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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-10-20
VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY OF
' CA BIN EFT FURNITURE, and AGENT
for MUM Il CLARkE'S CELEBRATED

PIANO FORTES.
LEWIS SALUSB URY,
Nos. Sc omd GO Main street, Norfolk, Va.
1t is settled beyond doubt, that we are
selling lower than any other house i'll the
South. The subscriber invites the attention
of purchasers OF Furniture to his stock now
in store, and to which daily additions are now
being made, consisting OF
Rosewood Mahogany and Black Walnut Blu
reaus, with and without glasses and marble
tops, Secretaries, Marbletop Wash Stands.
Centre, Sofa, Side d Work Tables, Painted
Furniture, Toilet Tables, Commodes What
Nots, Hall Stands, Stuffed Easy, Rocking
and Parlor Chairs, Couches, Bedsteads,
Sofas, Tcte-a-tetes, Divans, Ottomans,
Window Seats, Crickcts, Wardrobes, Card
Tables, Mirrors, as well as all kinds of
Cane and Wood Work.
White and Grey live Geese Feathers, both
kiln dried and in the original packages,
Common Feathers, Hair, Palm. Leaf and
Straw Mattresses, Glass Plates, Wooden and
Willow Ware, Clocks, Casters, Knobs, &c,
We would also call attention of the public
to Robiison's Patent Bed Sofas, for which
tieie of the Kind in use, both as regards the
work and convenience, being less complicat-
ed and making Il wider bed by four inches
than other kinds, more than a this, they
are sold for dollars less. The dealers i'm
Furniture will find here as full an assortment,
and at as low prices, as i'll any establishment
Ill the South or elsewhere.
UNDERTAKING.
Every attention paid to this branch of our
bu:iness, being constantly supplied with COZ
FINS of every description, both Metallic,
Mahogany and other kinds. Immediate dis
patch given to all orders by mail.
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A SISCO, IS Baltimore street, 95, Balti,
II. more. Wholesale and Retail Manufac-
turers OF OnD Fellows AND MAsoNs KEGAIIA.
Banners, i ags, Signes, Gold and Silver
Fringes, imps, Tassels, &c. &C.,
re- store and Factory 95 Baltimore St.
opposite Holiday. oc3
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PHILIP KRAUS,

GLASS PAINTER AND STAINER,
ERESCO d sign painter, and Manufacturer
i OF all kinds of raised letters, corner of
Mercer and Grant street, between Light and
Calvert, l1a timore, Md.
-No- STENCILS cut TO order at the short
est notice. oc3
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DICKLING SEASON., 900 pieces
4 of Stone Ware, from half to a six gal
Jar-tactory prices to the trade-liberal dis
count for cash.
1000 gross of one, half and quarter gal
ION GLASS Jars, at factory prices. Orders
solicited.
SHERWOOD & YOUNG,
IA Roanoke so,
- Agents for Bars Pottery and Richmond
Glass Works. oe 3
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Two THE LADnEs.-GOODS AT

Two II I'll Il LADHS.-G AT
L. COSTPRlCE.-Yo our particular atten-
ton is called to large selection of Jewelry.
which |. am selling at cost price to close out
my stock in that line. | have also large
assortment of thin Summer Clothing, small
sizes, for Children between the ages OF and
years, which ] will sell at first cost for cash
only.-Among this lot of Clothing may be
found BOYS Merimo Jackets and Vests attach
ed ior $3.50, sold for $3.50 before VIC reduced
the prices. ! respectfully solicit your atten-
ton, as now is the time for bargains.
o15 j. NJ. MILES.
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HAMPTON AND OLD POINT
BOAT.
THE STEAMER STAR,


,eT~h hAViNG undergone thor
s k.EsrsszssaE ough repair, will, after MON
DAY next, june 22d. run regularly during
the season from the above places to Norfolk
and Portsmouth, as follows:
Leave Hampton every morning SUNDAY
excepted at ~ A NJ. and Old Point at
o'clock. Returning, will leave h:r wharf at
/ o'clock p. NJ.
Fare as usual. No charge for Bath Tickets
at Old Point.
This arrangement will suit persons stop
ping at Hampton and Old Point, having bu-
siness in Norfolk, and will afford great ac-
commodation also to those in Norfolk and
Portsmouth who desire to avoid the heat and
cat good dinner. oc3
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Hatters.
NOTICE.

