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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, sTATE COURT HOUSE

'n' oFFlcE, STATE COURT nOUSe,
RIcHMosp, 5lh June, 1855.
sun depending in the Circuit Court of tho County
Robert Gwathnoy ID plaintiff
and
Anderson Edwsrds, Sheriff Of tho County Of Chester.
fold, and a. such administrator Of John b decd Lewis
Rogers, Temple Gwathmoy, Jas b. WickLam md Others,
are defendants,
The Court among othcr things ordered ba, one of the
Commissioners of tho Court ake-First An accont o ali
creditors Of the Black lIeth Company of Golfers who NAV
be proved before him have valid sub,istiny clsni,
against It. with the amount Of their respective claims se
condy An showing how much of the fund under
the control of the Court In this arises from properly
which before the date of the said deed Of the first T
nuay eighteen hundred and belonged to the said
corporation and was held BY the sd Heh under any
sale thereof the said corporation and
toned In the drst account the sum appearing by the &C.
cond account. .,,.,.
are hereby notified to attend this Office on the 9th DAY OF
August next at A. with the evidence necessary
enable me to perform the duties requred and the cre
of tho Black Heth Company Of Golfers are hersoy
nahed to attend at the same place ana nme VIII 'n'
proof of their clsn,s again st the said Company.
June 6-ewSw JOHN SHORE, conmr
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ALBE1IAKLE LAND FOR SALE.

VNyE offer for sale beautiful Farm In the county Of
w Albemare lying the Eastern slope of The South
West Mountain distant from Keswick Uhe Virginia Cen
tral Rsil Road Depo mile-trUm the contemplated
extension of tho Orange and Alexandria Rail Road
mile aud from tho Rivanna Horse boat improvement four
miles 1t contains TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY
THREE AND ONE.THIRD ACRES, 80 of which
cleared we'll enclosed and in high state Of improve.
uen,; the remainder Is in woods The buildings are all
rooms hall and passage and. far completed is fn
shed in the very style The location unsurpassed
for beauty and variety Of scenery for health and for re
summer residence particularly desirable it is with
in few hours ride Of Richmond or Washington. II &
larger farm preferred 300 acres or more adjoining
cn be had at fur price. Reference nay be had to Nj
James Hart Of Abemarle Keswck Depot or to Mcssrs
r. G. Ruttin and john Jones Of Richmond But persons
Ny ofice Is Keswick Depot, Albemarle, Virginia
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UNITED STATES HOTEL,

MIN STREET, RTCHMOND, u.
6yHE formerly Proprietor of the Fountain
il HOTEL Baltimore, and Congress Hall, Philadelphia,
would respectfully inform his friends and the travelling
public that he has leased tho UNITED STATES HOTEL,
Richmond, va. This House is now in complete order.
aud will compare favoraby in every respect with any
other Hotel in the cy-the locato being convenient to
business and the different depot the rooms large airy and
well furnished In short it ID the most pleasant Summer
House in the city OF Richmond All the Proprietor asks
is n trial.
;-TrCoACHES will DO in attendance at the various
Dcpos and Steamboat landings TO convey passengers TO
the Hotel
sEs-Fnrc Il so per day o>
June l3-cw:3m p THURSION.
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ONE HUNDRED DoLL.KS REyyARD.

W. 81 irnn th. rcsijrncc of the subscriber, last
~ bar. . A'uia;'o boy named HAETWELL. He is q
- Hale with hair black and straight, resembling an
~ -, nio may be known by having one of his toes Il
~. one NJ o' us small oncs) cut of think he made his
pe on grey morse, and that he enic.vor.d m make
E~ay 10 feterspurs or ts vicinity The ohoro rovsr,
e HUNDRED dollars will be paid Tor his uprrehepson if
OUT OF ,ne S!e ana hity d"lars il taken within the
e ana 'ousea ii some ia" so TINT can get him arsip
WIN. W. MlCHAI,S
'"ne s-cintt q. Jefferson, Powh.,,n r
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The statement now going the rounds of the Wing
press, that the President, member Of the cabinet,
and the Presidents private secretary have any inter-
est whatever in town lots Lake Superior, is
ridiculous as to be almost unworthy of notice. Ii is
fabrication from first to last So, too of the state
ment that Governor German, OF Minnesota, has been
removed to make way for another gentleman.
lUHioa.
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LANDS FOR SALE,

