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STARTLING AEsMERIC EFFECTs-The John.
son (Mich) Citizen, of last week, says:
Dr. Samuel p. Hart was tried in the Circuit
Court, Judge johnson, for committing q rape on
the person of Miss Caroline Church. He was con-
victed and sentenced to ten years imprisonment
in the State Prison. 1t appears from the evidence
that Miss Church was being magnetized by the
Some nine months subsequent she was delivered
of a child. The parents of the girl swore that
young men did not visit her. and that the defen-
dant had ample opportunity to commit the offence.
The people also introduced two gentlemen who
have been in the habit of magnetixing persons,
who testified that person could be magnetized 80
as to be unconscious. The trial lasted two days
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BELGIAN NIMMIGRANTS.-The ship Buena VISTA
which has arrived at this port from Antwerp,
brought l23 men and women, and about 40 chill
dren-an Belgians. They have with them 940, 600
IN cash, which they intend to appropriate for the
benefit of the country and Of themselves In the vi.
cinity of Chicago Boston Post, ApriL la
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Mr.. BUCHANAN IN PARIs.-A late Paris letter

NIX. BUCHANAN IN PARIs-A hte Paris letter
says
Mr. Buchanan. late Minister at London, 10 now
staying for short time in this city. He stops
win Mr. Mason, at the Embassy. On Sunday
the Rue Royals were suddenly thrown into conf,l.
SION, ~ the services were just commencing by the
unexpected entrance of Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Mason,
and several Of the ladies of Mr.. Mason's family
Inc little church, as usual, was filled to its ut
most, nearly all the congregation being Americans
Not seat was vacant for the diplomatic party
But by squeezing little here and little there
the whole party was finally accommodated, no tw 0
Of them occupYing seats together
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COAL AND COXa.


EXPkCTED DAILY, 4 carre ef suue. .
II rior ANTHRACITE COAL
NH G-u PICKETT L MAYNARD
NOTICE. : Orders FOR Mi6loaHia1 Coai
~ ten with r. J. ARCHER, ghockos Slip, or o. II
attention Il - rSsrr
OnACCO MANUFACTURER viii nnd
70 their advantage to make trial before the
E.l Easol closes OF our HARD COKE for heating their
nssS !. mas been pronounced by some who have
sos,. :. .oI Lnls parpose quite economical and In
IT, o. Io:pecm preferable TO Anthracite Coal
a.maIsocN IocN N future will be abundant to meet ell
Ami. ;, s1a 40 ordsn viii be punctually supplied
hnPp5 % Coke Office, corner 10Th street and Basin
80. mn 1e-n JNO. J. WERTH. Agent.
4 - aE:-I an now In reaular reeeIDG A.
and HARD COKE---ths former de-
ne.'o 'uol ior Crates and the latter an exceilent
auo economical su bstitute for anthracite coal for
n9ves, ranges and heating furnaces Appjv At the
COKE yafas corner OF 10th street and Basin hsnk or,
corner OF BYRD and 9Th streets south side Canal.
mo o----a !NO. J. WERTH. Art.
BASKETS, BAsK RTs.-T An nov- -
y ceiving beautiful assortment consistinr Of Ksv
Work, School and Market. Ass, q complete asso,t
mont Of Fancy, suitable for Ladies
ap " THOMAS HOW. 2ls Main at
u EDSTEADS, .nATTRESSES. RE0S
- &c.--On hand and for ssle ut reduced prices
large stock Of Cottage Bedsteads. Shuck Cotton and
Hair Mattress, Feather Beds Bolsters and Pillow
Mahogany and Maple Bedstsads splendid Frennh
bedstssds, one handsome Cottage Sett
ap17 ALEX MOTT
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INDIAN HUNTING IN FLoRIDA-Fow Killed -
The Tampa Peninsular published an extra on
Monday evening. containing the following intelli-
gence: r
On the afternoon Of the 6thp inst the Indians
who attacked the DR.. Bradens residence and plan.
fation, on the Manatee, Seven In numbef9 on the
evening Of the 3lst March, we're overtaken, by
Cd on the south bank of the Big Charley Apopka
Greek, and appeared to be confident Of safety
The party, 1t would appear from the report re-
csiv ed by Captain Hooker, which IL short and I'M
hammock, which extended along the bank they
approached 20 near the enemy ~ to overhear their
conversation; they then fred and killed two In.
dians on the spot. The remainder retreated to
the Greek; two were shot while in the act of jump.
ing into II, and fell corpses; their bodies sinking
Immediately. The remaining three escaped,
wounded badly. They were pursued some dis
tance by the blood which plainly marked their re-
treat but were finally lost in . hammock. The
surprise was complete, As the enemy did not take
The Greek is said to have been entirely clear
that there was no chance for hiding. That the two
Indians who fell into it, were killed, there is not
shadow of doubt.