r RETURN my thanks to my kind friends
Il for their liberal patronage, and would
also remind them that have just returned
from the north with a full assortment of
goods OF all kinds, that is kept in well re-
gulated hat store. My fall style Of silk hat
is unsurpassed in beauty, neatness and dura-
bilitv. north or south. and those that want a
meet and handsome hat. will do well to leave
their orders at j. D. Reeds, No 5, Market
square.
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Hold your horses, and stop their speed,
l have goods enough, for all in need;
! am always found at my post,
And alone, can supply a host,
Over many in this town
j. ID. Reed, has won renown
For selling goods as cheap and fair,
AS any one ON Market square.
So hold your horses, DER hill and plain,
Accept our thanks and call again;
Among our assortment you'll always find,
Goods to fit and please your mind.
We are on hand, and always willing,
To sell our goods and earn a shilling,
SO hold your horses when GU come this way
Al we will be glad to see you any day.
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Bargains for the Ladies'.
H ID EVNON

%. No. 90 EAST MAIN STREET,
From this date will sell off the remaining
stock of SUMNER GOODS at great reduc-
ton for the cash. | have lot of superior
Kid Gloves for Ladies, little spotted, which
| will sell at so cents pair. Ladies
Summer Clothing. consisting of Lawns, Ba-
RACES Barage de LANES, Calicoes, and many
other Summer Goods will be sold at or near
oc 3 J. b. CANNON,
At the Cheap Cash Store, 60 E. Main ST.
GREAT BARGAINS IN NEW
VI AND BEAUTIFUL FALL GOODS,
OPENING RICH at SMITHS Express store,
No. IS Church street. A great variety of
new and beautiful goods, purchased in large
lots at exceedingly low prices.
10000 Yards beautiful Dress goods,
ranging from l21a to 62I cents Il yard
Splendid assortment Scotch Plaids from 81 y
to 6215 cents yard Beautiful assortment
Printed Mouslin DeLaincs, from 1919 to 25
cents a yard. Pure wool Plain De LANES
from 3715 to 62I cent; yard. Striped Lus-
tiers and Ducals, from 25 to so cents year.
Fine English Merinoes in blues, greens. ma
rooms, browns, tans and states, from 37119 a
80 cents yard. SPLENDID assortment of
British and American Prints, embracing pro-
badly the greatest variety of the best styles
to be found in the city, in rubys, greens,
orange, canary, mazarne blues and browns
of the most beautiful and perfect colorings
great bargains in white Muslins. brilliants,
cambrics, jaconcts, null and plaid muslins,
from 121a to 3715 cents yard. Plain and
figured swiss, book and Kenrook muslins, and
bio shops lawns from 1891 to 37I cents a
yard. Embroderies and laces at Reduced
prices. A large lot of Muslins, edgings and
nsertings-bought at about half price from
l219 to IS cents yard. Embroidered Col
lars in GREAT variety from 12l% TO 175 cantS
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RICHARD PATTEN e. SON.,

RICHARD PATTEN & SON.,
MANUFACTURERS OF
NJ h emat zeal Instruments &c.
NO % South st. Baltimore.
I'll AS on hand every variety. of Engineers
IL Levels and Transits, Surveyors Com
passes from SO to $50, with every requisite for
the engineer and Surveyors.
Also Nautical Instruments ,Sextants, Guard.
rants, Telescopes &C.
Repairs done in the best manner when for
warded and returned as per order.
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<&PEAT BARGAINS in beautif

fNREAT BARGAINS in beautiful
" embroiderics, beautiful Lace and Muslin
Collars from % cents up; Splendid stamped
collars at only Ga cts, Mourning Crimpcd
collars at 70 q cents, Mourning sets at 37%
cents. Swiss and Cambria Bands in great
variety from 12L to IS cents. Infants waists
81 to 100; embroidered Handkcrchefs half
value at SMITHS. Express Store,
oc3 rs Church Street.
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Gplendid Assortment Of New and
- Beautiful Fall Prints am now
in receipt of large and beautiful assortment
of British and American Prints, from the
best makers, and the most choice styles, all
warranted fast colors. at
CITAS. A. SMITHS,
Oc 3 Express Store rs Church street.
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Segars and Tobacco.

