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Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
To Keepers Of Saloons, Hotels, G%c.


desire to call the attention # Dealers In Lii
quors, Tobacco and Cigars to few facts which
are of paramount importance 10 them.
1t has been matter Of just and very general
complaint that no Liquors. Tobacco or Cigars,
of quality abOve mediocrty, could be obtained
this side Of Sacramento, without submitting 10
the most cxhorbitant charges. This STATE Of
things NAV be attributed to the fact thai. in OF.
der to be able rs sell in the mountains at san
Francisco and Sacramento prices. i, would he
iniisp<NSablv necessary 90 purchase IN such
large quantities as wrttfd he inconsistent with
any degree Of safety, if stored in any mountain
CITY. AS a conSaqut nee, all in this business
have been subjected TO the necessity of making
unrcaSonably frequent trips 20 the City for li:li
with which ordinary enterprise should have sup
piled them here. This dcSid,ratum, ilaitrr
myself, have supplied. hv obviating the dill
cultics which have heretofore impcdrd the dc.
vclopment &C this branch Of trade Having
been entirely burned out by the late fire which
devastated this city, have erected capacious
FIREPRooF HorSE, rendered still more secure
by its favorable location in the centre Of fire.
proof block
The security thus afforded encouraged me TO
lay in supply Of Liquors, Tobacco, Cigar"
and everything appcrtaining to the trade, such
as has never been cqualcd or approached this
side Of Sacramento, or surpassed in San Fran
cisco. The advantage TO the dealers Of the sur
rounding country is obvious. A visit to my
establishment now, is an equivalent in point OF
utility and economy TO trip TO the Bay But
the most attractive and important feature that
have now to offer to the many friends who
have favored ME with their patronage for the
asst four years, istlis: That uhdpr ,,o conxile-
ration rldterer, wiW cidyqt item mare Man
the mast moderate San Francisco ant .N,cran.en-
to rh3IeSale prices. Having made favorable
0rr wit tha
ers in San Francisc0-Grecnhood 4 Ecwbaucr
Il am enabled to afford my friends everything
in their line Of business, at precisely the same
rates at which they would be offered on board
of the vessel in which they are imported, with
the triAing addition OF freight from San Fran
CISCO here. d. NEWDACER.
Placcrville, August 10Th. 1856.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
The NIlmrr.' Drug Store. at the sigr y

The Miners Drug Store. ut the sigr oi
the Big Mortar. Main street, is supplied with
the best assorted and most extensive stock Of
fresh and pure drugs and medicines 10 be-
found in the mines. The patent medicines
sold at this establishment, are received direct
from the manufacturers, and every package !.
warranted genuine. Pcrfumcry and other a. .
ticl> ir the toilet. all Of the choicest quality,
are sold at thr Miners Drug Store lower than
at anv other hose in the county. Ii j. alsn,
varniShcS, paint brushes, lamps, lamp ol-but
sec DIR. Jerveys advertisement in another col.
umn, or call at his establishment; the most
beautiful and tastcfully arranged drug store in
the mountains-and see for Yourselves, rcmcm-
bcrinc thai he keeps none but the best articles
and sells at the lowest prices.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
All for the Ladies !

TENIAT HEAVY STOCK Of splendid DRY
y GOODS just being opened Ht the NEW
YORK STORE, surpnsSes everything hitherto
seen in this city. An entirely new assortment
ofevery kind Of goods for ladies wear, Ofevcry
new varieties ol trimmings and fancy goods
has just arrived direct from Few York, and is
now for sale ut the above store ut prices slight
" above cost us usual. The ladies of Placer.
willie never have had 80 good chance Tor sc.
lection as they may now enjoy.
In gentlemen's wearing apparel, alargcr aud
more varied selection is now Offered than ever
before. The most fasiidous taste can here be
suited to charm, and nt prices 50 very mode
rate TINT TO dress well is u mnttrr Of economy.
large assortment of Miners CiOthing,
Boots, Hats, Blankets, &c, also un hand
4j If l.. KLINE.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
Stoves, Tin ware s hardware

GMlTl 4 NASH respectfully announce to
- their friends and tho public that they can
sonic Hall, (whcre they are building splendid
tircproof house, prepared 10 supply all who
will favor them with their patronage, with
Stoves, Tin Ware. Copper Ware, Sheet Iron
Ware, Hardware and Mining Tools, at the very
lowest prices for cash.
liy''rNUli" ''lpCS always on hand and made
to order.
l. PLUMBING and all kinds Of JOB Work
done ut the shortest notice.
augl6 eStf
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
STATE or CAE.roRNiA,
COnNfaElIe'N Sale.

