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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-11-16

DRusx-Thomss Hatcher, Thomas Hooper, Jas Rey
nods aud James Peebss brought before the Msyo
yesterday for being drunk aud dsoedery In the
Lucsday.
Il being their 6rs. offence, they we're dseharged.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-11-16

NR Soul. ASp rnE FgESCu G,vEgSugxr We pub
iNh an article to d,y from the Lpndon Times giving an
account Of the difficulty Mr soutLcs gotten into with
the French government
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-11-16

The IiIinu, Election proves troublesome to Judge
Doushs. There will be 90 anti-Nebrasks men in the
next House, Of rs members whcrcas there were bu,
l9 anti Administration men in the Last
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BhSK. FaiLrDF For the information Of our readers
give tne follow rG list Of Blnka lhat flilad during ,

past week
The City Bank Of Columbus. Ohio.
TIE Bank Of Cifclevle Ohio
The frmer'' Bank, Of Chiesgo, Illinois
THE Etchrrce Bluk. BuGto, n. Y.
The Canal Bank. Cleveland Ohio
ibe woodbury. Box, Woodbury., Connecticut, thrown
out at the Suffolk Bsik
seven more lndiana BiDks under the protest yiz: -
wayne Bank, L'gansror; State Stock B,uk of Indiana
ZERO; Upper Wnbish B,uk Wabash; Perry county d nk
Uiphefon Sieuhen County Back Ang0ll Trader- Terre
ian'" treat Western BIuk Terfc HIute. Look out for
more soon.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-11-16

SUR ABOUT Dod "A man named Sebastian Kevpert
applied TO the Mayor on yesterday for warrant to reco
lost dog which he recently discovered TO be in IN.
possession OF man Ia this city
The Mayor told him there law 10 reference to
such matter, dogs being worthless to DO contempls
ted in any statute.
TIE complainant then asked IL under such circumstsn
ces he was not permitted and take bis dog by force
The Mayor declined giving the required information.
on! recommended him TO obtain civil for what
ever amount he would estimate the value of the dog "a
be. This advice was takeE and acted upon.
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BANK OF ROCKINGuAu

October 18th, 1854.
To jos. JonSsoS. Esq, Governor OF Virginia:
Sir herewith transmit statement Of the condition
OF this Bank "a Il existed on the ist inst
Very respectfully,
O. @. STRAYER C..h,..
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-11-16

1lEsRIco CoUuSrY CouRr JUricEs. Tho Criminal
business Of this Court for the present term has been dis
posed Of.
The civil docket taken up on yesterday aud will
| occupy the grentcr part OF this week.
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rotvRi,pspoyuUs.
,ess mus, be addressed 10 the editor o,

Ltters business addressed 10 the "Edftors
"a. wALy"
both sides paper will published
rhiss standing, ought TO be known all.
In be departed from obtuary eight
ines charged for advertisements.
- oonnunoations viii be charged the advertise
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-11-16

kErrIHo Gus.-Ono Of the city watch b svinR occ.-
sion to search the house Of colored fellow named Oaudn
Hunt, 10 the employ OF Mr. Alfred King, on Frankin st.
discovered gun. which he alleged been given TO
him by Mr. Thomas ). Munford. lie produced a tickle,
Pufporting 10 have been written by Mr Munord giving
MIN authority to hold the gun ]. looked ike forgery,
warrant was Issued for Odndos arrest II, wi be up TO-
day.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-11-16

BIC ENPrIsrss.-Such was the character of a purs.
found III the possession Of Hamilton aughton the fellow
who secreted himself In stall the fair ground for the
purpose, was supposed Of stealing horse The grand
jury Of the Hastings failing ind true bill ia his
case on Tuesday, he discharged.
lie appeared yesterday at he Mayors court to appI
Tor the purse found in his at the time of his
rest the contents Of which lot Of paper bundled u
20 as TO give 1t bulk. II intended as means 10
gl aud doubtless had ecu successful 10 some instances
We not whether the purse was restored bpr
should suppose il lie may ind Il useful hereafter
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VIRGINIA. rnrIsnpx n..1n.