& Il & A II So
X a mbra Segars,
l. Norma I"
B araca +"
j mp is q
II oraritta F."
I oiebuqua "
NJ arinero "
on
l. Corona ="
L Tulipan ::
S Elinetta
All of the above brands are genuine Ha-
vana Segars, and are for sale wholesale and
retail by ALBERT NILES,
oc3 lG2 Ocean House.
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Railroads and Steamers.
NEABOARD ROANOKE Rail

YEA BOA I'd 81 ROA NOK L Rail
~ road. Until further notice the Express
train will leave the station foot of North
street, daily at d O'clock A. NJ, for Weldon.
Passengers are requested to procure their
tickets before the train starts. An addition
al charge will be made when the fare is col
lected on the cars.
oc 3 A. WORRELL, Superintendent.
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yVNRU TIL is MIGHTY AND
Il WILL PREV AIL.-Patcnt Flex-

IL WILL PREV AIL.-Patent Flex-
ible Band Silk Hats, no humbug.-Th0u-
sands will testify to the fact, that the Patent
Flexible Band is the only pleasant Silk Hat
in use, while all its beauty and dura- EM
bility is preserved. We would also adj EA
wise the public that we have still a fewGN>S
of these extra fine Imported French Hats,
which we were the first to introduce in this
market. Together with every possible grade
of American Soft Hats.
The Patent "FIexible Band Hat is only
made at LOVITT'S BAZAAR,
oc3 No. Is Head Market Square.
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T aides Kid Slippers.-l have just
IL received another invoice of Ladies Fine
French Kid slippers, much softer and pref
tier than those | received about month ago,
and without exception the best shoes ever
brought in this city. All those who want a
neat fitting shoe will be able TO find them at
Thos. Bottimore's, No Is, east side Market
square. Look out for the Yellow Boot over
the door. oc
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WTATsON's TED

w Ten DOLLAR Family Sewing Machine!
Now on exhibition and TO! sale bs
ROBBINS u CO.,
No. 4G Light street.
Baltimore.
Sole proprietors for State of Mary land, and
Agents for sale ofRight: for the entire South
ern territory.
Strangers visiting Baltimore are invited to
see it oc3
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T LIVERPOOL AND PHILADEL.
IL pHIA.
Steamship and Sailing Packet

Sable d: Curtis, III Broodway, Nem York.
City OF baltimore, 24O0 tons, Capt. Leitch,
City OF Arlington, $500 tons, Capt. Wylie,
City of Manchester, POO tons, Capt. Petrie,
Kangaroo, 1860 tons, Capt. Ewing,
The above splendid new Iron Steamships
sail from Philadelphia every alternate Thurs
day. From Liverpool every alternate We'd
nesday.
Rate Of passage from Philadelphia via
New York.
Cabin SOS and $50 Storage $50
FROM LIVERPOOL.
Cabin $s5 and SIS Storage $40
Passage Tickets for the above Steamships
and first class Sailing Packets from or TO Liv-
erpoo, also Drafts on Liverpool sold by
JOHN L. DOYLE,
oc 3 Agent, Norfolk, Va.
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Dry Goods.
Great BARGAINS in Dry Goods.

