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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

QuARrElLr JOURNAL OF NEDIc1xE.-Dr. BEN
net Dowler, intending to retire from the editorial
chair Of the New Orleans Medical and Surgical
journal, on the issue Of its March number, intendz
commencing the publication Of . work styled the
New Orleans Quarterly journal Of Medicine, the
first number Of which vim appear IN the month Of
May next 1856. Each number win contain ZIG
pages, octave.
The Journal win be devoted to original COM
munications from the members Of the profession,
of analytical and critical reviews medical intel
igence, questions Of the day IN Surgery, Pathology,
Therapeutics, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Obststzics,
Anaaomy, etc; and from the wen known abilities
Of ne editor, cannot but prove interesting and hr
to TIE faculty. The price Of the work i
IS per annum, payable On the reception Of tie
6rt number. ..s,a
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

THE MooS.-The New York Courier and En-
quirer announces the discovery, on the authority of
one of the most eminent mathematicians and as
tronomers in the world, that although the hither
side of the Moon is uninhabitable for want of an
atmosphere, the remote side may be perfectly adap-
ted to animal life. 1t is at least certain that the
mere want Of an atmosphere perceptible to us, is no
longer conclusive as to the uninhabitableness of the
planet that rules the night.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

HOME Cook B~ooK.-Messrs. Garrett l. Co.,
publishers, No. 10 Ann street, New York, have
placed us under additional obligations for a copy
Of the American Home Cook Book" by an Amer
lean lady. Old wives, young wives, and IN fact
those who ever expect to become wives should be
possessors of one Of these excellent books, and our
word for It, if they follow directions, their liege
lords will never have cause to complain Of their
proficiency in Tart lie Ia cuisine.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

FOLLOW SUrT.-Mr. h. W. Hill, Machinest and
Engineer, and one Of the best in the country-an
old and punctual patron Of the Minerva, walked
into our Office on Tuesday and forked over an x,
being for two years in advance for his subscription
TO our paper. If all our subscribers and adver-
Users would follow suit, or even pay up for what is
que, we should soon be able to square up with the
world, and live as independent as a rood chopper.
It y 70 be hoped that in March next all those who
are indebted to us viii call and foot up their bills.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

The MExAGERIE.-Messrs. Mabie,s Grand Mena-
gerie Of living animals win exhibit here on Tues
day, the 18th inst. Both old and young, blithe
and sad, should avail themselves Of this rare occa-
mon OF refreshing their knowledge in natural history.
An Of our schools, As ! matter Of course, should
turn out On tho occasion. This Menagerie Is said
to be one OF the largest and best selections Of living
animals NOW IN the United States. There is smoothing
like BGrnsnsisa about II. Little boys and girls,
save your dimes and spend them for ! lesson in
Natural History. It Is better than 70 buy candy,
with them.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

e The present week, has been the coolest of
the winter. We have had no rain since the 4th
January. Much complaint is made of the plant
cane here, and it is seriously believed that the next
sugar crop will fall materially short Of that of last
season. Much Of the seed cane put up after the
first freeze, in November, is Utterly worthless-the
eye or bud being killed.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03
A CARGO OF VAGABoNps AND CRIMINALs.-It

A CARGO OF VAGABoNps AND CRlM1NALs.-t
appears that a national vessel belonging to the
Government Of Sardinia is now on its way to this
country with a cargo of vagabonds and criminals
The New York Tribune says:
We recently called the attention of the authorities
to the approach of a Sandman frigate, with a cargo
of Criminals for this port. We now learn that SIN
sailed from Genoa on the 18th ult., and that in.
stead OF thirty-four prisoners, as at first reported
she brings upward of seventy. 1t was pretended
by the Sandman Government, that they We're DO.
htlcal exiies but the Corliere Mercantile, a lcadine
journal OF Genoa, states that when they arrived
there, from all parts Of the Piedmontese territory
a petition for their release was sent to the Govern.
ment, praying that they might not be sent abroad
for mere political offences. The petitioners were
assured IN reply, that it was not at all a political
affair, but as affair of vagabonds and criminals. So
too, the ~Parlamento, another prominent gazette os
the country, says there is only one among them who
can claim the honorable appellation of a political
exile, while the others are persons who disgrace the
Italian name. IN view of these statements from,
such sources, there can be no question that this
trigate should not be allowed to land her PASSENGERS
in this country, but should be required to carry
them back whence they came. We have criminals
enoagh here already.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