VIRGINIA TREASURY OYIICEl
-. . RICHMOND Oct. %, 1854.
s In compliance with the
General Assembly in relation public on
een have the your eIeeencv ynop,i, OF
financial
ing 3ith day Of September, 1884 ~
Very respectfully, yours. Ae,
j. n. sTovALL,
Treasurer OF the Commonr ealth.
Jo'nrH JOHNSON. Eco. Governor Of Virginia
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SIrEA-Sitka lies near the 10 front of the Rus
sian settlements in North America II il ono Of group
OF ISLANDS, known heretofore ng George the Thirds
Archipelago The population in 1853 amounted to SO7
persons, Of which 1874 Aleutes aud Cooske 3U7 the
iecendints Of Europeans ana native women and the
due Europesns-chCfy Russians. The harbor il good
but yeior 100 days IL ranci there necessarily and for
$50 others day. showers were frequent; The whole coast
Is humid aud subject to the heaviest fog which brood
over the entire region. Grain cannot be cultivated on
the Island few vessel, but there, but the chief
Industry is the curing OF fish, for which salt ia obtanei
at the Sandwich islands Furs also obtained
The island be o no other advantage the United
States than to furnish barbOr for occasions, whaIer
which it now does under Russian comfy.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-11-16

EFFECTS Of bar SEAsos.-According 10 the Three
Rivers Canada EtsD Enquirer, there at present ind
cations Of Lake s.. Peter filling up. More than 5000
OAK logs sunk in the lake, have partially become visible
and almost covered with mud Several have been found
inbeddei beneath layers OF sand aud mud six inches
depth.
LARGE REvARD.-Thc Marine Bank Of Savannah will
give $1,000 Tor the apprehension and delivery TO any Of
it, officers, Of samuel ID. ScOv ILL., who ab.conded from Ma
con on ihe 29h ult, With $4,000 o the funds Of
stituti0n.
SEND Hin TO TuRKEr.-The Addison (N Y y SteubeD
County Democrat says:-"Therc i. a young man by tie
name Of Thomas Sanders, reiing il that town. who ou
- 10 years Of age, and weighs $50 pound. Ills foot ia
over ~ inches III length. Beat this who can the
basndo is not in this continent Mr. Sanders will
have to visit the sutan donons c wants TO have his
eighteen inch" feet brntsu.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-11-16

ApDhEs OF hR LAcr.--J. Horace Lacy Esq, Of ihi
county delivered the annual Address. before the Kappa
hammock River Agricultural and Mechanical Society," at
their Fair aud Cattle Show in this place Thursday last
Mr. H. was peculiarly eloquent the OCCASION and added
much to his already high reputation orator The
urge Court Room was crowded To oycrhpuiDg, whilst hun
dreis we're unobe TO get within bearing distance. We
may give our recoecons Of the speech hereafter Mr.
L. has declined lie qualifications. RderieksJu,g lie, ald
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~ SPECIAL NorIoE-oouniry Merchants and Others, Ar:
respectfully invited 70 attend Auetoo Bale Of Hdtc
rv and fancy Goods 81 my salss Room, this Eenns At
O'Clock. Zee Advertisement. ELIAS HALE,
LusiT and Commission Merchant, ios Main Street,
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MORE BANK sUSpEysIONs

CHICAGO, Nov. 3-The Merchants and Mcdaniel
Bank o this city has closed its doors The notes OF the
Nhpcr'v'e Bank, and Back OF Esn have been refused
IN this city.
CnicAGp, Nov. 1.-THE City Bank OF this city has
suspended payment.
CHICAGO, Nov H.-Toe Union Bank OF this city has
closed. The bills OF the Elgn Bank are again takcn.-
There is great excitement among our citizens
CiscsSAr1r, Nov. li.-Georgc Milne & Co, private
bankers, OF this city, stopped payment this morning
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-11-16

