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Georgetown weekly news., 1854-10-26

BLUE ROsE.-The hOrticulturists Of Paris
have succeeded by artificial crossings in OBJ
tanning natural rose of blue color, which
is the fourth color obtained by artificial
means-that and the yellow or tea rose, the
black or purple rose, and the striped rose,
being all inventions, and the result of skill
full and scientific gardening.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-10-26

Ag Judge Ogier, of the q. S. District
Court has decided that that Court has not
the power to compel NJ Dillon, the F4ench
Consul, to appear before it to testify in the
case of the United States VS.. Wm, Walk
or
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-10-26

IA The Emperor of China is % years
old, Emperor Of Austria %, Sultan of Per-
sia 20. Three young men rule one-third Of
the people of the world.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-10-26

BG% An English writer says you can tell
when you are surrounded by dozen Amer
leans, by the following unerring test-three
will always be found smoking cigars, and
nine reading newspapers.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-10-26

New PACIFIC STEAMERs-The three el-
egant steamers for the New Independent
line ON the Panama route, are nearly COM
pleted in New York. Mr.. e. Mills is the
main owner.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-10-26

HsgThe $153,000 worth of dust lost by
the wreck of the Y alilze6 Blade, belonged to
Page, Bacon & CO. They had 1t insured
at $17an ounce, and consequently only lost
some $4,000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-04
Fire NIarshal's Office.
THE ARSON CASE IN FRANKFORT STREET

THE ARSON CASE IN FRANKFORT STREET.
The of arson pending against Mary Lynch, who
stands charged with setting fire to the dwelling house
No. "a Frankfort street. the night Of the Goth OF No
vember, brought to close yesterday by the Fire
Marshal Several witnesses were examined who cor
roborated the evidence already given and published Of
Mrs Mccarthy. The servant girl Mary Jane Mcclure,
testified to the conduct Of Mrs Lynch, and to the fact
Of quarrel having taken place between Mrs Mccarthy
and Mrs. Lynch and further that Mrs. Mccarthy had
prohibited Mrs. Lynch fromentering the premises yet
she came again to the house the Monday evening
in question: at tea time, and wanted the key of the
she formerly occupied Mrs. Mccarthy refused her
the key and she then went away. At about half past
ten O'Clock that same night the witness sent by
Mrs. Mccarthy to empty some ashes from barrel that
stood on the side walk she left the back room for that
purpose and the door OF that left partly open
where Mrs Mccarthy then sitting and went to the
stocp and stood there about two minutes but did not
did she at that time Mrs Lynch Shortly AFTER and
while she was still by the stoOp she heard the cry oil
op he the She shen
Mrs. Lynch in the entry by the front door, in the act
coming out when seized from behind by Mrs Mccarthy
who pulled her backwards into the entry the floor
and then put her knee upon her to keep her down. Wit
then went into the entry and smoke issuing up
from the cellar, and the house almost instantly
filled with smoke. Mr.. Mccarthy testified that he saw
Mrs Lynch take hold Of the door of their room as
she passed s from the rear Of the house going
try and seized hold of her. he also saw package Of
papers in the entry which blasted up like gunpowder,
and then took fire.
Benjamin Allen one of the boarders testified to GER
tain declarations and threats made bv Mrs Lynch on
two occasions during the previous week. she said Mrs
Mccarthy had sent her from the house, and the
threats made intended to apply against Mrs. McCar
thy for causing separation between herself and
band.
The testimony was then closed and Justice Osborn on
the facts elected considered there good probable
shown to believe Mrs. Lynch guilty of the offence
fad her In
await the action Of the Grand Jury Of the December
term.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-04

end b preparing soon 10 occupy Castillo and Sd
CarlOe.
In Grytown there arc two British msaScwar.
the Arab and Calypso. They have beea busy o.
shore collecting Items, my letters say. since ther
arrival and have been amusing themselves II firing y
targets American ships have little TO fear froa thai
gunnery, On exhibited ct Greytown. The Greytows
pie determr ed 10 push THAR claims to the ve
utmost One Of their citizens, very capable naa.
Is empowered to proceed to WsshiDgson for she
persecution Of their claims The town Is fast bein
rebuilt. For myself cAn say that, while / was
there, received much attention and acts Of kind
ness, for which l must confess myself sincerely
grateful; and regret that there Ia noeeome proper
me iium through which tho authorities ct wash
ington can receive an unbiased and unprejudioed
account Of this much abused city. Grsytoxl hes
been more abueed than 1t deserves In il there are
as in all new towns, adventuren, who, Ike our
friend Micawber, are waiting for something "a
turn up;" but, h sides these, there are many wSiI
minded persons who are pursuing their legitimate
pursuits, and whom il 10 NOT fair nor lust TO cIasa
among the iDsultem Of Borland. BY the way Is ia
well authenticated fact that the bottle thrown 81
him was not intended for his macuIate face, but
for that Of his friend the commercial agent I, e
shoald be all loyal Americans am a anxious to ses
ustice done In cases Of this kind q can b any one
who claims to be American. All ak il, let fait
and impartial trial Of all the circumstances be bad
and your readers Will be amply satisfied that the
fault is not with the people of GreytoWn, who really
are more sinned against than shining. As to the
accusation that the population IL composed Of black.
legs, and gamblers and cutthroats. 60, that Is si
ply ridiculous, and il would b insulting to them to
have made denial Of It. RANCHERO.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-04
PRIZE FIGHT N,rrED IN THE BUD.-For som,