DY virtue Of an execution to me directed, is.
ID sued ont Of the Justice Court of J. Spcn-
Ger, n Justice of the Peace in and tor Diamond
SPRING township, County of Fl Dernt. and
State I'll California. upon a judgment rendered
,hcr in on the 18th day Of January, \. D.lsj7,
in favor # W. F. LEoN and against y. ComNhR
4 Co.. for the sum Of Eightv-Scvcn Dollars and
Fifty Cents, debt, and Nineteen Dollars and
Thirty Ccuts, percentage and costs of snit, to!
gether with accruing costs, have levied upon
and seized and will expose for sale nj rdDlIc
auction 10 the highest bidder, al NLW1oHS, on
the 3th D.y of April, l,j7. at the hour Of
o'clock y. NJ. all the right, title and interest of
the abrvc natncd defendants in and to the toll
lowing described property. lying and being in
th" Township cf Diamond Springs County
and State afoI csad. to wit One Frame ElouSc
situated in Newtown and known aS the 'Cohn-
-eF Sl!anl4," said hnrae IS snL;e:t IL Il Me- han
les Lien # Scvcntv-Five Dollars al"o, the Lot
on which the house stands; also, one vacant
Lo; situated in Ncwtown, lI ing and being on
the North side Of Main street, bound on the
East by the United States Hotel, and Oh the
West BY Smiths Stable; also, onc-siXih Of the
Independent Tunnel, twcnty-thrcc dollars in
cash, together with all the fixtures thertuntO
belonging.
Given under my hand this March 18th. 4 d.
1877. W. o. BCCKNER,
= 3w ------ Constable.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
Hard Times at the BAN /

TTNlIE subscriber having taken advantage of
l. tho pressure IN the San Francisco money
market, ahdPurchassd heavy stock of Ii
QUORS, CHARS, PLAYING CARDS, etc,
at New York prices, can sell such goods lower
than any other house in the mountains. Per-
SONS wanting such goods, are invited 10 call
and see for themselves.
c3g-A full catalogue will be found in the next
issue 0t this paper. u. NEWDACER.
Placcrville, Jan. cath, 1857.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
JeWelry Establishment!

Main Street. First Door Belor Se'igman'S.
e. THES BSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY
E1th informs his friends and the public gen.
&uA orally, that he has Just received large
assortment Of GOLD and SILVER WATCHES
and JEWELRY, all of which he offers for sale
on the most reasonable terms.
California JeSVeIry and Diamond Work
manufactured TO order, with heatness and dis
patch, wholesale and retail.
Watches Repaired BY an experienced
workman.
:V- Billiard Turning done to order. e.
Also FINE GUNS AND PISTOLS repaired
COLTS REVOLyEI1S for sale
N. 3. All work entrusted to ME shall be done
satisfactorily and warranted, ~.
81 r. If
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
Probate Notice.

A Ii persons having claims against the cs-
IA tate df WILLIGM NICKLES, Deceased,
S.A sa.v Of 9fiEs!y Fiat in El Dorado County and
S!e S;S!ee OF California, are hereby notified to ex-
~t"W trc. same with the necessary vouchers,
~ IINen n Een months from the date Of this notice,
SStOta t"tAIhAG PATTON, Administrator of said
SS1te' at Grizzly Flat in said County. of FL Do-
So scC AnG State aforesaid, otherwise thew win
Wy =, % a!iowed NATHAN PATTON.
U'"J Administrator.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
Paper IIanglngs nhI Carpets /

