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We learn that McGcwan was formerly employ
cd at the Washington Monument in Richmond
Arrfrat Of the Black Warrior-THe Ercite
M a, Eirrut1t a.,,1.h.rtaI

Arrirai of the Black Wary1or-THe Excite
ment IN Harana unabated.
NEW York, March 5. The steamer Black War
rior has arrived She left Havana on the 9Th ult
TIE blockade continued, but the steamer was un-
m llested by the authorities
A great mock battle had been fought at Puerto
Principe. 1t appears that the valiant Spaniardl
are determined to make a show of fighting, VIII e.
th sr the famous llibustering expedition visits the
Island or not.
IL was rrmored that all foreigners would shortly
b, compelled to take up arms in defence of Cuba
o. leave the Island.
The excitement continued with little or no pros
p ct of abatement
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NOTICE TO TAX PAY E RS AND
IN OWNERS or REAL ESTATE IN THE
COuNTYOF HENRICO, ADJOININ0 THE CITY
or RlCHMoND-Asa ell lands retained dsilnque Mt
for the ronpayment Of taxes will sod during the
estate In tbs county T. zee that s tsxes are paid On
The same. We may be found st the Ccuniy CouIt-
House during the present week. where We viii be
NH 5-2t JNo. 4. HUTCHINSON. D. ..
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louR YAIIIABLE SERVANTS FOR

IL sALE-To remain In or near Riehmond-one
Woman, about Al years old, g good coos, wasne a
sou.e ssry.ui Gs one Man about years old first
rs.e ssdriver and the othsr likely Boy about
rood character and theref sold for no fault For
terms, 40, apply 20 49,. eor ,.
ofr;es ON f,overnor It.. between Main and Franklin
NH S-lW sstecu.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ES-
TATE.--By virtue OF Deed OF Trust executed
by r. r. Woodson, dsfed 79:h March, 1853 recorded
in Henrco County Court, win be sold on WEDNES-
DAY. 18th day Of March, at O'Clock p. M, upon
the premises the property conveyed In said Deed,
being lot Of ground on the North side OF leigh f.
properly of N. F. Bowe fronting 40 feet, running
bsck IT'S feet to an alley ~ feet wide.
TBAms-Cash
By order of the ThuSILE.
NH 2 TAYLOR WILLIAMS. Aucts.
A FTER the above sale will be sold ten
IA othor Lots near the above.
Terms made TO suit purchasers.
mh2 TAYLOR WILLIAMS, Aucts.
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BY TAYLOR L. WILLIAMS.

an SATURDAY, 10th of March, at II
~ O'Clock, will be sold at public auction. at the
Tredegsr Foundry, q double acting PUMP. with two
barrels u inches in diameter, and feet longs about
lao feet cast from pipe. inches diameter and other
fixtures Thi: Pump Ia sold to pay the purchase mo-
ney due upon 1t, and never has been in use.
The attention of GOLFERS and others recurring n
large Pump, Ia invited to the Gale
Terms cash. TAYLOR WILLIAMS,
NH AucH,
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BY GODDIN & APPERSON.

A UCTION SALE OF TOBACCO
"A FACTORY AND LOT IN MANCHESTER.
On FRIDAY the 9th inst at O'Clock P. M, upon
Tobacco Factory and Lot lately occupied by Messrs
Plknton Lang, and situated the factory OF Mr.
John Gilmour. The house is new, and suitable for
manufacturing or stemming. The Lot contains q
quarter of acre. Any person wishing to purchase
view the premises any time previous TO the sale.
Terms at sale. THOS. BLUNT,
Manchester March 5, 1855. NH 5--5t*
A DMINISTRATRIX'S SALE-Wil be
a sold on THURSDAY. 18th March, at ~ O'Clock
NJ at Messrs. Dickinson, Hill 4 Co.'s auction room,
young Negro Man, 10 or 20 years old. and Negro
Boy, or Z years old. ELIZA KIDD,
NH 5-eo5t* Admx of B. +. Kidd decd
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TELEGRAPHlC NEWS
IsrKc,aL p,spArcs /
DIES RATE ARRAY,