PRIZE FIGHT NiPPED IN THE BUD.-For some
time past have been rife OF prize fight about to
come of between two who the reputed cham
pions OF rival FIRE companies to which they belong The
men, IL rumored, were in training and the brutal
exhibition TO take place. This morning. MIRA
Sawyer made affidavit, at the Mayors Office that hcr son.
James A. Sawyer was about to engage in such fight as
ed the interference Of the police to prevent II. war
rant issued and placed in the hands Of High Cos
stable Seed who arrested the alleged prize fighter he
about stepping ashore from OF the Camden ferry
boats 1t is said he training in the State Of New
Jersey. Sawyer taken to the Mayors Office, and
held in 81 900 for hearing on Monday-Philddcphio
Bulletin, Dec. g.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-04
Intelligence FROM venezuela.
OUR CARACAS CORRESPONDENTS

CARACAS, Oct. &c, 1854.
An Erecuftve Execution Colonel Yasgus pet ID
Death BY Monagas-His Toytwres and Suffering
Degradation of his Body-P Prevalence Of Cholera
Black Vo'n't in Puerto CaJeilo.
On the morning Of the 2lst our city Wa the the
atre Of ono Of the most strocous and horrible exa
cutions that ever disgraced humanity. Tho victir,
was Colonel Vasques. who was wounded in his hss
In the battle alluded to that had crippled him fes
life, ard taken prisoner in the engagement Of Eas
Carlos, his life having been spared on that occasos
by General Silva, who sent him to this city, thinking
that his life might be spared by Monsgas. The
death of Gen. Rodrigues, the chief Of the Yevslu-
tionary party, by the escort that was condactiss
him . prisoner to the Capital, might have pro,
vented him from forming such IN erroneous conciu.
sion the more 80 he knew that Simon Plaaas, the
Minister Of this Government had private vengeance
to wreak on the poor VICTIM and he must have kuown
this Panas was mot the man to let such on opportu
nifty escape.
On Sunday mor.ing vasques was put to death ia
yard adjoining the prison. 1t il said that from the
time he received his first wound till be Was finally
dispatched, more than one hour elapsed. Hia erie,
said to 30 heartrendiDg, and VIXEN At length dssvs
put an end to his torture the body was carried By
party Of soldiers outside Of the city, and buried Hike
dog. While carrying the body through The stxeeta
them, to receive . christian burial. On beng 70.
fused they requested permssion to put the body il
. coffin, but that also was denied them.
The Government put . report in circulation that
VasQues intended to mako his escape from prison.
You will observe, IN looking over the columns Of
the Dtaro de Arisas that no mention II made Of the
murder Of vasques, the editor not daring presume
TO give the affair place in his paper.
The cholera is now making awful ravAges in thd
provinces Of kargalitA and Gnilia.
The black vomit has also made its reappearaacs
in Puerto Cabello. WI.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-04

Shipping LIST, Of this date, reliable pubilcatisn.
quotes California wheat at Ito. lic per H.. barley.
lc sc per b.; oats, lie per h.; potatoes lis.s
&c. per pound. J.. B.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-04

