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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-30

NAMES or
A. Caldwell, Is mos. old.
hate Laurie.
Jesse Laurie, 6 years old
Jas. Gilchnst 4 years old,
Gen. Muir.
James Muir.
Agnes johnson.
Peter McCaul.
Ricbare Devlin.
Bridget Devlin, lsdy':
maid of the Montreal.
Madam Provost, maid OF
The Montreal.
Jsmes MeDermott, bet
boy Of the Montreal.
Catherine Macarthur.
Cath. Clark and daughter.
Margaret NcAllister and
three children.
Mary Mclean and son.
Mrs. Mckenzie.
Mrs. Margaret Dickson.
Mrs. Mars srei Broomfeld,
her daughter Jessie aud
son William.
Robert Wilson, two boys.
John Hunter.
Vim. Douglas, Ii years.
inc. Campbell.
Maria Campbell.
James Laurie.
Jeanette Laurie.
Jane Wyllie.
William Cowell.
Thos. Gilchrist.
Mrs. Mary Pettig-ew.
Archibald McAllister.
Charles Cameron.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-30

Of the firm OF Franchsre s.
q list OF the names Of the
u who were saved, and who
sci. We have corrected the
grant Agent, which is a. fol-
imperfect:
THE SAVED.
lAex. Colville.
John Haig.
Alexander McAllister.
William Nicholson.
| Alex. Knox.
Hugh Stewart.
William Black.
James MalcolmSou.
| ALEX. Watson.
Mrs. Mary Christian.
Hugh Mclean aud 3 chr.
Cath. Mckenzie, aged l..
Margaret Corbet.
John Mcintyre.
Margaret Gallagher.
James McQuinn.
Alexander McBeth.
Wm. Graham.
Joseph Grant.
Mrs. TeTickson.
Colin and Mary Sinclair.
William Mcleod.
DAVID Milne.
John Lschlan.
Andrew Adam.
Mrs. Mansel.
Charles Mckay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker.
John Meikle.
Mrs. Hunter and 1 chm.
Sergt. Brown ofQuebec.
Mrs. Brown.
Edward Perrault, butcher,
Montreal.
p. PerreHlt saloon waiter,
Montreal.
William Martin.
'Mr. O'Breen, Toronto.
~ nr n-r
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16

The Hon. w. w. Drummond one of the just
oes oftho supreme court Of Utah territory, has
forwarded his resignation to Washington. IIo
thus sets forth his reasons for r, igning:
In the first place. Brigham Young. tho COVER.
nor of Utah territory. is the acknowledged head
Of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints" commonly called "Mormons." und M
such head the Mormons look 10 him, aud Ia him
alone, for the id,c by which they are to be gov
efned; therefore no law of Congress il by them
considered binding in any manner.
Secondly. ] know that there is n secret oath.
bound organization among all the male members
Of the church, and TO acknowledge no law save
TO the law of the holy priesthood" which
comes to the people through Brigham Young,
direct from God, he, Young. being the vcegcr.
ent of God and prophetic successor Of Joseph
Smith, who the founder of this blind aud
reasonable organization.
Thirdly. am fully aware that thctoi- a set Of
men set apart by special oi der of the church 10
take both the lives and property of persons who
may question the authority Of the church, 1.-THE
names of whom will promptly mike known at
a future tme.)
Fourthly That the records. papers, &c, of
the Supreme Court. have been DESTROYED by or.
der of the church. with the direct knowledge and
appreciation OF Gov b. Young and the federal
officers grossly insulted for presumiug 10 raise a
single question about the treas'nable act,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16
VI r.. Dallas.

An English paper says that there never has
been an American minister who watched the pro.
ceedings Of parliament with an interes,
crossing as Mr.. Dallas and then it goes on to
give the following concerning Coffee, who repre-
SCENTS Hayti:
There has been bnt one drawback 10 his keen
enjoyment of the strife Of parties, and that is tho
absurd punctua,y with which the ambassador of
Hayt enters the dipiomatist's gallery when the
venerable American minister is there, or is ex
pected. The Hayden is " Gods image cut in
ebony" and Mr.. Dallas instinct to give him the
widest possible berth, and the pleasure which our
ally of the woolly hair and white teeth evidently
has in making the American sensible that here
in England at least they meet on terms Of soclal
equality, supplies no hule amusement 10 the
habitues of the house
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16

The New York Post earns that Mrs. 20 X, tue
esteemed widpw Of the tx President, has deter
mined TO reside in Washington during the com
ing session of Congress Heretofore. since her
husbands death, with the exception of a visit IN
London. at the time when Mr.. Buchanan was the
American minister there, Mrs. Polk has resided
in Tennessee. II will be remembered that the
deceased President left 10 his widow the charge
of taking care of aud publishing his memoirs,
which. 50 far as they relate Ia his administration.
are said 10 be minute. foil Of interesting personal
anecdote. aud Astounding in reflections suggested
by the state of public affairs aud the conduct of
his cabinet
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16

Naturalization Laws Of the United State.

