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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-08-16
rae INSULT TO MAJOR BORLAND.

THE INSULT TO MAJOR BORLAND.
The original cause Of the insult to Maj Bor-
l,nd is found in the protection which he gave to
Cant. Smith, when an attempt was made to
arrest him for killing Antonio, one of his native
pil",s. Maj Borland says, in his letter tote
Secretary OF State, that his interference for the
protection OF Captain Smith had NO fefefence
10 the question Of his guilt or innocence, tut to
his rights as an American citizen But, by way
III casting odium on Maj. BoIland, The National
fntciiigenccr speaks OF his interference MS the
protection given to murderet." The fol-
lowing statement OF the facts as to the killing
Antonio by Captain Smith, as We find them
reported in the Washington Star t-w days
since, show that the killing was clearly jus fl
BILE:
cit SEEMS that Captain Smith, of the Amer
steamer Routh, navi- a',ng he San Juan
river, same months since discussed one OF his
native pilots, named Antonio, icr.'ci"us fellow
who subsequently threatened I" take his i''e on
thu first favorable occasion On the down trip
Of the Ronth, when Mr. B,fand was passen
ger on her, coming home, she lost most OF her
rudder ty an accident, aud wa for the most
part steered with setting p"ls. WheE hb Ut
light miles from San Juan she became un,hau
geable in a narrow channel OF deep and rapid
water. To save her from grounding, Captain
Smith ordered her to be made fast To a 'bung",
(native boat lying near al hand, which proved
TO be T. e boat Of Antonio The latter had the
rope IF the steamer cut or cast loose and se'z
ID double barr, He'd gun, Ievell"d ii to shoot
Captain Smith, who was standing with the
| steamers wheel in his haad woman on
| board the bungo, however jetked the gun from
his hand and, ere he could recover il, the steam
er, being loosened from ,h. bung", was swept
| violently away by the current rounding on
| the other side of the river, In their efforts to
prevent this catastrophe, the hands lost two OF
their setting poles near the bungo, and as soon
possible the s ,mer headed, so TO recover
hem On her second approach towards the bun
20 for that purpose, the ex pilot again seized ms
| gun, and ordered Captain Smith not to approach
| nearer, or he would shoot him tie made hts
threat, and prepared to carry it INTO execution,
| though he saw that Cap, was al the wheel
| surrounded by male and female pass. myers, and
the boat was almost wholly unnanageable.-
Smith, finding it impossible To- sop her head
way, and fearing that h. would shoot in the
crowd of passengers, stepped out IF the hee
house Instantly, when the ruffian squatted down
and raised his double barrelied gun to shoot -
| But s. was too quick fer him, ; he seized his
| rifle and shot him as he the point OIL
pulling the trigger. These are the facts of the
shooting affair, as tes,fi, d to by DIR. Smith, o.
San Francisco, Adams h Go s express messen
ger. and lady passenger, who, as well as the
Hon. Mr.. Borland, were in the wheel house a
| the time"
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TIE BRIDAL ROBEOF DEATH
The Baltimore Republican on the 18th inst ;,
relates the fOloWr,O touchinu story.

