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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

SERIOUS AFFRAY AT CHIcAao-TheYs was q
bloody ARRAY At the Michigan Southern Railroad
Depot, Chicago, on Tueeday, between . policeman
named John Potter and . gang of Iish hotel rur !
ners. One Irishmap, named Patrick Brown was
instantly killed, and two others 90 badly injured
that they are not expected to live. "A verdict wsI
rendered ct the Coroners inquest Of ssif.defsnce,
and Potter was set at liberty
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

CouRr HOUSE BukET.-The court house at
Wsbash county, at Mount CARMEL Illinois, VIII
aii i.s records scsumulattpg since the fofmstion
Of the county. was burned on Sunday, having
been set on dre.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

MONUMENT TO DR.. KANE.-The Pontiac (Mich- }
Gazette suggests the propriety of raising fund to
erect . suitable monument to DR. Kane. in order
to perpetuate, in . worthy manner the character
and deeds of the man who has now passed away
but whose memory will be pride to future gene
ratiana
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

HANDSOME DoNATIoN-The New Bedford
MASS Standard learns that ex Mayor Howland
has presented the amount of his salary as mayor
of New Bedford for the last two years, LOGO, to
the free public library.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

TERRIBLE CASE OF FLYNcHINa.-Doubtless our
readers remember the circumstances attending the
death of Mr.. Frazier, ayarmer residing near Lex.
ington, and the subsequent trial of his wife and
overseer. named Gregg. on the charge of having
murdered him. They were acquitted and havs
since married and settled near Marysvile. A few
days ago Gregg was taken out of his houss and
thoroughly castrated by party Of men supposed
to be from Lexington Journal
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

ELECTION DAY IN ST. LOUIS Mayor Howe, Of
st Louis, has issued proclamation ordering all
minors to stay within doors from dark on Monday
night till daylight Tuesday morning, and oil grog
shops to hs closed during Monday (election day.
and the night preceding.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

TROUBLE IN KANSAS.-A threatening ifficulty
has occurred in Kansas, at the town of Topeka
An alleged bogus sheriff attempted to arrest a
free soiler on . political charge, but WAS driven
off by q number of citizens. He went away to
some other town, procured posse and returned
to take his prisoner. Again, however, the cti
Gems Of Topeka interfered and prevented the ar
rest Thereupon the sheriff sent . message to
acting Governor Woodson at Lecompton. The
result had not transpired at the latest dates.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

A WRECKING VESSEL FOR SEBAsToPoL.-The
schooner Silver Key, Capt. Currier, sailed from
Boston on Saturday, for Constantinople and the
Black Sea, to aid in the operations of the Boston
Submarine Company in raising the sunken fleet
at SebasfODOl.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

PUBLIC LAND IN MINNEsOTA-The land officers
in Minnesota have been directed to continue the
withdrawal Of the lands falling within the probable
line of the railroad routes established under the
grants of Congress Presumption claims, based
upon actual settlement and not for speculation
made up to the time when the lines or routes were
definitely fixed any of the lands withdrawn. will
be allowed, provided the testimony is clear and
plicit The offices of the newly created land dis-
tricts will be established at Brownsville, and at
Dacotah and Nebraska cities
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

THE CoMET-The small telesconic no,a., d;,.
covered At Leipsic on February 23d. and in tb;.
country month later can now, in said. he
seen with atelescope Of moderate power, although
1t VIII require clear sky to be able to see it TO
2lst. It is now near the star iota Psrse; 1a,h
magnitude. 1t presents the usual cometary an.
pearancs The nebuious head is about q minute
In diameter and the Ducleus s % bright A = stsy
of the seventh magnitude
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

tsular season, when the weather. 4 - shsaessblo
- she windwhen the most rebsst sonstltutoas ere
sttaeksa end undermined-aad when fssble sysssaD
sary that scientific principles should be brought 70
the I'D Of Nature In order 70 avert tAs continuation
Of those diseases that usually become seetei an1 fx
the discoveries yet msle. soss seem % saswsr The
purpose - veil - BAKERS BIffEHes f3f While
othsr remedies hsvs been tried and failed. this me-
pspsia, Defvoasne@ seAsral debility sholis. sosr
stomach, colds, and consumption 10 its tneipisnt
a.sss. Prepsred solely Of vegetable sxtFesee, aea
liver digestive organs blood end mind it drives CT
impurities Increases the appetite, improves the di-
gsstioa strengthens the lungs ssd % tosss sse
colds Az . family medicine, Il hes % eSnal ed
needs only to be tried TO recommend ttself
FOR sale By ell Apothseariss and DEssuss rnee
50 eepts Der bottle. g4 - "a
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

The steamer Lstrobs, bound 70 Pittsburg,
struck snag and sunk, ten milss above Wheel
ing, on Monday. She was worth 5000
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

IAs APPEAL DocAet, in the County Cont Of Han.
fco, viii no douot be called to-day, he crimin.l
business being at an end and tSos. s,s....,ss
are present, several cases may be disposed Of.
Esec;'on ef OHers -Oa Monday night next, the
annual election Of officers for the VirSiri. ~
cnasics Institute will take place. Member. ahouId
bear that fact in mind -o1''
lns CITY Coancl win hold q regular monthly
~ meetins on Monday afternoon next .. which tims
tees for the year. s'1AH''''
aas faseas Artillery. Capt Richardson, parsded
.,eloAy afternoon. and after marchine a6out tbe
sh eh.y, repaired to the Capitol square, and vent
nneua rSeUasn tne Flying Artillery drill The, ma.
drill being carried out At The signal 81 shs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