The following is brief aud iatclgbe sum.
mary of our laws in regard to naturalz tiou;
BY the law of Congress Of ls2s. now in force,
every person who has arrived in the United
States since 1912, must have been five years
resident in the country, and the last Yrar raj.
dent of the State, before he or she can obtain
papers OF naturalization. \ person immediately
On landing from abroad. can declare his or her
intention. forthwith. to become IA citizen and in
five years, if they have been esident since aud
OF good moral character, can obtain their uatu-
ralization, provided they are twenty one years of
age If they should have been resident. three
Years or mere at the time of declaring their in
t-ntions, in two years therefrom they can 40
tam their last papers. This rule applies To every
person, whether parent or child. coming from
abroas unless ihe children of American citizens
residing abroad. who may have been born abroad
-thr citizenship Of the parent in the latter case.
conierring the r'ghi upon the child. The citi.
zenship OF the husband eonfers citizenship ON
the wife, although an alien at the time of her
marriage.
The following is copy of the act passed in
1855, regulating the two last points;
An Act TO secure Tie rights of citizenship t.
children of citizens of the United States. born
out If the limits thereof.
l. i, enacted by the Senate and IIoase Of Re
p.cseniH'ivcs ol the United States Of America
in Congress assembled. that persons heretofore
lan ar hereafter To he born out of the limits and
jurisdiction of the United States. whose fathers
VIE shall be at the time Of their birth citizens
81 United States, .hall be deemed and con
tic' rid. and are hereby declared, to be citizens
of the United Sta;es. Provided, however. that
the rights Of citizenship shall not descend to per-
t'ii- whose fathers never resided in the United
States.
Sec. And be it further enacted that any
woman W. might lawfully be natu:alized under
the exl-i.ns laws. married. or who shall be mar
lied 10 n citzrn Of the United States. shall be
=QeeMed aud taken to be q citizen.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16

Major General Ashburnham, who hn- Just been
appointed to command the troops in the warfare
10 be carried on against the Chinese. j. The son
of the late Earl of Ashhurnhnm. and has been a
bout 81 years IN the army. The Major General
is in the primo of manhood, and is in person re-
markahly like the Emperor Louis Napoleon
Indeed, it is we'll known that the gallant officer
rather ntfccts his Imperial prototype for the al
tcraiion IN the fashion of wearing the moustache
adopted by the Emperor two or three wears back
has been scroupul"asy copied and but that Sen.
ANhburnhom is rather thinner and taller the &c
neral resemblance between the two would ha
marvellous The r. ssmbnrce Of Lord Talbot d..
MNahide to LOUIS NV (Which was the occasion
OF the most brilliant and singing rcpartee that
was ever uttered to that monarchy could not have
been more striking than that which exists be
tween the present Emperor and General Ash
bnrnhAm.- [ 'Onti I0nrnnI
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16
SPECIAL. NOTICES.
COMMUNICATIVE numerous md ,n--

merchants making argues wei I I
the hu-int,. Of our city 1850. q,
\ glance at tho show windows Of GLASS RAiNh WI
conv nee the most Ike in thc line they ogn" l."
ANY simcut either In this ar anY other cuy h.se
windows only thr handspn" stock witch mas
boep setgl " i'm the greatest the fashionable
houscs in Broadway and theznut 81 Gets
II ANY one desire haudalnr suit at the la'r7t stFe
give them call and they will be suited in quality and price
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16
, anses BucbuuantoP hcbe Vebber