The Baltimore Republican the 18th inst ),
relates the following touching story:
Last Thursday evening was fixed upon for the
marriage rites between youthful couple in East
Baltimore. A warm affection had long existed
between the parties, even three years ago, and
arrangements had been partly made for their
marriage but the mach was broken off through
the exer,ions of the young lady parents whose
only objection, however, To the nupias was the
youthful age of their daught Short after
ards this young gentleman departed for the
Tar west and shortly after his arrival, he opened
correspondence with the object of his alice
tin, which was afterwards kept up between
them with untiring regularity, A few months
ago, TO the great Joy OF the lovers, the parents
OF the young lady consented 10 her marriage
with her far off suitor, who then urged and en-
treated for an early period to be named for the
ceremony All the arrangements were finally
made and the happy day was fixed upon to come
of on Thursday last, the day previous to when
the bridegroom had d. ciJed to arrive in this
city The last letter received by the lover from
his intended, breathing fond h pes and afftc
tonate aspirations. was received two days pc
vious 10 his departure to fulfil the wishes for n
gagement, and throug hout his jour ey, which
lasted something more than a week, he induly
ed, doubtless in the brightest vision of future
happiness, and wh"n, on Wednesday evening
last he was whired in 10 this city with Iocomo.
tive speed, in the Western trsin of ars, the
delightful feeling of happiness within the very
grasp, thrilled through every vein with the fever
of deligh..
With all practical speed he h,stened from the
amden street depot to the dwelling of the
parents of his intended, IN the eastern section
of the city. Knocking hastily al The door, he
was admitted by an elderly servant with a sad
dened face, and upon greeting the parents of
the young lady, their only replies were the
broken sobs and fearful excamalions of heart
cit grief. Upon moti"ning him onward, he
followed them to an upper apartment n which,
by The subdued light that ent, red between the
bars If the shutters, he saw the pale, still OBJ
jet of his affection uevod OF life, and alfred |
n long rote Of spotless white, extending
upon the cooling board, awaiting her last re-
pose in the coffin and the dark, silent tomb
Early that morning she had 5reathed her last
after a severe touh ct with the dread destroyer
which SCI zed her tor his own ia three days from
his first approach. Beside her cold remains
there could still be seen The rich brocaded we'd
ding robes, and her chilled, but Gnruff1e ed brow,
was adorned with the white wreath of roses in
tended for her wedding crown. She is now
deep beneath the earth
u
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p. OOYL Els
CHEAP CASH STORE.

On Main street ,betpeen Fourth ind Fifth, ner,
Door to John Simpiots.
TINE subscriber begs leave inform the
i Dubuque and surrounding country, that he hasjusi
returned from New York with fresh and seas0nable
supply of STAPLE and FANCY. DRY GOODS, CLIO
THING, GkOCERItdS& QUEENSWARE, which have
been bought the most advantageous terms, and will
be sold for cash at the lowest remunerating prices
Country storekeepers are respectfully requested to cal
and examine the goods and prices before purchas
es elsewhere only will be asked and ahate
ment made Amongstth stock wi he found the follow
ng:
Snperfne Black Cloth Fancy satin, silk Il ginghan
Black and fancy cassmercs cravas-Scarlet blue and
Doe skins white wrappers, Sdrawer
Casimerettes, satnets, cot Suspenders, comfoners
ton goods; Turkey red and madden
Bleached sheetings, s-4,l 04 handkerchefs
Blue, bleached and brown Green and blue barege Bloc
drillings mer corded skirts,
Bleaced. brown striped Swiss and jackonet insert.
shirtings; ings and edgings:
tIuckabacks diapers towel se and thread insertings,
rugs; and edgings, black silk lace,
rash, bleached and brown capnets, sewed muslinco
damask table cloth; lars and cuffs;
Red; white, land yellow Han Black lace falls;
nels; Cashmere, silk and wool,
Red tckings, counterpanes wool, cloth, Berlin Lisle
Carpet worp, cotton yarn and cotton gloves;
Ladies saclels csspe,bags merino and sotion socks.
and umbrellas; adies' merino, cashmer'
Gnghans caIicoes linseys and cotton hose,
checked ,iackonet, Swiss, Threads sewing knittin
book, Victoria lawn and cottons, PURSES eastics
lappei nusins, wristlets, purse twist, Re.
Aldacas, mohars. coburgs, phyr wool
De LaInes printed caIcoes, Jenny Lind and Kate Hayes
French mernoes, Canton gown buttons, pearl agate
hannels, cambrics, cam linen and ivory buttons;
brio handkerchief; Dressing, back and sid,
Brown Holland, Irish linen, combs, hair and clotl
Oiled cloth, table covers, Coat Links:
Doyleys black velvet; Bay Stat-ion shawls.
Waddng, batting;
CLOTHING.
Gentlemen's black cloth Cashmere and Doeski
cloaks, finishing and blank pants.
ct overcgats, quilting satin luda rubber Il spngs,
aud fancy vests,
GROCERIES, &c.
hOice Imperial Young Hy Pure cognac Brandy old Nc
| son, Ooolong 4 Souchong nongafea and Ohio whis
| Teas. key,
Java and Rio Cofees Golden Syr - and 8 + me
| Chocolate, cocoa, lasses,
Loaf, crushed, clari sn and Smoking and chewing IL
| brown sugars. bacco,
Sperm star and taow PfincIpe, Havana and S
| cables, root cigars
cloves nutmegs, cinnamol Fancy and plain soaps ind
/ ginger mustard and peppr go, lard OIL, tlbs, bucl
| 1 able CUTLERY and queens cts, coffee mills,
| ware, &C. Raisins, Almonds current
i F. DOYLE.
4 Nov I5-dwy
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TIE ATTENTION

