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Proceedings Of To-Day.

In the Senate, to-day, after the transac.
ton of the usual morning business, Mr.. Dodge
called up the bill to enlarge the Cleveland
Ohio, Custom House.
Mr.. Jones of Iowa, moved to amend it by
adding section providing for the construc.
ton of Custom House at Dubuque, Iowa.
This was discussed by Mr.. j. for it, and
Messrs. Cass and Stuart against it, and it was
adopted.
In the House, after agreeing to resolu.
tion to adjourn over until Monday next when
they should adjourn, they went into Commit.
tee Of the Whole House, (Mr. Jones. of Tenn
in the chair,) and a number of private bill.
were considered and disposed of ere the Sta,
went to press.
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PERSONAL.

-. The French Minister, NJ. de sartiges,
is at Willard's.
80. Prince de Iturbide and lady, of Mexi-
co, are at the Metropolitan Hotel, New York.
....Hon. Ogden Hoffman, Ex.Attorney Gen.
eral of New York State, died on wednesday
last.
.."J. B. Jerome, the great Connscticut
clock man, who did up Barnums business so
efectually, is among the arrivals by the Per-
STA.
49, son of Judge Hepburn of Pittsbure.
Pa, was thrown from a carriage in Philadel,
phia on Thursday, and killed, his skull having
been fractured by the fall.
-. Michael Quinn, Chief Engineer. u. s.
N, has been ordered to superintend the re-
pairs of the q. S. steamer Powhatan. at the
Gosport Navy Yard.
80. The last sheets of Mr.. Benton's history
we're sent to the printer on Wednesday of last
week. The second volume, thus concluded.
contain something over $50 pages, and will
end with the year 1850
80. Chevalier Wikoff, it appears. was not
quite extinguished by the unfortun ate denou-
ment of his Miss Gamble courtship. but has
turned up again in London, and was present
at the dinner given by the Lord Mayor to Mr..
Dallas.
-. The Geographical Society at Paris, in
its first annual meeting of 1856, awarded its
prize tor the most important discovery during
the year to DR.. Heinrich Barth. The neIt
prize, of golden medal, was sdjudged to Mr..
u. George Squier, of the United States, for
his Central American researches.
-. Amongst the passengers by the Persia,
We notice the arrival of the Comte de Sartige,
tue French Ambassador There was a rumor
short time since, that this nobleman intend
ed resigning his mission. His return to this
country would indicate that no change is like
~ to be male for the present in the French
legation.
-. Mr.. Robert c. Murphy, our Consul to
Shanghai, and his accomplished lady, also
came in the Persia. For some three years past
he has been at his post in the faithful dis.
charge of the delicate and often dangerous du.
ties devolving upon him, in the midst CT the
troubles and terrors of seemingly endless
Chinese revolution.
go. The female husband, who has created
so much excitement at Syracuse, and was SEN
tenced to ninety days in the penitentiary, was
brought before judge on Friday, under writ
OF ha6eas corpus, and discharged She thank
ed the judge, and remarked that she would
make some revelations in a few days that
would astonish the community. She has
promised to give the Standard history of the
whole affair, and that paper advises its read
g 8 to prepare for astonishing DEVELOPMENTS. -
"Stand from under.''
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DEATH OF GEO. w. STEwARr.-This indi-
vidual, who was convicted In 1851 of murder
in the second degree, in causing the death of
Thomas Moody by shooting him at the Front
Street Theatre, and sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for five and half years, died on Wed
nesday afternoon of Inflammation of the lungs.
Since his confinement he has conducted him
self to the entire satisfaction of the Warden
and officers. His health, which hal gener-
ally been good, had begun to fail, and move.
ment was just made for his pardon, when death
overlook him.-Bait. american.
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New PUBLICATIoNs.-F j. Shillington
We havc received the April number Of Black
woods Magazine. 1t contains a very compli-
mentary review of " The History Of the Reign
Of Philip IL. King of Spain )" by our Ameri-
can historian, William H. Prescott. Its other
articles are, " The laws concerning woman
"War and woodcraft,'' " Allison's history Of
Europe" 90 The Kars Blue book" and " De
Bazancourt's narrative of the Crimea.'
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NICARAGUA AFFAIRs.-The correspondent
of the New York Tribune writing from the
" seat of war" says that Walker is sick with
nearly his whole force at Grenada The me q
are greatly disconnected and disheartened
and nine tenths of them ready to desert if
they could but get chance. Schlesiuger hs 8
deserted and is supposed to have gone ovor to
the enemy As San Juan del Sur is in posses.
sion of the Costa Ricans. no more recruits are
to be expected from California Ih fact mol q
were brought by the last two steamers.
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DIsTREssING.-A most distressing accident
occurred at Lynchburg, Va, on Wednesday
last: Two students at the College, named
Burks and Burton, respectively Is and IA
years of age, went bathing in Blackwater
creek, with several other lads. Burton dis
covering Burks in drowning condition went
to his rescue and sank with him Their bodies
were recovered shortly afterwards.
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SOUTHERN EMIGRATION TO KANsAs-Sone
OF the South Carolina papers seem to be adj
for the reason that the South cannot compete
with the North in this sort of emigration that
1T IS extremely doubtful whether money made
in Kansas will ever be invested in slave prop.
erty; the old States have no citizens to spare
for the populating of other States, and that il
is great risk to carry slaves to a territory
for whose admission into the Union there is
no certain guarantee.
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n There has been discovered between st.
Valley en-Caux and Venles, west coast of
France, new oyster bank, which, according
to the French papers, had its origin in the
laundering and breaking up Of vessel laden
with oysters, bound from st. Vast to Dieppe,
thirty years ago. The quality Of these oysters
is declared to be exceedingly fine.
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An EMBARRASSING DEMAND.-We see there
is new song by Balfe, called "The First
Kiss Is there not some degree of danger in
such title :? For instance, what would a
shopman think, and how would he behave, if
pretty young lady went up TO him. and
smilingly said, eff you please, sir, want you
to give me "The First kiss 2"
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u. 8. Marshsl's Office !.

