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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-10-24
BY Davenport, Allen & Co.

BY Davenport, Allen & Co.
GROCERIES, &C., AT AUCTTON..-Ou
- THURSDAY, 25th Oct, at 10 O'Clock, we will
se at auction at auction store an assortment OF
Groceries, viz: "
Kectiied Whiskey, Great Western brand
Loaf, Crushed and Powdered Sugars
A, B. and Coffee Sugars
Cheese, Soap
Green and Black Teas
French Brandy; N E. Rum
Salt; Irvine: Manufactured Tobacco
Tanners Oil Sal Soda, &C.
TERMs-Under $780, cash; $lo0 and over, 4 months
credit, for approved paper
ALSO-50 cases HATS and CAPS
DAVENPORT, ALLEN & CO..
Auct
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oc17 JOHN SAMUEL, Commits
TRIsTEE,s SALE OF HOUSE AND

III STEE'S SALE -UF Fl q Z Sc AND
L LOT ON ELMWOOD STREET. IN SIDNEY
AS trustee in deed from Charles w. Snead and
wife dated 18th October 1854, duly recorded in Hem
rico County court, | shall proceed to SELL at public
auction, on the premises, on TUESDAY, the Soth day
OF October. 1855, at o'clock, 2. M. if fair if not
the next fair day the real estate conveyed thereby
consisting of an excellent brick dwelling now in the
occupancy of said Sneed. together with the lot on
which stands fronting l70t feet on the Southwestern
side of Elnwood street. running back 1870 feet on
Park street TO alley 20 feet. The lot will be div
ded to suit purchasers.
TERMS: Cash as to $500 and expenses of sale, bal
ance such credit shall be agreed on at the hour
of sale. FELIX MATTHEW'S Trustee
Sale conducted by GoDDIN APPERsoN, Aucts.
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BY Tay lor & williams.

THREE TRACTS OF MOST vALUA-
\ Bile WOOD AND FARMING LAND, ON THE
WESTHAM PLANK ROAD, AT AECTION---Ou
WEDNESDAY, 9th October, nt O'Clock. p NJ
upoh Tue premises, respectively, will be sold. the
n1ee following Tracts of Land, lying on the soutl,
the city. ~ o''
lst q acres, heavily wooded lying next beyond the
tarn O. trent VIM. H. Richardson, and hesween the
land of Col. S. S. Myers and the Plank Road bonnd
ed on the south and west by said Myers on the east
by the lane.
ID. Lots Nos. L, 2 3,4 s. G. and 8, in the plan of
Westhampton, containing 10 acres. running through
10 the Canal aud bounded by the land of BENZ Pitcher
and Mr.. Gilman.
Sd. Lots Nos 81, IS, 81 S. Sc, ST and 50. in ssid
pan containing 57l acres lying the Forks of the
Road, running through to the Canal and bounded by
the iand OF Mr.. Guy and others.
fiats and surveys may be at our office in few
DAYS. " = ~
NO land of the quantity recently offered in t;s
market presents equal Inducements purchasers as
this, account ofthe large quantity of wood which
may be sold, land which alone will nearly or auite
pay the cost of the wholel well of the superior
character of the soil and of the great beauty of it's
situation, overlooking the River and surrounding
country, Astounding in excellent water and within a
few minutes drive of the city.
Terms will be made known at the time of saie
oc 12-eodtds TAYLOR Il WILLIAMS Auctrs
I'm WEDNESDAY OcloDer 18th ISJ5.
- will be sold, on my farm, Situated ON tbs
Osborne Turnpike Opposite Mr.. John L. Childrey'sl
all my Farming Utensils. Crops, and one Horse and
Cart-between30 and 40 bbls. good Corn. s.
Terms made known the day of sale.
&C S-2t WILLIAM CATLIN.
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}. ". WEST. 18th street. Richmond