MARYLAND Coal TRADE-F0r the week ending
Saturday November 25 Ga boats descended the Chesa
peake and Ohio Canal carrying 6713.15 tons Of coal
and 90 tons of coke During the period there
were transported the Cumberland Coal and Iron
Companys Railroad 43417 tons, and the Mt
age Iron Companys Railroad 5606 tons, making az.
gregate from the Frostburg region for the week of
O4017 TONS and for the 423, Sill tons Over
the Georges Creek Coal and Iron Companys railroad
there transported 3801 ID tons. Total from the
Westernpot region for the week 3s0l15 TONS and for
the season 167 Ia tons Total from the whole coal
region for the week II IL TONS and since the LIST Of
January last Co.'S f3 IL tons Of which 456 BOT
transported the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
and 149 $50 05 tons descended the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal.--Cumbe,ldnd Miners Journal, Dec l.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-04

kURpERERs IN CANADA WEsT.-A while since
reward Of So 900 offered for the apprehension OF
desperate gang OF who for some months past had
been committing depredatcDs on life and property Ia
Upper Canada Tho Brantford Herald OF the 18th ult
says that on Saturday the 2sth, the conduct OF party
Of men who taking dinner at house near Wood
stock excited suspicion that they were the robbers
and naurdcrcs for whose arrest the reward had been
offered Accordingly officer went IN 10 arrest them
and while attempting 70 perform his duty OF The
gang arose from the table and presenting pistol shot
bm dead upon the spot The Whole patty then lesurey
eft the house and made taeir escape.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-04
GALE ON THE HuosoS-H blew hurricane on

the river yesterday and much damage done along
shore. number Of vessels were driven the Hudson
fats, and along the east bank Of the river, many Of
which were this morning several feet out Of water The
stcamtug Saratoga with tow bound down. driven
too far to the eastward and this morning aground
the CasHctcn bar. The barge General Jackson la
den with brick was sunk about mile south OF that
place. This morning end of the vessel could Ne
just above water In the Catskil creek the water
lower Than Il was known before, and resembled
small brook. We could not learn the names OF the
vessel ashore. There doubtless many that will be
got of hont injury, the river quite low when
they went ashore. As The gale was heavy doubtless
much damage done further down the river.-Albd-
ny Journal, Dec. !.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-04

The sites for custom houses at Belfast and Ellsworth
Maine; Gloucester Mass. Newark, N. j., and Buffalo,
N. ", and for marine hospitals at Burlington, Iowa,
Detroit Michigan, and Cincinnati, Ohio, have not yet
been selected the department not being in possession
the information necessary 10 correct decision in the
several localities.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-04

GOVERNOR or NORTH CARoLrSA.-In consequence
Of the dccnator Of Reid The being elected 10
the T. s. senate the duties Of tho state Executive will
deyove UPON Warren Winsiow, Fan. President OF the
senate. His term u o0ce viii last little overs poptb
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-04

Hoes KILLED AT LorIsvILLe.--The last Louis
vile papers report the number Of hogs killed there
this season al 2 leaving 20 2o3 ssilI In pens with
large numbers daily arriving The market firm
AT 81 90 from the hooks with few lots at 81 per cv
on four months credit.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-04
TEE slrrs For 1HE NEW Crsrox Housrs.-

We hear that The Secretary of the Treasury has deter
mined upon the sites for eight Of the custom houses
directed by Congress at its last session TO be built They
are, with the Of the land and the prices paid
for them (the sites) as follows. viz.:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-04

HAVANA, Nov. rs, 1854.
Trouble Beireen Catholic Priest and the Captatn.
GeneYat--AIore Siares Landed Fears Of Bar
racades- The Steamer Princeton in Search of the
Albany.
The last mail steamer from Spain brought amongst
her passengers to this Island welknown clergy.
man, called Padre San Roman, who was sent in dis.
grace TO Spain during the previous administration
of the government Of this island, by the present
Captain General, under charges Of misbehaviour in
Bis Office as q clergyman, and of having behaved
mmorally.
During the period Padre San Roman has been 10
Spain, he hiss been enabled to perform some friendly
actions towards General O'Donnell, Of no less mo
men., as believe, than having, on two different oc
casions saved his life. The first occasion was, when
O'Donnell was escaping to France, he met San Ro
man ard his party, who conducted the fugitive
ODcnrcll In safety to the frontier. The second CO.
casion was when search through all Spain waa
being made for O'Donnell, previous to the recent
revolution, San Roman had the General safely
Fccrcted in his house until the breaking ont of the
revolution.
The priest having, by this means, facilitated the
attaining by the General Of the distinguished poi
tion he reached at 20 early period the latter
naturally anxious, as understand to discharge the
deep debt Of gratitude owing to the priest for these
important scrvices-procured from the Q1cen Of
Spain "royal order" nominating him Cura Ecu.
rate) Of the city Of San Carlos de Matsnzss. With
this "foyal order" and letter Of recommendation
from Gen. ODonnell to Gen. Concha, in his breeches
pocket the willy priest weuds his way to this island
After the lapse Of a brief period, San Roman pre-
seuted himself to General Concha, to whom, with
great ceremony and politeness, he hands the royal
order, also Gen. 0'Donrcll's letter Of recommends
ton. with frowning brow the royal order read
with great deliberston, by Gen. Corcbs, as also the
letter Of Recommendation from Gen. o'Donnell. AZ
ter cosrirg his voice Dy a forced cough, that he
might be clearly understood, the Captain General
objected San Roman TO proceed forth Nth TO Cisn
fuegos sad t0srs await further orders. "But," 70
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-08-23