u N
Mda Agcaf A,fdckea aad Probably Killed
fKrEassuRc, March 5.--The town of Weldon,
n. w was Today tho scene Of trssical occurrence
farick MCGOWAN. mail agent on the route between
Weldon and Raleigh, was attacked by three men,
twp OF them named Everett and the other Price,
an terribly wounded 1t appears that some mir
understanding had occurred, relative to some busi-
ness transactions. the amount In controversy bcinr
oaiy about one dollar; that bitter feelings were
eagendered and that MCGOWAN was followed TO
Weldon by the parties above named, who there
made murderous attack upon him, shooting him
through the head, neck and abdomen-lodsinrs elk
balls about his person. Indeed, am informed that
after McGowsn was down, his a.saants continued
hiring upon him When the cars left, the wounded
man was supposed to be In a dying condition.
nave not learned whether any arrests have been
made. The Everetts concerned In this terrible
affair are father and son.
We learn that McGcwan was formerly employ
cd at the Washington Monument in Richmond
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r AIDES AND GENTLEMEN.b Dress-
III i.s f5.s.s furnished ccmpl sts-Rosewood and
Pspier Mschs Wort BoxeA I.sasher and Velvet Rsti-
eules Wsfeh Stands Portfolios, With many other
nht BULKLEY L co,
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NEW AND FASHIONABLE HATS,
FOR SPRING 1855. go
JOHN DOOLEY,

81 MAIN STREET., RICHMOND, va,
III Would call the attention of
III purchasers to the very extensive and -
varied assortment of HATS now rssdy for hs cus
Having kept in constant employment durius tho
mast dull ana hard winter, ell his hands, tmais and
than il usually on hand At this period Of the year
These Hats must be sold, and the public 10 respect
tniv s,lcited to call and make such selections e
ariIl suit them. They fed exceedingly hand.
ans Dress Hat for o. for IS 30 and for a. Ny Is
Hat is a. good be manr featured In sry city IN
The assortment Of Leshorr, Straw, Braid and Pa
mana Hats of all grades. will be found full and com.
rlete Also, almost infinite variety of soft or
slouci, Hats for Gentlemen s7d Boya together with
Childrsns Fancy Dress Hats Ind Caps Ladies hiding
Hats, and veiything Ia the HAT line.
Customers have only to call and make their selse.
lions-the prices shall be msds 70 salt.
NH 3-dfm JOHN DO0LEY,
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CUP: CARB: SODA.--Lee's English, the
~ bea article mads-loo hers lust % hapd SD
fer r. 81: ~ BENNETT EEL EEL.
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RESIDEN G f ON LEIGH AND Arm
~ SITS, AT AUCTION.-On MONDAY. I2tn OF
Match 1885, at O'Clock P. NJ viii be sold the brick
house and lot the Southwest Garner of Leigh ard
9TH eets, occupied By Mr.. George w. Smith The
house contains about rooms and 10 Ia good order,
with kitchen and out-housss. This locstion OF the
property add Its arrangement renders il desirable
residence.
Tsems-O fourth cash; balance at 4, and II
months, with interest added and eeured by trust
deed TAYLOR l. WILLIAMS,
nh AuctioneeYe.
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| s p LA2uo - 80lNk. e. :.
CTOCK OF WATCHES. CHAUEa ~.
- At AUgxf0N--THIo fxUEDUnYy EVT(1a
INC, q ecteck, ~ Will ssII &c onoelon n ~ ~
voice Ct hrse s!ao ed as1 Silver Hss6lne - 0n6n
pines Gold Chains JsvsIsy AZ sll s9viea "a :. -
-. LARUs 4 SHINE, Aes1s.
!ONEIABLE'D 6ALE.-WiU 81 ma
on TU ESDAY. the 9Th day 81 nsrck. lf66 ~
,rxs1cioes ~ on the sosth Gds Of the Doch. e -
ris1ine Mil, fer cash. lot Of Lumbor epi TOOK.
sold to satisfy distress warrant n the Hi~f ces
os's handa In favor Of Cochran W. Tbeo4oro r..
snIns A. LEWELLEN, n c.
- III o-t Yor yss z. Tyler. q. g. G. =.
.ONSTABLEH SALE.-Wilf s. sod
10. for rash. on TUESDAY, the 6th dsy of Msrsh.
~ g 10 o'clock A. IN fkoat Of the Higk Co-
), Omce. slot Of Groceries and Hufnfsfo ~
I n W;. distress warrant 10 my hands, in fsyof o.
'a''oo y aI Isnssi g gc.sysst
mn - For J. p. Tyler, 81 @. =.
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e DOZEN GALLON JARS NICE AS
" SORTED PICKLES; 10 do half gallon do; 10
do quis 10 do PTS do jars and assorted Pre-
serves; doz. cans fresh Tomatoes and Peaches; 8
deg assorted Catsups and Sauces-al fresh and nice
j ust received and for sale by
SIMON BONAVITA CO.,
mh2 No 76 Main ST.
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UTICE 10 CONSUMERS OF NMO-
! KING TOBACCO The public are informed
nat the snnscribers still continue to mauufacture
TOBACCO, Pride Of the SOUTH put 10 In ali sis-
cd pscksses--vhich has bssn pronounced to be one
o. 10 hnese BRANDS ever offered In any mssket
NOksORNE NORTON CO.
No, i6i NJ sin d.. oppos.s the Americas Het. /.
NH 4-sts
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-04-19
General Commission and Advertising
Agency.
CHARLES WOOLLETT,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