OF the of Dubuque and adjoining Counties Is
~ invited the following and uaiudbie Enuention,
for applying Electricity cheap and elesan. form to the
of Disease
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-08-16
New York, Aug Z

The steamer Hero, which left this city for
Albany on Sunday evening with large num-
Der of passengers broke her starboard crank
near Sing Sing. The greatest excitement pre-
vailed, heightened by the act that the boat was
then near the place where the Ill lated Henry
Clay took fire. Gen Cass and his daughter
were board and the Senator wits very active
IN keeping ord. r. After several hours trying
to repair the d,sasie the boat was put about
and returned to New York II was 6 O'Clock
this morning before they landed here.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-08-16

ANVW A'ins aug .
The steamer Star Of the West arrived this
morning with dates to the 10th The Star oil
the West brings 100000 and 43O passengers
among them are Col. Grey Of the Pacific Rail
road route, and Gen. Winchester.
The Democratic Party in California is com.
Pletely split up, and it is stated that there will
be two conventions and two distinct party orga'
nizatons and two separate tickets The position
Of the Democratic party is similar to that in
New York State. All Democrats were to meet
on the 18Th
The crops had been mostly gathered and were
in excellent condition. In some spots the yield
of wheat was IS bushels to the acre.
Money market at San Francisco was depress
ed in consequence of the great influx of goods
from the Atlantic cities.
The deputy marshal Of San Francisco had
been impeached for disobeying the Mayor
orders
Flour selling at retail at 10 25al0 SO
OREGoN.-The only news is the immense
discovery Of gold at Port Oxford Many OF
the miners are realizing $50 per day.
The Capt. of the Star Of the West denies the
report that there was great excitement a,
Kingston, owing to the bombardmen, Of Grey
town.
L. Al
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5 ! / N f E K X Y
At DUBUQUE.

AT DUBUVRUE.
THE UNDERSIGNED would inform, the Tfavelin
Public, that the splendid New Steam Feffy Boat,
u Il A II
has this day commenced her rcgdattfibs to be made
very halt horacross the Mississippi the Lower Fer
al Dubuque.
W, will cross any narhrer o fTEAMS that will come,
LET THE WEATHER BE WHAT 1T MAY, WILL RUN
if there rs bus ness to do.
Our charges reasonable as at other Ferry on
The Upper Mississippi. Everything that Co. ,fornians a.,
want by way of out fit, can be had att lowest ~
nbiqne-the City being literally crammed ;tb smch
ticeS as AL ornians want. ~
n b. Recollect, that IT, !. STr,,IER is a, tho Jow.,
cry opposite the C' ara NOT at Eagle Point; nab
a nish winds wil'or, at any time prevent the odta
All III LIS -. a' as often The with Horse Boats
ma III 3o:h s2-dwy.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-08-16
Cholera had subsidized at Kingston.
GEOGRAPHIC DISPATCHES.
ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA.
New York, Aug