The Frankfort, Ky, leoman publ. hes the fol
lowing tribute from the President Of tho United
States TO Mrs. Phebe Webber. of WAYNE county,
Indiana. 1t will be invaluable to his biographer.
Mrs. Webber il widow. She had henr1 that
MI. Buchanan lived ia celibacy. As winter was
approaching. the thoughtful old soul, fearing his
fingers might be cold, seut him pair of mittens.
and received the following reply:
"WugArIANp, Pa, Dec Il, 1876.
NJ Dear Madam Il have received your favor of
the 9Th inst, with the mittens You kind enough
TO send me. accept them with much pleasure, AS a
token oil regard from one of tie natrous of Indiana
To your noble State the whole country is under
great obligations, for its triumphant support of the
Constitution and the Union ut the late Presidential
Election.
In compliance with your request, transmit you n
likeness OF myself ana hope you will accept an
additional present the enclosed sum of 50. trnst
that under the blessing of providence may congln-
ne TO deserve your good opinion.
From your friend very respectfully
JAHrs BUcH,NAN.
Mrs. Phebe Webhcr'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16

The Charleston Courier j. indebted to n com.
mrrciaI CORES pondent in Atlanta. Geo. for ac
counts of a destructive fire, which occurred r,
that city on the afternoon of Monday last. 1t
originated no one seems to know how-in Il
room over the stor" of Messrs. Cutting, White q
CO. on Whitehall street, aud spread with fear
fal rapdiy, totally consuming the large build
ing known the johnson House. the store of
Mes~rs. {. II. Strong * Co, two wooden tene-
mcnts adjoining. aud seriously damaging the
large brick building known as Davis Hall" ON
the south aud On the north. the buildings of
Lewis Inv -hee. We found it impossible, amid
the confusion aud excitement, Ia ascertain the
probable aggregate loss; but think it mot fall
much short, IN goods aud buildings. of ;slOO.0DO.
Messrs. {. II. Strong X Co, !. ID. Lynes, G..
L. Cassn Co, ID. NJ Young, L. x J. Dodd.
Cnr'mell Il Jack +. NJ. Jack, LOWS Lawshr.
Mrs. Jack, +. Rice, I. j. Malone. Cutting White
* Co, and p. Lynch, believe, were tho
greatest sufferers. Me.srs. jackson & Bro.
Miller q Andrews, w. keltner. - IIust and
Dir. j. NJ Boring sustained considerable damage
by the removal Of their goods and furniture
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16

The Paris correspondent of Porter's Spirit is
responsible for the following:
lit is astonishing how foreigners are imposed
upon by some of our wags. The other day went
10 see little Freuchman jus, arrived who had
been taking English lessons. as he informed me.
nm the voyage; from fellow passenger. He COM
planned much of the difficulty of our grammer;
Especially the irregular verbs For instance
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16
T,au-porfiug silver ia ,IekicO.

A MauZauIIlo correspondent ot the Alta tal-
fornia furnish interesting facts concerning the
large amount oil specie continually shipped IRON
that and other Mexican ports. 1t consists pm
cipally Of silver dollars, coined at the minis OF
Mexico and Guadnaara 10 which place il finds
it, way in pigs or bars from the mines III i parts
of the republic. \ government specie tram
leaves the capital once every month for tire ports
If san Bla- Mazailan. and Manzanillo on the
Pacific. and Nera Cruz on the Gulf. passing
through the principal sities on the route, under
the charge of conductors, who have n guard at
ten tnthrty men, az circumst ances may require.
Pack mules used entirely. and an iron strip
ped heavy cedar box, containing, generally. two
thousand pieces, il firmly dashed, by thongs of
rnw hide. 10 each side of the saddle, aud duly
marked aud stamped, something like boxes Of
gold dust. 1t is beautiful sight, contin-
ues tbs writer, to look ut them as the long
train winds aroend the distant mountain's
side in it's narrow trail. IN the gay song
oi the mnleteer, and vanshes AWAY in some
narrow. gloomy gorge These trains frequently
convey in this Manner not less thun million
of dollars, in coined silver. They are often
attacked or threatened by banditti If which the
whole country is now full aud despe rate
fight ensue. 1t was rumored that recent II ain,
conveying moro than half million to the pacif-
r would be attacked by II band Of two humid red
men. who organized under of the most fiu Gus
enptains. were known to be lowering ncuf. One
of thu conductors feeling the responsibility of his
rich freight. became so alarmed that the OrIzaha,
being nt Mnnznuillo, ON her downward passage.
hr actually shipped the silver for safety to Sa II
Francisco, while private houses placed thei +
treasure on bpnrd Il vessel then lying in harbo r
Till the next steamer should arrive Money, lik -
CONF oence makes towards of us all.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16

dent. ..woud have been capable of so generous
= &C. eding. aud II is laid the Indies generally
peak OF his noble -.lf devotion in terms OF the
hiehes, admiration andnu"ie il ON all occasions
with the warnrst enthusiasm. in hopes that the
example may prnve contiguous and hecumn a
general fashion Amiahle mud charming ilusion!'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16

mid bc.'ze verh 10 GO. Did you ever .re sueh
verdi, And with the utmost gravity he frad from
II sheet If paper. i 60. thou cearest he cuts
sticks. make track. We or you absqnatnlate.
they yamos the ranch
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16

