RRiS'soot.iort, 81 ndin street, Nays.
so'G't' ~ O'clock 'o'ffIsP'f'
MRigDOLPHS Boot,tors. 19i Main street, N,y2.
'o'i,s's' Ia o g. . ofs!ii'''
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

Ex-PREsIpESr FLLuoRE.-Wc aware that it is
the purpose of this distinguished citizen pass through
city on hs return New York, but hopo he will
do and in that feel assured that the citizens
Richmond will gladly embrate the opportunity of making
every suitable preparation for his reception the guest
Of the city. Wherever Mr. Fillmore has been during his
recent travels in the South he has with the mos
cordial reception, without snction Of party" He
h0nored with reception that we'll belts Chief
Magistrate whose Administration nm honor to his
country; aud who in the language OF his political op.
ponents, administered the chic MagisTacy of the Re-
public with fidelity TO the constitution aud the Union aud
with sugle eye to his couutry's good"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

VRRY ATrRtUTIyg REiL ESTATE at AUCTION
TODb The attention ~ the p1be IL called sale
q very attractive Real gtate ., take place THIS DAY Main,
Grace Clay Ninth AMI Ths
O'clock with the Tenements MAIN 9th 10th
stress. occupied By Mr. v. A. RAyier
See auoo head for description ~ The various pieces
Estate 10 be sold. 0ODDiN APPERsON,
mJ3 Auots.
FU- OARoo BALE OF SUGAR AND N0JAssEs at RoeEstt.,
this morning commencing 10 O'clock 70 Whish the at
tenuon Of dealers.
mJ3 DUNLOP, MoNouRE co.
a NNUAI. NRETiNG.-Ths Annua Mse.ing Of the stock.
N holders Of the Richmond Freirrckburg snd Potomac Rail
Road Company will be held AZ the Depot the Company Rich
mond, Wednesday the Siu Nay, lsj At re o'clock 81
my3 q. W. MACMURDO, Treasurer.
tD- PUBLIC MEgrfNG-A persons favorable TO extending
aninystiJn 10 JoHS NroHEIt va visit city, request
ed N aead meeting, at Msop1ia Hall this ami
row evening, ats O'Clock. ma8-7t
1HARPEn,s NEW MONTHLY MAO IZiNR-H1Y NUN
Nh BfR, ts5t-This M nber tih yssr and
psss the Eighth Volume ~ Hapefs New Monthly Magazine.
subsoription ~ annum.
70 centt Number.
BfNDIR1The subscriber IL prepared 70 bind Hapsrs Maga
fns and other Peroiicai' In any style desired.
myB JANIS WOODHOUsE.
1 N 01OKGE ". wEsT,
ms 6Snd Exchange Place.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

DIscoSrrsuAScx Posr 0FrIcrs-A recent advertise.
ment, by the Post Office Department. for contracts
for carrying tho mails in the Western States du-
ring the succeeding two years requires that the con-
tractors pay must be derived exclusively from the
net proceeds oil the Office supplied, within a GER
tain sum to DO named by him; that the excess OF
net proceeds, If any, beyond such sum- must DO held
by the Postmaster subject the draft OF the Department
and that IL the proceeds fall short Of the amount Of
the bid agreement the deficiency cannot in any
be supplied by the Department-thc effect Of which will
be to discontinue all Post Offices which do not pay the
expenses Of carrying the mails them 1t is believed
that there is number of Post Offices throughout the
country that win able these demands Of the
Department upon them and that they will therefore
to be discontinued Il will be very serious inconven-
to the people in remote and spsrsely settled regions
Of the country.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

INFORMATION "iSrrp.-The JfaH says Il saw thirty
y, 'o'V ladies' looking into a well at a place called
Doss LII on Monday, to take glance their int, n.
ae' husbands Would il inform US, for we want to
k'o" oadly-whether such vision can come within the
perspective range of bacheordom upon similar tea, and
IL so, whether the consumston to which ,ucb an
bio vision points, is fastened by this ordeal II 30 we
shall try it and it is doubtful IT, when we observe ,bs fair
one below don't pounce head foremost in Let ia have
the information any how.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03

Ibave attended the family n Mrs M A. Lyons including the
younE ladies employment, family physo the past
ysau.
can confidently that there now and IA, not been
since December 1855 disease Of Hind
whatever In her family ug the services Of Physician
myB dN JAS. DEALE, ~ ID.