/ rE0. VI, WEST 18th street Richmond
VI w. las III Press and will shortly publish the
-. ro.u,ue Of a new aeries of VIRGINIA RE-
'tRTS BIZ MessTs John N. Patton. Jr, and Roscoe
+ T. Heath Of the Richmond Bar.
tits volume will contain full report of the cases
r1el BY tbe Snerial Court of Appesls of Virginia
ag the term of the wear 1855 and also an Analyti-
ie,sted Index of nine volumes OF Grattan's Re-
ors IRON the % to the 18th volume inclusive
ysne In the legal profession of these Reports il
za.rs not only on account of the high reputation
charged judicial experience OF the members of
5urt, but also because of the novelty and impor-
l-e of the cases composing its docket.
Il: docket comprises all the not transferred to
District Courts of Appeal by consent and involy-
amounts exceeding hve hundred dollars, which
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by Larus & shine.
C0rETDV 4. m =, ~ n ar, r.,

BY Larns & Shine.
COUNTRY STOCK OF DRY GOODS
ii CLOTHING, &c, AT AUCTION.-WiI be
soa az public auction on FRIDAY the eSth instant,
commencing at 10 o'clock in sales room up stairs
81 snie STOCK OF country store consisting in part
an extensive assortment of Ribbons: $50 pieces of
luis nii patterns 100 pieces Mouslin DeLaines; Be.
Gsni aialds Irish Linens Cottonade, Nankeens
nd pol1on, diapers, Shaws. Ginghams, fg'd Lawns
c hooes, hgd and plain Alpacas Drilling Worked
'IeeseS and Wells Cloths, Cassimeres Vestings; also
large assortment of seasonabe Ready Made Clo-
lhlnzi loo doz Country Knit Halt Hose
country merchants and the trade would do well tn
attend The goods viii be sold in lots, without any
TERMs-Cash on delivery tt
&C q LARUS L SHINE. Aucts
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OFFICE VIRGINIA +. Il NJ INs Co
Richmond. 18th Oct 1855
vINHE NIRlsINIA FIRE AND NIARINE

III N N II N II.
Il INSURANCE co. having removed to their oil
el6le once IN baliards new building" on the North
side Of Franklin street opposite the Exchange Hotel
Richmond, Va, are prepared heretofore to make
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE on favorable
terms
The past transactions of the Company extending
over peHod OF tweutythree years guarantee 10 its
aos that oil fair claims for loss will be properly
stated and met ~ Ff-'
APpcatlons al the Office in person. or by letter ad-
dressed TO- A. Peasants, President or to the under
signed, viii be promptly attended TO- ~
oc Il-dlm THOS. M. ALFRIEND Sec,y
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:, ,rnS & BASKERVILLE,

H GENFRAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
l...,e rousguments of Tobacco, Flour, Corn,
III. &c. aud give their personal attention to sales
!.r- sad keep constantly on hand large and gent
-.,..,rtu mt Of Groceries, Seed, Peruvian Guanos
fp C7-dE-u.s
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Card.-fiaying purchased of N. Norton
L Co., the CIGAR and TOBACCO store (opposits
American Hotel where shall endeavor TO keep the
choice brands iof Cigars Tobacco &C., and hope to
merit continuance of that patronage hitherto OK
tended to N. Norton Co. Respectfully,
E. NJ. POWERS
oc 10 Opposite Anne riesn Hotel
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MUTT A l. BEN EFIT LIFE TNsT-
1'A RANCE COMPANY.-Ofice at "Stationers-
Hail. No. Il Pearl street, Richmond, Va.-This Com
pany has paid IN Richmond TO Widows Orphans and
Creditors over SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.
and paying annual dividends of IS per cent to the
insured II hasa capital of over So 600 GOO No Com
Pany anords more security advantages the insu-
red. B w KN0WyJES Agant
bR. "a SHhAp- medical Examiner. 8-ts
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AUCTION SALES.

- FUTURE DAYS.
by Payne d ATay0, Aucfionccrs.
Axe OF REAL ESTKTE ON STU ar.
- ~ iHE VALLEY. AT AUCTiON.--f,y virfue
ths I'd day of August lass and recorded in tho
.hU 81 henrIeo County Conrt. ID. b. 81 n on we
'y order of the board of Directors of the ITnion
aing Fund Co., proceed to cell at public surtion
b III Tue premises. on THURSDAY. the 18th of Octo
az O'Clock, p. NJ the 10. of land with large
Ia n, !, senements thereon in Henrico CO. near clay
senaoe Streets, property ofthe said Tallsy 'front.'
on , iot street about Dc feet, and running back about
Aeihis 10 be made known on the day of sale
AG- STuBBS. Trustees of
A. B. CLARKE tbe
;s.i.-., GEO. w. BARKER. SU.B.F.C
oae conducted by PAYNE MAYO Aucts
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BOARDING.