Paper HHangings and Carpets!
TUST RECEIVED. per Late Arrivals,
eJ by FRANK BAKER, 1l0 and lie Clay st.,
San francisco,
500 cases rdper Hankings, French and American,
every variety;
5000 Rolls French and American Borders;
ZOO ps Tapestry Velvet Carpet
625 ps Tapestry Velvet Carpet;
$50 ps Three ply Carpet;
3lO ps Superhne Ingram Carpet;
$40 ps Extra Fine Ingram Carpet;
2u0 pS Cotton and Wool CArpets
1875 pS Stair Carpets, assorted;
2I5 pS Buy State Druggets;
500 ps OIL Cloth, assorted;
1873 pa SILK Damask and Drocatcllc;
BOO pS Cotton and Worstpd Damask;
4nO0 pairs Window Shades;
815 pairs Lace Curtains;
$50 pairs Muslin CurtainG
5000 CornIccs and Curtain Bands;
1925 dozen Mats, assorted;
Stair Rods, Table Covers, Glmps, Fringes, &c.
Wholesale and retail by
FRANK BAKER,
[A5 sml 10 ard 1l9 Clay Street.
-
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
Trusses Of all Sizes,

AND FOR ALL CONDITION..
ABDOMINAL SUPPORTERS.
SHOULDER BRACES; SUSPENsARY DanAaa,a,
PHYSICIANS POCKET cASES;
BREAST PIPES; CUPPINU GLAsSEa
NURSING HOTTIES; EYE GLAASES
GUM RINGS AND TEATs;
SYRIN0kS, q lne assortment:
NIPPLE SHIELDS, LANCETS.
CAThETEkS; DOUGIES; DED 'PANS, etc., a ~
MANE1kA' DRUG NV'ONEs
Rn0CORVlnlaA
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
PILLS.

- Jeyne's sanAtivc; Lees; 0refenbergs; Holoway'Dt
Cooks; McLane's; MorrIsons: Etnith's: NoGss.,S
Ayers; BrAndretha; Sovereign Balm; scotte; HSep.
era Female, aud Wright's Indian, Vegetable PslIs1
Mus MINERS DRUG STORE,
PtAaarVIla
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04

lOALIFORNIA BACON, HAMS and Shout
J ders, for sale BY
-it4lH ----------'-'--,--C CHGS.M-BARNES.-
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04

TxTRA FINE BLACK AND GREEN TEAS
IL For sole by,
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
DIR. ANIOZARTtH
COPAIVAN CREAMl

The Hest Remedy in she WoRlAI 1.
WIZ perfect PERMANENT CURE; (sOIGGo.A
any sWMrE 70 ne Systen,) IN LESS TlGf Gk1M
Prepared aud sold only u the.
MANE1SSS DRUG sTOWEs
I-o.: PAACeYV1nROs .
W. Oruers oy Express or otherwise, AocONpAnino
NJ TAR ABOVE AMOUNT will meet with prompt sftan.
ton. TE' SS~
ALso-NITRATE OF SILVER; BLUE STONE:
Saisam CopAivs Cubebs; Capsules; Sweet sDirits q
MINERS DRUG STORE,
R1Ac0RvAl10s
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04

GLASS CANPHENE LAMPS,
Ut For sale by,
,4lH CHAS. W. BARNES.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04

|FREsH S3A cAMpnEyE s.1d +; / BURNING FLUID
AMI CHAS. W. BARNES.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04

TTTHEAT AND BARLEY,
w For sale bv.
iIlu1 CllAS. W. BARNES.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
CALL AT
Condee, Monroe & Co.'s
Livery Stable.

-O. - - wv -
Livery Stable,
(In the rear Of the Round 7sat)
A ND you will find the finest lot of ofSADDLE
"A HORSES, the hest Matched and Beat
Driving Teams, and the Largest and Finest AZ.
sortment OF Buggies and Carriages in the Cityl
All of which will be let on the most reasonable
terms. Call and see for yourselves, gentlemen,
Placerville, March Z, 1851.
0IL CLOTHS AND MATTINGS-Alargea assOrtmen,
" just received ut SElIGMANE,
OctlS
OPERA CAPS-A few Of those beautiful OPERA
" CAPS stlll on hAY lat
[nOvSl LEE, HARMON 4 cos
Gentlemen, Make Your BetsI
THERE are some Of those "Thirty.Fivs DOlsrn
CoateI - well - "Twslye Dollar" Pants and VeS,.
sS@ Ls, HARMON COS.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
lFhf March 18th, 1871
STATE Of CALIFORNIA.
County Of III OoruIo. 81