r~A FURTHER INDtLGENCE IN
~ I'll the LIST May next ia granted to an Der
sons Indebted to John A. Smith, Clerk Of the Cir.
cult and Criminal Courts Of this District for fees
which accrued In either Of said Courts In the
years 1851, '52, '53, and "a All accounts then
unpaid | must proceed, directed, to collect &C
cording to law. I'D. HOOVER, Marshal.
: ap Is a.sagyt . I. -.,-ssys Il, 60 - /
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FRANK LEsLIE's GAZETTE OF FASHION for
May, just received from ]. Shillington, has its
usual array Of articles most attractive to wo-
mans eye, and is otherwise made attractive
by fine engravings.
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OPERATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES MINT
Statemen mt Of the Deposits and Coinage at the
Mint Of the United States, at PHILADELPHIA,
during April, 1856 >
DEPOSITS.
Silver. ..................... 90, 90
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~ GENERAL LAND OFFICE, April 8, 1856
OIL E-ALL PERSONS HAV-
ing books or bound documents belonging
to thiaoface win please return hem without del
to west wing Of the Patent Office building, to
which the General Land Office Is this day re .
moved. .tl.-. rE ap 11-d3Od
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BARGAINS FROM AUCTION.

John II. SMOOT, No. 119 BRIDGE ST,
- Georgetown, has recently received from the
New York Auctions: Pure Linen Damask Table
Cloths, Ga and 10 4; pure linen Napkins and
Doylies; pure Irish Linen and BIRD s. eye Linen ;
white Cambrics, Jaconets and Nainsook Muslins:
checked and striped Muslins: plain, dotted and
figured Swiss Muslins; gents. colored, bofdered
and white Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs; ladies
plain and hem stitched Handkerchiefs; Lace
and Muslin Curtains worked Collars aud Sets
with other desirable goods, which will be found
to be very cheap.
Persons in want Of goods Of the above descrir.
ton. or any description Of Dry Goods, are In
vited to cali and take look
m2-h ]. H. SMOOT.
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PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.
EoU kesS York EyoDf It~s,po

OF lftlght or passage apply 70
EDWARD X. COLLINS CO.,
S. Wall street, New Yerf.
BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO., Liverpool.
STEPHEN KENNARD q CO., q Austin
Friars, London
B. 6. WAINWRIGHT & CO, Paris.
The owners Of these ships will not be account
able for gold, silver bullion, specie, jewelry pre-
cious stones or metals, unless bills Of ladfng
signed therefor, and the value thereof expressed
therein. m l-u
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THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
&9kk UNITED STATES $9nf
MAIL ST Fam Il RS.
HINHE SHIPa GOMPRIsING ruIS IINE