Last dividend OF Pron declared July last four per cent
The undegn.d .cors OF the Farmers. Bank OF yvIn,
e,y tat tue foregong statement has been examined,
believed TO be correct, VIM. 10. MACPARLLSE,
WM O. ALLEN,
ROB'T A. MAYO,
r. u. HAXALL,
q. ID. wIIIrrLE,
X. o. HAsKiNs,
N. o. READ.
CrIT % ReHHosD, VIII
SIN IN, Cashier OF the FARMERS Bank vsins this day
appeared before Justice OF
Aforesaid. and made
from re books OF the said Bank
received .m the Branches hes. his ino
and belief " " ''' 'ss
Given under my hand this rth day OF November 1874
r
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STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION or rHx BANK o, Rocx
ISuuAN, Oct. LIST, 1854.
AssErs rnk BANK:
Virgins Coupon Bonds aud other Bonds of
the State and guaranteed Bonds, 1891 $50 90
iremums paid ls,s7a 90
Su,'eut expenses 40 ~
,ils aud notes discounted zoe. ass 10
u, ohpensss Legs -
Exchange account IT'S %
Nes' Estate 1915 81
No".ni charges IS
Due from Bank. and Bankers 20 4es SO
Notes of other Virginia Banks 1889 90
.,o'es VI banks Out oi virginia 1885 90
Specie bsl47 Of
sS7s.s4s II
LtABLIrIEs.
Capital stock paid in seIs.oIs 40
Do. do. subscribed &2,I49 90
Do. do unpaid 1850 81
Notes in circulation, S. l0s goa and sos S57 $50 90
Due depositors aud upon certificates Of de-
posit IS Os7 %
Dividends unpaid 876 90
Bills payable 10000 oO
Discount aud interest 666 Sc
Due to Banks aud Bakers 9.S6S 80
s57s.Si6 n
On the Ia, of July 1884, the Board declared dividend
q" per cent upon t20S 500 Of the capital stock the
whole amount Of said dividend being f6,lll.
We. the undersigned members of the Board Of Diree-
tors If the Bunk of R,Sknght hereby certify that the
~
be correct.
A. b. TRICK, President,
A. Il. HARNSBERGER
H. 5. H. WARREN,
N. HARVEY EfFINGER,
WM. q. STEVENS
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, to wit:
Thi. las Z. q. Srayer, C,sher of tho INK of Rock
'nsham, personally appeared before me- Notary Public
aud made oath that the above statement is true.
Given under my hand. this 9Th dsv of Ocobcr 1884
JAMES KENNEY, Notary Public.
BANK or RERxELEY IN VIRGINIA,
=, ,. ,,-.o- M.sIIS.srEo. october IS. 1854. I
sr-I herewith quarterly hs state
OF III, , BANK a, provided BY Law.
d. BUckniRr. ca,Ai.r.
Statement II q" Bank IF Brt.y in Tr0ind, octocer Ii
whe ling city Bc nds Of tho Commonwealth OF yir
s..e, -., siOoosc %
Iniaa, Ril, Z Exchange, 9iiCo II
Due from other Banks, i39I, 90
Note. on !, nd Of other Banks, $50 q,
Expenses, IS as
sai9,70l S,
Notes in sireustiOn. $500 90
rrcei we'd. q Ia
Due to other Bank. $50 5,
deposits. 5, tc9 ~
sal9.Isi 70
The underlined have examined the above statement and
JOHN BLAIR HosE. President.
S VI; Z Ss sSsHGsss' Directors
Personally appeared before Notary Pub
BeS ,s SoaHy n aass, Cashier Of the Bank Of
Of :he condition of the said day
Given under hand hI. ao,h d,v of October 1854.
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Comparable STATE Of pe Fdrers Bank of Virginia. inud
tny ne Rrancaer on the Isl day Of Oet1sr 1885,
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IhNINhL BANh UF VIHUINIA OCT. u, 1851.
JOS JoIls'oS, Eco Governor Of VWgiuis
Dear Sit-Wibin please 6ud statement OF tho condition
OF the Central Bank 0fVrgns. the LIST October 1885,
with comparative statement OF the same on the LIST Oc-
tooer, 1853. Very respectfully,
WM. II. TAMS Cashier.
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BANK ov RERKELEy IN VIRGINIA
MIsIiS.BuIo. october 23, 1854.
To JosrrH JouzsoI, Governor OF Virginia:
Sir herewith
OF this Bank provided by lA~.
With great resPset. AN your obe!ient serv't,
d. BUCkuART, Cashier.
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kockiSoHAn COUNTY, to wit:
This iay Z. c. Strayer Cashier of tho Bunk Of Rock
'ngham, personally appeared before me, Notary Public
aud made oath that the above statement is true.
Given under hand, this 18Th dsv of October 1854
JAMES kESNEY. Notary Public.
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Ssd-''t n th' Bank # R,rtiry in TT-gnia osto1er L.