The negroes eight and the three mules were
re-captured. One Indian pony and several rifles
were taken.
The two Indians who were shot down At the FIRST
fire, were scalped One scalp was sent to Mana
Tee WIN the party VINO conveyed the stolen pro-
perty to its owners, and the other was sent to
Captain Hooker. at this place. The latter has
been exhibited to all persons having the curiosity
to examine 1t.
The correspondent of the Charleston Courier
says: -s
One Of the Indians who was scalped was not In
stautly killed, but mortally wounded He could
talk very good English-desired to be taken to
doctor-said that Okchau the sub chief who led
the attack on the 18th January. near Fort De-
maud met them there that the Indian pony cap
tured belonged to Okchau, aud that he jumped in.
to the creek. He also said that Bill Bowiegs
had as many warriors ~ he wanted-that he
(Billy) had sent him to Manatee to capture the
negroes.
After sounding the Greek, the bottom of which
could net be reached with - ten foot pole, and
burying the Indian baggage, which would have
loaded wagon, the party started to Manates with
the negroes, mules and wounded Indian. They
had not proceeded many PAGES, however. when
the Indian fell. and unable to proceed further.
He was then ordered to be shot, which order was
obeyed
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ToRSADo-A tornado q Guam, ons Of the La
drons Islsnds On the 23d a. September, destroyed
nearly AL the houses on the island IN twenty. min.
dered moro than 5000 persons shslterIess The
eoeoa and orange trees were destroyed The
rain that fen was ALT
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r..:s:. .:ss :: ,::..::j q d.s:: :: W.
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son who lately delivered speech at Goose Creek
meeting house, In LIoujoun. vs., containing obnox'
ious antislavery sentiments. which gave great Of
fence. has concluded 70 leave Virginia and return
20 his native state sa s
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~ sPMlNls So b .. I n r o q ia.
~TIONS OF CHINA AND EARTHEN.
WARE-.GEORGE / SIIMNER No On

fearl street. tor 18th u. Iron Front Ware
house, ls prepared the present season. with large
and well assorted stock Of China and Queensware Of
his own importation, and heavy stock of Giassware
Looking Glasses, Fancy Goods, &c., to which he in
supplies. To all cash or prompt paying customers
such Inducements win be offered will save them
the time and trouble of visiting Northern markets-
Stone~sre ofsuperior quality at factory prices The
most esreful packers are employed, and prompt at
tentiOa given TO the shipment and forwarding OF
Eooda He respectfully soicis examination OF his
stock, NH 10
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LATER FROM HAvAHA-The steamship Cataw-
ba arrived at New York Sunday, bringing dates
from Havana TO the 18th inst. Her news Is of no
Importance.
The u. b. squadron In port was to sail soon on .
cruise 10 the wind-ward. The British manof. war
Powerful was also to leave in few days for Ber
muda
Sugars were more lively, without advance, ow
ing to the large stock on ha I'D. Muscovados were
In good demand at 81, equal to 81 At our ports
Molasses firm Freights active, With rates tend
ing downward. Exchange depressed a. 81 to 81.
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->-.
~ de.
[raate situated
,sr con.
Bile: car.
ry large
IN the :
' en for a
Tered to
: home.
,sormoas
q. Pos.
al
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70 OOOK.KEEPlNG.--An gentIeman who
ID does not employ Clerk, or any person or con-
cern that wishes to employ the services of young
man for two three hours each day, to write up
their Books, to examine and close up old Books.
can hear of one well qualified for that business by ap-
AN Ia-lW
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A LBERT L.. WEST,

Respectfully reminds his friends and the public gen
erally that in addition to MEASURING and PRl-
ZING all kinds of work used in the erection of build
ings-Brck work. Carpenters work, Painting. Plas-
tering, Ache 10 prepared to furnish PLANS and do
tail DRAWINGS, Specifications, Estimates and Con-
tracts for every variety of Buildings and will super
intend their construction. Having q thorough PRAc-
rIcAL knowledge of the Building business. and con-
xperience Architect he hopes TO give
satisfaction TO all who may employ him
CEr Offics on llth street, between Main and Bank
where he may be found At O'Clock every morning.
l.