TIE PENDING TREATY WITH SUTHERLAND
The Washington Star says that the news by the
Canada, that Mr.. Theodore Fay had presented
to the Swiss Government the project Of q treaty,
&C., has reference to Dudley Mann's treaty,
confirmed BY the Senate, with amendments, ct
it's last session, and again sent out 70 be acted
on by the Swiss Chambers
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

eY- The Hons. j. S. Williams, J. B. L. Dugas
and T. Harang, of the House Of Representatives,
and the Hon. Zenon A. Trudeau, of the Senate,
will please consider themselves in for thanks re-
turned to members in kindly remembering the
Minerva for paper during the session.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CONFERENCE.-The N.
Of the proceedings Of the Southern Commercial
Convention, held on New Orleans on the 9Th, 9th,
10th, 18th, 18th, 18th and 14th Of January last.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

STAGE LIsE.-A regular line Of stages between
the Lafourche Crossing Of the Opelousas Railroad
via Thibodaux and Tigerville, and from thence by
steamer to Franklin, commenced running on Sun
day last. Our young city has been alive with the
smiling faces Of our Attakapas neighbors ever
since. We are not in possession of the regular
days and hours Of departure, else we would give
them, The mail contrary to what We announced
IN our last, still comes to US by the old crayfsh
route-via Donaldsonville, though we learn that a
change viii soon be effected.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

eB In our hasty notice Of the Guion Academy,
in last weeks issue, we inadvertently lost sight of
friend LEPoLY, who has charge Of the French de-
partment Of that school. This gentleman, and ex-
cenent teacher, has upwards Ct thirty students un-
der his charge, many Of whom have made rapid
progress in acquiring a knowledge Of the French;
and give evidence Of becoming finished scholars in
that beautiful language.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

cB- Mr.. Phipps, professor Of Bookkeeping and
Penmanship, on the Dolbear System, proposes to
give a course of lessons here if a class of twenty
can be formed Immediately. See his card.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03
ThibOdaux Literary Depot.
UST RECEIVED--

e A new supply of
RUTH HALL, by Fanny Fern.
MY COURTsHIP and its consequences, by Henry Wikon.
LIFE OF p. r.
THE WIFE'S V~ICTORY-Mrs Southworth.
FUDGE domestic Marvel,
PIONEERS Observation-Disclosures Bennett.
CAMILLE-by Dumas.
H ROSE N THE RING-Thackery
HEARTSEASE.
C0OPER'S NOvELs-Cheap binding.
GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK, for February.
MONTHLY, do do
LESLIES GAZETTE OF FASHIONS, for February.
HOUSEHOLD WORDS.
Feb.l-n BENNETT 4 GALABERT.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

Our Book SroRE.-When we say "our book
store" we of course mean Bennett & Galabert's
Literary Depot, where may be had at all times, the
pick Of all the best publications Of the day, besides,
fancy articles, jewelry, stationary, etc. Reader
Go and take choice Of all their library,
And so beguile thy sorrow.
See notice of new books just received.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03
See notice of new books just received.

eB- T.. Afaick, Esq, has our thanks for a copy
Of his " Southern Rural Almanac and Plantation
and Garden Calender" for 1855. This is the best
and most useful almanac out. No planter should
be without it. Mr.. A.. is the proprietor of the
Southern Nurseries, at Washington, Adams County,
Mississippi.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