County Of III Dorado. 81.
TTN0 ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN, Know
l. We. thar PACLlNA SHOWS, wife If
SAM III SHOWS, of the town Of Placer, in
said county, hereby makes declaration TINT she
intends 10 carry on business in her own nam,
und "n her own account, tu-wit The business
OF Farming. Mining, Dnching and general Ira
ding, in said cOJnty and State. and that from
and after this date, she will be- individually r..
Spnns.Llr in licr own name for all debts con
tractcd by her ON account Of her said bu.inc>,
She further declares that the amount originally
invested in said business does rot amount 10
more than live thousand tluilarS.
In witness whereof, thr said Pauiinc En1ws
has li"r"rnio SIT her hand aud seal, this the
llLh day Uf March, 4. d., l,:7
PACLINA SHOWS Us
Sealed AMI delivered in the presence uf
u. X. SIiEAKER
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
Chance for a Bargain
For Sa1e3

TIlE undersigned offer for sale, on most
Il reasonable terms, their Stock of Goods,
selected expressly for This market, together
with their Store Rooms, Stables, &C., at Amer
ican Flat. The town * in the heart of rich
mining region, and directly on the road leading
from Placerville to Gcorget6wn-ninc miles
from the former; and six from the latter place.
The null stage passes through it daily 1t is
one Of the best business locations in the coun.
~. Our trade is good, regular and safe. Bu-
slnesS engagements in the Atlantic States in
duceS us 10 sell.
We have also several houses and lots, which
we will sell at tiir prices.
Terms made known to persons wishing to
purchase, by applying to the undersigned ut
American Flat.
FISK, LAWYER s. co.
American Flint March II 1877 Ikl
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04

IL CHAS. W. BARNES.
Z Al If
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04

TTNhere II no use In trying t0 enumerate.
n as the great variety now have In store
would leave no space for others in our city
papers. GEO. r. JONES!
At NO. o.
Of ar
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04

Smiths
PNroioS
LeutrC Gins Folder
(mrblj French .lundW
| Pencils
and steel PENS
Portable
sand Athscs; BackCam
Nonrdsa
Doxes
stOniD cionaies &c
QWllS ling Wax;
miml W O A Davis Chalk MoterS
San Frnrcsc Thrcnoo timand
McLcns Church History Family BbeS Black
lrlyCra and FymnD Knives:
and dRuzrSh
Snth Morse MtcheTs
ALSO,
Blank Of
eand
20 m Stamps
Of m.
cxant '" ""O
California Atlantic and hand
dwlc
Nfot
lugntl6l
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04

NOTICE is hereby given that the Copart-
~ nershIp Of Hogle L Fowler has not been
dissolved and will not be, with my consent,
until the business and debts of said firm shah
have been settled up. 9..'','
Placervillc, March 9th, 1857. -0 Iawi
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04

For Diseases 0R0
Private Mature.
Or. Clapp's Celebrated French DAlsam;
Or. Hunters Eradicatcr;
Thornb kxtract Of COpaiba and 6arsapariiias
TArrantJ Extract CubebS and CopAlbs:
CArtsr's Spanish Mixture.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
Lime! I,ine!! Lime T!

~ any quantity purchasers may wish, will
4 be furnished by the proprictoro Of the Ell
Dorado Kilns, at their Lime House on Colomn
street, or ut the Kilns, one miles Gust Of Ring
gold -
Citizens Of Diamond Springs and Ell
Dorado, wishing to purchase Lime; will find
It to their advantage TO send orders to our
kins, Which 0re Of easy access, there being
good road leading from Diamond Springs to
them.
s-4s- For particulars, inquire of s. CONRAD,
C0loma street, or at the Drug Store of G. Il.
PETIT. S. CONRAD 4 co.
Paccrvlle March Z, 1857.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
A Large nnd Splendid Ass0rtmaoms OS
EUROPEAN, As1AT1C AND -
AMERICAN

Perfumes and Fancy Articlest !
LUDtNS, lIACELs, DAzzINs, ANb RounaEtx
EXTRACTS, Warranted Genuine,
COLOGNE u large variety
BAY Run; CACll0US, Etc.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04
HAIR DYESf

