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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-18

ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD.
PERSONS, including conductors of Public
WI Presses, have shown their ignorance no less than
their zeal, in charging the DistHlers with mixing poison
with their liquors.
TO one acquainted with the process OF making whiskey
this is simply ridiculous; but 20 the public generally its
rei,eration conveys the impression that it has some foun.
dation in truth.
Whiskey Is made from grain, which is first ground int
meal-mixed with hot water made to pass through the
process OF fermentation By the Introduction OF yeast, pre-.
cisely rs light bread is made to do, and which process de.
velopes the alcohol, and then distilled.
No poison, mineral or vegetable, is used in its maDutac
ture. II other persons are silly enough, or criminal
enough, TO commit the atrocities charged, it is not tor US
to defend them; we only claim 10 answer tor ourselves.
The above reward will be paid to any one who will
prove by the testimony OF Il competent and respectable
chemist that our statement is untrue, SO iRr rs LIQUOR ma.
nuiacturea by US is concerned; with the understanding
that the liquor subjected TO the test shall bs procured. eli.
Their from our storehouse, or from any Of our many re-.
spectacle customers; and that the character Of the che.
mist who analyses it shall be so established rs 10 be be.
bond suspicion, either for skill or honesty.
Oct A-d6m sTEAREs &
THE PLACE To PURCHASE.
~SHlRTIEGS, ut 81 cts and cd
Ii Prints. choice styles, Mt 6tc and l0c
Mouselains, at l2sc and finer
Plaid Merinos, al 25c and j5c
English and French Merinos, at DC and 75c
Rich Velvet Side stripe Robes, at half value
Do do Flounced do do
Do Silk Fiounced and Side Striped do
Rich Baysdere and other Silks; is where they sell
for cash, ut so, Main street.
Deco CHRISTIAN & LATHROP
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-18

AN OLD ESTA BLIsHED SCHOO
WARRENTON FRENCH COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
JULIUS WILCOX, PRINCIPAL.
TIME thirty. fourth session will open January Ia, ls5s.
The Principal, who has been connected with the
school from il, commencement, has recently purchased
the interest of bis former c0-partner. Rev. ". Z. Graves.
and will continue the school, assisted by an experienced
and efficient corps of teachers, and hopes by earnest and
untiring personal efforts, to merit the support Of the pub.
lie.
For terms and particulars apply to the Principal
nan l1-<1Eah
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-18

LARGE DRY ESTABLISHMENT.
HAMILTON EASTER g. co. NEW MARBLE BUILD
ING, Nos. 1879, pol and 23 Balumorc street. BAL
TIMoRE.
Have now in store (nostly their own importation) one
of the largest md most complete Stocks in the United
States, embracing
silks and Silk Goods, Of every class
Dress Goods, a very large stock
Irish Linens, Linen Goods and House Keeping Article,
of every description
Mourning Goods
Cloaks, Mantillas and shawls
Embroideries, Laces, Hosiery and Gloves
Blankets. Quilts, Domestic Goods, and every article &C.
morally required by Farmers and Planters for ssrvants
use.
v.RErAIL Rooms on first hoor-the PRICE affixed to
each article, from which no deviation is made.
CF-WHoLEsALE Rooms on the second and third floors
6ct 0s-d2n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-18
BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.

A PROCLAMATION.
having been received by the Executive
: Eat WlLEY BRlZEND,NE, Of the County of Essex,
,naGTdered by Joseph Owen in the said County on or
the Eth instant, and that the said Owen has fed
,.a justice, and is now going at large; therefore / do
10Y oaer a reward of one hundred and fifty dollars to
. .siefEn who shall ares, the said Joseph Owen, and
Eve! aim into the Jail of said County of Essex; and ]
!. mSeover require all officers Of this Commonwealth,
. and military, and request the people generally to
~ yer hes, exertions To procure the arrest of the said
In e shss he may be brought to justice.
'"ea Gace: my hand as Governor, and under the Less
LIS seal Of the Commonwealth. at Richmond. this
4'aa day Of December, 1857.
HENRY A. WISE.
Commonwealth.
."spn owen 10 about forty. six years of age, about FIVE
=. nse inches high s,outly formed. with brown hair,
or scars on the rsht arm and hand, and when
Dec ls-c3w P'"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-18