IL are the
ATLANTIC .................Cspt. EldTidge.
BALTIC Capt. ComstOck
ADRlATlC............. Capt. Jas. West.
These ships having been built by contract eK-
presely for government service, every care has
been taken In their construction, as also In their
engines, to Insure strength and speed and their
accommodation for passengers ere unequaled for
elegs nee and comfort
Price OF passage from New York % Liverpocl
In first cabin, $50; In second do, SIS From
Liverpool 10 New York, 30 and 20 guiness An
experienced surgeon attached TO each ship. No
oerths can be secured until paid for. The ships
II this lire have improved water-tight bulk
heads, and 10 avoid danger firm ice will no. cross
the Banks north Of az degrees, until after the lst
Of August.
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II The Portsmouth Transcript (vs.) says
20 .ne steamer Merrimac, will 60 in dock previous
70 her departure for Europe.
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BOOTS SHOES AND CATERS
EOR SPRING AND SUMNER WEAR
good assortment of the above goods -ees
for Ladies', Gentlemen, Misses, Bows
and Children's wear, can be found at Y"
HARMON BURNS'e,
3OS Pa. avenue, between \ and 9th streets,
few doors east Of National Hotel
Just received, a fresh supply Of Day & Martin Q
real Japan BLACKIN6, direct from the manu-
facturers. 2-eo2w
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BAyoU's KID AND OTTER GLOVES:

INV n ANO-
y Georgetown, has received, from New--
York, ladies Bajou's KID GLOvES KIND \
white, black and colored; gents. do do ,JIjIyllI
ladies and gents ysff ia Silk ard LiSle w W
Thread Gloves. Also, a first rate assortment Of
bleached and brown Cotton Hose, all qualities;
bleached, brown and fancy Half Hose; misses
and boys Hose aud Half Hose
Particular attention being paid 10 keeping
good assortment Of the very best makes Of the
ABOVE goods, purchasers may depend upon get
ing coed article as cheap as the same quality
can be bought elsewhere.
M -t JOHN n. sMooT
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WOOD AND COAL.
TINE SUBSCRIBERS HAvINGN MADE

Il extensive arrangements, are prepared to sup
and Schrylkill White and Red Ash COAL, and
also Cumberland Coal, either by the cargo or
single tom {, $40 lbs Invariably given
ard Pine WOOD, at wholesale or retail. We
viii sell at a very small advance when taken i'm
mediately from the vessel
Persons DESTROYS OF laying In their winter sup
plies OF Wood and Coal would do well 10 leave
vantages Of lew prices.
BOGUE & O:NEILL.
Once No. los Water street, Georgetown.
m 2-1m : VI - 80
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MATER COOLERS.- STONE AND metal
w plain and handsome, very low at
up - - g. FRANCIs's, 40 sevSath st.
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TREBLE TR0UPE-rHE GRAND TRIUNE
Is COMING.
Madigan & Co.'S National Circus

