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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-29

"S.Hats Chamber Ohio, April 5h, 1854.
"Dx J. G. AY.R Honored Sir: have made thor
ough trial of the CArHARric Pills. left by your agent,
and have been cured by them of the dreadful rheumatism
under which he found me suffering The first ro-
leved me, and n few subsequent doses have entirely
removed the disease. feel in better health than for
some years before which attribute entirely To the effects
Of your CATHARTIc PIus. Yours with great respect,
LUCIUS b. METCALF."
The above are all from persons who publicly known
where they reside, and who would not make these state
ments without thorough conviction that they were true
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
LA t q st N g w s.
Political Meetings.

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 30.-Two political
meetings called lasi night; one for Thomas
l. Jones, Ameflean, Eaat Hall, other Tor
! assus III Clay, Fremont elector. West
Hall, Court House. Mr.. Clay commenced
by drawing comparisons between Kentucky
and OHIO aa affected Iby slavery, when cries
OF Move hin" "Hurrah for Fillmore &c,
entirely drowned his voice. Mr. Clay said
~ "as not aware that Fillmore meeting
had been called, A yoice--That makes no
difference.
Clay then several times attempted 10
proceed during the halt hour, and was after
wards prevented by ontcries aud a free fight
on the floor. The City Marshal yainly tried
70 appease the crowd At length Clay
says, EN- go TO East Hall aud hear Col
Jones, and afterwards make my remarks :"
Jones closed al half past two, and asked
The few remaining persons TO listen TO Clay
who then spoke for nearly an hour frequent
u interrupted,
The Journal (American) says the Demo.
Gratis made the disturbance, and hurrahed
for Fillmore, The Times (Democrati,J
says that Democrats took no part in the
dlstul bance. The latter paper says ii was
confined principally u boys The Courier
Wing says the scene wa worthy OF a
pandemonium, and that large gang Of
thoughlless boys and ndiscret men who
made ali attempt to abrdge the liberty f
speech, and they deserve the seyerest re-
probation
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

RAsBAsHoyAH.-T great Jewish les.
tiySl of New Year begins at O'clock, on
next Monday evening, and viii continue du'
ring Monday and Tuesday. Orthodox Jews
everywhere will keep il, as their foretathers
have done for four thousand years by alb
staining from all business, and, with CRATE"
fol heart, Teasing Oh each dainty thal our
market affords, or their means will permit J..
A week after this festival they Will Keep
The great annual fast day, whea ajIeF
hearty supper they VIII entirely aoS'aih
from eating, drinking, snutiing and smoS
ing, from elk o'clock Of one day untlI So
O'Clock or the following evening, when
tins grand Pentenual day, during winch al
confess to God their sins and shortcomings
has come 10 close eight days Of loyiu'
hoIydays are kept up. The tables in every
house are loaded with good thlng5. a cot
tage is built, covered with greens and sdorh-
ed with the choicest and most beautiful
plants and fruits aud flowers.
Coming from the Synagogue, the root OF
the cottage is opened and thanks are gwen
to the Supreme Ruler OF the Universe, iof
His benefcence and His guardianship over
His chosen people, a week AFTER MS 'he
great Jewish Holiday season is brought to t
close by the observance ofthe day that com
memorates the coming down OF the Prophet
Moses from Mount Sinai, with the ten com.
mandments engrayen on the two tables OF
stone. This day is celebrated by FEAST
when the best and purest wines, and ca"o"
and other dsinties, are sumPtuouslY pro-
Yided.
The four grand holidays are each Kept
for two or three days, but with the eHceP-
ton of a single PenitentaI day. they are all
seasons of gladnes5, rejoicing and thah&iu'-
ness 10 God
These Holidays are not strictly Observed
By those designated as Reformed Jews, who
change many oi the ancient forms and cefe'
monies, and instead Of conforming TO the
ancient land marks, adapt their observancee
20 modern times aud notions. - Cincinnati
Gas, 24h.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
Garo luars.
i. CLOSE cos. COLUMN.


