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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-24

JEWS ADOPTING THE CHRISTIAN SABBATH
The baltimore (Md) True Union says: Lords
Day services have of late been held BY the Israel
ties ofJour city. call IL now made for decision
ment. This will prove an important stop to tbs
lava should the arrangement prove permanent
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.rr;ved IN Alexandria Wednesday evening, aud
wa, visited at Newton's Hotel By 8 large number
of the citizens who availed themselves ot the 0p.
portunity for an INTERCHANGE OF cisui'ies Ins
Governor left for Richmond Thursdsy morning
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SArIsFAcToRY.-Mr Boxer, 1t is said, has f.
paliy become reconciled to his daughter marrying
his coachmau, upon being assured that In the best
society is not considered at all dsgraceful for
bride 10 have q groom.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-24

ToLERATles IN SIAm.-The King Of Siam hss
issued decree declaring that the citizens of Ens.
land. France and Russia, with whom he has trea-
ties. may travel freciy through ais states, trade
therein ana practice their religion, conforming at
ths Same time 70 the laws and respecting ths acts
of his authority.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-24

AUCtC 1.-HtW G1s3iSs AND GkEAT
4<BAR6AlNs.-W have just received our Spring
hud Sumner Goods, amongst which be found a
large choice Of Fancy Silks at 50 cen;s very good
Back Silk for dresses IS 81! and 81; beautiful
sortmeat of Berags DeIsines Mu.lins; Lawns in pat
tsrns at 4l Ginshsms; stella 5haws at 50 and up
wsr6s large lot of Black Silk Mantillas at $I IS;
White Cambria, Jeconet, Swiss, Striped and Dot
ted Mu, in; the ch .apest lot OF Embroderes Cam
b't and Muslin Banos al 10 cents; slseves in Sets;
CambIic and Mouz,in Coliars; Linen, Diaper and
Toweing; Hosieries, Gloves, Silk mits. Silk cara
soils: Beached and Brown Domessics All who wish
to save money will do we'll to give a call at No.
II Main street
sp8-dlm p syRAUsE Il BRO
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A VERY IMPORTANT LAND OFFICE DECISION
Yesterday, we hear, the Commissioner of the Gs
neral Land Office, made the following decision:
Proof required pere natue citizenship is disputed in
the case of pre-emption claim
The General Lana Office ia sddress ng ton.
to certain officers In Minnesota on which tn, cues
tion WAS involved, instructed them to the foow1na
effect:
That the presentation Of natve.born citizens o
family records Of births, &C., is 10 universal NO,
Of such general practice usty insisting up
the production Of such record ;hs only
evidence of native citizenship; that VIII
it is alleged undsr oath that such record does no.
exist is not resoft must be had to 9th
and the next best and most readily available te
ny, which may ba the affidavit of respectable ne,
fully setting forth his knowledse of the cIaimsn,
such a. the period of time he has known ri n an
other facts which may produce the belief or COZ
viction on the mind of the deponent that the CAIN
ant 10 native born eisizen and where such a show
ing il satisfactorily made under oath the Land Off ,er
would admit and act upon it as sufficient Wash
Star.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-24

TREASURE TRovE-The San Antonio (Texas)
Ledger speaks Of box containing 5000 (MeIi
can dollars) having been dug up BY some WORK
men while making excavations In the rear of MI
Sorter's house. in that city
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q Abel u. Mayo,
Will give prompt attention to the Liquidation, Be-
curing and Collection of Debts of every
by legal prosess In the Courts Of the City OF kich-
mopd and County Of Henrco.
Dispositions and other Notsrisl Business punctuAiiy
attended to. .a r9-s5&t
Any reference given that may be desired.
Office opposite the Law Building, over August
Ranpolphis. sp lS-lm
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RISE In THE NIssIssIPPL-Thers has bssn
,.s of nina inches In the Mississippi during the
rsst week. and the stage of water 10 now six feet
four inches below high water mark.
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gU IMPUHTANT NOTICE TO
Ill HAT, BOOT AND CATER WEAR

Ehs-from Is to 20 per cent. saved by
buying from H. ANTHOEY Colurnbisn ~
motel. hest quality mo'eskin Hats IS 50; second
seshty SO sls Hats f250 fine cslfst in sewed Boots
ogs u. nrrsss Boots, best quality French patent
.sns. % eslfahia IS; patent leather Pumps 0ej
80 snsNa % 90 275 es'fstin Oxford Tiss21 They are
81. made TO ordsiland warranted TO wear we'll.
es1h On delivery one price snd no sbsts-
"'a' sp 10
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Col FoRNEY-Col. Forney who, 1t has been
stated. was lying very i'll in Philadelphia. a few
days since has been for some time rather seriously
judisposed but has recovered sufficiently to trav.
al. and is now la Washington, convalescent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-24

d. OPENING OF THE Y. CANALS "A dispatch
from Albany says the canal commissioners OF New
York have fixed upon the 9th of May as the day
for opening the State canal.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-24