The GREAT REPUBLrc.-The celebrated ship
Great Republic, just rebuilt, has been chartered
to carry guano to Liverpool at 81 per ton.
Afterwards she will be taken to carry troops to
the Crimes.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

eY- The cost Of conducting the government of
the city Of New York, is equal to that Of the federal
government under the presidency of John O..
Adams-about $I3,ooO,Ooo per annum.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03
THIBODAUX:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1855.

eY We notice the arrival OF another organ
grinder, accompanied by a monkey, from the city
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

MARRIED AT LAsr.-The fair Miss Julia Dean,
who has had so many matrimonial engagements
made for her By the newspapers within the past
few years, has at last been bonefdely bound with
hymen's slken chains. She was married at Gal
weston, on Saturday last, to Dr.. Hayne Of Charleston
South CarOlina
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

The CHARLESTON ARrEsIAN WELL.-The pro.
gress Of this work, is most satisfactory. A depth
has been attained Of 1925 feet, having penetrated
another layer Of rock. The water is gushing out
at the rate Of IS to 80 gallons a minute, and has
greatly improved in quality. An elderly gentleman
who has attended the recent operations, has drank
Of the water for three weeks, and says he has IN
creased seven pounds in weight as wen as in ap-
petite. The water is supposed by him to possess
medicinal qualities.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03
DENMANsHP.
Mr.. PHIPPs, Professor

J. Mr.. PHIpPs, Professor Of
Penmanship and Book Keeping win give 49,
a Course Of Lessons on DOLBEARS f
SYSTEM, if a class Of twenty be formed - g2i&
Immediately. Mr.. 7. win take great pleasure in explaining
the system to Ladies and Gentlemen. Everything is taught
according to Fixed Principles and Settled Rules, that are
UNMARRIED in their character and results as are the principles
of any other science. r
In this respect it differs from an those schemes which make
writing merely a work Of imitation. The Turs are few,
simple. and easily learned; and the effect Of a faithful, chre-
fi examination, cannot fail to be a free, rapid and elegant
hand writing.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

Mayoralsy, 4Thibodaux, Jan. 81, 1855.
NOTICE TO BAKERS. The price of
~ Fresh Flour being 80 90, in the New Orleans Market.
Bakers are required to give % ounces of bread for ten cents,
during next week. v. D. T~ERREBONNE, Mayor.
Marie de T~hibodaux, &c 81 Jan. 1855.
4 Wis AU BOULANGERS. LIE prix de
"a la Farine fraiche etant 80 90 sur lie Marche de Ia Nou-
veles Orleans, les Boulangers sont requis de bonner 70
once de pain pour dix cents, durant Ia semaine pro-
chaine. VI -TERREBONNE, Marie.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

The UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN DANGER.-A
bill was presented to the Illinois Legislature, on the
18th inst, to prevent the carrying Of colored people
on the railroads Of that State, which was read
twice and referred, and will probably pass the House
Of Representatives. This bill provides that no
BLACK or colored person, denominated a negro,
shall be carried on or along any railroad in this
State, by any railroad in the State, without a duly
certified certificate of freedom Of such negro or
mulatto person being presented to the conductor Of
the train, and a'copy Of such certificate left with
the conductor or agents." Section two provides
that any railroad company, or It's conductor or
agent, which carries a slave without any such GER
tifcate, shall be liable to the owner Of such slave,
Or mulatto, in twice the value Of such slave to be
in the usual way.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