Hryaetf rom a litter Jtem Coioni hresa 10 gca-
Hendn 81 Henyh' 7cn aated
WAsnINGroS, March 25, 1857.
In consequence of the withdrawal of Carlson
Morgan q Co.. of the steamer Texas, from the
New Orleans trade it rendered necessary
thai | should visit New York and make some
arrangements relative to tho transportation of
rmigrnnts from Sonihern ports. | arrived here
from New York this morning, having succeeded
in e!fectng whit conceived to be satisfactory
arrangement. | proposed to the above numed
gentlemen Ia raise in Charleston. Savannah and
ndnrent cities from 500 To 1000 men, if tho
means of transportation were furnished them
from the CITY OF Charleston. They have agreed
10 furnish 40 with n steamer at that port for the
conveyance" of endorsements, and in II few days
| shall establish my headquarters at TINT place,
design rai-ing the requisite number of men and
accompanying them myself TO the scene of action,
In establishing n rendezvous ut Charleston it H.
essential that should bc provided with all thu
means necessary 10 the nrming and cquipping of
hrge body OF men | desire To go in force suf
iriput at ono time Ia strike decisive blow and
nj nn end To- the war Tho recent cowntdice of
fitu--u thing almost incredible -hns dctermn-
II me Ia take the matter in hnnd my self. aud
.ay>ed General Walker by the sienner of the
81, from New York. hive urged, too. upon
as. Walker, Esp, Of Nashville, the necessity of
naking every rNcrtIon possible 10 further the
'no>'cntinn of my purpose. Now Is the critical
me al our inrtunc-, and it must and shall result
pvorahly. The funds raised in Nashville l have
,a.ised him To remit h me forthwith AT Charles
an. that may he enabled to commence nprrn-
ion> it earnest. desire also that you wall do
he Same. | trust really, that you have been
nroesstul in obtaining from the citizens of Mem
In, ih' evidence IT liberal and n-t nppreela-
'#an 4 The struggle IN which we are engaged mud
+ tll, social aud political consequences II IN
lives. | hook to tennessee for g" rnnt"rlai aid
well rs sympathy for its liant son, and
hnua blush 10 know and teel that If had proved
ithe>s 10 its high und holy obligations,
T.. j. &. kEWEN.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16

remedies FIR Sdt Ehenm Nar"ua KnenmitiSl ana
.ut,uets elections Tho acting externally and Ienctra
tim The pnres The internally the blood aud the organs
digestion purity aud rcnoSaiins the vital nncti ms OF
the bndt
aud No 81 Strard London, by AL DrnEpists at BE,
-, and 81 .r. hax lap IA div
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16
.
iui tbcaiil.

Young clerk IN a store at Nashville. Tom.
uumel T.. &. GLASGOW. after having in cnfn,a
ny with a friend walked the streets until lnia
hour on the night of the 9Th ut. during which
time he drank several glasses Of brandy noun.
ted the railing of the suspension bridge 10 .ee
some boats pass. While here. and DUNG few,
minutes absence of his companion it is supposed
he became drow>y and fell to the shore beneath,
distance of one hundred feet instantly killing
himself. His arms. legs aud back were broken
his flesh horribly cut and mltilnted. and his
sGnll fractured, He was found in This condition
next morning and verdict returned accordingly
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16
from the New York Herald