@fcat Ritz Tins Ill Dfy UOO"s.
7 AIDES, if you want very nice Lam
a. caster or Alendale Guilt for the Sum-
mer, you can get one very easily by bringing
the cash and calling for the article any size
a large lot of Black Net Mitts, with many
other articles too numerous to mention at
this time. l am determined to sell out cheap.
Come down Ladies, and see for yourselves at
the Cheap Cash Store, No. 50 East Main
street.
oc 3 j. d. GAMMON.4
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GTEAMSHIP LINE OF PACK

STEAMSHlP LIN K OF PACK
- ETS. FOR PIllLADELplIIA.-P
lively every Tuesday and Friday, at II o.
clock NJ, until further notice. The Union
Steamship Company's Line. The three
beautiful first class Steamers Virginia, Capt
Rooms; Pennsylvania, Capt. Teal; and city
of Richmond, Capt Mitchell.
One of these steamers will leave Higgins
Wharf, Norfolk, for Philadelphia every Tues
day and Friday at - O'Clock, NJ.
They are beautifully fitted up for passcn-
gers-are provided with Francis Metallic Life
Boats--set first rate tabes-and every at
tention is paid to the comfort and safety of
passengers and protection of goods. Freiehts
taken at the lowest rates, and all tran
shipment avoided. Passage Sc, meals inclu-
ded.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
7. p. CROMWELL, Agent.
oc 8 Higgings' Wharf Norfolk.
N. B. All goods not taken away within
"a hours after landing, will be stored at the
risk and expense of the consigned. oc3
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9 uperior Burning Fluid have
- this morning received another supply of
Fluid, this is an extra quality giving light
equal in brilancy to Gass-Pricc 75c. per
gallon. JR. LUDLOW.
Oc3 No. West Main street.
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Cnnunn Plens.

before Hon. Judges lDgraham, DAILY aud Prady.
MAY 2--Dccisions--Horace Dresser H. W Van relt;
Judgment reversed with costs.
Alfred Iysdecker W. Patrick Brianiz Judgment affirmed
with cDets.
Owen hcCann W. Roger ;. Martin; judgment reversed
and new trial ordered.
John Fitzpatrick vs. Michael Fawiey judgment affirmed
with COTS.
Chauncey W. Moore W. WIN. Ward; Judgment affirmed
with oost.
Edwin Il. I. Amereasx John T. Hodges; judgment
reversed with costs.
Thomas Foster W. John NoCsrme judgmcn, affirmed
with costs.
Thomas Murphy Va VIM Long; judgment reversed
with cofts.
VIM. n Cook W. Frederick NJ Kelly; order reversed
without coste.
Wilson small W. Peter Gudlsn; order at Chamber n
versed with fi0 costs ~
1orus w Clark judgment affirmed with ccsts.
Theodore T. Bdgeron X ". Page; judgment re-
vsrsed
G Ehs W. X Mccormick; Judgment affirmed with
costs.
John c. Jackson w. John Purchase; Judgment affirmed
with costs
John G YIckson W. VIM. w. jenkins ard Martin r.
Porter Judgment reversed ~ 70 Porter and afnymed 10
the pther defendant
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our yy,sport Correspondence.