"
appeared before the Notary Pub
ne Tor the county afoe'ad D. Bucths Cashier
berkeley In virginia, aud made oath that
tober, 1874. - "
Given under my hand this 25th OF October, 1884,
WA. u. BUCKUARr Notary Pnbe
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The object OF this suit 10 oobian partition Of the
aVes and other personal estate OF the
his widow (Mrs Elizabeth Pare) for life Il AM
davn that the defendant Thomas this
moiion o. the plaintiff BY wyadhas Kemp his a,tor
ney ordered that the said defendant appear
m rih afer due publication Of this order md
y project his interest," ani that n this
iished
and Public Advertiser rrnicd In the city OF Rc
nond and posted the front door House tts
county on the ars day Of the NEXT motion
Of the plaintiff given him
parties. Copy-Teste: "
noid-f JOHN m Clpy m
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STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF rHx BANK or Rocr
INuuAN Oct lat 1ssI
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We. the undersigned members Of the Board of Diree
tors Of the Bunk of Rockingham, hereby certify that the
above statement has been examined aud believe il to
b., correct
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Asst. Surgeon-Sim1. F. Cowes.
Purser-L d. Siamm.
Acting Mas;er-Mr Gamble.
Lieut. Of Marines-Freeman Norvel.
Adshipnen-A. g. lizard, WIN. Kirklsnd, ]. @. Wal
ker. q. q. Carpenter, II. Bowen, A. j. Mccartney
The U S sloop OF ST. Mary. Com'dr Bailey was
AZ Honolulu Oh the 10th Of Sept The officers Of the ST
Marys were presented to His Majesty the Royal Vice
gerent loving to the ndsposion Of the kng on the 9th
Of September. by Mr. Gregg, the U. S. Commissioned
Norfolk Raacon
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On the lat Of July 1884, the Board declared dividend
al cent. upon t20S 500 OF the capital stock the
whole amount Of said dividend being t6,lll.
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sHhh BOXES TIN PLATED light .ad Loaded
~, ioo sheets Braiiers Copper, fron ~ to ~ In
20 Slabs sp-tsr "
Timed Copper.
md .ivin
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xa,x Army Order.