! y sinners alsrgs stges u Heavy ana sbe. liati
ars, upon terms aud prices which cannot fall p suit
az friends "hp desire alf dcaitns
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The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

STEAMER SUEK.--The steamer WeGtern-
or one of the Keokuk Packet Company's
hest boats, sunk few days since beIo"
Vicksburr--boat and cargo total loss
The boat, valued at S4o,oOo, was not III
sured; the cargo, consisting OF Pfoouoe' "S9
insured for $4,000.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

lsn acres 81 miIe, from Davenport, Oh ia cul "a
an 10 acres timber, 20 acres prairie, house, 10,
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
GREAT AaUR RENFDY

III AiGHf Il SEARS have ,his dav a,nn..,.a ..,,
- - oeln IN business Benjamin. Beck en- and tSe
business VIII hereafter beearred on Qndsr ~ a.
HAiGHr, SEARs & BEOK srT
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
Selling Rates of Exchange,
Fort Des iicines Land Agency.
LIN D W ARR NTS

THE undersigned have for .s,e ana Narrsu1ss
different sizess which they 4i sellfor cash or o.
ne 10 suit purchasers.
they VIII pay particular attention selection sad
location " lands 10 Fort Dies Aones. Fort Daag q
aaritGH and other Western Land Districts. Asss n
pagmeUt6fEaNes and land business generally
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
equivalent 10 about s. pc


THEArRE--"C CAMILLE" -- The English
TRANSLATION Of this famous French play is to
be performe ed to- night--Miss KATE DENlS
as Camille. In Cincinnati and st. Louis
this play has been acted for weeks together
20 the fullest houses ever known in those
,sttes
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

FIX IT, BT ALL hEAss.-A correspondent
writes Us thot in crossing the bridge which
Mr.. lie Claire erected Oh F0rnam street.-the
wheel Of his buggy ran into hole, caused
BY board being broken, which occasionet
his vehicle to snare almost the same fate.
He thinks it dangerous and very truly that
II should be repaired without delay,
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
Hon PE,crs or sroog.-At the sale

Hon PEIcEs or SroCg.-At the sale al
stock, etc, yesterday, belonging to io Do
ser, who declines longer TO administer TO
the lacteal necessities of our ctizens, COWS
broughtfrom $40 to $50 each and span Of
horses with harness sold for $3.50. Three
stacks Of hay were sold for the respective
sums of 500, S75 and $500, which was
arni,slapt N ahuut 81 ner r1u
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

WEEKLY GAzETrE.-Copies Of our week
IT, containing entire the interesting series
nrIe,ters on the Lake Superior region, the
Est Of premiums awarded at the Agricultural
Fair, and other interesting news and Politi.
=, articles, can be had at the Gazette
counting room this morning.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
rp. pAny DAVENPORT GAZETTE,
AGENTS FOR THE GAZETTE.
,TOH PRINTING

s,ps,titiaus manner ana at Chicago prices At the
Gazette Steam Job Printing Office.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

HEAVY FEosrs yesterday morning was
the coolest OF the season. The blight ting
effect OF the frost was very visible upon
vegetation so soon "a the SUMS rays sp-
prared Il was the first frost We hsve had
IA the city that inJuuousiy affected vegeta-
ton. The vines, dahlies, ETC., appeared ai,
forwards as though fire had blasted III em.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
Grand Attraction
rARRED PAPER,

laGhE, y Z u < + ~
WAR r.-fnr. Il Porter = Ers'5, .a,k iz'NH. D.
4 HulIUN
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

Dl.TRfcr CouRT.--OIr District Court IL
al session ihis week with a docket much
heoyjer than can possibly be cleared, A re-
form is needed in the disposition OF oar
courts auA ~ understand HAT il viii be at
tended 10 at lha approaching session OF our
Legislature. There are tbirly-tour crimina!
prosecutions uuI two hundred and fifty seY
81 civil suits On the docket, aud il is thought
that not enc Of the latter vii! be reached
the present term.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

With beTai deduction TO those purchasing to sell
again. oar stock is now fu II and we invite all who
wish to Investigate the qualities of the different
kinds OF Gales to call upon u. Scales sold byus
which do not prove just as represented We refund
lie purchase money or exchange for any other Kind
orSeae Ii Will be seen thsI our prices arc very
low. lMay3l 4. CLOSES CO.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

RIVER ElsIEG.--We understand that the
river is slowly rising at this point Al
though We cannot anticipate high water
this season, yet for all purposes Of naviga-
ton little more than the present amount
would b. very desirable.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
For Bafg 4ins in Groceries
depository of Fashion and Taste.
$1,000
bx Ex HH Ess.