- -
ROARDING.--lIRS.M MACON has a plea.
- SAINT chamber on the second floor, front room,
mat she would like to have occupied; and would also
ne glad to have several day Borders Residence on
Ross street second door from the Richmond House.
oc 24-6tk
DOA RDTNG-T have several vacant
- Rooms and can accommodate families and Others
with Board. The location is desirable.
MRS NJ s. RUSSELL, Broad st.
Opposite Valentine & Son. 3rd door from 9th.
r ST. would like several Day Boarders.
oc 8-ts ....s
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"a THEATKICAL ADV EKTISElIENT.
E-oCENE IA private parlor; young lady
Keeling in the attitude of devotion she raises
them on at last They fit me exactly. tried every
store in the city this morning and could only find
them at MATRICES. Come and see how neatly nv
high heel button CATERS fit"
Ladies' have just received another lot of the above
beautiful walking boots. 1t is only necessary to give
notice OF their arrival to insure their sale. We have
now all sizes on hand. Also every other kind of fine
Shoes for ladies and gentlemen that be called for
.. C. S MAURICE,
oc % ISL Main street Ricbmond Y,
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BY Alexander Mott,

BY Alexander Mott,
tpf1N,i TIRE. DRY GOODS. GROCE.
hIES; SHOES. HATS, &c.-WiIl be sold nj
a.oaoh, THURSDAY, October the 25th at 10 O'clock
ture; Stoves, &c '"u-n'n' ufhi-
tALsO.-Several invoices of Dry Goods. cIotb;ne
gars Caps Crockery and Glassware 20 COO CT
so.s, shoice brands, Gold and Silver Watches
w E1 ALEX, MOTT Apct
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INSURANCE COMPANIES.

HIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE-THE
Il INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE VALLEY
OF VIRGINIA, at Winchester, Va. Branch Office
l4th street, ID door from the Post Office Richmond
Va. Charter Perpetual Capital $500 00O This
Company viii insure first class BRICK Dwell
LlNGS Perpetqaly for a single payment of per
cent Time policies Will also be issued of Buildings
Merchandise &c, in town or country. at current
rates.
Marine and Inland Transportation Risks taken on
as favorable terms as by any other responsible Com
pany.
ALL LOSSES are promptly and literally adjusted
| at this office. 0. f. BREESE, Actuary.
REFERENCES
San'l Marx, Cashier Bank of Virginia Richmond
y. smith do. Farmers Bank DIVA do.
Joseph K. Anderson, Esq, do
Messrs. Haxall q Co, do
Henry NJ. Brent, Cashier of the Bank of the Val
ley, Winchester.
}. II. Sherrard, Cashier ofthe Farmers Bank Win
chester. '
Hon James NJ Mason, L. S. s., Winchester.
Sc 22-dSm
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PICHM0ND, OCT. 18TH, ISJJ.-Wo
IL have this day disposed of entire stock of CT
sars and Tobacco to Mr.. Z. NJ. POWERS, and we
cheerfully recommend him to the public.
All persons indebted to are hereby informed that
our claims against them will be put into the hands of
the Sheriff, if not paid before the 9th lust.
u NDRT0N 4
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C,RD,-Thc undcrsigned begs leave {,

l retg1. his thanks to the hremen md others for
Ind assistunce the fire on the night OF the 18th
: aal would inform his friends and patrons that he
n "A. the pyescn, be found OH Bank street, opposite
.s1dqe house. aud his old stand, where he
b n pleased 10 receive their favors
q, u-sr JAS. YARINGTON
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EARlI IN HENRICO COUNTY FOR