New York, Aug. 8.
The Arabia, with three days later advices
from Liverpool, reached her dock this evening
d, 8 o'clock.
Liverpool dates are up tn July %.
Cotton active at slight advance. Sales Of
the week 62,00O bales fair Orleans 81. Up.
lands and Mobile 81.
Flour advanced 6da1s since Tuesday.
Wheat 3a4d-better. Corn advanced 1sa7s
Consols advarced, closing 92s
Political news possess nothing of startling
interest. Gortschakof is Withdrawing a por-
ion OF his army to Bucharest, the mouth of the
Danube being no longer tenable
The Constitutional states the immediate entry
of the Aus'rans is formerly decided On. Sky
thousand Turks are terrifying Gulrgero.
the cholera has appeared at Wallipoli and
the Uardanelles
A Russian camp of 81, 600 men is being form
ed at Ursestra.
Neu.a vessels have been authorized to come
out of h. bckaded ports
AGO :ntsfrom the Malta say that lS0 offic srs
and sailors. the crew of the Tig have been
exchanged at Odessa The number exc',anc d
fell short Of the English by 3Omen, acco. dinglr
SO many of the Tigers crew remain in car. .v;, :,
Prince Gortschokoff is confirmed j.. ~. 800,
mand of the Moldo Wall,chi ..rmv
An army of $4,000 men is 60 he concentrated
between Schid. an and 1vad.
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BowERY B'Hovs IN A squaLL.-A cou

BowERY Hovs IN A SQuaLL.-A couple
of B"wsry b'hoys being caugh, in thunder
squat in the bay, Tom, who was very much
frightened. said to his companion in PERIL
say, Nose, can you prsy?' Not bit, was the
answer. sWhat,' says Tom, 'can't you say no
prayer Of no Sort iNot word, vas the la
comic reply. Then says Tom, 'soMETHIsG
must be done, and that ID quick. Y.
Mirror.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-08-16
WHAT SHALL BE DID"


The Dubsque Tribune says, in speaking Of
the Southern Planters.
~They are the offending parties; they are
the politicians scith tke aid Of norttcrn demo
cratic donghtaees, they gOUcrH fA's country q
day IF one Of these arstocrats owns l,OUO
slaves, which 10 not At oil uncommon, these
negroes have q representation equal to ssz
kundred ,ckite rioters. This 10 the secret OF our
vassalaec, this is the wheel within the
wheel" that moves the destinies Of this govern
ment."
There has been so much Misrepresentation
upon the subject Of the slave representation Of
the South, that we feel it incumbent upon 10 to
explain il.
every Eve slaves that man owns he is entitled
10 three votes. This opinion is ENTERTAINED and
expressed by many men Of age and apparent
intelligence. II was even put forward and
stoutly asserted as truth at the polls in this
city, BY men from whom we should have ex
pected better things.
Now. what are the facts in this case ? In
making up the population ola state, If we mis-
take not, ~ thou:and is required to consti
su,e . Representative District and for every
eighty thousand Of population, state IL emit
tied 10 a Representative. In calculating this
population in slave state, every Eve slaves are
counted as three of . population. This is
constitutional provision, as sacred as any part
Of that instrument and cannot he abrogaied or
evaded, v ithout plain violation of the insiru-
n,ent. The free negroes Of the free states, but
: very small portion Of whom are voters. are
counted equally with white persons, in making
up the population necessary to constitute a
representative District. IL there not as much
Injustice 10 the one case, a. The other, at the
North, a. At the South Yes, ever more at the
North, b,cause there 10 . discrimination in favor
or The free black over the slave !? And if the
North has right TO complain Of the South, for
the black representation, has not the South an
ca al right - complain Clearly it has
Bat this question is not open for discussion.-
The Constitution has settled it. It is plain
provision Of the constitution, which
every citizen is und r. fespec. and obey, as
much as be is b1und 10 respect and obey any
other provision Of the constitution.
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Phiistselphia. Auv. &

S. l. Beal, dentist doing business in this
c't,, was this morning held to bail in s. 900, by
the Mayor, Tor committing an outrage upon the
person # highly respectable youny lady, 10
years old, while getting her teeth arranged.
under the effect Of ether. The young lady was
ab.nt to be- married and the affair caused yrea,
excitement.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-08-16
TELEGRAPHlC DISPATCH
Reported for the Miners Express.