WE authorised to cell about oo acres of land in
Boyd,on Plank road Thoee hands will be sod in
tire body or will be divided into farms suit the
iupruv others with moderate improvements and
some without any Persons wishing TO purchase will do
Welt, call on can bc accommodating in regard
to quantity, price, terms OF payment &C.,
RUFFIN & AUGUST,
General Agents for the sale and purchase of lands Rich
nond Va May l2-cwtf:
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REApERs, AND REApRRs AND MOWER.

IIAvlNG been familiar with the "a
II manufacture and working Of \\Namaa
these, Indispensable machines ~N
for the last fifteen years, can with
entire confidence, recommend Husscys delivering be-
hind or with platform. the eide and Mccormick
delivering always at the side embracing all that s vnu
abe in Reapers at the present day All others hut
ristons of these and have value only tey possess the
true principles established in them Out Of 20 Rcapers
which sold lsst harvest there were no faures
OrderAhould be sent enrIy TO prevent disappointment
Terms of payment for Machines delivered now will be
the same No il delivered the lat Of juno.
Premium Throshers nnd Thrsshers and Cleaners made
TO orlcr Stationary aud portable superior Wheat Fans
always on hand and general assortment Of implements
AnI;I IN X M SNrrII
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CO.PARTNERSuIp

HAVING determined to enlarge and extend my hr.
II ness, have associated with me Mr. wM snn
fn; aal uyorcbly known in the city The num. and .,
1 iae srn will be N. MCCORMACK & co. '"
lac subscriber would beg leave to return his sincer,
hanks for the liberal patronage he us received and would
FepScfuly solicit continuance for the concern
II. MCCORMACK
We are now prepared to furnish the ctzons of Rich
oau 1nt surrounding country with any amount of Soda
on rhsd"lphia Porter, Ale, Champagne Cider and
oauoh hTown Stout. Constantly on hand very supe.
sace OF pvsucn, Ale in barrels and half barrels.
lIoSe articles will be delivered In any part Of the
.nd sronTS %Ser city country thankfully received
WA pJIN:NEAch MN NJ MCCORMACK & CO.,
No. 800 Broad street.
I'd stand M "Y Mn sill continue his business at the
und fresh ,nS n,1a . street, where may at all times be
c,oore on ,bo om, Dye s'u. &C., which may be had a.
March l5-c,f 'annie @ terms
WM y LADD. Druggist
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PIEDMONT HOUSE,

CCLPEIER CCCHf hoUSE, jt
VNlIE undersigned respectfully announce to the ci.
u zens of Richmond, fredericksburg, and the lower
counties of Virginia. that the above named House is still
open the reception Of visitors 1t Ia pleasantly stu
ated iu fashionable and healthy section any in the
State in full view of the Blue Ridge Mountain and imme
dia,cly the line Of the Orange and Alexandria Rail
miles to Gordonsvine
There tri-weeky Stages stopping this House
other from Fredericksburg, distance Of hirtyeigh
miles.
There are four ChurcheS-Epscopalan Presbyterian,
Raptist and Methodst-n OF which there is divine
worship every Sabbath.
Our charges will he moderate the times will ustl-
ty Patronage solicited.
Iulv l-clm WM W pAYLER e. CO.
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TWO HUNDRED D0LLARs REWARD