fight the battle boldly, and should even sut-
fer temporary defeat, yet we will have the
proud satisfaction of knowing that We have
saved our honor at the same time that glo-
rious triumph awaits us in the future. Ap.
plause.
Then, fellow democrats, let US stand by
our arms, and be ready to fight the allied
forces of aboltionism, whigism, nath eism
and religious intolerance, under whatever
name and on whatever field they may pre-.
sent themselves. Enthusiastic cheers and
tremendous applause.
And if, after struggling as our forefathers
struggled for centuries in their native land,
against civil and religious persecution, we
and our children shall be finally borne down
AMI trampled under the heel Of despotism,
we can still follow their example-fee to the
wilderness, and find an asylum in Nebraska
where the principles ofself government have
been firmly established in the organic ac
which recently passed Congress.
Tremendous shouts of applause. Cheer
fafter cheer for Douglas-cheers for Nebras.
ka--cheers for the principles of self govern
ment, in the midst of which Mr.. Dougla.
retire from the stand.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-08-23

Ey Boys, did YOU ever think that this
great world, with all It's wealth and wov,
with all its mines and mountain $, its oceans,
its seas and rivers, steamboats, and ships,
railroads and steam printing presses. mag. !.
netic telegl apis, &c., viii soon be given D.
yer to the hands OF the bows Of the present
age? Believe il aud loIk abroad upon the
inheritance, and get ready TO enter upon
your duties.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-08-23

APLAiS REASON why don't you wheel
the barrow Of cull, Nedg" quotb learned
vender Of black diamonds to his man. ..It's
not very hard job. there is an Inclined
ptane to relieve you.'
AYE, MASTER" replied Ned. who had
more relish for wit than wo,k '',he 5,laae
mag be Inclined, but hang me il i ana,'
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-08-23

EV-"ohl Mary, my dear, my heart is
breaking"
'.isit. indeed sir. 50 much The better fer
YOU"
"Why so, my idolg"
"Beca Use when il is broken, out and out,
you may sell the pieces for gan f'nts.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-08-23

GS-A rowdy, intending to be very witty,
thus accosted lady in the street:
MADAM, can you inform me where can
see the elephantg"
"No, but ii had looking glass, I'd
show yon avery large monkey"
The ruwly slid.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-08-23

Ey"S,r." said ONE Of two antagonists.
with great dignity, To the nsher. during Il
dispute which had aee been confined 10
words, ''you haye called me seound rel and
a liar, you have spit IN my face, you have
struck me tVire, haps yfu viii carry this
mo further; for ilJou ~, sou viii rouse the
sleeping lion in my breast. and cannot tell
what may be thu consequence
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-10

Saint Albsns fsm Chili,T niles and bach, saes a
week
week.
shaw's Point from csrlinsviis miles and back once
week.
Smithyille from Peoria miles and back, once week
Southport from Brim6eld, miles and back,
week.
Spring Creek from Macomb, miles and back,
week.
stening,on from Tayorsyile 10 miles and back,
week.
Startled from Tnyoii, miles and back, once week
SuoAs Pond from Louisville, III miles and back, once
week.
Stockton from Dornda, miles and back, once week.
Scott from Ottawa, ~ miles and back, once week.
Union Point from Jonesboro, Is miles asd back once
week.
Venice from ST. Louis, 3 miles and back, three times
week
Vergennes from Pinckneyyile, miles and back once
week.
Wales from Adene, 81 miles and back, once a week.
Walthsm from Troy Grove, miles and back, once a
week.
Wayne Centre from Wayne, 5 miles and back, twice
a week
Wabash Valley from Livingston II miles and back,
week.
Wards Grove from Howardsvile, miles and back,
n week.
West Jersey from Touon miles and back, once a
week.
Weston from Elizabeth, miles and back,
week.
Woodland from Bushvllle, miles and back. once a
week.
Whiuey's Point from Paradise, miles and back,
a week.
Whiefeld from Henry miles and back, once a
week.
Woodford from Washington, 10 miles and back, once
a week.
Wy,hs and Sylvan Dale from Warsaw, IL miles and
back a week
Young from Macomb miles and back once week.
Yellow Creek from E'eroy, l2 miles and back, once
week
GAINESVILLE from Carlinsville, Is miles and back once
week.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-10