The following general order has recently been issuet
by the War APARTMENT
The Interests OF the service require that captains
should be habitually with their companies Though sub
courts martial military boards &C. they will not In fu-
tufe he detailed for any duty which may be likely to
.epsrate them any considerable time from their
panies AMI the rule will also be applied to tho
.ubaltors OF mounted corps, who beyond the temporary
"details above referred to, win not be separated from their
except for duty connected with their arm Of
service.
Q Application for leave of absence for q period
eeedrg four months viii hereafter be forwarded through
the usual channel Of correspondence for the action Of
the Secretary Of War.
g. Officers Of the general staff, staff corps and de-
partments when not serving in military department. Or
under the orders OF the General In Chief must transmlt
DAYS TO the Adutant General Of the Army through tho
chief Of thor corps for the decision Of the Secretary Of
War And all orders assigning or changing the posts or
stations Of such officers VIII only be given by the
sccretary II War through the Adjutan Generals occ
a. Every order issued by any military authority which
nav cause any expenditure whatever IN any disbursn
department shall be given in writing, and copy there
ent is required to be made And copy Of every order
which may involve the transI oraon OF an ocer shall
In like be forwarded to the Adutant Generai Oh
the army for the information OF the Secretary OF war
s. Ofhcers doing duty in the Quartermaser depart
ment win report in their monthly summary sia
with whom and where, the balances for when tney arc
respectively accountable are dcposited
a The mileage of officers travelling on court martial
service will be- in other cases OF trave under orde
ten cents a mile.
1874 a. allows OF fuel and quarters sper
ciay for service on courts martial IL hereby revoked
BY order ooVrhn A"'"'an' o0A''-'
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ForSp DROWNED AN Usxyowy MAS.-Ycsterday, coro-
oDonne held inquest at the foot OF Oliver street.
East River on the body of unknown man, which was
found floating In the East river The deceased was about
five feet seven inches In height with dark hair black
whisbcrs all around his face He was dressed in rod
flannel under shirt with hickory over shirt black silk
cravat, black cloth vest black jacket Canton flannel
drawers and sea boots and jack knife suspended with
string from his neck The body was much decomrosed,
and appeared to have been in the months
verdict Of death BY drowning, rendered.
ANOTHER UNKNOWN MAN DRowSED.--Coroner Hilton yes.
terday held inquest at the foot OF Thirty sixth ST.
River, on the body Of an unknown man. found floating
in the river at that place Deceased about Ave feet
seven inches In height Of light complexion hair the
body much decompccd and appeared to have been about
two months In the water He dressed In the cloth
ing Of 'long.hore man. verdict was rendered Of
death By drcwniDs.
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E,ooklx-n civ Intel,ivencc.