NNii.L be gwen for the delivery me i'll Richmond,
wv ofiwc ,srocs, ISAAC and HENRY who runaway
f'n tredericksburg last September. They were pur.
Ned 0. Geo Acr Isaac formerly belonged 10 Drcwry
Iiauch 81 Mag George county lie Ia TALL dark brown
abou 80 years old Henry is about 2l years old
lec or Onches high dark brown color, aud belonged
the'y 20 Nr. Lucas oi fredericksburg. will give the
oo'e reward II delivered me III Richmond seventy
We 'o'"r' each secured in Jail so get them
u HECTOR DAVIS, Agent for
'ahy :i-c'l Thomas q lanes
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NXylLL bc given for LEWIS CHlLES, if delivered to
wv Dover Pits, miles above Richmond He
Jlut tcct high md stout, has some Of hs front teeth
G light brown color; raised by Mr.. Edred Green OF CARO-
county. hired last year Virginia Central Rail Road
Po and for several years Richmond, Fredericksburg
Potomac Rail Iond Depot has acquaintances Ill Freder
fk.burg.
Address Charles W. Coleman, Powelrs Tavern, Gooch.
.ali county Va June 5cam
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COMMISSION AND FORWARDING



UVraRERTy GRAVES has associated with himself
I'll WILLIAM H. GRAVES, for thepurpose Of conduct
il: il Richmond. a COMMISSION BUSINESS principally
n:ac sae OF country produce and the forwarding oi
aaaGi.e under the style of H. V. GRAVES CO., who
Especially tender their friends aud the public their
les, services Their house lih street. between Cary
Street. and Mnyo's Bridge.
They kindly permitted to refer to the following pro-
[-nsnt gentlemen
CS Edniua Fontaine Messrs. Hugh w. Fry & Co..
" !s.ua J. Fry Mcssrs Hiram B. Dickinson Co, Rich
za,a Messrs William. A. Moncurc, William w.
.tiason. William Hancock, Caroline: Colonel John
~ Waller. Dr. r. J. Hancock, Spottsylvania; Col
rsy'on G. Coleman, Mr.. Reuben Davis, Louias;
MSS WnI r. Dickinson. and Burwell 4. Dickinson, aad
r Cha-. T.. Thompson, Hanover DR.. Ihos Goode, Mr.
Sspacp A. Porter, Bath: Mr. E. H. Gill; Lyachburs; Mr..
H. n Dewitt, Nelson; Col Samuel D. Burke.
r. VIM II. Huyart, Mr.. Robt Bowmau Prince Edward;
ssT D. : Stewart, M-ssrs George w. Bell John fr'd'
4 Charlotte; M Thomas F. Goode DR.. NJ. NJ Jordan,
Srs!enbC. Col Joseph NJ. Scott DR.. \. Clarke Alne'
|t. N"..r. L. T. Jones. B. A. GOode Pc" hntan; Mess!s
a :. D. Clifford, VIM Wallace Day, Chesternelu: Hm l.
Woouop Prjncc Edward county April 3-ctf
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sALNON's PATENT GKAIN AND GRASS

nNHlS Machine WIS invented aud patented BY G; B.
Salmon o. i!iuo:s and wherever 1t has been eNhsb-
r hss akc precedence OF all others tor cleaning Grain
~! Grsss seeds.
The Hr Silver Medal awardc1t heinventor ut the
Works Fur in Scr; YORK. and the first prize ut the New
lS Stale Fair lsj II has been adopted by the Rich
G.aL city Mers who recommend il as the best machine
Tor separating cookies and o'her impurities from
Wa-. L. will separate nny seeds of different sZeor
wr i. staple in construction and easily kept III or.
De. i. peculiarly adapted to farmers uses, as 1t re-
pure. but ;,le power work it, aud cleans grain more
Perfectly than any machine now in
II cHn bc mrrl-hcj. az the following prices viz
For aFar!ncr's Mac!!uc that will clean Is to 30
bushels per GOUr 900
/ Fo. Farmer. Machine that will clean 30 to 50
bushels per hour IS
sgr@Farmeris Mschine (arransed for horse pow
Der.tsa' WI! cicnn 80 Obustels per hour 80
fG Miers Machine that will clean 80 TO 80
cshel. per hour e5
FOR Miller's Machine that will clean 50 to rs
|.,lels per hour 100
70! Millers Machine ,ha, will clean la5 to $50
|g.les per hour $50
Fora Miilcr's Machine that will clean 80 to 900
.il.l. per hour 200
Address RO. N. ANDERSON
Commission Merchant, Richmond Va.
B. County Rights will be sold reasonable terms,
:.h 2l--ctt r. NJ. A.
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LAND FOR SALE.