ArTAKAPAs ITEMs.-We learn from the Planters
Banner, of the 9th ult., that the brig Tyrone,
Bartlett, master, of Ellsworth, Me-, while lying a
shore at Berwick's Bay, on the night Of the 10th
ult., was entirely consumed by fire. Nothing was
saved of the vessel except a small portion Of the
rigging.
The Methodist Conference, which commenced
its session at Franklin on the 18th of January,
terminated there labors On the oath after a session
of eight days. Bishop Andrew presided over the
deliberations. 1t is represented as having been well
attended, and much important business was trans
acted, among which preliminary arrangements were
made for establishing a Female College at Franklin.
The work will commence so soon as $40, 900 shall
have been subscribed. The next conference will
be held at Bastrop, in the parish Of Morehouse.
The collections at Pattersonville and Franklin, at
the late quarterly meeting Of N. E. Church, for
missionary purposes, amounted to the sum of $1505,
showing a liberality on the part of the citizens Of
St. Mary, which is certainly very praisworth.
Charles Bernard, confined in the Franklin jail on
a conviction Of manslaughter, pending an appeal
to the Supreme Court, on the ground Of informaity
on the trial, has made his escape from custody, by
dunning the dress of a female, most probably that
of his wife, who was discovered to be prisoner in
his stead on the following morning. A reward of
500 has been offered for his apprehension.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

THE subscribers offer for saleLHo
Il TWO sPLENDrD CARRIAGES, made of9A
the best materials, and finished in the most workm mike
manner. teb3tf PULFORD & BROTHER.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

THE JAPANESE PREsENrs.-We understand, says
the Washington Star, that the sundry packages Of
the presents sent to the President by the Emperor
Japan in return for those forwarded from hence by
the hands of Commodore Perry, have reached
Washington, with them being sundry packages Of
presents for officers Of the expedition, which, under
the law, must be deposited, at least temporarily,
in the State Department. That is, until Congress
may give them leave to accept them.
The contents of the packages are said to be silks,
swords, writing tables, delicate and fragile orna-
ments, vases, bowls of glass and other materials,
umbrellas, mats, bells, Jars, cabinets, flower box,
Iances, Japan mating, stone from Japan, stone
from Loo Chico, agricultural implements, Japan
shine (marked from sindda) Theoretically sealed,
samples Of sugar cane, seven dogs, two birds, seed
wheat from the Cape Of Good Hope, &c.
We hear that the dogs are of a breed which
none but the aristocracy Of the Empire keep, as
they are very costly. In the time Of Charles II,
a similar imperial present was sent to Rome by
the Emperor Of Japan, from which the celebrated
European breed Of King Charles spaniels sprang.
Those sent to the President by Commodore Perry
are much like the King Charles breed Of the present
day, though considerably larger.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03
sALEs.-The following Judicial sales take place

CALES.-xuS lOuOWAS JNNN S~SS S"AS fA"SS
as per dates:
Bergeron vs. Land Of Fish, this day-at IL o~'clock-Lands
by NJ. Bourg.
Ietorv cs. Coignet-this day at II o'clock-Land and 4
negroes, by n. Bourg.
Williams Us. Besson-This day at II oclock-A town lot,
by NJ. Bourg.
Citizens Bank gs. Brown-This day at II o'clock-Landa and
Shares in the Capital Stock of the Citizens Bank, by NJ.
Boug.
Lacapere vs. Eagleston-This day at II ociock-Land by
NJ. Bourg.
Foley & Townsend us. L. Dantin-This day at II o'clock
Rights, titles and interest in Estate Of David and J. Dantin
and wife, by N. Bourg.
Estate Of Widow Knobloch us. +. E. Kn~obloch-Saturday,
8rd Of Marcia negro woman, by NJ. Bourg.
Police Jury of Lafourche us. Jacques Conrad-Saturday Bird
Of March-Land,b by NJ. Bourg.
A. d. Terrebonne u&. Richou-Saturday Bird Of March
Land, by Mr.. Bourg.
Succession of Auguste Extraordinarily, February 22nd,
Land, by NJ. Bourg.
Succession Of David Babin-Thursday, February 10Th
Town lots and personal property, by NJ. Bourg.
Succession of Joseph Pitre-Thursday, March 1st-Land
and Farming utensils, by NJ. Bourg.
Succession of Robert Tanner, at Houma, Terrebonne-Mon-
day, February 5th-Lands, by J. A. Gagne, Sheriff of the
parish Of Terrebonne.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03