SUPEitIOk PIANO I'll m--
~ SUPERB GUITARS, @&Ss
RICHLY TONED MELODIAES, HHT"
ELEGANT ESGRAvISGs, v v
Fashionable Music for the Piano and Guitur.
NEW N STANDARD BOOKS,
For sale at low prices by
Now JAMES wOoDHOUsE SEQ
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-18

vDNO DEMOCRATS-ONE OF THE FIRST bU.
TIES Of a rood Democrat is to support his party
press. THE NEW YORK DAILY AND WEEKLY
NEWS 10 now well established as the Democratic organ
of New York City. 1t ia one of the best newspapers of
the day, moreover. Send in your subscriptions! Week.
ly News only One Dollar a year. Published at No. lo2,
Nassau street, New York. Dec l1-cw4w :
LEWIS HILL
nRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANT, attends TO
the sale of Wheat. Flour, Corn and Tobacco, and
oontinuesto. HIRE OUT
Once on 18th street, near CALICO Mills, Richmond,
Va Dcc4
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CLOAKs AT A GREAT SACRIFICE.
M Z se opening, this morning, a large lot of splendid
w Velvet trimmed and Cloth ClOaks-purchased al
a rrea, sacrifice for cash, and will be sold at astonishingly
low prices for cash, or to prompt customers
PRICE & WATKINS.
BcamtJul vtlret ClOaks, also arriving this morning:
I.co p & ".
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-18

AHIPS-LAMPS-A large and complete stock Of
IL Psrlor. Dill, Fluid, Stand and Side Lnmps; Gas and
Oil Globes; Smoke Bells; Fluid and Oil Wick, together
with an assortment OF common Britannia Oil and Fluid
aud Glass Tampa.
Nov ~ BULKLEi & CO. 1877, Main ct.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-18

~REEN GINGER, GREEN GINGER, and eve.
u ry variety of Picking and Preserving Spices; Cook
ing and Flavoring Extracts, To be- Ind at
MEADE Il BAKERS New Drug Store,
Dec2 lS6. N. w. corner of Main and 10Th sis.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09
--LATEST I ntflIigfnrf.
LATER FL ON EUROPE.

HALIFAX, Dec. ?.
The steamer America has arrived, bring
ing dates to the 2lst.
Consols, $4,000 The money pres
sure ia England was undiminished.
Geo. Peabody's banking house. which
had been in difficulties, was relieved by
the Bank Of England to the amount Of
one million pounds. It, difficulties were
over.
The America brings S25, 5,0OO.
The police had quelled several riots
among the Nottingham unemployed work
ing men.
\ Carlist republican conspiracy had
been discovered at Barcelona, France, with
ramiications IN France.
Bank Of England has impugneI the
bank charter act
The condition Of the Bank Of France
was improving.
American stocks inactive
Bullion in the Bank of England had
decreased E6o7 900 during the week.
CoTToN.-E-timatcd sales % day of
sailing. Friday 2,UUO bales Cotton had
4 declining tendency, and had declined
lC94d-; Orleans AIiddling iCaT5; Mobile
FeIr 65(gI!; Middling 81; Upland Fair
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09