~ y.
George b. Smith, man about % years Of age.
and "A native of Massachusetts, died yesterday at
the New York Hospital from epilepsy, brought
about by intemperance. Coroner Gamble held
an inquest upon the body. when facts were re.
vealed which gave the cas-. tone of the most
marked romance. and made the listeners to the
tale Involuntary exclaim. Truth is stranger
ih6n fiction" The history of deceased's life
was found Ia be iull Of interesting and exciting
events. Springing from highly respectable
family IN New England. Smith was we'll educated
and fitted for the bar. When he Ind attained
his majority he became cnamornd with "A lovely
young lady, twho-e name, perhaps it would not
be- proper Ia meitlon). and after ardent suit
his love returned, and the young man was
full of bright hopes for the future. But his
dream of bliss aud happiness did not last long
The Indy was coquett-h, aud loved dearly to
hirt with other gentlemen. Her conduct made
Smith desperate. Jealousy took possession of
his -oul, aud the green eyed monster" prompt
ed him 10 pursue revengeful course towards
the most favored rival He challenged him to
mortal combat but the request wns coldly de.
oIned. Soon after~ard- the rivals met alter
cation sprung up, when Smith drew pistol and
fired II at his antagonist, but happily without
any serious effect.
Well knowing that he had set the laws Of his
State at defiance, Smith fled from Massachusetts
aud escaped TO New York. While here the
fugitive pursued a most Incorporate course of
life. He drank inces-aniIy, and finally became
n confirmed inebriate. Intenpornnce brought
on epeptc fits and while suffering under the
dreadful mnludy. ho died. neglected md
known.
The sequel to the story is far more mclanchol
ly than tho story itself Upon an examination
of the body of deceased. siokeping sight met
the view of the observer The arms were
tatoocd in red and back ink On his right arm
was his name in full, the initials n. H.. aud also
TIVE hearts pierced with mn arrow. On the left
arm was the strange and feartu ins cription
LOVE RUM
in largo Roman capitals. That the deceased did
"lovc rum his melancholy death fully attrsied.
The observer had not much difficulty in com ng
10 conclusion ~ Ia The cause of his death The
cmaciated and care worn features, together with
those fearful words. II love rum inscribed upon
the left arm. told the fearful tale too truly. In
the prime of youth aud manhood he had been cut
oil and sent 10 an untimely grave, a victim to
intemperancc.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16

afford liberal peeainafy aid TO any scheme favor
lug its development.
The other interest will be examined on Mon
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16
1pmehbmr0 CirDinian.
Thursday Morning. April rG. 1851
yaluc fl.nmd Doantioa.

Value o Land OOnnttoh.
The value of the gran, of land by Congress to
the Illinois Central Railroad Company, says the
National Iutelgencer. may be estimated by the
great results produced within the Inst two years.
as given in the subjoned paragraphs
The annual report Of the Illinois Central Rail
road has just been made. by which ii appears
that the gross earnings of the road the past year
have been. Observation-Disclosures. S2lTb.oUo
The previous year they were. l,532,Oo0
Increase. ..-...v----...----. s3li,ooo
The number of passengers was ono third lar
ger than the previous year. The entire length
of the road is 707 miles including IFS two forks;
and its cost has been. including commissions.
loss on bonds and stocks of every
kind. ...-------..------ SI9.''o,ooo
Lands already sold. ..........-.. 10,7l3.0O0
The company have left l.729.O00
acres worth $3.50 233s6, 900
Which will pay the whole cost of the ruad and
leave a surplus of $4,000 900, besides thu entire
stock of the road free TO the stockholders. which
will yield a dividend. the directors estimate.
of per cent. The stock is now selling for slI
for 500 given by the original holda.
Can any body, who has regard for equality
of benefits and burdens. give sound reason why
grants TO corporations in tn, new States are
constitutional and proper. whilst they are denied
to the people of the old States
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-16

On tie 25th # March Will, tho ship s~iizer-
land Captain Conway, frnm New York was beat
ing up The Channel towards the Mercy. one of
the crew, JnneS Smith fell overheard whtn
off the Great Ormshcad. The eca was lun-
ming wild enl high, md some time necessa
riv elapsed before the b at was launched for
the almost hopeless task Gf rescue. The man
was known. however. "a an athletic fellow and II
good swimmer As the boat neared the unfor
,uuate man they were hnrrifed 10 see him deiib-
erately take out his prnknife and cut bis throat.
They hailed him. but the nui-e fihe storm seem
ed to prevent any recognition, and he alternately
rose and descended with the waves. Ultimately,
they succeeded in re- cuing him and bringing him
on board, with blood flowing from isneck. When
interrog ,ted : to his singular Conduct. he said
he entertained not the slightest hope OF bong
saved. AID rather Il an undergo the horrd aud
tedious death If drowning amid the storm, he
thought Of Fastening his end by cutting his
throat. The poor fellow was in fair way Ter re.
coycry on board the ship in the ri@er.