81, Louis, Aug g, ] past o'clock, P. M.
Report says Catholic Priests are distributing
arms among Catholics and a row is anticipated
to- night. Military are out and have been adj
day
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-08-16
DRUGS! DRUGS!! DRUGS

vINHE undersigned are at present receiving and vii
L continue to receive during the summer important
additions to their already extensive stock of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS,
and Dye-sufs, which they offer the citizens of Du-
bnque, and surrounding country, unprecedenedy low
prices. Being exclusively engaged in the Drug trade,
and by strict attention business fatteE
selves that offer inducements equal if
perior to any house Of the Mississippi We have
endeavored supply ourselves with every article he
longing to our business that possibly be called for
and having made great alterations in Store House
can insure neatness, accuracy and dispatch.
VAN DOREN & BELCHER,
June 5, 81. dwtf Main st, door below Sixth.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-08-16

OHIo WHEAr cRcp.-This years crop will
fali short Of the last by several millions Of bush
els. on account the weevil and other causes.
VT there il no danger Of starvation in Ohio,
% there 10 same tall corn left there, and the
crops generally Throughout, the United States
will exceed the average.
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~ READ HIS OWN WORDS,

To PROFESSOR HoLLowAy,
SIR,-Itis not my wish to become notorious neither
is this letter written for the sake of writing bu
to say, that your Ointment cured me of of the
dreadful cufaneous diseases that flesh is heir to- and
which considered by all who knew me to be beyond
the reach of medicine. For nine wears I was afflicted
with one ct the most painful and trout lesoe legs
that everfe to the lot of and after trying ever
medicine had ever heard Of resigned in despair all
hope of being cured but friend brought uple of
Iage pols OF your ontinen which caused the sores on
my egs to heal and entirely regained my heath my
agreeable surprise and delight and 10 the asonishmen,
AN EXT RAoRDrNsRY~ CURE OF A BAD N BREAST
WHEN NEARLY AT THE POINT OF DEATH.
Copy efa Letter Jro~ Mr.. r. Durant, Nta Orleans No
rember 9th, 1873.
70 PRor EssoR HOLLOWAY, 49, Corner of Ann and Mas
san Streets, NY Dear Sir 1T is with heartfelt gra-
tude have To inform you that by he of your Ont
ment am Pills, the life my wife has been saved For
seven years she had lad breast, with ten running
wounds, rot Of cancerons nsture) Twas told that
thing could save her. she was then induced your
Ointment and Pills, when in the short space of three
months they effected perec cnre to the asst nshcnt
Messrs. Wright Co.. of Charres street new Orleans
send this from i" Hotel DIES Princes ;" Paris although
had written It at New Orleans, before finally len no
knowing, at that time, your address al New York.
(signed) r. DURANT.
The Pills should be used conjointIy with the ONT
mcnt i'm most OF the fOlOwingcases
Bad Legs Lnmhago Fistulas
Bad Breasts Chlbains Govt
Burns Chapped Hands GIanaulsr Swell
Bunions Piles lngs
Scads Stiff Joints rheumatism
Sore-throat, Skin-diseases Scurvy
Sore-hea Wounds Ulcers
Sore Nipples Contracted and Stiff Joints, etc etc.
Salt Rheum.
~ Sold at the establishment of Professor HoLLowYA
80 Conner If Ann and Nassau Streets New York also
by all respectable Druggists and Dealers in Medicines
throughout the United States, Boves 81 cents
81 CENTS and 81 so cents earh To be had wholesale
the principal Drug Houses in the Union.
6FThere is considerable saving ny taking the larg
er sizes.
N. B-Drections for the guidance of patients in eve
~ disorder affixed to each Box.
May 81, 81
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Always Safe. Always EHcctu;,!!