nY virtue Of decree OF the Circn Court of Prince
- Edward county, shall, on WEDNESDAY. the Isl Is,
duy If August next At Rice's depot the South.sd
Railroad proceed sell 10 the highest bidder, tract oi
land lying both sides OF said raiiroad the above
named Depot, in the county OF Prince Edward Snd
of nd contains by survey 70sl and r well adapted
TO the growth of Corn, Wheat Tobacco. &c. ana US 8
proof OF produc,vcness can with truth affirm hal th
net proceeds Of this has equaed almost any farm Oh
like size in Prince Edward but those wishing to purchase
can ii they prefer it, call on Mr.. Baruette H. Carer lc
residing the premises who Will take PeaSai
in showing the land. ,,
TERMa-ghe purchaser will bs required TO sive oona'
payable in l. and years with good security, an" 'ic
tie will also be retained nntil the purchase ho"ey P'
rs farther security. ,,,,,.,Y r
IulY N--ciM " Il SNll "a. NOIH u
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EDWIN WORTHAM d. CO,
GRoCERS, AND GENERAL COMMISSION MER-

DAY particular attention TO the sae of Wheat, Corn
II Flour, Tobacco &c, and keep constantly OIL hand
large and aried Of Groceries, together with
Lime. Ground Plaster, Tar Grndotones, Tin Plates, Pc
ruvau and Mexican Gunno Gust Steel and Swedcs, Trede
gar and Enelsh Iron Of all descriptions and sizcs
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NOTICE.

vIyAs committed to the Jail Of this county, on tho 9Ih
w ofAprllast two Negro Men, who were committed
A. Runaways, viz: HENRY Xix, or TONEi HlA, anc
ISAIAH BROoMFELD. The former about Is years Old
auits black with large cross eyes, round fiat face with
rhskers had on when committed blue cotton pants and
sailors shrt and hat and Is about Eve feet eight or nine
inches high The latter Is Of light gingerchke color
about &c years Of close and well built with good
eoun,ennncc and high forehead and Is about ve feet. "
inches high. These soy they from the City OF
New York, and TINT they reemen aud that they de-
serted the chip China at City Point
j. THOMPSON, Ja C. Jailor
June l2-cw6w OF Goochand county, Va.
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GENERAL AGENCY, WASHINGTON CITY.
IlHE subscriber formerly Of Richmond, Virginia. hnv.
i ing established Office in this city Street,
e doors in front of the Treasury Department tenders
h. services claimants upon the Government especially
s revolutionary services and for land bounes and pen,
nOns under the recent acts Of Congress.
Having purchased the manuscripts of the lse David Dor
,con hs has perhaps, the only index which was ever
.fe 10 the immense of revolutionary papers In the
E., Auditors Office in Richmond He has also very CO.
ous index the papers in all the other public Offices In
as Capitol of Virginia. These and the Accommodations
o other sources of twenty years experience entitle
m hope shat claim intrusted to him be just he will
e 20 show il, where the claimant himself may
). entirely unable to doit
70, clsns under the act Of I'D March, 1853, gv.
v, 10 acres OF land to all who were in battle or who
,,1e fourteen Days, his charges will be very moderate
FELIX RICHARDS.
REFERENCES.
hon Henry A. Wise, Accomac. Virginia
lame. Lyons, Esq, Richmond, Va
lane. F. Heath late Commissioner of Pensions, Rich
E'ai, Va. n.,,,
stafford H. Parker, Register Land Ofhce, Richmond,'a
Hon Jonn = Peudleton, Culpeper c. H., Va.
Hon Samuel Chiffon, Washington, D. G.
VIZ J Ward Esq, Baltimore
,.,; 1irherlakc. ESQ, New York. April lS-cly
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A. II. Stephens in his speech at Sparta came OUT
boldly in favor OF the Georgia Democratic Platform
that be stood upon it, and, carry him where might
he would be found with it.
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ORANCE LAND FOR SALE.