4 folN SILVER spoons and Forks, all sizes and De
NtterHs- asd made expressly for tho uudef,i gas
Atso tai :. rsmGeG OF Nort8n's Celebrated Co
Pen. ~ ,auZIx} C. BlLE0N'S
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

Nor TEUr.--A rumor prevailed to some
extent in the city yesfe~' y, that tolet
graph dispatch had teeL received announ-
eng the death Of James Buchanan. It had
Il, foundation 1or truth, save in the fact that
MS political death is sagely predi cted for
The 4,h pfozimo-
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

FAsHI0s's CouRT.-On our first page
will be found an interesting article IRON the
N. Y. Times, in regard to opening day" IN
that cily, and the prevailing styles Of bon
neta among the ton Of the emporium, Our
lady readers, we are confident will be
pleased with its Perusal as they all feel an
interest in the style of head dress to be es-
teemed most becoming the approaching
winter, and the gentlemen viii feel none
the less interested in the matter, as they
have never lost an opportunity to crilicise
the smaIl-crowned affairs the ladies were
wont to wear on the backs Of their heads,
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
SPANlsil MINIlLIsE.

k.@K SALE, 100 boxes Freash Plate Glass. size 4
i II 10 alN4s. HINES a CLIPPlNGeR
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

amlIes from Davenport 81 ceres, 80 acres cultl'
y-tor part timber, large nsw house. good oasn, etc.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
100 OUNCES QUININE.

\ Gro>. Dr. Thompson, celebrated Eye waite.
- . Bachelor Har pye, Guaranteed
" Lyons kathliou,
/ i ToWHsends sArs1pariila,
Perry Davis Pain Killer
go To- superior Gam. Drops,
gru-s S-hpidAu srAuapi,s, IF .ui4 t
Which we uftnr wholesale.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
ExCha1ase
Atlanta and Interior Banks.

0raiiuAff- 0fthe United States DoughtAud sold.
COOK, sAEGENI & COOK,
Bankers am and xenI..
Eart NJ. sJnEnaa Inxx
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
House and Lot for Sale.

4 lAhLLiNG House containing rooms and tssa.
I NoL iSLi9f u y years, situated on The blun 81
sssen oradS aud Harrison streets. Apply to
w, IF. CURLY
Aus IsnG or to Nlekolls, Isbeli Il 10.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

one OF the best farms in Scot teuEty, 3ii acfss,
only 3 miles from Davenport, Is5 acres fence, lao
urr iii cultiyai0n 1870 acres timber, large orchard.
two good wells, large aousa rooms. stable, out
buildings, etc.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

200 acres splendid land, all lin fence and " cultva-
.inu on the Dubuque road, miles from nAsenport.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

SUFFERING DIMINISHED SO PER CENT
/ ". b. A, sMli HIS ELECTRIC OIL--Ths greatest
IL 80 edy IN the world Ger the radical OF kheu.
mahsu uout PAINS IN the back, breast side, Pafas
Is, Headache, Cramps, Frosted Hands Feet Piles
Sore Eyes, Burns, Salt Rhsau, any other disease
sore or painful. This remedy has been By thOus
auds III the ssstand ispEonouneed the best in Ese.
This oil acts The system with esctricitys OF 81
etahle orisnnot Che slightest danger ofapplyng it IN.
sardly 5ntwarly, aud gives relief Ia few ninu es.
at HINES & cLIPPENGER's, "a st next 10 Cook
ssrgents Bank, Cd. LINCOLN, Rock Island Gen
Agent. sep is DIFF
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

luiIea from Va .eupogl, o. a.1"s, - acres 10 rul
tyatIon, - aerrg timber, riuli water, house sta
BILE etc.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

4 beautiful farm 2. miles troTn Dsveupor toe
acres. 90 acres in caltivation- part timber, new
house stable, eLe.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

ADVERTISING Among the different phases
Of advertising, the most peculiar 10 that in
which the individual doesn't regard the
character of newspaper or its number Of
subscribers, SO that he has his advertise
ment inserted for little less than publish
ID rates. One Of these characters came in
on Tuesday and wished to advertise oysters
with US We told him our published rates
Kcokuk and Muscatine papers had inserted
the same for $500, he insisted upon il that
he must have il in for that amount or not al
all. We would not violate our established
rates to show him Partially aud be was
forced to go elsewhere.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

VI shall continue 10 receive and pay out The
w notes OF tho aboY Banks - have dous
nee heir organzationj alter the 18th instaud IL!
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
TALLMAN q POWERS,
LAND AGENTS.
Office Brady Street between Second and Third
ostreet-.
DEE: ~ '-'' y.