TREATY WITH NIcARAGuA.-On the
18th ult., Gen. Yrisarri was formally re-
ceiyed by President Buchanan, and treaty
was signed by Gen. Cass on the part of
this government, and Gen. Yrisarri on
that of Nicaragua. The treaty provides
that the transit route IS to be protected by
the United States troops during the ina
bility of Nicaragua to do so, and free
port is to be guaranteed at each end Of the
line. The transit is to be free to all ma
tons, and the United States reserves the
right to transport the mails across the
lsthmus. None of the transit companies
are mentioned by name in the treaty.
The consummation of this event is
supposed to have been fastened by the
sudden departure of Gen. Walker from
New Orleans for Central America, whittier,
it is believed, he is gone for the purpose
of endeavoring to begin again the war in
that country, and its object is to put an
effectual quietus on his claims to the Pres
idency of Nicaragua, and through this to
the plans of filibusters in that quarter.
1t is no, yet known what effect this
treaty will have upon the contending par
ties who claim to hold grants of the tran
sit route through Lake Nicaragua, but 1t
is thought that the government will pro-
vide for indemnity to the American citi-
zens who have suffered by the acts of Nj
caragua and her allies, and will leave the
question of the transit route grant TO the
decision of the legal tribunals of that
republic.
1t will also, no doubt, have the effect
of contributing to the peaceful arrange
ment of the difficulties now pending be-
tween Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Costa
Rica has assumed the right to cede the
what has been known Is the Webster and
Harris grant to Morgan Il Garrison. At
the same time, Martinez aud Jares, on the
part of Nicaragua, made a like grant to
an agent of Vanderbilt As Morgan did
not comply with the payments stipulated,
his grant lapsed. And now Vanderbilt is
endeavoring to get new grant, and as
under the new treaty the operations Of
Gen. Walker and the contentious of Mora,
of Costa Rica, and Martinez, OF Nicara-
qua, will be stopped, it is probable that
Vanderbilt will be successful.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09

OVERLAND PACIFIC NAIL ROUTE
The San Antonio Herald states that the
contractors on this route are ready to re-
coive passengers, and that the last trip
from San Antonio to San Diego was made
in twenty-six days. The Herald says this
route will soon be lined with emigra nts,
aud dotted here and there with permanent
settlers. 1t passes over one of the best
mineral regions in the United States, and
is the shortest and the best route between
the great valley of the Mississippi and the
Pacific
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09

Bay Sir William Gore Ouselcy, the New
British Minister to Central America, was
in Washington, at last accounts 1t is
said that he is entrusted with q special
mission to our government, in connection
with Central American affairs, and his visit
to Washington is therefore associated
with projects for a settlement of Central
American difficulties Sir William, we
see it stated, was some twenty years ago,
attached to the British Legation at Wash
ington, and while residing there, married
the daughter of Gen. Van Ness, late col
lector of the port of New York.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09

GEOLOGICAL SURVEYING CoRPs.-We
learn from the Batesville Independent
Balance that DR.. Owen, State Geologist,
and part Of his company passed through
that place on the Goth ult-, on their way
to the northern part Of the State The
Balance says that in consequence Of his
arriving in the State so late in the season,
he intends to make n flying trip through
all the northern counties, and gather a
few specimens, which he will examine
during the winter. One corps Of survey
ors are travelling across still farther north.
With the exception Of coal field near
Pocahontas, in Randolph county, no dis
coveries have been reported. DIR. o. has
declared that the appearances Of the eoun-
try, SO far as he has examined il, warrant
him in expecting to find the country ex-
tremely interesting in it. geological form
ations and mineral deposits.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09
sa- The Paraclifta Times says that

rA- The Paraclifta Times says that in
consequence of the late heavy rains, the
COssetot at that place was higher than has
been known for the last ten years. The
bottom between the Cossetot and Little
River, near that place, a distance Of seven
miles, was perfect sea of water; and be-
tween that place and the hills in the direc-
ton of Doaksville, for four miles, was en-
tirely overfown, many places ten feet
deep. Great loss Of stock is feared.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09
COSMOPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION

COSMOPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION
The fourth annual award of the premiums
of this association, by which several hun
dred works of Art, in Painting, Sculpture,
and Bronze are to be distributed among
the subscribers, viii take place on the
2sth day of January next. Among the
works of art to be distributed is the much
admired statue of the Greek Stare, by
Powers, re-purchased by the Association
at cost of six thousald dollars, and
number Of paintings from the DWssei1orf
Cutlery, purchased at cost of one hun
dred and eighty thousand dollars.
Three Dollars entities the subscriber to
a copy, for one year, of the Cosmopolitan
Art Journal beautifully illustrated Mag
azine, published quarterly, and to either of
the large So steel engravings, SATURDAY
NIGHT or MANIFEST DESTINY, aud a GER
tifeate in the award of premiums, by
which valuable work of art may be re-
ceived gratis. Those who prefer it can
obtain, in place of the engraving and Art
Journal, a certificate in the award of pre-
miums and either of the following So Mag
azines, viz.-EmersoH's Magazine and
P,aHana's Monthly, (oOm5iRed,) the Ar
tdH,ie WagpSiss Hsrrer's 49,
Godcy's Ldays DooA, Aniest5o5sss,.l
Naga=ipe, Graham's Ifaga=inc,. Black
,cooFs Nayazine, Southern Literary liics-
senger, or any one of the following British
Quarterlies, viz.-EdiaLury, North Brit
ISL, Westminster, and London Quarterly
Revie'cs; or LitieH's Living Age, Crsekiy)
and two Certificates for So. Those sub
scribing So for two memberships, taking
any one Of the above named Magazines
and the EtyraeiaJ, Will b, entitled to
the irt Journal FREE, and firO Certif-
Gates in the award of premiums. Per-
sons taking FIVE memberships, remit,ing
SIS, will be entitled to an extra copy of the
Engraving and Certificate.
Subscriptions viii be received n; this
place by W. II. Etter, Honorary Secretary
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09

MEMPHIS AND LITTLE Rock RAIL
RoAD.-The Gazette and Democrat pub
lishes the following extrac; from letter
from john Robertson, Esq, President OF
the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad, to
4 gentleman in Little Rock, dated, Mem
phis, Nov. II, 1897:
"Your last letter should have been re-
Piled to sooner, but have been fighting
Ike putting oIt fire, in order to keep
ahoat these squally times. aud have not
had time to attend to anything else than
making my negotiations, aud keeping the
work goiugon. think see light break
Ing IN the east and breathe easier and
feel more confidence than for sometime
past. am still progressing with the road
Have about eight miles completed, track
laying steadily continues, and will contin-
ne until ! reach the st Francis river, IS
miles. The grading is progressing finely.
indeed better than at auy other time; hands
are plenty and WAGES getting lower every
day. la short the prospects Of the road
are, at the present time, better than ever
before"
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09
a The merchants aud others of St

ra- The merchants and others of st.
Louis are about memorializing the Post
master General on the subject of the i'm
provement needed in the mail facilities of
that city. In addition to others daily
land mail from that city to Little Rock is
demanded. This is a subject in which
Arkansas is directly interested, and We
trust the memorial will be presented and
pressed at Washington, and that this new
route will be established.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09

ARRIVAL oF Mn. TES BRoEcK--Mr.
Ten Brock arrived at New York on the
29th ult. in the Vanderbilt, from Eng
land. The New York correspondent If
thc Charleston Courier, ID connection with
a mention Of the fact that he was about to
return to America, said in a recent letter /:
4" Mr. Ten Brock has written home to
one uf his friends that he will return from
England before the holidays. lie will
leave hi horses there, and cndcavor I'd
pick up some fresh ones here. with which
he will again 70 to England in ;he Spring
Those posted in such matters uncompro-
mi.ingly assert that Prioress, if she re-
mains on the other side another year, 20
that she can become perfectly acclimated,
will DO what she has yet failed u do
:. take down /" AT the British race horses.
The IT, VI Prior, however, il admitted on
III hands 10 have been the greatest disas-
ter that could have occurred to Mr.. Ten
Broeck's stable As compared with Le-
eompte and Prioress, he was incomparably
their superior.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09