WE offer for for sale FARM containing 357 acres IL
w the county Of Orange lying ON the Orange and Alex
andra Railroad within one mile OF Rapid Ann station, ana
cleared the residue in woods of which good portion l.
Locust very valuable for fencing There OIL the farm
small comfortable dwelling Of four rooms-the out
buildings ordinary. For terms, &c, apply 10
RUFFIN & AUGUST
General Agents for the lae and purchase OF Lands,
Aur. ll-cwu No l,3 Main ST., Richmond Va.
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RY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.


rxsOENATiON having been veceivcd by the EXecu
M, a,t on the night OF the 18th instant. SAMUEL
x i'tLpREY, charged with larceny, and WINSTON
kESXEpEY, charse with passing counte rfeit money
~ wtr confined in the jail OF the county of Charlotte
s,pe! ,scrcfiom and going at large: There.
~ 10 hereby offer reward of two hundred dol.
:, 20 any person or persons who shall arrest the
,i prisoners aud deliver them into the jn OF
{ ,lo;.e county. or hundred dollars for the
resi- aai delivery aforesaid Of either OF said per.
q. srd do require all officers OF this Com
qwea!:a civil md military and request the people Se
.y 20 their best exerons 70 procure the arrest OF
.a;l prisoners tha; they may be broughtto Justice
Given under my hand Governor and under the Les
=, ser seal OF the Commonwealth. at Richmond this
: :! Sush day OF June, in the year 1855.
JOS. JOHNSON.
" tn Govsnor: GEORGE w. MrSFoRp Secretary OF
.e commonwealth.
>,nuel W. Chidrey ia about twenty two years Of
m i've feet three four inches high heavy built isir
.rvlexiou with light hair and blue eyes. He IA resi-
zen: Of Charlotte county.
Winston H. Kcunedey is about thirty eight or forty yenrs
ld five feet two or three inches high, ruddy complexion
~ih dark brown hair little grey dark cyes and round
,tulderS he Is resident of Halifax county.
L,eo o1--c,w
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1f,TIRLF FARM IN HENRICO FOR sALE

VALUABLE FARM IN HENKICO FOR sALE
VKyE offer for salo of the most desirable and valu
w ablo farms In Hcnrico county, being but 6s miles
from Richmond By the Plank Road or miles by tho old
Turnpike road containing $50 acres, l9 cleared Q0o well
The improvements consist of dwelling house containing
rooms with 6replaces good barn, good ice houses
very large good Kitchen carrisge house. hen house &C.
Be- well wstered In every field; well and springs for do
mesc use There 70 OF rs acres of excecu meade"
nnd. Also, fine orchard now bearing.
For terms, &c, apply RuFFlN AUGUST,
Nov l4-cwtf General Agents, NO. lh Main 81
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LAND FOR SALE IN THE FORKS OF HAN

OVER, PRIVATELY.
TUNHE subscriber offers for sale the tract OF land called
IL MONTOUL lying in the Forks Of Hanover ana con
n;nnu 43a ucres il is situated IN healthy intelligent
and refined neichborhood mud If easy acce-s from either
the Central or Richmond and fredericksburg Rail Road
wishng,o purchase will view itior themselves For terms
apply 70 the subscriber who will take pleasure in showing
the land TO any one. RICHARD +. BERKELEY,
Agent for Legatees.
Address "yerdon" Post Office
B-The subscriber will sell 206 Of land, mostly
wood adjoining the aboystrac il desired by the Purchn
sera H. r. ID.
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TIE I,OJ-ISIANA KNOW-NOTHINGS REPU
- IL rIc TIIE EATuQIIC TESI.