EXPORTS OF PRINTING PREssss-Among the
exports from New York during the past week
were ten printing presses to Australia Several
had previously been shipped by Messrs. Hoe &
Co. to England and France.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-24

~ Cancers and Tun ors Cured withcut
cutting-DR II KAHN. lsre of Phiadspt Ia, respect
fulIy offer, his services the citizens spd the pub
lie generally, for the cure OF Can:erA fumors,
Mouds B.otches and all diseases Of the skin. de
can also cure Secret Diseases
He will remain in Richmond three nonths.
can be found at his oee, at the Clifton House, from
10 A. H., to r. ID.
Recomme endations can be seen on application
lR-lmt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-24

..sA fUGI EhST, anu iDIIn~diate pos
T4 sessiou gwen of the Boarding house nearly
- opposite custom house and post office.
Arpiy to h. n. HUDSON,
80 22-tf 205 Hain street.
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INTEREST IN MAssAcHUsETTs.-Ab bill 10 bstore
the Massachusetts, Legislature to allow the taxing
and receiving of 12 per cent. interest on al notes
Nc. having mot over l2 months TO run.
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ma -TUHE tok HENI HuSin9 10 go
- in the country to dispose of some property,
AsA will rent the store now occapy Franklin
street, Mr.. Kns's Coach shop for the balance of
my time, on accommodating terms.
50 22-St* J. X. SYRCLE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-24

ITEMS ABOUT RoYALTY.-The London Court
Journal announces that the marriage of the Prins
cess Royal is postponed till January next. One Of
the reasons assigned for tits pos.ponement is that
the residence preparing for the Prince ahd Princess
III Berlin will not be completed and fit for occupa-
ticn till the end of the year An unassigned but
better reason is that the Princess will only be II
years of age In November next.
n. Scanzoni, an acc0ucheur residing at Wurz-
burg, has received telegraphic Invitation to go to
st Petersburg before the 18th of May, about which
time Her Majesty the Empress of Russia is likely
to be confined
Queen Victoria is in an interesting situation i
The London Court Journal says:
"Her Majestys accouchment Ia now daily ex-
pected and there seems to be little doubt but that
next week will witness the suspicious event. Her
Majesty has enjoyed uninterrupted good health
during the past week, but the royal dinner circle
has been gradually contracted and the last day or
two 1t has been limited to the immediate members
of the court All visits to theatres have heen en-. .
trely suspended and the minister rshold themselves
In readiness for attendance"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-24

~ IF YOU HAVE KHkUMATIsM-
USE CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE
If YOU HAZE SCROF ULA-
USE CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE
If YOY HAZE PAIN AND ACHING OF THE
BONES
USE CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.
If YOU HAVE SUFFERED BY MERCURY
USE CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.
IF YOU ARE SUBJECT TO BOIS-
USE CARTE9'S SPANISH MIXTURE
If You HAVE ERUPTIONS ON THE SKIN
USE CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE
IF YOUR LIVER is AFFECTED-
USE CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE.
If YOU HAVE FEVERS AND NIGHT
SWEATS-
USE CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.
If you HAZE CHRONIC SORE THROAT
USE CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE
IF YOU HAVE OLD OBSTINATE SORES
USE CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE
If you HAVE NERVOUS DEBLLITY-
USE CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE
If YOUR BLOOD is IMPURE
USE CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE.
1T you WANT THE BEST ALTERATIVE
IN THE WORLD.
USE CARTEH'S SPANISH MIXTURE
IF you WANT Il MEDICINE THAT CON.
TAINS NO MERCURY---
USE CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE
IF you WANT TO KEEP RIGOROUS 1AND
HEALTHY
USE CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.
FOR ALL DISEASES OF THE BLOOD
USE CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.
ALL THE LEADING DRUGGISTS SELL
CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-24

x~, FAMILY Residence FOR RENT
f@a TIE lower of the new brick buildings on TIE
~ north side of Main, between Sd and 4th streets,
recsnty finished, with II rooms and alt suitable
eemuodstions for family.
NH 2l. cts JOHN ROBERTSON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-24