VNHE UNION OF THREE COMPANIES In
Il one, win appear In washington, for four days
only. commencing on TUESDAY, NAYS, Iss6
AMI continuing on the eth, Ell, and 9th, both az.
ternoon and evening.
This Company conn rises among its members
the best Equestrians, Athletics, Gymnas.S, ard
Acrobats In the profession. Ranking in prscs-
dence among these is the daring and unequslled
female Equestrian, Mantle ROSA MADIGAN
& great italian Trick Clown, FELIX CARLO
the justly celebrated Equestrian, GEO BACH
Flor the best general performer living; that
son Of Momas, MIKE LIPMAN, ''the original
and witty Clown" THOS. NEVILLE, the
great somerset and tuck rider; Mantle wOR-
LAND, in her uneqra'led Marage Act; the az
tistic and Wonderful Acrobat, Mast. WM. CAR
10; the Wizard Hosseman. JERRY wOR-
LAND; the Boy hero Master, JAMES MADI-
GAN !. the Lilliputian Clown ard Songster.
Master CHAS. MADIGAN; together with Mr..
Pastor, Jean Ravel, Paul Brillisnt. &c.
Admission-Bons 20 cents; Pit IS cents.
Doors open at \ and al p. m.
m r-TFSTWThF
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HLOCkS-CLOCks-C GREAT
~ variety Of CLOCKS, al warranted t6HHl
Keep good time one year, at III
j. ROBINSON'S, m
$40 Pennsylvania svenue, -
up Min opposite Brown Hotel.
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@FAIR AND FESTIVAL.-THEL La
~ dies Of the Sewing Society Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church intend holding Fair
and Festival at Pompean Hall, Union Hotel
Buildings, to commence on TUESDAY, April
10Th The quantity Of useful and fancy Articles,
Fruits Flowers, &c, for sale, will be very large
and Of superior quality. No pains will be spared
by the managers to make 1t one Of the most Inter-
esting and pleasant Fairs ever held In George
town. APP 6-6t
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IN PORTRAIT TO TO U II 1 ST S.-NEw
Il Travelling Guide for America.-Colton's T,av-
eler and Tourists Guide Book through the Uni
ted States Of America and the Canadas; accom-
panied with large and accurate Map; price 81
New Township 81 ap Ct the State OF Iowa; Price
rs cents. Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR q MAURY,S
m2 Bookstore near 9Th St
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row STs AYED OR STOLEN.-LEFT
~ the premises Of tie subscriber, Mon eS=.>I
Buffalo COW, with a slit In her right N.A
ear. Whoever will return her to the subscriber or
give Information where she may be fonnd will be
suitably rewarded. JN0. C:.WILsON,
m l-3t* All Pa av, OPP Jackson Han
I AIDES CABAs, WORK BOXES, Bask-
- cts, Powder Puifs, Lily White, Bany's tn
copberous, Swedish Hair Creator, &C at
ap 30-3t LAMMOND's, It'll st
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LADIEs' FAIR, SIXTH PREsBY-
M terrain Church, corner Of Maryland ave-
nue. and Sixth street, Island, will continue oren
during the present week. (Union) ap2S-1w
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&CLOsING OF THE FAIR TO AID
- THE SECOND BAPTIST (Colored)
CHURCH managers tendsr their thanks
FOR the liberal patronage received from generous
public, and solicit a continuance Of the fame for
two evenings only, and rffer a variety Of useful
articles very low. Come to corner ID and 9th SITS.
m Let
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A STROLOGY. MADAME g. DUvALL
n practitioner OF Astrology and Phrenology, to-
gether with the assistance Of Professor Broug
Is prepared 10 answer all question relating to hu.
man life Nativities written Questions answered
personally, or by letter. nj 9. D., late from
Europe, where she has received the most fiatter-
ing patronage from the nobility. she is now
taking tour through the United States. Corner
OF 23d and north H street, Wa hington It*
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TIAMARINDS JUST RECEIVED, FROM
l. the West Indies, fine lot, in prime order;
excellent to make a beverage for the sick. A lot
and fresh CAKES every day the old favor.e
MARYLAND TARTS, and ICE CREAM made
Of pure Cream, at % per gallon. All to be four
at 3Oi Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th S reefs.
u. II. RIDENOUR CO.,
m 2-eot (OTgan) Confectioners.
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DANIEL CAMPO ELL, In CLOSING HIS
IL present business, would thank his customers
for their kiEd patronage, and 10 doing so, states
that their respective accounts are made out, and
that prompt payment will be expected. All to
whom he Is indebted will please present their
bills. m2.u
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A SELF.CHARGING SODA WATER AP-
IA PARATUS for sale. With slight re- airs 1t
will be as good as new. Apply at
w. II GILMAN'S
Drug ard PIT scription Store,
m s-4t Cor. Pa av. ar AZ St
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SODA APPARATUS.
A T PRIVATE SALE, A COMPLETE So
IA DA APPARATUS, consisting Of ountain.,
Pipes, Cooler, Stand, Eottles, dc.
m2-a f. 3. WRIGHT, Auct.
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The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Department yesterday, the LIST of May,
there were of Treasury warrants entered on
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The Water Works Qusstion.-The Ma.
tionaI Era replies with great force and effect
to the many assaults on w ashington andSits
citizens in the House hall and the columns Of
distant newspapers, growing out of the con.
sidsration of the pending appropriation to
continue the construction of the Government
Water Works; saying
" The New York Times joins in the general
cry, Stop thief!' Congress, which owns
here III acres, while individual citizens
own only 500, and in addition is the pro-
Rrietor OF buildings, &c valued at fifty mil
Mons Oh dollars, while the real aud personal
p,oPerty OF the citizens by the last assess
.nent-and high ono it was-amountsd to Int
men ,nve millions after having expended
more tnan half q million of dollars In nr;nt;ns
h'y-,n5ee thousand copies of thu Pacisc
Railroad Exploration, elegantly eneravsS for
the use OF members, and such of ths;r ~ aUi
stituents as they may favor. has inst ,s Con On
an appropriation of $500, 600 to cont;rma - !
Washington Aqueduct, intended t. furn ;.S
to the city an ample supply Of water TSa
chief objection to the work, We presums
is, that it is not in the hands of some foreicn
contractor, but has been placed under the So.
psriatsndsnes Of CaPt. 1siss, ap eiResr Of the
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-08-02
No. CURE FoR DIsENTERY.-Durin,xr-

