The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-04

the depth Of the river BY throwing sound
ing line from the bridge lie prepared iron plum
met weighing ortytwo pounds and attached il to strong
wire $50 feet long and LET il drop but the weight
almost instantly separated from is senngs By the force
Of the current
SUGAR cnop.-The New Orleans Pieayune Of the gath
ult says very unayorabe Of the Of the sugar
crop been received from all parts Of louisiana owing
TO the continuance OF the drought
PLKAsANr SUMMER nksIDEscnAt Saw nnah on the Gath
ultimo, the Thermometer indicated 03 degrees 10 the
shade-so the Courier says.
RESPECTABLE NEWSPAPER nsTABLIsHsEgr.-The foreman
of the printing Office in The New York State unatic Asy
um writes TO friend as follows:
have with in the printing office the who
was foreman of before came tits his third in
state of delrimn The operation of the Maine law
If adhered to, will relieve the asylum Of quite number
who otherwise could not bc trusted out Here Is also Mr.
Tucker the Brooklyn editor and printer, who, you
member cut his sons throat and attempted to destroy his
wife. He has greatly improved since he came here. lie
has considerable talent AZ writer and very useful
contributor to the Opal. monthly periodical print
here, edited and written by The patients in the asylum
Besides these have with work in the printing Of
flee two drunkards, glutton, and an neendiaryr
THE GROWING cRops-The Fayetteville en- CD Observer Of
the 30th umo says eve learn from several in
the country that the wheat crop in North Carolina is
promising. The winter and spring have been too dry
Florida paper says the in that State is in tasse
and that vegetation very forward 1t notices bunch Of
lettuce measuring six feet in circumference.
The LATE CAR At ST. TnoAAs-A letter from ST.
Thomas says
" The death of Nicholas has been received with deep re-
greet here by all except the allies and their toades the
Spaniards On receipt OF the most of the shipping
showed flags at hanast Ii is truly loss To America.
Nicholas friend and the munifcent patron of
citizens May Alexander follow his footsteps in all things
MARRIAGE OF sTRoNG-MISpEp woNEs.--0n
Monday Brookvile the residence of the grooms father
Mr.. Henry Blackwell, of Ohio married Lucy Stone
the orator, &c. DR.. Elizabeth Blackwell NJ. d.. of New
York. gave the wedding party soiree her residence
in that city Wednesday evening.
SHocKNo.-The s life of Rev Mr.. Scott a Universast
Clergyman in Jericho Vermont while under the influence
of insanity recently murdered Of her children during
the absence of her husband.
SUICIDE OF A BleAMlsr-Mr. Robinson formerly Of In
dianapolis who with Mr. Fonda carried business dy
and ink manufacturers, committed suicide at Urbana
Ohio few days ago The cause the arrival of his
wife and children from England, He left wife in Indian
apolis. His death leaves two widows.
IMPORTING EaGs.A thousand dozen Of eggs are among
the late importatons from Havre to New York.
DESTRUCTIVE rlRE.-A despatch from Montgomery, Ala
.aWinters Iron Works and Mills were burnt last night
involving loss OF 100000 which there insurance
to the extent of 100000"
WHIsKEGs.-The edtress of the Lancaster Literary Ga
says would nestle her nose in rats nest
of swngle tow allow with whiskers to kiss her
NEWSPAPER sALE-Rcv. Dr. Bright, home secretary Of
the American Baptist Missionary Union has purchased the
interest of Rev. Dr. Becher in the New York Recorder aud
Register.
AT New ORLEANs.Mrs Botta, better known in the lit
crary world Miss Anne @ Lynch of sweetest
best American poetesses has, with her husband ar
rived at New Orleans
OK vlslr-Gov. Grimes, Of Iowa. is on visit to Deer
ing, N IL, his native place.
The DROUGHT IN MIssIssppI-The Woodville Miss
Republican of the 2lst ult says
The unprecedented drought hereabouts continues The
heavens made of brass, and earth fast becoming
parched and burning caldron Corn is suffering very
much much of the cotton is not yet up there being
moisture enough in the ground to it to terminate
consequently, the prospects at this time gloomy
enough"
|. REDUCTION ExTRAoRDNARy.--A merchant in Burlington
Vermont having sunk his shop floor couple Of feet an
nounces the Sentinel that in consequence of recent i'm
provements, goods will be sold considerably than
formerly"
THE New YoRK cASAls-Navigation all the canals in
New York resumed on the LIST of May.
THE New HAVEN MuRDER.--Mr. Wight who was shot by
Clark in New Haven Saturday last died on Tuesday
morning Clark has been committed for trial
The event took place at o'clock in the morning His
father at his bedside and bending the dying
form Of his at the time he expired lie was deeply
affected. Several of his friends and relatives were by his
bedside and sobbed audiby and seemed in greet Distress
No extraordinary struggle indicated great suffering but
he drew his last breath with ease than could have
expected considering the pain he have been su
ferng at the time He unconscious but derious
during his last DR. Bakesee put his hand upon
the heart Of young Wight and, when of the family
asked Does he still breatheY Dr. B. replied, aNo he is
deadW
During this affecting scene the young and lovely wife Of
his last BREATH DR. Punderson into the where
Mrs. Wight sitting and sobbing violently, and an
nounced the death of her husband She gave scream of
horror which was distinctly heard in the room and
also in the street and shreked and moaned peously Dr.
Punderson and other friends tried comfort her but she
seemed deeply affected 10 heed their admonitions
When Clark was inol med of the fact he made no reply
but looked doggedy indifferent for about minutes
then said with air Of nonchaqnce "Well suppose
there's no help for it,
Clark betrayed any emotion but looked stern and
indifferent when the of the death OF his victim was
communicated him, and shed tear nor moved
death Of Mr. Wight matter of very little Importance