LAND AGENTS.
Office Brady Street, between Second and Third
jstreet-.
0FFkRfor.aIo tue following 'a'as ET"t re-
City Property in Davenport.
t. BoI.e and lot on Third street near me corner
Rock islaad
> Six lots on the .oatb west corner d Fonfth ard
;. SiEIots atYorlh D., port, hstaesu Peugaaa
Rock Island Streets.
the city piytly Improving and vii "" cold 90
tsrra1 terms.
Farming Lands in Johnson County
81 arS.E. S. q i. 20 \. Ranges west 80 acres.
NJ y. +. ). 81 T. - y, Range vest ~ acres
y T.. ofs. h. 5. Bi ~ y Range vest Z" acres.
The ABOVE hand. are ~ tie ifae At the railroad
from Davenport 70 Iowa Ity.
Clinton County,
Nine hundred acres Of prairie and ninety 9efe. 81
Hnbor land near Elsira T.. o, seven miles from Ly-
pas CEaton Co., near The Railroad; I'll choice land
seli watered.
Scott County.
Improved farm one milo and halls from Prince
TN. SNgy acres bret rate land, Well improved Win
good house. VIII be sold al bAtgalu.
Poweshiek County,
fwo hundred and ffly acres unc pr-if!s 'ata Is"
nile. north Of Monte yuma ftas r1't"tf seat
Nch I.-z,'b-dJ
Scott Co.
1860 acre. animprnyei laudlwo miles from Hirknr
Grove, three miles from WBleplt. leu miles from,
Davenport, well watered.
iGOaores i've miles a"rtll westfr'm hlth"r "fe'r
very choice iaud.
Near Davenport
one and 5us half milos from Cn|r +"ase "# the
EluH. " In superb View "s FHNrf and surrounding
county -"ai5tana :" '.zf-. aaaef tls ne, q g5.
state Of cultivation syn sal supplied w'tA Fau
tre"-. line mos .ta@Et.p fasd ID tae Ftriu'e d. tt'
ely.
Seven miles from Davenport,
tarlu Oh acres a. Huacr rulliE atlon. ~ of 80
her. never failing stream rdHg izr"1set u. a34.
sr,ald Tsr! cheap
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
RilT Posting.

gDiLLs past54, rso sr..n isss and CIsq,AL 1lst
- uted gn sayJ. aouce ~ ID, ). Film An.
.ls 80 dan a. 'aAes" oneo'
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02
Hare chance to seasSfe
Farming Lands in Scott County
o5gI ACRES
NOTICE

aTSa, 10 3 10 Block ~, corner Of F4lnam ~
j laird street,.
x4l-t. az tI,K 4 AplkNy
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

A smal is rmG acres all in cultivation, good house
etc, 6 mil from Davenport
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-10-02

PROFESSOR MOTIFS Febr.fgge Wins. a .u,.
\ care lor Fever and Agus, Chill Fever ana Duma
aSae. For sale Wholesale or retail By
sep i1sa ALvoRD 4 VAN PArrEN,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-15

tended to DO short, and come of full stock Of the
materials belonging to the subject discussed, are al
ways the best. When man undertakes 70 tell all
he knows on any subject he is very apt to be tedious.
Thus set speeches generally bore rather than please
On the whole, the week has worn away without
being barren Of results. The discussions have
smooihed some rough places and brushed away
some clouds and mist. The whole horizon begins
to brighten up, and think there will be clear
fed for the stealing operations to commence 10
about fortnight, more or less. Bat the operators
are secret ss Freemasons and sly az foxes, so that
it is hard to tell much about their plans asyet
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-15
TWO WE E.KS
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA
ARRIVAL OF THE GEORGE LAW.
RESULT OF THE ELECTION
MIN NC n f w s.