NEW MEXICO INDIANS SUING FOR
PEAcE--The Washington Union learns
that tie acting Governor Of New Mexico
has transmitted to the War Department
his letter to Col. Bonneville, compliment
ing him, in the highest terms of CON-
meudation. for his successful expedition
into the Gila country to chastise the Indi-
ans Of that region. IL was the first time
since the United States acquired the Ter
ritory that they were made to feel the
crushing power Of our military force The
result is that the-Indians have sued for
peace, and expressed themselves anxious;
to live on friendly terms with the people
Of the United States.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09

FROM CALIFURNIA.-The Daniel Web
ster arrived at New Orleans on the 10Th
ult. bringing later news from California,
and two millions in specie.
Judge Crane, the delegate of the people
of Carson Valley, who is sent by them to
Washington for the purpose of eudeavor-
ing to secure the partition of Carson Val
vey, aud considerable portion Of the
western territory of Utah, extending as
far South as the Gilla River, from the
Mormon dominions, left san Francisco on
the 5th The judge was formerly editor
of the Richmond Southerner and is an old
resident of California.
Another grove of mammoth trees has
been discovered in Maraposa county. The
ordinary size of these trees is 500 feet in
height, and from ten to thirty feet in diam
ter
The rainy season had set in, and all o:er
the State mining appears to be in an ex-
ceedingly prosperous condition. y large
number of quartz mills are in progress of
erection in Maraposa county. In Amador
lead mine has recently been discovered
which yields s75 to the ton. 1t is estima-
ted that at least one-third more gold will
be taken out the coming winter than in
any previous season.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09

RED RIVER, during the past week, rose
about twenty-five feet at Fulton, running
over the banks in the low places, and
causing serious apprehensions Of an over
flow. From the number of cattle, sheep
and pumpkins that floated down, we judge
that the inundation of some of its tributa-
ries has been unusually disastrous. The
river commenced falling on Sunday morn
ing, and was still receding rapidly on
Monday evening, up to which time it had
fallen some three feet.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09

SKETCHES OF EARLY TIMES ~ Ar
KASsAs.-The first of the series of
sketches Of the early times in Arkansas,
written by Col. Noland, appears on the
outside of our to-day's issue. 1n note
to the editor OF the Gazette and Democrat,
he says:
Il write for neither profit nor pay-nor
do intend to make any efforts at display
| shall write when inclination prompts
me, and leave of from the same cause.
shalltry, nothing to cxtenuate, nor aught set
down in malice, yet, | am not free from
prejudice, and to err is human"
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09

GEoRGIA.-From a table of statistics
recently issued by the Comptroller General
of Georgia we learn that the aggregate
wealth of the State is estimated at $685.
927 ,61S. The increase Of taxable prop
erty returned in 1857 over that of 1856
is S33,449,9lS. The number of slaves
in the State is reckoned at 426, $50. The
number of voters is 81, ,140.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09
No. Weare indebted to Lewis & Orle.

rsa- Weare indebted to Lewis & Ogles-
by, Commission Merchants, New Orleans,
for Price Current" of i recent date.
The Cotton Market is still in an unsettled
condition having been unfavorably affected
by late foreign advices. Prices were very
irregular. The principal sales appear to
have been made at 11@l1i for low Mid
ding, and l1!@11} for Middling. Strict
to good Middling is quoted at from II to
12I cents.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09
ray- TIE Circuit Court for this count,

say- TIE Circuit Court for this county
commenced its session on Monday last
Judge Watson presiding. In addition to
our own bar, We notice in attendance, our
former townsman, 4. III. Garland, Esq;
G. A. Gallagher, Esq, and Gen. S. II.
Hampstead of Little Rock Judge Flana-
gin and Col. c. T. Jordan of Arkadel-
phia and Jno. r. Fellows, Esq, of Cam
den. The Docket, We learn, is larger
than usual, but Judge Watson is dispatch
ing the business before him with n prompt
ness that promises speedy close of the
Term
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09