FROM MExIco.-Advices from the city of Mckee
70 the 4th instant have been received A rsvolu.
tonNy movement he AIDED by some of the elersy and
conmisasries had bssn discovered at The cspitoi
several arrests bad been made. among them Gener.
ais Trac. mis- and Aquiia of Santa Annas minis.
ters
There was some excitement regarding the Spanish
expedition. The Brtish Charge had livered an al.
tmatum to the government, giving nine days to re-
turn answer.
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, rUs SALE, PnlVATkLY.-Ei Eithel

~.n rul -ALE, .-Either
E@S of thosa very desirable RE6!DENCES on
kRA Grace street, nesr 8th They are very pleasant
and have every convenience in them. They will be
sold on very Accommodating terms, both to price
and tims Of payment large portion of the pur
mosey remain secured for ssversl years by
at convenient time Also, for sale, lease, rent,
other valuable property. B. 3. MINOR,
So lin Attorney ct Law. Law Building No. /.
@aA LADD's LU.nbkt HOUSE, South
EEaf SIDE of BASIN, FOR REET.-This lumter
'%sA house, the pr psrty Of the Jas R L X. Co,
9 nearly rebuilt, and will be ready for tenant by
the st Of April The house is large and commodi-
ous well suitsd for storage house tobacco fac
toIy. For terms, apply to the undersigned
MiCHAELS,
NH 26-ts Agent for T. w Connection
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-24

NUBICE.--Tne underst4 ne ii having taken
ths store No. 81 Msla srest, lately occupied by
Sllst Johnson begs leave to inform his friends and
the public generally that he is receiving from
the Northern markets large and desirable stock of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY G0ODSi
sii of which aye entire NEW and Fresh, and adapt
80 to the tail trade, to which he would respectfully
call their attention promising to every sxertion
TO please and accommodate his patrons.
p4-ts GEO. 2. BaGRY 81 Main at
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an FUk hENr--The s0nse on Cary
N# street, between I'd and Sd, recently occupied
A1a by r. A. Pryor, Esq 1t contains II rooms, and
has been recently thoroughly rspsred. For terms,
apply to DiBRELL l. JOHNSON,
NH Its Opposite shockee Warehouse.
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nk-itkAHLh >TWtkh 3 and DWELl..

- nhsikA ASLh STBHk and DWEii.-
- ING, On SECOND, NEARTO CANAL ST.,
- FOR SALE The subscribers are authorized
10 sell tbs house and lot located above now N the
occupancy of Mr.. ". Glenn. The lot fronts so
feet runs back 80 feet The house ha, rooms the
lower story of which hiss been used ss grocery, it
being s good sand for business There 10 the lot
81 excellent well of water. Apply to
ar 2l--5t GOOD 4 APPERSON,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-24