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PARROTS IN IowA.-itis is said that numbers Of
parrots resort annually TO Decatur county, Iowa,
and are sometimes seen in focks Of twenty, and
even more. Three Of these birds we're shot one
week during the late cold spell.s They are about
the size OF the common tame pigeoh. though not
quite 90 large round; their tails shorter. their
plumags is green, tinged on the back with blue;
their wing feathers are red and yellow. and the
bill and tongue are the same - IN al parrots. ~
is rather surprising to fad these birds far North
and feeling 40 much At hOma.
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FTIHE NEW MANTILLA STORR.--Jnst
i opened, at No. So Main street, opposite the st.
CHARLES Hotel, full supply of MANTILLAS and
and Of every shade-Black, White, Tan, Green. Blue,
Lilac Purple, Maroon, light Blue, light Tan, &s-,
making in all splendid assortment such never
seen in this city before have them from 81 to so.
call is all want from the Ladies' to satisfy them
that my Goods new styles and offered at low
prices. JAMES RILEY
N. B-I shall have large stock of the above goods
In q separate room, for wholesale trade. Call soon
JAMES RILEY, No So Main st..
an Je-6ts Richmond Va
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BOARDING.
NTKw STOCK OF SPRING GOODS

Dry Goods embracinEs complete and varied assort-
,nent adspted the spring and summer trade, which
has been purchased very favorable terms and will
be sold at a sms advance for cash. We offer amongst
other articles, the following Cottonsdes, Nsnkeens
sud Cotton oznabursE fine stock Bleached Domes-
ties sll widths, paid striped and plaid Cotton for
servants Satnets, Kentucky Jeans aud Tweeds; FUR.
uture aud Apron Checks and Tickings; Brown Sheet
ing and Shrtings various widths brown and bleached
Table Cloths aud iickings; beautiful assortment of
lysh Linens; Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestnes, fine
assortment; Prints CHAINS and Lawns in great
riety; Canton Cloths and Alpacas; printed Barsges
and Challies; Plain Chali's and Delaines all quail.
ties; Lawn, Chalfe and Bersge Robes: white Cam
brics, Jaconet, Swiss and Null Auslns;. Lace Mus
lin and Cambria Collars; Lace Collirs and Sleeves in
setts; Silk, Linen and Cambria hsndkerchiefs Our
friends and purchasers generally are respectfully in.
yited to call and examine goods with the
that best efforts will be used to give entire
SAT- t3sfsctIon. j. l.. SMlTHER j. BROTHER
NH Sl--dlm No % Main street
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DTCHARDSON A. CO.'s WHO
III. DRY GOOnS STORE QS Main I

DICHAKDSON a. CU.ss WHOLESALE
HI DRY GOODS STORE, IS Main street.-We
selling to the trade this season, entire stock
of GENERAL DRY GOODS, without regard to
cost, that may be enabled to place in
unequaed stock of Carpetinss Floor Oil Cloths and
Mattings
Merchants from the country are assured that our
stock contains many desirable articles of STAPLE
GOODS, and large lot of DRESS GOODS, in all which
RARGAINs may be had.
NH Sl---lms RICHARDSON co.
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la 1S56-spklNG GOODS, AT HEAD.
QUARTERS FOR FASHIONABLE CLO-

THING AND GENTLEMENS FURNISH.
IL ING GOODS--The subscriber has now in
store his spring Stock Of Clothing and Gentlemen's
Furnishing Goods a. we'll q large and beautiful
assortment of piece goods; such French and Eng
lish Cloths Cassimeres and ves6ngs, of every style
and fancy to which he would invite the attention of
his friends and the public generally.
T.. SPENCE, No. 100,
NH % Corner Of Main and 18th sts
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- ing made arrangements with Prot. MaPes for the
sale of his nitrogenzed Super Phosphate OF Lime at
manufacturers prices confidently recommend It
TO our friends believing it to be superior 70 any fertil
izer in use having seen Its effects last year on
corn and having heard much OF its good effects, we
are constrained to believe it superior to gusno not
because it makes better crop the first year after ap
plicaton but because of its durability having in 1t
large proportion of bone dust For sale by the ton OF
bag NH N BAKER a. fLEASANIo-
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INSURANCE COlIPA
wi NY OF RICHMOND.-Bf authority of an a

of the General Assembly of Virginia, passed Dsceu
Der lSth 1855 entitled IAN act to incorporate tho
Merchants Insurance Company IN the City Of Rich
mona" we, the undeTsig gned, Commits sppoiat
ed by the said act, will the lat day Of May next
Gpeu 5ooks for subscriptions 10 the stock of the said
Company, the offics of MessIs Go3din i Appsrson
st the corner of Bank aud i th streets
The act likes the value OF tho shares at $50 each,
aud the capita! stock st not less than fy thousand
than tive hundred thousand dollars. 1t eutho
rzss the Company 'to make insurance against all
rine risks and against any damage lost by fire,
by any other liability casualty or hazard, upon any
and every kind VI property, real, personal mixed;
TO maze insurance on lives to grant srnuities to
ceivs endownens to contract for reversiopary pay
ments to guarantee the payment of promissory notes
bills OF exchange aud other evidences of debt TO lend
money on bottoE1ry and respondentia to them.