KINGS COUNTY CorRT or GENERAL SESSIONS Before
yuege Moore and lu.iice stwell and stryker-Ihomas
mcnt for burglary in the third degree tie charge OF
orciby entering the carpenter shop Of Morris Sherman,
in March of last year and stealing therefrom number
Of tools. He convicted sentence was reserved.
Robert Steel was tried on indictment charging him
in February last The evidence conflicting and the
jury was unable to agree The prisoner thereupon
remapded
Thomas Wilson and Charles Martin who were detected
sunday night about three months since in entering
number Of hall doors in Fulton with false keys
arraigned indictment, FOR burglary ia the first
degree The evidence OF opening doors and entering houses
plain but 1t not shown that they stole any thing
They convicted and to the state prison for
the term of ten years each.
francis Hegenburg, youth aged about eighteen was
arraigned Indictment for burglary in the third de-
gree, In entering the house Of T. A. Newman in Fulton
street and stealing therefrom oyercoat and vest
lie pleaded guilty and sentenced TO the State prison
for the term Of three years.
Jacob Meyer found in company with the above prisoner
at the time Of his arrest reeasedno evidence being
brought forward to implicate him.
Boy KrfIRD.-A little boy, named Thomas Waters
about nine years OF ace accidentally killed yester
day morning in consequence Of the falling of crane at
the corner Of ProsIecs ane Tod streets which was used
Il gas 1hs sa S s for
residence in York street.
FOUND DROWNED ToRr HAmroS.-The body OF a
man, apparently German, discovered in shad net
near Fort Hamilton, Tuesday morning. He appeared
to be about forty of age had dark hair Eve
feet ak inches in height, and had pair of striped
pantaloons COTTON drawers, coarse EhoeB
and woollen socks. An inquest was held by Coroner
Denly, and verdict in accordance with the facts
rendered. The remains taken to the county Aims
house for intcrmcnt.
FOUND DEAD IN The SrREEr.-Patrck Dunn who had
been aborng under illness for several days pro-
cccded to take walk In Baltic street yesterday when
he fell upon the pavement account Of weakness and
Immediately expired His body conveyed to his late
residence.
ACCIDENTALLY DRowSm.--A colored man, named Israe
Peterson drowned Saturday night last In Graves
end Bay by the upsetting Of his skG with which he at
tempted to The skin found bottom upwards
bat the BODY was not recovered.
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out OF the party That paper, all questions OF prin
cple had BEEN and would be soundly democratic
the Senator himself.
Mr.. STUART disclamed any attempt to read the paper
out Of the party He had called the attention Of demo-
cratic Senator's to the fact that this proposition
put $4,000 in the pocket Of paper which assaied by
name the President and Secretary of State
Mr. WELLER replied asserting that about two thirds OF
the article read from the Sentinel met the cordial an
prevail of his judgment He had doubt but some Of
those in the party would have to part com pany
This administration came into power by the votes of all
kinds and sorts Of partesdemocrats fire eaters barn
burners free soiers &C. &c The party not healthy
one weaken the strength Of the party but would Tend
greatly to improve the general health. (Iughter.)
Mr. BROWN protested against any saying that any
portion OF the democratic party any section not
pure, honest and patriotic. Cesar and Brutus are
honorable men. We are all honorable men, 1t was as
honest partyas ever existed.
Mr. BApGER-As ever will eaist. UAughter)
The debate was continued by Messrs. Gwin aud Fiz.
patrick in opposition to the resolution.
NO question taken, and ut halfpa four o'clock
the Senate adjourned.
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NOMINATION. OF A FREE s0TLER FOR THE UNITED
STATES sENATE-PAssAGE OF THE ANTI-NEBRAsKA
RESOLUTION.
HARTFORD, May H. 1854.
This evening, in the Wing Legislative Caucus, Francis
Gillette, free SOIL nominated for United States sena
for the short term and Lafayette s Foster Speaker
Of the House for the full term.
The anti Nebraska resolutions which passed by
State Senate yesterday, by vote Of 16 to passed
the House by yeas las to nays ST. The resolutions
were as follows
whereas: bin /. pending IL the congress q u.
ss and Netraska ~ which the eighth section The
sea approved AAf'h
Received by this General Aremly That the form Of the
eesrornsion IN desssed be repesas pssssd
the public to the whole sxten. Of powered Con
70 people, q SsS s
rssd nIsn The gs.pssty q ssss % a With full
government and q those state which the insu
Resolved that tie name sehsli efths people Of
this state pretes against the proposed repeal Of the
u 81 a,s o re az ssna f s f .sm
ructive Of mutual Conscience between .he states II this
sncontent with the fundamental principles Of natural
Resolved, Tia, we declare our fixed purpose
the legal actual admission Of svery the
bs from rh a Tsi SSsIss Ie nsc 81 IF
nsctcut ought to awaken to the aggressive character Of
Within tie reach q federal
lation.
Rs.olvea, That this General Assembly hereby declare,
snd constitutional measures which the existing crisis or
rights ana IN defence q liberty 'A'
Resolved. That Senators in congress he instructed
and that our Representatives. Lo earnestly equetted 70 op
pose By all lawful and the last extremity the
hilton q slavery, known !. the Missouri compromise
Resolved That COPY Of these resolutions be transmitted
rnd sss % &c q ~ ie s.m M ssor
that body sAd the Executives Of the several States in the
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Four Men STRUCK BY LIdHTNiS0--Monday mter-
Isnd four sboring men, Al work at the clay banks At
Glen love were struck by lightning and prostrated
One Of the men, feared on Monday svsaiDs, would
net ysccver fgcw the shccs'
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From Connecticut.

NOMINATION. OF FREE sorLER FOR THE UNITED
STATES sENATE-PAssAGE OF THE ASTI-NEBRAsKA
RESOLUTION.
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Destructive Fire In Lower Canada.
MONTREAL, MAY IL 1854
The village Of ST, Hyscinthe was almost wholly des
trcyed by Gre, to day.
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severe storm In the south. and Loss Of LIZ.

WELLINGTON, May II, Is3I
A tremendous storm Of wind and rain accompanied
with thunder and lightning broke this city between
two and three O'Clock this afternoon during which Lady,
residing in the First ward was killed.
BALTIMORE, May IL, 1854
The wall Of one OF the stores Light street, destroyed
hy FIRE on Sunday blown down by the gust of wi nd
this afternoon killing Wilson L.. Lloyd Of the firm OF
McElderry Lloyd, and clerk named samuel G. Akin
son. They were in Office adjoining the wall, and
winch was crushed by the fall