HEAVY EABIZzLEMEET IN NEW YORK -Seme
months ago, the business community of New York
was startled At the failure of J. Beck g. Co very
reliable and extensive merchants. Since the fail.
ure, the affairs of the house have been investiga-
ted, and the enormous defalcations on the part OF
Mcliveen, their cashier, discovered. The New
York Express says: es u.
On closely inspecting McIlveen's books II was die
covered to the most profound asrouishmsnt of the
hr thst during the series of years he lad been with
them he had embezzled moneys varying in smoant
a. said, from $50 600 to IFS 000. which defalea.
tons he had kept from the know ledge of his employ
ers BY making false and fraudulent entries on the
books With the funds thus feoniously Obtained 10
fumofed Mclivesn invested large IN real 50.
tate, specuiated in stecks, &c sc. After the frat
anoek caused by these disclosures over, the
Messrs Beck caused the of the defau ter and
nad h1n ircsrcsrated in prison. when after remain
ine several days he was liberated By giving
large amoont for his future appearance ltis fur.
tner reF orted that McIveen has ade portant
fesslons touclng the various purch he has ,ds
with the funds Of his employers He has restored
Obtained among which il said to be BILE house
eLd lot ON 4th street, near Washington Parade
Ground. McIiveen besrs high military title. and
Tss formery one of the commsuding Off sers of the
Scotch Regiment, crack corps Of this city.
tor tne last day or two ths affair has sreated con-
ndefabie excitement in private circles, whsre it BE-
eame known, and was the cause of N ach converse
ton snd comment Judging from outside Iumois
Mcilveen - making restitution to the above named
nIm to the utmost of his sbties and it s to be hop.
co tnat he Will be fully able to reimburse them.
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- A New hair Dy ye.--iobsou has q now
Hair Dye. 1t instantly dyes the Whiskers Nous
taches besutifui natural black OF brown. which
neither water nor sunshine tarnsh In the least
We advise all Who dye, 70 call on HOBSON, at his
Hair Cutting Room, under the Americas Hotsl--
Entrance On 1lth strsek. - no 20
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~ Fact worth knowing. .-At this par
teular season, when the weather is a. changeab!e
the wind-when the most robust constitutions are
attacked and under ermiped and when fe bile systems
are shattered and unnerved, It 10 bsolutely
sary that scientific principles should be brought to
the aid of Nature in order to the contraction
OF those diseases thst usually become seated and fix
ed from the continuous changes referred to. Of all
the discoveries yet made none seem to answer the
purpose 50 well as BAKERS BITTERS, for while
other remedies have been tried and failed, this me-
dicine has proved to be the only panacea for dys-
pepsia nervousness, general debility, cholic sour
stomach, colds, and consumption in Its tncipient
stsges. Prepared solely of vegetable extracts, and
so admirably compounded o act at once upon the
liver digestive organs, blood and mind it drives cut
impurities, the appetite, improves the di'
gestion strengthens the lungs and 20 tones up the
inner man az TO rendsr it impervious to ordinary
colds. As family medicine, it has no equal, and
needs only to be tried. to recommend itself
For sale by ell Apothecaries and Druggists Prise
80 cents per bottle. NH n
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~ DR.. p. III. Christian has removed his
Office to the Richmond House, Governor street,
where be can be found at all times except when pro-
fessionslly engaged. NH S-u
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III EAStRIEt', A RE. I'm.
IVA GlNtERlNG, &C &c.-in consequence of the
great dthculty Of collecting small accounts, have
determined to adopt the cssh systern. Ali persons
tneTetoie, VINO ay hereafter employ me to measure
ths fee upon taxing the bill from the Office Charges
same as heretoiore-pTinted copies of which may be
had appliC ,tion
II have tho assistance OF an experienced Epgi.
neer.
Aeanrins, and all business usually done oy Archi,
teets and Civil Engineers prom pity attended to.
For sale, ROOFING SLATE, of toe best quality
ALBERT L.. WEST. Architect,
Office Ilth street, next to Goddin's Hall.
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price of leather 10 exciting much interest," we quote
the following from New York circular:
This market has bean without animation through
out the past week Ibe trade hava purchased only
to supply ,ll orders from thu cir tanners and the
transsctiors have consequently been more limited
than hitherto, and amount only 1886 hides ON
6taclng 500 g. and 1000 to 500 dry oomsstics
for export Some holders exhibit more willingness
TO meet buyers at lower rates; but the condition of
the leather market. for the present, a1rds NO en-
couragementi 10 dealers to make extensive purchases
excspt a. cons dersbly greatsr reduction than i'm
porters are willing to submit to. The stock in first
hands 10 equal to only half months supply, and
with small receipts tor the remainder of the month
must soon be absorbed by Necessary consumption -
This receipts of sole leather the past week have been
smaller than In the previous weeks of the month";
Sales during the same period have bsen little more
extensive at price. favorins pureh .sers."
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r74srTr-ra LAMB. i.sU !!.--ttAGAN,s
s"SIIiikH JOHN is in the field with LAMB. What
HsSS 10 Lambs. STALL No. T.
sse6SIeGs NH Z7-ts Old Market
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UNITING INDIA AND EUROPE TFLEenAPHIcALLY
sne rorte has granted to an EDgish company The
GohstsEtinopls and Alexsndris. to be eontinpeo
tn.ncs to India, 50 that the of the Pa
England, thence BY .hs Atlantic cable to Amer;e,
ann at nc distant day, to San Frsucac1. The i'm
perls hsman granted two years for the conssruc ion
o. the line rom Censtantnopts to Alexandria snd
four for ne along the Red Sea the ,ou,hsrp coat
OF arabia End intervening space till 1t reaches the
rrovnce OF ssinde, where will nonnect with lin
sresds established in British Indis one Of which
extends to Bombay on the western coast. whilst an
othef raversss this great a. from Kurr,c che
to Calcutta and crossing the Gulf OF Benga extends
70 fesu, the great port Of ths Burman empire, only
two handr ID les from the frontier of Chin. II
Is stated that beth will be Commenced immediately,
and the FIRST completed within the present year.
Gnlis tne second will not tarry long, The Enelish
Government being much interested iu this rnter
piss by vast movements in Persia AID China 10 siv.
Ing 1t an earnest support, seversl vessels havjps
Rhodes W
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"Hannibal.o..A sovereign Remedy...It
10 recorded n ancient history that Hannibal the erea
Carthagenien General. was unable successfully tc
follow up his great victory of Gamma by enterine
Rome, in consequence of violent attack to acute
Rheumatism. Had the great hero been able to pro
cure single bottle of "HAMPToRs VEGETABLE
fINCTURE," he might have crowned his brilliant
and saved Carthage from the dire and utter
destruction which ensusd 1t the hands of the Roman
egions. This historical fact is becoming universally
known, judging from the vast crowds that use thil
sreat Tincture of Hampton's which. by the way
will soon De regarded tbs only certain remedy fos
Rheumatism and the various other complaints it il
advertised to cure.
Delicate Ladies' aud Children will please give 1t
trial Call and get pamphlets, and see cures o
Coughs Bronchitis, Rheumatism, Liver Complaint
Scrofua. As female medicine it 10 uprivalled
Hundreds will testify Of cures on themselves and
friends after sll other remedies have failed
Chronic or Periodical! Nervous, or Sick Headache
of long standing, has been cured by it-as invg
rator and restorative, where gentle stimulsnt
wanted believe it superior to all the cordias
bsfsre tho public To the YOUTH and OLD AGE, th
single and married, offer the most valuable RENE
dy. Call and get Pamphlets gratis and see cures.
Call and get pamphlets gratis, and see cures.
Sold by PURCELL, LADD 4 CO, Richmond; b.
Dr. COOKE, Frederisksburs; BY all the Druggists il
etersburg; by MOETIEER L EOWBRAY, Belti
more, and by Druggists and Storekeepers everywhere
- 81 per bottle (; six bottles for S5.
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FOX NE !. Be.idrs Ihosc vaInn bic