sevesto be insured against all risks upon the interests
they rasy have in any property lives in their own
right In virtue of any loans advances of any
policy or contract of insurance" &c &c.
JOHN PURCELL,
J. L. APPERSON,
R. B. HEATH,
LEWIS GINTER,
VIM. III. CHRISTIAN
VIM. g. PAINE,
NH 29-tlMay AUGUSTUS ANDERSON.
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| ,eH.
Rted
iar-
| ord
PCld,
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INUTlCK..-l have appOinied NIr. WI.
IN MILLER my agent to buy and sell and work In
Tobacco in the city Of Richmond, from January iu
1856. ap 10 -6tS WIN. WHITLOCK
NOTlCE.-I have removed my office frons
the late Constables Office TO my residence on Mar
shall street. bet Adams and lst streeta where
can be found after this week Mondsya Wednesdays
and Fridays, from sunrise to sunset, each day. to
transact any business connected with the late Hisl
Constable's Office Of Richmond
J9---ts j. p. TYLER
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= 4 N
L SMOOTHING 1RON.-The srest advantage of
this Iron s that il heats itself and keeps hot during
the whole time Of ironing for hours for weeks and
at an expense merely nominal. Thus making great
saving of fire and the Inconvenience of heating rooms
especially in warm weather IL also 10 vastly supe-
ri0r to the Charcoal 1ron in fact the Charcoal Iron
bears resemblance or comparison to this-Et an
expense of two cents an hour, large ironing can be
done and an immense amount of labor saved. 1t is
of great convenience to Lsundries, House-keepers
and Bosrders saving them the trouble of going to
the kitchen to heat their irons, and be heated
and used in any room in the house, or out of doors
without any Inconvenience whatever. 1t needs on.
" to be and tired to be appreciated For sale
BY R. NJ. ZIMMERMAN
81 lh3 Main
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| NEW FAMILY GHOCEkY, ON sixth
~ street, opposite the New Market JAMES Nc
| EVEN Il CO respectfully inform their friends and
the public generally, that they have opened the above
store with fresh and well selected stock of FAMI.
| LY GROCERIES. Cash purchasers will find 1t 70
their advantage by giving us call.
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|,,. ,s,.tory
|ilL co.,
|ntly oc.
6 large
ceseary
prem.
st deal.
aeeod
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formerly 4 member of Parliament.
Intelligence has been received that the Thames
sailed led from Geelong on the 25th Of January with
Al, ,788 ounces of gold, valued at 2l67,l l52 The
Anslesey and the Red Jacket had also left Mel
bourne with considerable amounts.
No order had yet been given for the clearance OF
vessels for Russian ports.
A letter from Mr. Dallas to the Earl of Claren.
don is published In the English papers, requesting
Lord Clarendon TO pay over ESQ sterling, on be.
half Of the President Of the United States, to Cap
tain Ferguson, q British seaman, who rescued the
crew Of an American bark at sea- The money
WAS paid, through the Liverpool Sailors Home, TO
Capt +. H1
Turkey.
An English church Is to be built in Constantine.
pie by subscription, IS memorial Of the British
who perished in the war.
ee4s Commercial.
fFrom Richardson. Spence Cos CircularI :
LIVERPOOL, April 4. 1e56-Arrivals are again
liberal, viz: 49, los bushels Wheat. u7773 bu shells
Corn. 90 360 barrels Flour from the States; with
l0,446 quarters wheat 3025 quarters Corn. from
the Mediterranean; and SOB quarters wheat 5,334
sacks hour from spain Farmers deliveries are
quarters at Gss I'd In the corresponding week Of
last year.
steady, the declaration Of peace appearing TO have
little influence on 1t. To.day's market, however,
was quiet, and there was very little done In any
description Of Breadstufs. To effect sales o.