NEW ORLEANS Custom HovsE.-We
see j; stated that the foundation Of the
new custom house at New Orleans has al
ready settled eighteen inches, and that the
top ofthf9 Hiding i now six inches out
OIL wAsHINGfendcd by engineers
As permanently located ~ Wa.hinefon -
III II - ~ 'ess "A ~ 'iS-s1u''tu 49,,
u,iottas ths,.-s;si!sht 80 I'LL Of the building alone
will be twenty pounds, 70 say nothing Of
the immense increase when ii shall be
stocked with merchandise. The corner
stone was laid by Henr! Clay in 1910,
and it will be, when completed, the largest
building Of the kind in dc world. The
entire cost i estimated at 50 ,223 900. ID
would be great misfortune If the effort
to construct ~ fine . bii!diug should
prove failure.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09
- nc taxabIe real estate Of New Or.

rag- The taxable real estate of New Or
leans is put down in the assessment rolls
Of that city for 1851, at s70,251 .425;
slaves, s., Isl ,45O; and capital q; So, ,2G0,-
$50, making total of nineiy-eight mil
tioas tieo hundred and niseiy-three hou-
sand t,7o hundred aud tioeniy;tice doHars
(S9S, ,293, ,225.) This is exclusive Of the
licenses collectable on account Of the State
which amount to s203,645. The faxes to
be paid BY ;he city to the State on the
above assessment, are-State tax proper,
$685. ,S22 04; mill tax, 9S,293 -; inter
nal improvement tax, SO, $50 %; licenses,
s203,5I5 90; poll tax, SIS, isl O0-;otal,
s510,s01 21.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NJ, .. *
K. Il. RAILRoAD.-At the recent meet
ing of stockholders of the NJ, o. & X. r.
Railroad, held at Camden, the following
named gentlemen were elected Directors
for the ensuing year:
John Matlock, Thos. Southerland, John
Doekery. Peter McCollum, Willis l.. Som
erville, l.. B. Fort, II. NJ. Lemay, VIM. NJ
Harrison, E. Hemingway, Samuel HALEY,
Thomas j. Watts, and James Walker.
The Board of Directors met and re-
elected John Matlock President, Jas. L.
Elliott Secretary and Treasurer, and Lloyd
Tilghman Chief Engineer.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09

BEEF PACKING IL TExAs.-We learn
from the Jefferson Gazette that the Beef
Packery, recently established in that place
by III. III. Black, j. in full operation, and
that he has now about fifty hands en-
ployed. The proprietor expects to ship
about 1900 barrels of packed beef This
enterprise will add immensely to the trade
and prosperity Of shat place.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09

TExAs.-The proceeding. Of the Lcgis-
lature are unimportant. \ biz providing for
the geological survey of the State has bcen
reported and X w. thought would become 4
law. Arcsulution Wa introduced instruct
ing the committee On slavery to report upon
the expedicucy Of excmp;in. from cxccu-
tion for debt one or more slaves of N debtor.
\ joint resolution, requesting their Scna-
tors and instructinE their Representative
in Congress to urEc The passage NJ l4R
authorizing the raising of regiment o.
Texas Rangers. for the protection of the
frontier from Indian deprsdltions, had
passed Gen Henderson. as the successor
OF Gen Rusi, will proceed immediately %
Washington. but Senator Hemphill viii
not resign Ill position wv Chicf Justice
until after the next August election.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-09
Further by THE vASDERBTLr.-Ne,o

FURTHER by THE VANDERBTLT.-Neic
York, Nor 27.-The Vanderbilt brings
sl25,000 in specie. Col. Ten Brock is
among the passengers.
There was financial crisis at st. Peters
burg when the Vanderbilt sailed
The London Times says that the suspcn-
sion of the Banks Charter gave immedi-
ate relief. Applications for discount are
fewer. Foreign exchanges steady. The
drain Of gold from Scotland had ceased.
The decrease Of bullion in the Bank Of
England for the week ending November
10th was 81 300, 900, while private secu-
rites had increased nearly e, 500, 900.