that, I thought I wood a bustid a lariin, but 1 didn't sa
nuthin at awl, tho I thought If that was used at awl. it
must be on the ts3er part ofthe inginc, fur I couldn't see
how 1t Good efeckt 'em ennywbarese els, and then it struck
me awl Of a sudden, that that was what maid the ingine
skreem so. Wei while I was thinkin to miseIf in this wa,
/ seed a man cum In at the fur end Of the kar with the
wurd "Conductor" rt on his hat in little gold letters.
When polly seed him, SEE she, Mr.. Cake, what DUE that
meen on that feller's hat? Why SEE I, polly, that's the
conductor don't yew see that little book in his hand p
wei he's takin doun the behavior of the people in it. Then
polly she struck up and said, pleese the lord kno he
haint seed nuthin amiss in us to talk doun. In a flu mint,
he cum round to whar we wus sittin, and he axed me to
pa mine and poIly's fare. Wei I told him s~artinly, and
shelled out the puter, and then he rt US down in his be.
havior-book. r. e- .f-r.
i wusn't long befour we got to Byo Desalmer-jes befour
wegot toit, / peped out and seed a devil Of a bridge acrost
1t, and ! scrter got ~frtened, fur feer we wood sink, 90 1
stepped up 10 the conductor, and axed him efhe'd stop the
kars and let me and Polly wanIk acrost the bridge, but he
woodnt allow it-sed he coodnt stop the kars fur passengers
in that way, vel then yew'd bettur bleeve me and Polly
wished, about that time, we had fotch along over life pre-
servers, 20 we jes spt rite still and endured it, consoleing
owcTselves that We had missed the accommodation
that time, sartin and shure. When the kars stopt,
tina toie Us to git out and tax dinner at the Wigwam Hotel,
30 me and Polly struck rite out fur the dinin room and we
sot doun and the wa we let in to the chicken fxins and -four
dooins wus . sin to Davy Crockft.
But the devil Of it awi wus, q Teller cum round and axed
me to pa fur over dinners, ! got mitely r1ed and tole himI
had dun pade mi fare to the conductor, but zen he, yew must
pa fur yore eatin too; SEE ], rev dernd fool don't you kno
fare meens eatin too? I wus detarmin'd not to pa q sigIe red,
but polly advise M not to hay emmy difhkin about it, 90 I
forked ovur. W got on the kars agin and we sumo landed
It algeess. When the kan stopt 1 went to the conductor
md axed him q be coodnt talk rs up to the s.. Charles, he
bad fetched usso I'm, il wusnt much moar truble jes TO ride
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-28
ARRIVALS ET TIE PRINCIPAL HOTELS
YESTERDAY,