Wheat . slight reduction would have 70 be made.
hut this holders generally were unwilling TO con.
ceds. and sales were ON the most trihing retail
scale
Flour unaltsred, with smoderate business ID,
disn Corn-Nsw Orlesus White In free supply and
auaIity. for the most part inferior 2Ss 70 JOS per
ausrtsr vas the vaius, according % quality. High
nirsd and prime Yellow not % plentiful; and
some ssles have bssn made at sos. 70 30s: I'd. per
quarter. The quotasions are: Wheat-fed gs 5d
10 is: vhite o. Cd 70 los Sd and Tor choice los
a. Raitimora IL "a per 20 lbs Flour Pbilsdel'
phis, Raitisnors aad Ohio S5s 70 3ss Wseferr 90.
y Ssm Ssmsssss sssats Save already been dispsssAal
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(sINLINAATl WHlSkEN.--J ust spceIv.
~ ing 100 bbis direct from Cincinnati, of the best
braads; also rs bbis Of Tuscaloosa and MonsnghaIis
Whisksy; now IN stsrs Ter sale By -
sp I9--lw- - t# g WlN6TON P0Wfk1 -
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LNU, ID, * kEELING Merchant Tailor and
Il CLoTHIER 1856 MAIN STREET. Spring AND
SUMMER GOODS Just received q large lot Of su.
perior CIoths Casxmeres and vesings, which he viii
make up in the best manner, the most reasonable
terms. and at the shortest notice.
large and well selected stock OF kady Made Cloth
ing which viii compare with any tn this or any other
market. Our prices as low atxany other house
Furnishing Goods in great variety, such ~ shirts'
Cravats Scsrfs, Ties, nc.
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TrT fATr GEORGE srErTs AT The last monthly meeting
ofthe Mechanics Institute held q, the institute rooms
Monday evening ns resolutions were passed deca-
rave OF the regrc, OF the members f lhe OF their
ESQ., and rendering 70 his widow and children Inc full
privileges Of the Institute Copies OF The preamble and
resolutions directed 10 be forwarded 10 heay Of
Nr. steers and sso 10 be framed and hung up in the
library Of the Institute.
STEAMBOAT CoiIiTos.-Thc steamboat rrarien ran into
tho George Law I. she was leaving the wharf n Peck
slip, a r. NJ, on Tuesday. The Captain OF The George
law concluded on examining his boat thai u would not
be safe for her 10 proceed her trip, aud sent the
ntgbt and The passengers remaining up on the Frazier
The George law will 90 the dry dock for repairs, aud
resume her trips with all possible disps,oh.
DR. MFRl DAuI1cSs TO yEu rms CorSrRy. Tho
historian Merl DAubgne, has been invited 70 visit this
country by the Yong Mems Christian Association OF
Boston. The Doctor In reply, accepts the invitation,
and promises 10 vist the United states next His
works have large sale In this country for which he
receives nothing
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Ptropfs CoscErr TO NiGu.-This removed csnto,rioe
AFTER frightened tour In the provinces, whereby she
has added materially TO her bank account returns
TO New York TO solace for the disappearance OF
the opera Psrods frs, concert under the direction Of
strakosch and with the assistance Of Tibcrrin Marino
little artist friend Paul Julien and Barnard will be
given 10 night at Nblos saloon. Next week she takes
bar ntght westward
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by our Fifth avenue correspondent The re-
doubtable, iDdomitable and unconquerable Field
Marshal viii undoubtedly come down on his OPP
ponent with manifesto which will smash him
into hundred thousand minute particles. We
have, however, for the delectation Of our readers
to-day, an official document from First Consul
Phalen in answer to one Of our Philadelphia cor
respondents, who supposed it was free fight, and
therefore desired to be counted in. He may con-
slider himself polished off and set on one side to
cool.
Further, we present letter from lady, who,
according to her own account, has been behind
the scenes of good society and knows all about
the wires, springs, traps and other machinery by
which our social system is kept in running order.
She makes gallant defence for the Chevalier
Maretzek, whose ambrosial curls have always en-
deared him to the belle sex. We give our fair
correspondents despatch perbatin,, and commend
it to the careful consideration of all Interested
The war wakes hot, and will soon become per-
sonal Meanwhile we have noIOpera, and the
Goldfish aristocracy mourn. The Academy is de-
solate. The young ladies and the old ladies are
in despair. Young New York is more assiduous
in billiards, and more constant to brandy and
water The dealers in dry goods and Opera
eloaks are growing desperate What is to be
done Let US have the Italian Opera, regardless
of expense. Existence is bore without it.