FOX kENT A desirable store, 81
- Map street, doors be ow Purcell Lsdd s. Cos
~ old STA, d. formerly occupied by n. Walker l.
;o Possession given st once. Apply
N. Wal kER CO.
80 1s-ts Corner l4th and Main stI Gets
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Mattraccia. the Italian, who, some short time
oack condemned to death by the Court of Assizes
Msrseles, was executed in the latter city on Sat-
nrday morning, the 9Th uit At 4 O'clock he WAS
awakened by the chaplain and director of the
prison, and told that the petition for q commuta-
loh OF punishment which he had sent the Empe.
ror, was rejected and that be was about to be ex.
ecuted He received the announcement With the
creates. camness, and getting up, seated himself
on tue side of the bed, and took some coffee and
smoked several cigars. At o'clock he attended
r",s. and T curing the service appeared very de-
Vout The msss was followed by . sermon, which
seemed to make great Impression on him The
service was attended by all the prisoners. When
It was concluded, mattraccia was taken back to
his cell and supplied with breakfast
shortly before o'clock the clerk of the Court
OF Assizss read to him the text of Ia condpmua
ton, the chaplain translating 1t into Italian He
listened to the reading and translation with great
resignaton, and when they were done embraced
tue clerk and all the persons present. most of
whom were so aft c.ed that they shed tears
Shortly After the execu.ioners of AK and Nsmes.
accompanied by an assistant, arrived, and procee-
ded to pinion the condemned He was then freed
from the irons on his legs, and he asked If be
could not be allowed TO walk 10 the scaffold but
was told that he must be conveyed in 4 cellular
van. He then begged, as a special favor that be
night be accompanied by one of his friendsa coun.
tryHan, who had been with him all the morning
and that his parrot, which was in q cage In his
these requests were granted, and be was placed in
van. the chaplain being in attendance on him.
Arrived at the scaffold, which was erected In the
ace st. Michel and which was surrounded by
an immense crowd. consisting of At least 80 600
persons the vehicle stopped, and the cage contain
ing the parrot was, to the surprise of the specta-
tors first placed the scsff I'D; the criminal his
friend and the chaplain then GIFTED from the vau;
Mattraccia east glance at the guillotine, and
braced several persons who were present Then
supported by his friend and chaplain, he assembled
tue steps of the fold. and in doing it oh.
served that he slightly t:embled. When be reaches
tue platform he kissed with great fervor the crucix
which the chaplain presented; then he embraced
the chaplain and bis friend, and then turning to the
parrot, be said in Italian, 'Your master is aboutt
die, and he embraces you for the last time Af-
terwards he advanced towards the front of the
scaffold, and cried to the people. II demand par.
don of the inhabitants of Marsees for the scandal
l have occssioped. Prsy for me, for in few min
utes 1 shall pray for you" He was then seized by
the executioners, and in q few seconds all was
over.
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The Exeter Bank, in N. Hampshire, has failed