AMERICAN HOTEL,-H Allen, N Scotia; J
Allen, st Louis; w Dickerson Bedford; A Abra-
Phila: S NickeIson, Boston; A Cole, Va; Hon S A
Douglas, llinnis Capt Parrish, Str Jamestown; l.
Weaver, Ohio Hinkell, Va; P Nj King w King,
Mecklenburg; Duval, Richmond; Morgan,
Bait; H Gamble. Washington; w Phillips X D
Edmonds, Ii Sullevan, FL w Martin, Cumberland;
X Bond and lady, c C Jennings, 3 Henry, Buck.
iugham: q Baker, Washin gton; Robbins, Bali;
II Davis and lady, Danviile X White, Wilmiu g
ton; II Cumming, Charleston; E Campbell,
wilmington; w Ghoies, Washington; w IL Gun
ningham. Bait.
ST. CHARLES HOTEL.-W M Psarce A NJ Al
kin, Henrico; Isaac OVERLY, A g Jsffries, Gaul-
three children, Miss C w Hunter, Charlotte; w Ii
HAMLET, S D Chambers, Campbell; J r Madison. IT
Austin Orange s Wallace, VIC RR; IA Lacy,
Newcastle: J C Goddard. Mass; Wilkinson, Cum
beGlapd J H Hargrove, Pittsylvanis; T T Duke, Y G
Bland, Nottoway; w Haney. Va; w J Bragg, Lu-
nsnburg; NJ Cutter, C; G R Perkins, Flaeanns;
yer; DSJ'G Lane, f' Mcclure, Grss npi
Smith, J Huckstey, Albemsrle; w Brown Hal
flax; w Simms, Alhemsrle; H Hall, Miss; G Il
Stsunton; a Jacobs, Augusta; R r Dickerson,
Canoe Greenbrier; J1o Fry. Albemarle; w Carter,
Louisa; a Bailey: W; DR. N Powell, Henrico; j L
surress. Louiss; g sumner, Richd.
COLUMBIAN HOTEL.-W II Tredway, r D
RR; C Burweii, Baltimore; Fl Dickinson, Bed
Il " Townsend, Pittsylvanis; j HYDE, Gooch.
land; L Smith, S Hampton; B Simpson, Jonesvie;
w u Sea, Richmond; Conner. New Hope; J
Murry and sy't, Powhatan r L Dickinson, C. + Dick
euson, q w Turner and son, GoochIand; II 6oode;
Va; w Anderson, Pittsyivanis; W H Cardoza,
Powhatan; P Wren. Petersburg X Swepsen,
Yatesyille; J Hays Kentucky; Z Pool, Hall
fax w Pugh, Rev DR. Not and lady, M Pannill,V Va;
w Grant Pittsylvsnie R See, Nottoway; An
drews. Carolinai w Mason and lady. Buckingham:
l. Regan. III Hsrgrsn. Cater, Tennessee;
Morrison. Richmond g Bayley, Texas
EXCHANGE HoTELCcDr W Ha aI' : w
Stegar, VS.; Fl DeisInett and lady ? Misses Deiar-
nett, Caroline; L w Ralston, Fl DeLacy, Tur-
ner. j w Carver. Philads; Goblet, M Powell N
C; w Pate, Clarksvile; Danforth, M Inger.oll,
F Rhodes, N Y; G Bailey, C; Captain N Fairbank,
,t1nr Virginia; Wexford. J Thompson Fred
erioksbg; B Morton, Mrs :, S Whsley, Mr.. Dodd,
Mrs Fowler, Chsr,viiie; M Redd. Lynchbure;
Faulkner, w Garth, w P Parish, Alb; w Z Wick.
han. Hanover; Abel J NJ Nelson; steunton; W
Home. Glade Springs; Dunr, Texas; DR. ] T.
Lewis, Brunswick; Perkins, Jennings, Jno A
Prinsle, d Strickland, w White. Halifax; Mai J
r Kent, w II Peck, N M Ronald, Evans. j
Helm, Miss Helm, Montgomery; C NJ Reynolds b.
tetourt; e H Wilson, Luuenbg; Miss Fannie Barton
Mecklenburg; g w Pearls, Mercer; @ c Hutter u S
A; Mrs Pollard, FatmViile.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-28
For sale by BUFFERS & SIMoNs.

FATAL ACCIDENT IN ROLLING MILL.-The
Berks and Schuykill Journal contains an account
Of accident in rolling mill at Birdsboro', Berks
co, Pa, on The goth, by which two workmen lost
their lives and two others were dangerously woun
ded. The Journal says:
The mill was running under full head OF 8 Q I'M
and water power, they were rolling irou at the
chill and puddle rolls As the last bar OF iron
passed through set OF rolls, there was a slight
break at the other rolls, that the iron that was
intended 10 be rolled had to be thrown back this
caused an immediate increase of speed, and the
engineer observing the danger, was just in the oct
OF shutting down the gate, when the wheel burst
sending parts OF the segments through the roof of
the mill. Que piece, which weighed three quar-.
ters OF ton was thrown over one hundred vsrds
cutting ofa piece of timber ten inches square and
buryng itself three feet in The earth Anothsr
piece struck part CT the engine and steam pipe,
breaking them to atoms. These pieces are sunpo
.ed TO have caused the loss life That there were
no more persons killed or badly hurt, is, indeed
astonishing, as the mill was full of workmen at
the time,