II 'lfIt-H ~ t1INklICU VUU MY FOIE
Il SALE.-We have for sale handsome Farm III
Henrico, belonging to Mr. II. f. Day. containing Iio
growth situated about two miles below Richmond
and adjons the lands of Malone, Roper. Green ard
Messrs. Nc Gruder The land is in high of cu-
tvation, having good Orchard with necessary out
houses, such as Barn, Quarter, &C.; two good Ice
Houses-all being well enclosed The above Farm is
day the 18th of November, will be sold at public
auction. at u O'Clock, on the premises.
Apply to LARUS l. SHINE,
q-ts ain STR
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,,It:N0K q. GEORGE Professor of NIu-

Richmond that he is prepared to make engage
,.. With parents pupils for instruction in Music
Il. PIANO FORTE, GUITAR and SINGING.
sGsgg GEORGE pursues the Solfeggi system of
.sg.1a.ior deemed the only perfect mode, and uses
g., lasr1icfiou Books ofLGhenche, It. Cooke, Crevel-
81 alsnor Bora, late of this city.
r. Oners may be left at the Book aud Piano Forte
l.rt Of Messrs. james Woodhouse 4 Co, 1879 Main
.,a., Ely
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BY G0ddin q AppersOn.
HOUSE AND LOT At THE CORNpu
GODDIN l. APPERSON, Aucts.

COMMISSIONERS, SALE OF SLAVES.
- As commissioners appointed by a decree of
Richmond Hastings Court pronounced on the 18th If
October, 1855 in the of Wingield against Wing
held &c., we shall proceed to sell at public auction
the 9th day of October, 1855 the hour of O'Clock
r NJ four valuable Slaves. consisting of two women
and two children. The children are from to II
years of age. Terms cash
W GODDIN. ! co,rr,,rs
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VIRGINIA MECHANICS INSTITUTE,
V-SPECIAL PREMIUMs.-The Virginia Mechanics
Institute have determined to offer the following pre-
niums for paintings their approaching Fair
For the best specimen ofpainting portrait or land
6cape go
For the second best do do. Is
For the third best do. do. 10
These premiums will be awarded to such pictures,
or Diplomas will be given in their stead, should the
artists prefer them oc 10
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~ CARTWRIGHT having removed 10
h. the store formerly occupied by Geo. j. Sumner
on 18th street, between Main and Cary has on hand
large and select stock of NEW FURNITURE, of
usual variety.
ALSO-A fine lot of FEATHER BEDS, MAT
TRASSES, and many articles of second hand Fur.
ure which he will sell at the lowest prices for cash
lift
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T0R SAIE-.DR4FTS ON

| I Uh N.tIIB-.DIktT i y V4N
France, Belgium, Holland,
Denmark, Sweden, Poland,
Hungary, Italy. Portugal
England, Ireland, Scotland,
Norway, Russia, Gallicia,
Switzerland, Spap
lad oil the principal cities and towns of GERMANY
5pPly 10 J. L. MACD9NOUGH
Agent Adams Express Company,
Sc Sim Main and 18th sts
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
BY Tnysor G. WuIin.s-