Nrw ORLEANS, July S.-The Louisina State Know
Nothing Council have wholly repudiatcd the Catholic
lest Of he Philadelphia platform, and will receive into
Inc Order all american born Catholics
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THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

by RITCIIIE, PRYOR & DUNNAYANT,
-~>>>~~NS~~~>~~
WIN. F. RITCH!E & ROGER A. PRYOR, EDITORS.
MONDAY MORNING, JULY o, 1855.
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VOVERNESs AND TEACHER

II wv AMI TENVNER.-A Young 7,
u native OF Eastern Virginia, who has been engaged
In teaching her younger sisters for the lust years.
dcsrous Of procuring situation governcss In private
family Sho proposes teach the usual English branches
together with French and Music satisfactory references
he given. Address A. b box No 7O4, Richmond, Va
Inn. 56-c1tt
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Richard Dullicld, for many years High Sheriff Of
Jefferson county, died in the the 2st ult, on
his way to Louisville, KY
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PASTORAL CALL ACCEPrED.--Eldrr Joseph \.
Wahall, Of Richmond has accepted the pastoral care
of the First Baptist Church, Newbern, y. G..
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RErURSrD.-The Petersburg Greys, Capt. Scott,
returned from Norfolk Thursday evening, highly
pleased with their trip and the hospitality they expe
rienced in that city.
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The Fincastle Democrat con.radcts the charge
that free negro had voted in Boctourt at tn" late
election. and offers five dollars for the proof if such
q thing did occur.
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Mr.. Jesse W. Jones has been chosen Director oi
the Farmers Bank, Charlottesville, in the place o
Mr.. Wickliiic Hutchinson, resigned.
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN BALTIMORE, ETC.
BALTIMORE, July 5.-Last evening, the pork pack
ing establishment Of Rollison & Co., totally de-
stroyed by fire. II was one Of the largest houses in
the city. The loss is estimated at about $75,O0U.-
Insured for $iOUOO. Several fremen were badly in
jured.
The mansion and grounds Of Thomas Winans are
repulse of the Allies by the Russians. The garden
and mansion, covering space of about six acres, is
one glare Of varegated lamps, fireworks rockets &C.
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ADDREss.-Rev. J. Is. Taylor Of Richmond, ad
dressed the Saratoga street African Baps, Sunday
School, Baltimore, on the Ith of July.
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IsJuSorlos.-An Injunction has been granted by
Judge Tyler against the Washington and Alexandria
Railroad Company, to prevent the further prosecu-
ton of that road, NJ the request OF Major q. Ioch
man. through whose farm the road is proposed Ia be
carried Bonds to the amount Of $5,OOn have been
reuuired.
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STATE BoNps.-At the New York Stock Exchange
on Thursday, $4,000 Virginia Sixes sold AT 9S!-nn
Improvement OF a quarter.
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LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

lAlfTestiHX from -SC0TuSHd.
NEW ORLEANS, July 6.-The steamer Prometheus
arrived this morning from Sen Juan, with dates from
San Francisco to the 18th ult.
The accounts from the mining districts are of the
most favorable character. There had been abundant
rains and the gold washing was progressing in the
most satisfactory manner
The shipments of specie 10 tho North, it was now
anticipated would be very large, as monetary affairs
wele becoming more settled.
Bolton g. Barrow's extensive land claim has been
confirmed by the Commissioners.
The law prohibiting gambling has been strictly en-
forced aud is now very generally observed.
The town Of Auburn had been almost entirely de-
stroyed by fire.
The Know -Nothngs have been successful in elect
Ing their local officers in PlacerviIe and other towns
The following clipper ships have arrived at San
Francisco since the lst of Juue On the 3D. the Wing
ed Rover and Fanny Ford; on the 18th, the Syren on
the 5th, the Harry Birch and Phoenix; the 9th, the
Flying Cloud; OIL the 18th, the Rover, Samuel Rus
sell, Auburn and Rockand.
Captain Walker, the noted Fillibuster, has arrived
in Nicaragua with his followers, and has taken the
town of Rivas. The whole of Nicaragua was in great
excitement, and native troops marching against
the invaders.
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DNIDESp.-The Bank OF the Old Dominion NJ
Alexandria has declared scln-annua dividend ol
. per cent, payable to the stockholders and after
the 18th inst.
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DESPERATE REh hcoUSrER.-A rencoun.er ofra;her
desperate nature, came oil in Dauvi!le the
ing of the 18th lust, between two young men, named
Williams and Robertson. The former received
we're flesh wound in the side just above the hip bone
the latter received dangerous ii not mortal, s;ah
III the side. Tile weapons used were q knife and l
chop-axe.