ITO MERCANTILE MKS, FARMERS, and others having bust
i ness in this city
respectfully announce my intention to establish myself
permanently in the above business in this city, and
services to effect sales OF Produce Purchases Of
chandise Lumber, &c, on Commissien together with any
business which rexuires personal attention for which
experience of over seventeen years active mercantile
pursuits and thorough knowledge of the city trade
qualified me to effect the most advantageous terms
thereby frequety obviatng the
leaving home and buniness Hoping be favored with
your commands, trusting that this introduction
to transactions extensive mud mutually beneficial
suring you Of my best efforts in your behalf truly
yours, At.. CHAS WOLLETT
RHESs TO Aid. W. Kennedy E. B. Williams, W. Way
man. NJ. L. Keith, A. H. Blackal ESQ., John Rogers Esq
H. Frink, Esq.. Lessrs Mugent Ownes.
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st. 33auI Aont'a.
MINNESOTA RIVER OUTFIT!
wHOfESAiE AND RETAIL.

Ihud Sfred, oHdeen h0OeTts GHQ lQs0nSs0sos
ID PRESLEY, has just returned from below with an
d. extensive assortment Of Groceries and Provisions
also large stock Of Fancy Articles to be exhibited IN
the Fancy store, next door, and ready for sale.
His Groceries and Provisions part Of the fol-
lowing, viz. 1-t o .- .-e
RAooy. xoLAssEs.
hhds country Hams, no brls Belch's In hfs and
sugar cured do. quarters,
shoulders, s." Golden syrup,
{" clear sides, l2O kegs do.
casks do. Beef. YM
chest. y . Tyson, 20 i Sris Xselorei, I in Aa and
s Imperial qrs, Nos. !, 2, and 3;
" Gunpowder brls Herring;
Also variety Of u h, Il 3 fresh cove Oyaters;
ID, 2, B. and 10. boxes. 20 doz small box sardnss.
cOyFxI. PRESERVE IN GLASS.
90 sacks Rio, Peaches, Ounces, Pears;
10 L" Government Java, lstrawberry, Raspberry and
. sroAxs Pickles Of ali kinda
l2 hhds New Orleans, c4xDlss AND SOAP.
8 hhds prime do. Fifty boxes star Candles;
so bis of A and clarified, " GO Spressed do;
10 '' crystalized, boxes solar sperm.
10 " crushed, FORK AND rLorR.
10 F" powdered, Fifty brls Mess Pork;
s" loaf. :" Jasper Nin Flour,
MISCELLANEOUS FAMILY GROCERIES.
Homny, Corn meal Rice, Beans, bag salt box do sale
ratus soda and acid Yeast powders Chocolate Cocoa and
Broma, Corn starch, Coffee ground Coffee, Matches
Brooms, Brushes and Mops with handles Clothes Lines,
Bed Cords stove Backing and Lamp Wicing Cider Vine
Dried apples and Peaches, Flour and Rye
DO Pepper %anSt CstsuP Tomato DO and Lemon
Painted Tubs Cedar do; ladies' Rolling Pins and
Zinc Wsshboards, Dippers; Knife Trays
Dippers, Keeers; Potato Mashing Boxes;
Chopping Trays and Bowls; Buckets, Axe e-helves;
Spoons, Butter knives; Market Baskets;
Clothes Baskets.
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.
We always have the largest and best stock which
bles US sell than any else in the city.
In word-ny stock Includes everything in the Gro
Gerry Line which vii. he sold cheaper than the cheapest
aud respectfully inform all my friends and the public
generally that whatever they wish in my line Of bust
ness can Be obtained either 1t wholesale retail.
D. PRESLEY,
st. Paul, May 20, 1854. d-tf
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Cttrago.
BUR RWELL Il POWERS,
NERO Mt TAITOPC