~ - DWELLING ON MAIN STREET AT Aue.
.lfIoSmon FRIDAY, 18th October, at Al O'Clock, r.
and valuable Brick Dwelling on The south slde Of
MID between 9Th aud 7th sts opposite to the '.Ar-
reIon house.; and recently occupied by Mr.. Thos.
three story portco in the rear has 10 rooms furnished
IN the best style, with marble nautles and supplied
h.a Win Ma,er ana Gas The Kitchen has rooms and
r, n.' Win au the usual outhGases.
Inc lot fronts IS feet runs back $50 feet TO an allsy
-. -. a PIE construction and fine finish as well as
of the city renders this a highly valuable rss;dnr
for a professional or business man
lERMs-ohe-fourth cash: balance at 4 sDd -
Trust deed. ~ uieo "
oe Is TAYLOR & WILLIAMS. Aucts
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAI,
~ m EEsT pA.lrt, IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND, ON
HAIN' BET" ZEN 18th AND 18TH STREETS-Bv
virtue OF decree of the 2lst day of March 1855 o.
the circuit Court of the city of Richmond in sn;t
styled Grfhn va. Clarke ct als,' shall as the COM
missioner therein named offer for sale, public auc-
tion on THURSDAY. 18th October at Al O'clock p
al, LOT OF GROUND, fronting "a feet, more or
less on the south side of Main steet, in said city
between 18th and 10th sts, with the building there
on, now occupied by Sarah Clarke.
Terms OF SALE:---i cash the balance at end II
or negotiable notes, with interest added and
Cue retained until conveyance is directed by the
'p TIT, !, T. w, BOSWELL. Comn'r.
TAYLOR q WILLIAMS, Aucts. GocI2I
by Goddin a. AppersOn.
HOUSE AND LOT At THE CORNER
IL OF BLOODY RUN AND ELM STRTFTS
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.-WiH be sold on Mon
pay. the 18th of October, 1855 at At o'clock p NJ.
the House and Lot at the of Bloody Run and
Elm streets (Rocketts,) lately occupied by the late
Mrs Susan Block. The Lot fronts about loo feet on
Elm street and about l22 feet Bloody Run
order 10y s"oN
TERMs-One- third cash. balance at 4 and uo,tba
Tor negotiable notes. interest added secured by trust
deed or title retained =
BY request of Mrs. Susan Reed Ex'x of Susan
Block, decd.
&C II GODDIN APPERSON Aucts
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L. NOTICE 10 FARMERS PUR-
<aza7S chasing their Winter Shoes for themse Ives
.... or Servants, would most respectfully call
their attention TO my assortment of Boots and Shoes
for Winter wear, of my own manufacture. /
fdent that they will find it to their interest
best in the city select FROM and at prices that can
not fail to please. ALEX. HILL,
&C u Manufacturer 17 Main street, Richmond
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Washing done in less than two hours, with great
saving of time and labor, by the use of PICOTS cele
brated VIRGINIA MAGIC WASHING FLUID
The great utility of this preparation be evident
to every one, and be appreciated by all So evident
is this fact TO all who have tested this preparation
that they reiuqush the of it. and say they
would not be without it for any consideration, The
great reputation it has acquired has produced many
worthless limitations of it. SO be your guard and
only the genuine article which is prepared only
by oc9 f. J. PICOT, Druggist
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,PIOyAL or OFFICE.-Untilm my office

Il srepaITed. caH Dc tVHsu1Ju VIT1IcI Ut ny Te-
sscr 18th. between Clay and LeisH streets or at
"A a. Of Lewis Hill, Esq. on Governor, near
'+'- JOHN P. LITTLE, NJ. d.
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VI S1W MILLs. RAIL no A D

~ CARS, &c.-BURR ETTENGER, Cary street
merit beiow the City Gas Works, are extensively en-,
gagged in the manufacture of Portable and Stationary
STEAM ENGINES Circular and Vertical S A "
MILLS, Mill Gearing, Railroad Cars and Machinery
Tobacco Presses and other fixtures.
All descriptions of IRON AND BRASS CAST
lNGS, Forgings and Finished Work made to order
All persons III want of machinery for any purpose
are solicited to call on US before they buy.
oc l6-lm
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IGOR SALE-IO renlain in or near Ilsg e!
4 ty, very likely young WOMAN and CHILD q
acter 's
Also, WOMAN, about 80 years old, good cook
washer and ironer, plain seamstress and house ser
want who also bears good character. For terms En-
ply TO CARY STREE4 JAIL DC Il-ts
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VAhIABLE PRIvATE DWEL ELL ! ON

Sale conducted by GoDDtN & APPERsoN, Auct
&c D
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| ~ > ~,
The undersigned beg leave to inform their fri.
and the public generally that thay have taken the
store formerly occupied by P. L. Woodson for the
BUSINESS, whore they will keep constantly on hand
full assortment of GROCERIES, MILL OFFAL,
GRAIN, MEAL and other articles usually found in
Feed Stores and Groceries
They will also attend to selling COUNTRY PRO-
DUCE for small commission, and insure for their
country friends the market price for ANYTHING
consigned to them. CRUMP BROTHER,
&C N-btF -.. $50 Broad at
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ie.,,.1fI, George J. Sumner, No. 70 Pearl street,
,,.,,d 70 tho sae of Real Estate, and every des-
.o,, NJ MERCHANDISE Household Furniture, &c.
~ =. panr;ry ant Houses Collecting &c.
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SUNDRIES.-.Pates de Foics 1:cas. 1rruf-
=, Hes ChaInpignons; fresh Olives and Capers; Wa.
n9t ana Mushroom Catsup; Worcestershire Sauce;
N boxes and bags; English and French Mustard fresh;
reserved Ginger Maccaroni &e; for sale by
oc % BURTON q GREENHOW.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-11