wyrToRr, No, April -, 1857
Kozsa, Maz7s-rh, Acisno Governors ddrcsTAe lncsi
hp Demovric Cbmr,ieoe's address.
The Hon Fred p Stanlon's address acting Governor
Of Kansas the people OF that Territory toll has
given very general satisfaction
also enclose specimen a out West ballot, In The
form &c the "Cuzens' Ticket" which is presumed will
be elected here on Saturday This Il the temperance
rather speak correctly, what my friend the hsy
or--tbat 10 bc-cals the general docency tcket
rrr1yyrs rctSr
ror Mnyo--H. Clay Pate
For Consiable-selah Hudson.
For Asscesor-f}eorge Holmes.
for Ccuncl-Frsi ward. VIM r. Ies, second ward Bcnry
sagcr Third ward, VIM. X. Church, Fourth ward JOEL T.
Morris.
Election Saturday, Arril8
We have Just bee favored with Terusal OF The original
re,urns of the census taken for johnson county We
mark but twenty seven additions.
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again appeal to Northern freemsn stand ~ h The
dalk euegsncy that threalelsovr raHre pPograss and
prosperity let Nrtheru representatives u instructed 70
support our righteous prayers and claims, and bet the
people IN their sovereign capacity, rising N dignity md
might, cheer NJ with their active sympathy md earnest
co operation.
Thus win tho schemes and plots Of political demagogues
he oied, and the reedrm Of State be attained.
To the cause and for the pr ncipes which have become
endeared and sanct6sd through suifarngs, &C
know ledge unwavering devotion Strobs the oond-
derce of truth, reliant In the sincerity of purpose,
cbeefuy unfold standard, which s inscribed
watoNw rd and molto"Frea Namss for ires hborn-
realize bch pledge our lives, fortunes
4 lu.Alr Z
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Coiote Emory led on the infuriatei mob, who commit
I'd e most blrIihlo acts 81 violence. FhhiH vas sbd
down ~ his own threshold, and bullets were trod into
every pat of the house. The leading citizens were
driven from their bors, and their wives aud daughters
subjected " every species 81 indgny. In The agony OF
despair many appealed only the suffering can appeal,
" tcfeiul Smith. the commanding officer AT Fort leaven
~orh Tor detachment Of troops 10 project their families
and properly. Hut u8t appeal, which was enough 70
make "a marble statue weep met rcepcnse from the
lcy hearted commander. Though hc might have quclcd
ue diaT bencs IN moment. finger nftcd and no
order ued, except H. command his sergeant 10 drive from
Ne Tort Tie ancied citizens who had there sought tempo
ray refuge and protection In tina, the flag Of
country Va dNgraced, and The character ~ military
orlcers stained II would require volumes 20 cnunlo.
rate Tie ouirages that subsequently, ptrTa.
tated 10 baycnvcrth-5pw houses aud siorcs
Wert burnt-hOW The rtzenq forced upvn
ue boats a To point Of the bayonet-how nen
murdered In cold bood-hov The sick and The weak
innocent women add harmless ohdreo were treated with
a cruelty almost beyond conception. Such we've some ~
The marked features which distinguished he reign IL
the and order party in IeaveDworth City There NAV
still be the charred and backeDed ruins Of many
buildings lha, destroy ed--many the residents
Who can 1--WE beartrepding aocourts n what occurred
during thai ssd period, and new made svsvea cpcn P
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ndniniOusly rally 10 uleir country's call.
JOHN u. HENDERSON, q. G. eTEWAKT
j. s. BOILING, I. J. b. CRiNER,
j. H. STRlNGf EILOW, W. II. TEBBS,

n, NJ
Democratic Central Committee Of Kansas Territory.
On Monday, the Goth day Of April the Land Office at the
capitol open for proving up prescriptions in certain
townships and ranges mentioned in advertisements pub
lished In the Herald Of F'eedom Loompon Cnion, and
Leavepworth papers As have before said no claims
can yet be proved up in the Shawnee cession.
Southern emigration has set in Mr. Danforth, OF Enfaa,
Alabama, whom readers will rcc0lec to be the gen
teman mentioned in columns frequently active and
energetic behalf Of the South has arrived with com
pany of ninety settlers They of the right stuff being
men of means and character, who will help build up the
cOnn
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Opposition or the Free State Men 10 the
census Tskers-Congrossao Convention,
De-, dc.
Hon. Frederick p Ssanon Secretary and acting Cover
of Kansas arrived at Lecompton on the 10Th inst We
find in the last ecompon linton his address 70 the people
OF the Territory He says that Governor Walker will not
be the Territory until the middle Of May that he will
have the Territorial laws enforced and act as he be-
iIeyes Walker himself would were he at LocOmpton.
The Executive Committee of the democratic party publish
lac following address,
to-day called convep ION 10 nonhiate delegate
70 Congress- on Thursday the I'd day OF July .
hope. needless for urge upon You the mpor-
Of this election. In must see that the vital int
Kansas involved. In his hands viii be placed
degree the whole fate of the Territory At The next
the question of admitting Kansas into the
up and the and calbre OF our next
delegate materially affect The war between sectional
ism and nationality is TO be on the plains OF
Whether you will with the maddened dupes oi
fanatcm and seconasm wh Their will resolve TO
march under the banner and keep step 70 the music OF The
Union" question for decide We feel confident
of result hope that sectionasm and old partn fee
aside all and the democracy especially, Will
unanimously rally 70 their country's call
I = i Il
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main spencer helm hard o abandoned rss bsss ~
peared to be light sd, lat 20 lon 60 o. struck ~
hsnans and AL ne port watch hno,ked d,wn one man
rsenced heavy westerly gales passing 3da sp1s
sais and a&ove bukwarks anA haAck houna
New Bedford Aprl g "a ~ wtd q th evening q ne IA
adephia taking badly and abort Of fhe .cAr
feet Of water in her hold when fallen With. Ths captain
and sx In number taken board Oilun
10 NJ W Bedford The J B built ct Alovavuiown II
lso2 100 tons register owned In NYrk and valued 4 SSoo
sCHR ALHAMsRA Hartman, from Georgetown &C. VIA
Newport with lumber, in attempting TO 90 into MAiapoke
Wednesday got the rocks at the entrance Of that
remained until next morning, when she on Aer
tischarging portion OF her cargo
All the has taken out OF schr HuldaA Wsm
ashore Conmicut Point but she stu remains, nsay su1
Of water
The ship Wabsmo, previously reported ashore candy
Hook Point yesterday taken the small Balance Dock
for repairs. She win have new stem, new hesa be
caulked, &C.
The ship Sierra Nevada 30 tons, now The Sectional
Dock repairs She win be stripped recaulked and newly
coppered
VEsssI soLD-Messrs Hanson Kruger purchased Messrs
Truant Drummond Co.'s ship, about l. l0O bulls
at Bath for Bremen account ON private terms
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-23