AAAAAAW u i IAO
4 FINE ASSORT.KENT-EOR TXyH PREgxR.
"a TON, BEA UTY, GRO VIII /ND GESZ
TOR4A 7Y('N or 7WE HIIR. "AS'
Iaynet Hair Tonic; Trio Jphcrous; DcRle's Hype.
rlon Fluid; Lyons KGtharon; Bears OH: Roae 6;l:
Fhhicome PonAde Bears Crease or Marrow. etc,
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-04

r ZON 9TRORk, 49,
NOTE AND LETTER PAPER:
BLACK, BLUE AND RED INK:
GILLI0TTS ST. I'll PANS:
PROOF BLACKIN6:
sale very low, at the ''SH ~
MINERS DRUG STORE.
PlaCOPVllIa.
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REvENUE NEWS -Lieuts Constable and Locke.
of the U S r Cutter Washington, at New York,
have resigned.
Lieut. John G Reynolds, of the Mobile station,
is ordered to New York.
We learn that some twenty odd appointments
and promotions are to be made shortly
United States Cutter Forward, of the Whining
ton, Delaware, station, is to be ordered to Key
West Florida
The steamer James Adger, Captain Toone, hav
ing OH board Captain Faunce aud Lieut. Tompkins
with twenty men of the U S Revenue Cutter
Washington, W., we're sent out from New York
by the Collector to assist the Underwriters left the
Roads yesterday with the East Indiaman James
Russell, in tow for New York Norfolk, (Virg mia
drQus
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MONUMENT TO GEN. HARRISON The Cincin.
natl Times says it il now established fact that
an effort is to be made to raise und for the pur-
pose of erecting a monument to the memory of
the hero of Tippecapoe A ball is to take place
in Cincinnati on the 23d instant, the proceeds of
which are to be applied to the purpose. The
memory of the pioneer General, the hero of long
and bloody Indian war; is certainly worthy of such
testimonial from those who are now enjoying the
privileges for which he struggled and endured the
privations incidental tn . frontier life.
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ICEBERGs OFF CAPE CoD-Captain Saunders,
of brig Amazon, which arrived here yesterday
from Surinam, reports being off Race Point, Cape
Cod, where he encountered field ice in such guam.
titles that he obliged to fourteen miles to
the eastward to get clear of He also states that
the ice appeared him from two to twenty feet high
out Of the water The Amazon was boarded on
Saturday, at M +, off Highland Light by Mr.
Z. G. Martin, pilot and unders and that he
tells about the same story.-Boston Trareller, 9th
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PoLYGAMY.-It il q curious fact, says . cotem.
porary, that while large community, on this con-
tnent has adopted the institutions of polygamy,
and there is q chance of their admission a State
into our Union, in India the Hindoos are actually
making efforts for the abolition of the many wives
system. Petitions by the dozen are sent TO the
legislative council at Bombay, praying for the
abolition of polygamy by penal statute. Shall we
clothe ouselves with the east-cf rags of heathens
domf
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SENTENCE OF DEATH UPON YOUNG WIFE -
The Quebec papers contain a report of the pro-
ceedings at the Court of Queens Bench in that
city, the sion of the sentence of Anais Bis
son, young woman of about twenty-five years.
convicted of poisoning her husband, to whom she
had been married bu: few months
We mske the following extract from the remarks
of the presiding judge in passing sentence
1t is of this crime that you have been found gull.
ty. The victim was your husband, the man to
whom. but few days before, at the foot of the
atar of your God, you had sworn love and fidelity
II painful to say that at the solemn moment hen
the priest, in the holy temple, raised his bands to
implore the benediction of heaven upon you and
meditated. We are now aware that it was so, fcr
on the very day subsequent to the publication, fol
the first time of your bans of marriage, you de.
clared to friend that if your husband did moi
please you, you would poison him.
You have but a few days to hve I conure you
to reflect upon the account of your short career
yotl will be called upon to render Whatever the
eaormity of your crime may be, the mercy of God
is infinite. Forthwith send for a priest and put
all your confidence in him The time is short. bu!
Ii is sufficient. bya sincere repentance, to recoDt
cile you to God
i will now pass upon you the sentence of the law
which is that you, Anais Toussaint, widow of Jos
Bsson, be taken back from hence to the Common
Gaol of this District, whence you came; and thai
ON the third day of April next, you be taken
thence to the ordinary place of execution, and b
there hanged by the neck until you be dead, ant
may the Lord have mercy on your SOUL
The prisoner seemed much affected while th
awful sentence was being pronounced and sobbe'
the whole time. Judge Duvsl spoke with mucl
emotion, and many of those present in Court she'
tears
When the Judge had concluded speaking,
The Clerk of the Crown asked the prisoner
she had anything to say why execution should no
be awarded according to Judgment
The prisoner (who was still cryiug,) answered
81 am not guilty" .Je ne pas cOnpnbLc"
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S,IN~ & PLkAsANTS.
AND
EENERAL AGKNTA