ACCIDENT ON THE VERMONT CENTRAL RAIL
ROAD. An accident occurred on Tuesday on
the Vermont Central Railroad, three miles west
Of Waterbury, W., which was occasioned by
the breaking Of one of the rails. The rear car
was thrown of the track and down an embank-
ment some twenty feet In it descent, it turned
complete somerset and finally landed right
side up.
About twenty of the passengers in this car
were badly injured, though none Of them fatally.
Mr.. Tenney, the Bridge Contractor, and Con-
ductor Field were the most seriously injured.
DR.. Thayer was on the train and rendered every
possible assistance to the injured passengefs.-
The physicians at Waterbury were soon on the
spot, and were unremi,ting in their attentions.
For the above facts we are indebted to pas
senger on the train, who adds that Baggage
Master True and ]. w. Pawes of Montreal
were very active 10 assisting those who were
injured, boston Journal 9th
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Fnom THE PACIFIC COAST.

The steamship Northern Light arrived al
New York Sunday evening, with 4i3 passen-
gers, S9iO,O 900 in treasure and California news
TO July 10Th The passage has been made in
10 DAYS and go hours from San Francisco, the
qnickes, on record.
Capt Walker was at Realejo, whittier he
had re,teated from San Juan del Sud. Capt.
French had arrived from San Francisco to Join
the government party Colonel Kinney with
"a followers, arrived at San Juan del Norte,
the 10th ult., in the brig Huntress of Philadel-
phia. They were engaged in erecting build
ing in San Juan. Much dissatisfaction is said
10 exist among them.
The mines in California were yielding bet
let than for several years past. Gold in large
Quantities is said to have been discovered near
Puget Sound.--The fourth of July was cele-
braied with much enthusiasm at San Francisco.
"A serious dispute had occurred between the
French consul, NJ, Dillon, and Samuel Her
imam OF Louisiana, and a duel was thought TO
be inevitable two or three other duels had ia
ken place without fatal result-John p. Hill
Of Portsmouth, N. II fell overheard from the
ship Northern Empire and was killed.
About twenty houses on Kearuey and Bush
streets, San Francisco. were burnt July 4th
loss 500, oOo.-Capt. Doran Of the ship Naz-
arene, was under arrest for shooring three
boarding house runners, who attempted to en-
Ter his vessel and entice away the crew. The
men were badly wounded and the captain was
held in SO 900 bail.
A. A. Cohen, receiver of Adams & Co.'S
assets, and ]. c. Woods, member of that
firm, have been charged with frauds to the
amount of $4,000 by Judge Chambers, of
the late firm of Page, Bacon g. Co. The
Judge charges that Adams g. Co., have been
engaged for the last four years in palming of
inferior dust upon Page, Bacon g. Co.; that
regular band Of disguised accomphccs were
maintained in the various mining districts,
where gold is bought and sold. The defen-
dants were held TO bail. They publish card
promising TO refuie the charges.
Elworih, the pedestrian, has completed 1000
miles in as many consecutive hours at Sacra-
mento.-The weather had been very hot In
FL Dorado county the thermometer had indca-
ted 100 deg. in the shade. A desperate fight
occurred on the 9th ult., at Cave City, and
another al Calaveritas, in which three men were
killed and Justice Reems wounded The grass
hoppers were disappearing afler committing
frightful ravages on the cIops.
Oregon dates TO July 18th, and Washing
ton territory to June 2sth. Reports of recent
gold discoveries near fort Colville are confirm
ed.-All the available U. S. troops at Van
couver and the Dallas have gone out upon the
plains looking after the Indians.