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22-Senator Slideu has
received letter from Mr.. Benjamin, dated CITY
OF Mexico, 4th inst, announcing that he and his
colleague had succeeded in making satisfactorv.
arrangements with the Mexican Government
relative to the Tehauntepec Transit Route, and
that President ComonfUrt acted in this matter
against the earnest protest Of our Minister Mr.
Forsyth, who thwarted Messrs. BENJAMIN and
La Sere 10 the extent Of his power, and causing
them, by his opposition, the loss of million dol.
set forth all the facts in proper form, to be laid
before the President of the United States. 1t is
further stated that Forsyth was over-reached by
Mr.. Soule. who is represented as the attorney of
parties who are opposed to that Transit Route
the administration having sanctioned or advised
the movement which has resulted in the annul-
ing the Slou Garay grants.
1t is reasonably inferred that our government
will take the conduct of Mr.. Forsyth into serious
consideration.
Senator Sldell has submitted Mr. Beniamin's
letter to the President.
letter has been received from contractor Ma
graw, who had reached Scotts Bluffs and was
progressing finely with his portion of the Calior-
MIA road.
1t is now positively known that Dr. Tate of
Virginia, has been appointed Sixth Auditor of
the Treasury, in place Of MIR, Phillips, and James
Madison Cults, father-in-law of Senator Dou.
glass, Second Comptroller, vice Broadhead
The Board of Examiners, having reported in
favor Of the plan of Mr.. Jacob A. Westervet of
New York, for the propeller sloop-of war,
the Secretary of the Navy has awarded him the
contract
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-23

RAISE MORE FooD.-The New York Post
gives some 'advice to the tillels of the soil !"
from which we take the following sensible
and timely remarks
"Ihe revolt in India is the harbinger of
famine one hundred and eighty millions Of
human creatures will need large supplies of
food from u products of other regions. The
army OF India, the transport feet tor that army
ana It's supplies, the necessities growing out
Of the disturbed state of that great E9glisb
dependency, will call for much Of our surplus
oeef' pork, and flour. The two last named
articles are the products of every year, but
oeei requires years of nourishment before it is
ready Tor USE The wicked, wanton waste of
breeding power, which is the besettng sin of
American farmers, ought to be checked
Every farmer ought to be required to give an
account of himself, who kills heifer calf.
we ought to preserve every 'cow. calf for
i've years to come. BY this method, we might
soon have a supply of beef, not only for our.
selves, but for any emergency abroad"