BURWELL Il POWERS,
N E r G II mt TAILORS,
AND DEALERS IN GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
No. fremont Buildings Dearborn Street,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
NHESSRS. BCRWELL & POWERS respectfully +, %
lA invite the attention of gentlemen travelling III
IN the Northwest well as those resdingin Mime ~
sofa, to their complete and elegant of LII
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS.
The largest and most tasteful selection of the finest
French English, German and American clothing stufs
will be kept constantly hand as it is the desiga of the
nent the Great Western Emporium of Fashion.
tlemen leave with and have their orders
filed at time in the most fashionable styles Strang
visiting Chicago invited to examine elegant
stock, at No. T. fremont Buildings Dearbon street.
H. BURWELI. Chicago
June 21-N s.. "A. POWERS, Cleveland, o.
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st. 39attI A0o'ts.
HURRAH FOR THE RED LINE.


kN>
PA11IsoS eTss BENsoN's
H Careful drivers now upon the road between st.
Paul and 81. Anthony, ready accommodate the pub
lie on all occasion They have large and excellent
Livery Stock several and elegant Carriages and
BerOuches; also new Harness and Horse Furnishings,
and equipages Of the most elegant description.
&B, in returning thanks TO the public for the lib
eral patronage heretofore bestowed upon them take
pleasure In stating that they have just received in ad
dtion to their former extensive stock several young,
WELL BROKE HORSES.
specimens of been equalled in the
Territory Their present stock needs but be seen to
be admired and approved by discriminating public.
Will our friends and the public member that the
Livery Stable 10 the of the American House,
upper end Of Saint Paul. they all hours such
conveyance by on wheels OF on they
81. Paul, June 80, 1861 iy
Wholesale and Retail Grocery and
Provision Store.
THE RICE HOUSE AGAIN IN MOTION!
FUNULLIS, LIVINGSTON & CO., have just received
Il from the East and South, large and general sst
Of the following:
J. aass as nos.hesds Nc; clarified sugar.
20 bbIs. MOlasses and Syrup.
SO boxes Cheese w. Il.
drums Goldfish.
Is bbls Mackerel.
20 chests Teas, assorted.
SO boxes Soap.
90 kegs Tobacco, asserted.
casks Dried Beef
80 " Hams and Shoudess. ..,.
10 Clear Sides.
loo bbls. Mess Pork. ... i
loo kegs Pigs Feet.
10 bags Coffee.
so boxes candles Star and Tallow.
All those wishing to purchase fresh goods and at far
constantly replenished during the season.
s.. Paul. April 2lsi, 1854. 2-tf
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THE wAssON HOUSE,

~ DAVIS wHrrCHEH, sHAKOPEB
NlS now and commodious hotel has been recently fur
l. nished at great expense and now ready to receive
the travelling public The propretors experienced
hands at the business and will spare neither time nor
in order to render the sourn of guests agreeable
ther Is supplied with every luxury the market A.
tentive and polite D.
Pleasure parties quest Of game do better
to visit Shakopee Our lakes abound with FISH, and our
prairies covered with grouse. NAV 81 ~
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Wholesale and Retail Grocery and
Provision Store.