Always Safe. Always ETcctUn!!
n RE you asuffar ",m Fever and Acu,? Areyor
IA afflicted with III" prIodcal return of that cold
and formal visitor the IL followed by its faithful
tendants the hurnu= and arenching perspiration
Lose no time, then III ,r,curing bottle of DIR. Os
goods Indian Choiaa".'t.. Y"n " II have but chill
at most aferyon ronn'ncr il, and probably none at
all Your neighbor> " iio has used the medicine will
assure ytu Of this. Ii i but the promise of result
which thousands have ready realized and hich your
experience i'll fully prove. Ifvon have been
disappointed in other rines, and doubtful Of all
obtain the Cholagogne rn'' yOu will doubt longer.
limitations abr ,ad! BE particular to enquire for
DR.. OsgoOd's india On IA rogue.
Sold by DR.. Il. MAs"~ md w. p. ALLEN. Dubuque.
II. BLAKsLEy, st. Lpus. Wholesale Az. Mt
August 18th, 1859. daw
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CRYSTAL SHADES
F. ]. CROMER, PROPRIETOR.

Fourth ST., Merit door tn Min ST.,
Under G.. w. Burt0n's Store.
Dubuque.
vTNHE Undersigned has opened the above establish
L inert, and hopes by strict attention to business,
ana the quality of the articles which he is dete ned
to keep constantly on merit reasonable share
of public patronage.
imported Vines and Spirits Of the pusest
quality Cigars,
wholesale and retail, cheap be purchased in
st Louis or Chicago.
Under way, and daily expected, 100, 900 Cigars of
superior quality and flavor. Also quantity of fine
Virginia tobacco.
May l3, 1854. dwy FJCROMER,
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.TOTxCE.
New Stocks of all kinds of Dry Goods, Boots,
Hats, Caps, Clothes, &C., &C., &C.,
For Sale Cheap!
THE undersigned would respectfully inform their
customers and the public generally that they have
a full stock of
Fail and Winter Goods
in store at the of Main ana 9th Streets and
their old stand under the "Wap.es House 4" Both OF
the above stocks full and complete and received di
recfly from the Eastern Markets. and would res
pecfuy invite all to and examine for themselves
tor we shall sell them cheap-cery cheap for cash.
Returning our sincere thanks for past favors
main your obedient servants,
P. NAPLES
N. B. The undersigned would res pecfull say to the
Ladies of the city and country generally, that although
loss by the late fire has been great one my late
House Furnishing ent rprise sill they shall not be dis
appointed. They may depenu upon my opening just
such store as the burned, building
be got and the goods got from the East.
My intentions to keep full stock of House Fur
nishng Goods in every department. nectel with the
latest styles of Dress Goods in almost dless variety
Trimmings, &c, &C.,. &c.
Feeling very grateful the citizens o Dubuque nd
surrounding country for their be ronage for the
fourteen years. and respectfully octs continu
ance of the same. With my besf rcspects,
| am yourob't. ser'vt.
rETER NAPLES
dubuque Sept. 10, 1853 daw-tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-08-16

The parliamentary election in Upper Canada
is competed, and the returns show the election
Of 81 ministerial reformers, 90 tories, 6 opposi-
ton reformers, and 5 doubtful, on the vote of
want Of want of confidence. The ministers
will be sustained in the new House
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-08-16
DIR. J. B. ANARCHISTS
CELEBRATED CATHOLICON,
For the Relief and Ssrs " suffering Females.

IL stands pre-emI
nent for its curative
owers in all the dis
eases for which il is
usu-
ally called
FEMALE COMPLAINTS
OF these are Protap-
sMs Vteri, or Falling
of the Womb ; Fiaor
.Albus, or Whites;-
Chronic inflammation &
Liberation Of the
Womb /; McidentdlHe
morrh0ge, or Flood
ng; Painful, S"p
ressed and Hregnfa,
Msnstrudtiop etc. etc
With all their accom-
anying evils, (Can-
er excepte 1 no mat
er how severe or OF
how long standing.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-08-16
Richmond, August

Benz H. Smith (whig is reported to have
been elected Ia unyress IT, fill the vacancy
caused by The demise of Hon John d. Snod-
grass.