NJ CURE FOR DIsENTERY.-Durnxth n.
prevalence Of disease 10 becomes the duty Of sy-ry
CHECK IL
VIII Proprietor Of IA
kkkS OtLEBRArsD PREMIUM BIrrERs cali pu.
nc .isnon TO them fully sa..ed from experiences
tD and from numbee certificates thew
Tie best aud speedy remedy be had cure
Dy-entcry In all rs forms Tbs vegetable
these btterp compouuded expe.ae thai
nothing them In healing aud curing
90 eo.-ls the sole origin Of Dyny The
hn. Win oil and e.9me unit, doom-.y aud he part
cure of -sesse while the bowels
Baxss BirrtHs will assuedy they taken
and the Proprietor public
They vii also relieve constipation Of bowels taken &C.
cordng 70 directions andan failing remedy
stomach indlxesen dyspepsia. ETC. Let the try and
To bs had Of al the principal Druggists Richmond city Also
OF The tollostng Druggists Prei stevens H.
Mckinney, LrvstuEg, Va Todd, Trsylor
Va kios ray Norfolk, Va II. Campbell, Portsmouth, Va.
Dor CAmm, Williamsburg Va Johnston
Va n c.an o. psnslls aud DraFEis,. In
uns Vs. n k<krdge s,.unon. Va W. II. Lppr wlmiprton
Us chArs. stou Co. Washington City. D. G.. Canby Hatch
b.more N bodsker Miller. CoyinKton Ky, stabr
ders sddress. nlKtr y"
lul-Iw Rtebna.5 ".
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TuRKArEsrSo TO Kilt rHE MaroH--A free negro fel.
low named John Appleton arragned before Recorder
Taylor yesterday for turbuance In the first market and
threatening to kill the Mayor 1t appeared that Apple
ton had been committed to jail for OF register
anu was subsequently sold COR jail fees Gu Thursday
evening his conduct Ia the mtkes tina,
ohcer Page demonstrated with him when Appleton
use OF offensive expressions and said tha soon a. h.
had rved out tho time for which he had been sold he
to take the Mayors life. He yesterday sent yellow
Tor sound logging. -.I
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Most Extraordinary Remedy Known

E-~ThnEE YEARS kxPERIENCv In IN. sale Of
30 the "mOrBIEH's BREAST CLOTIfs,'
has sAsned rs that hcr nothing tnovn ths medical world
~hh yin =, all compare nit. them. They eomo@rs Of
NJ Issr.Asg mother. .a ....- .
IL may Be said Of them -l,hou, fear proof
the contrary that they applied any previous 10 the
SEXUAL rising of the they promptly aay all
relieve all palm and the gathering and fur.
sr.ofe II III. breast should actually before the cloths ca. be
application and constant wearing produce such
condition Of the breast .pedie.t c. cure
Every mother should keep them their use h.
directions which eta and cur -esa for IL, hs
vii never know That have sunsrins
IN remittance soo accompanied BIZ IL cent. worth Of
postage stamps viii secure he By pair
Of these cloths TO any part Of the States. '
pr. They Tor sale by
ADIE 4 GRAY whoissais and Retail Arent.
ten i< Main street. Richmond, Virginia.
And by MEADE q BAKER. iss Main st., Richmond. Va.
Pull directions for applying sss Cloths viii accompany
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STEALING MkLoSA-John Graves appeared before th.
Mayor Yesterday to answer the grave chsrgs Of stealing
number at melons from J. r. Tyler. The cotnplniuan,
stated That after he missed the melons he called upon
'Gses To go his pay I'D them when the latter replied
'nA' ne would settle the IN utter by the fist and skull
process lro,i OF the theft being wanting accused
Was merely held TO bail in the OF $50 to keep the
Deae
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-08-02

DWELLING BrKSEp.-The dwelling OF Mrs MARY Billli.
mer, widow OF Joseph Bhmer deceased on the
Rockingham turnpike about four miles from H,rrisopbuy
was entirely destroyed by fire Saturday night last
Almost all the furniture and clothing of the family were
consumed The inmates narrowly escaped The kitchen.
neathouse and loom house. with most of their cont.
were also destroyed The loss is estimated at about OF
thousand dollars
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-08-02

SAD occunREscE-A casualty happened at the Rock.
bridge Alum Springs few days ago. which terminated in
the death OF an interesting little boy, the son of Mr. Bar
nit OF n. Y. He was playing the mountain aud fall.
ing down steep, received some internal injuries which
notwithstanding every thing possible was done to save
him, resulted in his death.