PATENT DIAMOND PRINTING PRESS.
HE attention Of Printers Is respectfully called to the
i examination of Nes9 Hand Printing Press recently
patented by Dr. J. LEWIS of Buffalo New York. In pre-
sentng this Press to the Trade rely entirely upon
small space, all the requisites of Printing Press
The fact that Printers have long desired Press which
could be afforded at low price, has been the main in
ducemert in getting this up; and although not Machine
PTess yet work be done well and expeitiousfy By
boy The platen acts the tympan the Or
dinary hand PRESS bsng hung hinges and balanced
with spiral springs and when down upon the FORM the
power Is given by pressing down upon the lever. Tha
rolling of the form under the paten being entirely dis
pensed with.
These Presses set ready for USE and be sent
part of Of the country with less expense than any
other Press being less In size and weight. We
making three Sizes the smallest of which will make 500
Impressions hour cards and other small work for
which 1t "a designed.
PRcEs, WEIGHT AND SIZE.
PLATES. BED. WEIGHT PRICE
Hstf Cap, .......... s1lxls 1oKx4 100 $50
Cap............... l4x16 17xl9 245 IS
Long Med. or Proof: 9kx24 lohxos 25o IS
They are made entirely of Iron and warranted.
II. W. CHASE CO.,
Manufacturer and Sole I'roprieors,
Once No. East Swan street, Buffalo, New York
WELls WEBB, Agents for New York.
Nessrs. e. s GOODRICH & CO., at the PIONEER Once
at Saint Paul Agents for these Presses and will
ceve orders FOR them at manufacturers prices adding
transportation. One Of them constantly be in
operation at the PIONEER Office. We recommend them
after full trial Of their capacity for good work and speed
june 29-dH E. s. GOODRICH co.
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WALL PAPER AND SHADES.
. 000 rolls latest styles, received BY Calena.
E,sVOO Persons having rooms to paper would oY
weH 70 call early. oct1Sdu VI. DAHL
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j. A. M. HOISINGTON,
DOOK-BlNDER, third story Of B. Presey's Brick
I'D House Third street. will attend to all business in his
line with which he may be entrusted Books Magazines
and Periodicals bound in any style Old Books rebound
and Music bound In QUICK time, for the Ladies.
Saint Paul, Oct 2. IT sctSi
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WoteIH.

Corner Jackson and Third streets, st. Paul
V. h. ROUTT, Proprietor.
THIS ROUSE Is NEW, NEATLY FURNISHED ANnTr IS
the Proprietor to have his table supplied
with all the decacies OF the He solics share
of public patronage. Dec. 4, 1SS4-dIy.
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GEORGE A. NOURSE,
A TTORNEY l. COUNSELLOR AT LAW. OfRce--opp;-
n rite Spoonsr's building, Lower Town, st. An
thony, Minnesota.
Ierences.-Prof Parsons Law school, Cambridge; Prot
Parker, do; Hon. Z. G. Loring do; Chief Justice
shaw, Boston; Hon. c. G. Loring, do T. J. D. Fuller,
Calias, Ne; E. B. Washburne, Galena, H.; Dutton,
Richardson l. Co., Boston; Batchelder, Mann & Co.,
do; Stephen Brown & Sons, do; r. r. Upton, Esq, St.
Anthony. NJ. T. d27
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AMBROY OYSTERS.
A superior lot ofRobinson + ntIsAmbrey Oystes
"A in cans, and for sale by
w. CONsTANs, Levee, Lower Town.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-04-19

81. PAUL TEMPERANCE HOUSE,
Jackson Street, betareen Third and Fourth,
LOTT aiOFFETT, Proprietor.
GOOD BOARDING, by the day week, month, easy
terms have kept hotel in st. PaC for five years, and
consequently understand the wants Of all who
PEELED to board. Sign and Compass dec15dly y
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GALENA HOUSI

tr.. t GALENA HOUSE.
subscriber has provided for the accomm oda lion
0fbosrdsrs; both by the day and by the week. with
or without l0dginSat very moderate prices Inquire
the Gasna House, the first building on Roberts
ttreesabove Third opposite Winnie 4 Cooleys Clothing
sore. jul7-S-ly VIM. TRU6SONE.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-04-19

STRANGE, SURPRISING STRANGE!
THAT Groceries can be sold 50 cheap.
l. Great inducements are held out to persons wish.
ing Family Groceries, at my old stand, a. am deter
mined to make room for my spring stock.
J. w. DOWNER,
FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE!!l
TIME tOld Etna'' continues to dispense laid and
Il fort" to the unfortunate, ususl, the 81.
Augg9 fn.yC
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MISSISSIPPI HOUSE

MISSISSIPPI HOUSE.
CORNER EAGLE AND HILL sTs., sT. MiNNIsorA
TuE subscriber has taken the above house aud
II mp for The reception Of bosrders In sty 10 unsu.
passed by any house in the Territory.
Boarding by the day or week on reasonable terms.
an 71 tNA e. &. THOMPSON.
St. Paul, April IA, '53.--y52.
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MENDOZA HOUSE.