The United States Mail Steamer George Law, VIM.
Lewis Herden, L. s. N, commanding, arrived st this
port on Saturday evening. She sailed from Aspin-
wall Dec. ith at clock, M, with the mails pass
epgers and treasure for New.York, brought down by
the steamer John l.. Stephens. Has experienced
strong winds with heavy sea, during the greater part
Of the voyage. Passengers ell in good health, no
sickness amorg them since leaving San Francisco.
Pacific Mail Steamship Company's steamer John l..
St'pbers, R. L. Pearson Commander sailed from San
Francisco, Nov. 20 clock p. m, with the United
States Mails, treasure, and $50 passengers for New
York and New-Orleans.
Arrived at Acapulco, 9TH inst. O'Clock p m, and
sailed again at O'Clock p. m. same day, for Psnsms
Arrived at Panama, Dec 3, O'Clock p. m; tide not
serving passengers, mails and treasure was nee landed
until the morning of the following day.
The United States Mail steamship Gransds, A G.
Gray esq, Commanding sailed from Asprwall for
Havana Dec. 4, at O'Clock p. m with the mails and
passengers for New-Orleans.
Her Britar nc Maestys steamships Elk and Pearl
were off Point Mala, Bay of Panama. for the purpose
of towing up to Panama II. b. u. shp-oftbe-ine
Monarch, daily expected.
Her Britannia Majestys screw ship-oftheline Orion,
screw frgate Arrogant, and gun-boat Intrepid were
at anchor of Aspipwsll.
The United States ship Independence and sloop-of
war St. Mans were still lying of Panama.
The United States soop-ofwar Cyane arrived ct
Aspinwan Nov. 20.
Officers and crews OF all the ships in good health.
We are indebted to Puser Hull of the George Law
to the Pacific Express Co., and the Express Cos. Of
Berford & Co., Freeman & Co., and Wells, Fargo &
Co. for the prompt delivery of California files and
other favors.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-15

TyRIBIg ACCIDENT AT THE MIDLorHIAS Coal
PITS ~ CHEsTERFELD-ELEvEy LIy.s Losr.-A
bcarrenciDg accident occurred at the Midlothian
Coal Pits, yesterday morning, by which eleven men
lost their lives and two others nearly desd when
recovered II calamity was caused by the breaking
in Of large body of water from one or more old and
were Immediately submerged and drowned. Some few
year since the Company, having exhausted their old
pits sunk shaft 200 feet Deep III the immediate
neghborhood and since then have been steadily deepen
ing their diggiDgs by incline planes until they have
gene several hundred feet below the main shaft For
sUme months past the Mining Agent has been afraid OF
cutting into the old pits extending for acres under The
ground ard filed with water, and TO guard az ainst
accident had had the coal veins bored to the length OF
forty feet in every direction, to guard against the
water. Tbese "bOrings' were always continued IN
advance Of the miners and mp to Thursday afternoon
had ne yer drawn water Surprising that all was safe.
the night hands descended the fhaft thai evening" and
nediatey Get to work in the lower passages prop
ping the arches and preparing the time for the opera
iioi Of ibe following day
As il the practice at these pits mining being done
OF night the engine which raises the coal and men was
stopt ed the fire permitted to die out and the ropes all
removed from the machinery About o clock yester
day morpirg while one of the negro was s,aoding
Il ar the main shaft the other hands beng In me work
pps several hundi ed feet below him, he heard the sud
den gushing Of water bene ath and becoming alarmed
edisely sounded the gnal bell above for aid. AS
soon az the engine could bs fred and steam got up
one or two of tie miners Immediately descended the
shsft End found at the bottom the man who had given
the signal staining in water up to he arm pts and
nearly oeed from cold and alarm. He was taken above
ss coon a. pos ble and sometime after another OF the
un ate creatures was rescued the water continuing
to rise.
During TIE bury and confusion incident to such
destruction Of human lfe the boiler Of the engine en-
ployed above ground in working the machinery burst
into fragments vhich csused partial suspension OF
operations but the agent end bis assistant, aided by
that skful and dsriug miner, Mr. JOB Atkin, OF the
English pits set about preparing substitute for the
engine in order to make rene wed efforts TO recover any
of the men that ght have escaped death by drowning
When our informant left, il had not been certainly
men in the pits six OF whom were white and
colored He describes the the most distress
ing he ever wiins ssed. Wives weeping for their hus
bands children for their fathers and friends tor friends
sdded To the excitement of th pee who striving TO
learn tie worst, must have filled every heart with
anguish.
We shall endeavor to gain full particulars by our
next. [Richmond Dispatch.