Arrive Pontiac next day by IN.
Leave Pontiac Thursday al 6 a m,
la5ls From Edwsrdsyis by lamb ., Point Rising SUM-
Bonds, Point, TsylorsvIls, and stoning,on, to
Decatur, 50 miles and back, once week
Leave Edwardsylle Saturday at 4 u m;
Arrive at Decatur next Tuesday by 81 al;
Leave Decatur Wednesday AT 6 IN;
Arrive at Edwardsvls next Friday by JPN.
1850 From FredencksvIle, by Browning and Shsldon
Grove, to Astoria, IL miles and back,
week.
Leave FredericksyiIIe Thursday at lpm,
Arrive al Astoria same day by I pms
Leave Astoria Thursday at 6 a m;
Arrive at Fredericksvlle same day by IL IN.
1880 From Havana. by Culver, Pilot Hill Long Point,
and Aliens Grove, 10 Delavan, "a miles and back,
once week.
Leave HayaDna Friday az & m;
Arrive at DeIayan day by D m;
Leave Deavan Saturday al mi
Arrive at Havana same day by pm.
1881 From Hennepn by ForiJ Caledonia, Ok Bow, and
Magnolia, TO Weenona Station, 25 miles and bach,
twice week.
Leave Hennepm Tuesday and Saturday at 81 m;
Arrive ut Weenona Station same days by IL I'M;
Leave Weenona Station Tuesday and Saturday at /
Arrive at Hennepin daysby pm.
Proposals for thrceimes-a-week service invited.
1892 From Lacon by Seuben Lawn Ridge and Valley,
toWyomng % miles and back once week
Leave Lacon Friday at Gan
Arrive at Wyoming same day by4pm;
Leave Wyoming Saturday at 6 M;
Arrive at Lacon same day by p
1898 From Lacon to Wcenona Station, 5 miles and back
Leave Lacon Monday and Friday 6 am;
Arrive at Wccnona Station same days by IAN;
Leave Wecnona Station Monday and Friday at p
Arrive at Lacon days by pm.
1884 From Timber, by Brunswick Pennington, French
Creek, Emorc, Truro, Victoria, Walnut Grove,
Bishop Hill, and Red Oak, to Cambridge, 70 miles
and back, once week
Leave Timber Wednesday at m;
Arrive at Cambridge next day by PM
Leave Cambridge Friday at a m;
Arrive ut Timber next day by 6 pm.
1886 From Newton, by Willow Hill, Yale, Zero, and
Johnson's Mill, 10 Martinsvlc, 80 miles and back,
once week.
Leave Newton Saturday at a m;
Arrive Mt Martinsville day by IN;
Leave Mariinsville Friday at 6 m;
Arrive ut Newton same day by 6pm
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-22
THE COLD WEATHER.


SPRIsGFIELD Mass, THURSDAY Dec. q, lsof.
Last night the coldes YET experienced here tb'
season. At % = NJ, tbs thermometer indicated 10
below zero The weather has moderated tribe IN s
morning, by fall of snow.
At ST. Johrsbury VT yesterday morning, the i1er'
morneter was 80 below zero, being the lowest point
yet heard from
OGpESsBCRGH, 1hursdly, Dec. q, l'jl.
II has been very cold here for 'he last ieS day.
butt Is now modersting and sno~ is falling. The
river is st partia y open.
BosToS Thursday, Dec. q, ~.
The weather has considerably moderated, e,d now
CONNER ced falling at o'clock THIS morning.
CALAIS Thursday, Dec, 81, 1854.
The thermometer this ing stood Of IL desr -es
below zero bat there nO@ Indications OF tue cod
modergiDg.
EAsTroRr, Thursday Dec 81, 1858 4. VI.
The weather here continues clear and very cold.
BASGoR, Thursday, Dec, 81, 1854.
Thermometer here 20 degrees below Zero-weathor
clear.
PORTLAND, Thursdly, Dec 81 lsj4-A. VI.
The weather is mooersting, and there are indica-
tions Of fall Of snow.
PHILADELPHIA, Thursday Dee q, 1854.
II is mdeI thi, morning aud we have had slight
fall of snow but il has cleared of.
WAsHIsGTOs, Thursday Dec. q, 1854.
The weather here is variable. We had fall OF
snow q short distance west OF US this morning. Inc
thernom stands at go above zero. Business is
dull.
NEWCASTLE, Thursday, Dec. 81. 1854.
The river is much obstructed by ice. The brig
Coral loaded with coal for Boston, cut through tue
ice and lest her anchor ard cham, near Chester.
Tire steamer SANFORD, from New York, passed up az
IL OF clock this morning.