MENDOZA HOUSE. @
Would respectfully inform the public that have
Il taken the Farrbault House, in the town of Mendo-
ts and prepared to aooom odufs boarders psrma
nent transient. ..t M 9
The house II newly lifted up, Is commodous, and
pleasantly located and pains will be spared In my
endeevors to make 10 efths moot comfortable IN
the West.
lanes BRUCE.
MAndesa. July u. laSs-u
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the United States commissioner before whom the Affidavit
made declines txhibtng the afaavt the ground
that complaints before committing magistrates not
sr. Kendall released oa giving bond Tor his ap
pearAnoe ~ The sne Of $1,000 motion has been made
before The United States commissioners % SCI aside tbs a
daviL 90 tbe ground ofit nsufeieney authorize the
rest This question w be tried before the commissioner
this svening, Al O'clock
The Bpllstia says.
The postmaster q this city Was yesterday arrested upon
warrant issued ~ the United States commissioner upon
the AFFIDAVIT on the Unvd States special mail agent upon
certain speeiho charges Of maltasanoe he promptly r
nishsd the required security 70 appear for examination
the charge
We trust the postmaster may he able 10 rsbut and ais
prove this serious charge and therefore refrain from
anything more than The bare Of the fact
TlR EaFREss AND rlR AHaY.-Ths Paris correspondent
OF the London Times writes
Asthe Empress, uuaceompanied by the Emperor was
walking yesterday afternoon 10 the Bos de Bonogne with
the carriage IN waiting the drums Of battalion Of the
NouFeurs OF the Guard that happened be It's way
from ST Cloud Paris were heard Her Majesty entered
the carriage which appeared TO Of The way but
the moment the troops the Empress they drew up
line and she passed slowly in front amid the enthu
sissc shouts. The officer commanding the column APP
preached the carriage door took the Empess hand and
pressed u 70 his lips Al this act the shouts again
renewed. The Empress appeared much affected Al The
in which she received for all appearance
the meeting was most unexpected
Rox-A London ctter-writer states that the iron-as
their late quarterly meetings adhered the fall Of
s. per ton, but that many OF the manufacturers
tracing the quantities TO produce and advance in price
may soon be looked for.
INSANE AsYLUMa-There in the United States
thirtytwo insane hospitals in active operation and
others in construction Tweny-eght State instu-
tons and the number Of the insane Is nearly 10000
FLoUR sHPPKp FROM CANADA 10 RlCHNoNp--The Rich
mond (ya) Dispatch Of Tuesday says
BY reference commercial head it win be seen
that hundred bbls of Canada -four had consigned
to Messrs Shields Somerville OF this city As this IS the
first Canada -four received in Richmond and is
unlike shipping Goals TO Newcastle make note Of IT,
as one OF the extraordinary events OF the day
ACCIDENT 10 THE MAYOR or RrcHMoxp--Jas. Mayo, esq
mayor Of Richmond Virginia, thrown from his
-rage Thursday, and dangerously injured.
RICHEST il rHE INDIANA PESTEsTIA ay.-The Ripley
circuit last week (says the Indiana Sentinel
fenced Mr. Muir to the penentay for years for forging
note Of $40 Mr. Muir is probably the richest in
Ripley county, diana. Il is supposed his property Is
worth SIC o. 1t has been his strife be rich and
he viii hay lie honor of Dragging of being the rich
in the penitentiary. Won't that be something Of
which to be proud7
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iSrER,oR DEPARTMENT.

agricultural Dirsoa Of The Patent 0fce.-Cattings Of
the PuaThere have recently been imported from France
cuttings OF several varieties Of the prune which have
been distributed in Name New Hampshire Vermont North
New York. Michigan Wisconsin, Minnesota and several
points the Allegheny mountains be engrafted the
common plum Why these places have been selected is
the absence comparatively few curcuos
In these regions In other parts of the United States
this great bane to the plum trees and often cuts
the entire crop. From the GOODNESS Of the climate
Maine aud almost entire absence Of this insect it Is the opn-
ION Of good judges that this State capable Of producing
sufficient quantity prunes for the whole consumption OF the
Union