18th Street, near Cary, Richmond, Va.
Dasr their services for the sale of all kinds OF
COUNTRY PRODUCE, RENTING HOUS SES,
HIRING NEGROES, and oil matters pertaining to
a General Agency.
COLLECTIONS in the City and Country attended
,a snd reuittsncss promptly made
THOMAS r. SIMS JOSEPH u. FLEAsANTs
is 14-tm
I0IIN r. SOLOMON wholesale dealer
u ia Brooms, Wood and Willow Ware, Mata Of all
descriptions Refriserstors, Rope, Cordsge, Yankee
Notions as do, 2IS Washington street, between
Vs,sv and Barclay, New York. will execute orders
from Richmond on the most favorable terms.
mn 29-Grn
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FROM PATRICK.-A correspondent of the Dan.
vile Register, writing from Patrick Court House,
gives.the following items ofnews:
The weather has been decidedly cold this sea-
son, and it has proved quite fatal with our old peo
ple Captain John Tatum, prominent citizen
for number of years In this county, died the
first of this month aged "a; and Mr.. Sharp died .
few days since aged s3; and one ofour mos highly
ed and Influential citizens, ,Jno d. Chea'han,
died q few weeks since. aged about 80. with some
d sease of the lungs. Cheatham and Tatum were
both representative from this county for several
years, in the Legislature; the former was lawyer
Of prominence at one time In this county. and waa
run by the Whig party, think, in 1886. for Con"
gress against the Hon. VIM. NJ. Tredway.
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Charles S. Ge,z, has been engaged to supply the
of erection for the Inauguration Ball at Washing
ton.
Second assistant engineer virginius Freeman.
u. g. Navy, Of Norfolk, has been ordered to Il 9
coast survey steamer Hetzsl, now repairing At
that place.
1t is stated that Mics Herop the actress, Ia nets
ting @a 000 per week by her present engagement
In New York.
A white shad, the first of the season, sold at
Wilmington, N. c., on Tuesday, at o.
Thos Clark of Mason co., Ky, emancipated by
his will 30 slaves.
Ciev eland died In that city on Thursday last.
Mr. Slough. whowas expelled from the Ohio lie.
gislature for striking fellow member, has beer
election.
st. Louis, died In that city on the 9th inst.
DR.. Jack Shackleford, who fought in the Texan
war for Independence. died Ia Courtland Ala lass
week.
The pries Of coal at Cincinnati has fallen to &c
cents per bushel
Van Brown. Esq. Of ofCarrollson, Ohio, promi,
nent lawyer, died last Thursday.
The peach trees In Kentucky have generally e.
capped injury from the cold weather.
Hugh Blair Grigsby. Of Norfolk. has declined the
Secrssasyship Of the Virginia Historical Society.
Major Matthew Rohertson, the original propri,
etoF and puhIishar Of the Macon, Ga, Journal and
Msssenssr died recently In Harrison county. Ga.
James w. Robb and old citizen ii Wheelng
YirginiA died on Monday last
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USE oFTURPENTiNE IN THE ARTS The usea of
rosin and turpentine seem to increase with every
development of inventive talent. In painting, in
printing, in soap making, and especially in light
ing, its use seems to be almost universal I: forms
an important element in many chemical opera,
tions, and it is estimated in late communication
to the London Society of Arts, that from two 10
three hundred thousand dollars worth is consumed
Annually in the American India rubber manufac-
tories.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-02-14

PUBLIC LECTURES The following gentlemen
have consented to lecture before the Young Men q
Christian Associationof. Frederick sburg, virgnia
Rev John G McCabe, d, Baltimore; Rev S
Doggett, D D, Washington City; o Baldwin,
Esq, of Richmond; p H Conrad, Esq, Martins
burg; Rev Moses d Hoge. D D, Richmond; Prof
Schee De We're, Untyers si.y of Va.