HE WAR IN AFRe'.-Ths noyernment of
Liberia has appropriated $40 600 to aid the coin.
nsts of Cape Palmas in the war with the n.,ivss
Gsa besides contributing $50 armed men, under es.
through the kindness of DR.. Hail Of Rs,t;roora
that the government Of Liberia was abIe to rsisss
the money needed He came forward and offered
the loan of $4,000. Many of the citizens Of Mon.
rovia were opposed to the war; and twas sup.
poseu oy zoe fatest accounts from Cape Palmas
submit and live on terms of peace with the colo,
nists. WV
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

DEATH OF MINIsTER-Ths Rsv. VIM e
Davis . patriarch In the N. E. Church, died at the
residence Of his son.in-aw in Norfolk county few
days since, aged H.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

~ REMARKABLE PREsERvATros.-speakinp of
n; Inc cesoraion OF st Patricks day ~ the Hber
tnat noticeable feature Of the occasion v.s the
presence on the table of the old pitchers and
lumoiers, which were procured for the soc;otv y
1ea S used At their meeting on st. PstricLs dsv n
and q every anniversary since Thsre were
o,s'naiy four large pitchers and six dozen tnm.
piers and now, after lapse Of thirtv.fve vesrs
.m .he prcnes: are in use and thirty four Of The
tumoiers This fact speaks we'll for .fh. tsr,o u,o
perats moderation Of this society, for. notwith,
anane Inc fact that at each succeeding ami.
mountain dew there are now but eirhtean r,i..
sing for thirty'f years. The pitchers bear 1. :.
harp and other embems; the tumblers have the the
narp @ and shamrock htertwined, with the motto tne
ERIN go-Brsghr 'A 'Ae 1io'to'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

BARxIN0 Law u NAINE.-lfaAns has pessef
q eeperai hsaking lsw. TIE oheaIoetco - -
capital, and they are required - ksse eax hgI III
cent Of thels eapitalin h speelG
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10
vrkUIAL NvrlCEs
~~>.~~>>s>~~>~--~~~~~~.
- Emporfum for DargnsaD {
EXTENSIVE OPENING or
NEW RING Go q U0,
AZ J.. MlLLHl0ER 4 BROS,

~ osood ee1eoe.
....:: e: .ss ss :.' ss .ss,t 1S: 3:
ever hsd the good fostans b olar b thsir fisnls
snd customsrs gensraly. asd respectfully sali the
seseoton Of the ladies TO the same In particular. In
aadifton TO ths usual variety Of Goods kope h or
ns We shall have of the hest stooks u IL Gity
IN the following kinds Of soods:. -
1lsek oilks Of sli grades
Fancy Dress Silks nevsse styiee
sik Robes some very neh
Sense Robes Erest variety
fiain Dsraees, Tlsssss md Gfeaalfnee
Lawns snd French Jseoasts
ram al wool Delsines and ChalIise
Plain and Figured Brillisutes
Stellss and Csshners shavIe
bombazinee, Alpacas and De Bssss
1e00 pieces Jscoosss and Csmhrise
1000 do Checked Muslin1 -
Irsh ldnens, Napkins and Toveb
Table Damask and Table Cleehe
Bonnet Ribbons large stock
1000 6ne French Muslin CollaD
1000 6ne Cambria Coilass
5000 Cambrie and Swiss Sands
1000 Rich Emb'd Linen Hdkfs
100 dozen Grass Linen do
100 do Hem-stitched do
500 do low.pneed Linen Hdkh
Embroidered Moslin And Tarissaa DroGDoe
Nsnsooks and SWi0es
rich lot Of Csmbric Edginu
Parasols, an epdless variety
A full assortment of HoSsry Aita. Lssss, Eae.
Ths pincpal part of our goods being bousht at the
arse trade auction sales In New FORK the rsusiu.
aer IN job lots. usively for cash We win not 90.
.nowiedge any competition In the way Of low prisss
ai We ask Il call from you before buying, knevin9
nst every body, these days, In favor Of bhyins
"nefs can Do bought cheapest.
J. MILLHIsER Bro,
mn ]'-Sw lsS Broad st.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

iHE fEARL FISHERY ABOUT PArEFsoN -On;te
.n excitement has for the past fortnight existed In
the upper part of this city owing to sors of n.
mania Some parties, . few weeks eince Il AZ
smining themest of the fresh water cana rhich
90 abound in the brooks in this vicinity
pearl OF uncommon size and beauty nnon fnr.
tner searching others were secured. and The a.
becoming known, quite q number Of our to~ns.
men got Wild upon the discovery. Itvas fonnd
that not all Of the CLANS possessed the trs.s,,
quite frequently the large ones we're comne,e5 tn
disgorge the covered prize, and fair nnmher ~ ~
pearls were secured. About three hundred ne. ,Is ~
nave been gathered, and one, which IL m i.ree .
big marble, is said to be the finest ever saen -
This is in the hands Of Mr. ] Quackenbnsh ~ho
took it to New York. had it examined. and =, I.
said, refused an offer of $500 for IL a Great
number OF pearls are found, of about tha sira of
small peas On Sunday quite number were in
the brooks between Paterson and Little Pals hunt
ing for the pearl-secreting shellish. These INNS.
cies clans are vary in most Of the brook
OF New Jersey; but whether the pearl Ia to be
found M herever the CLANS grow is somewhat doubt.
10 Ioi There may be something in the soil Or water
IN TINS locality to encourage the secresien Of the
pear, which does not abound 10 other plaAes Vet
tne clans are the common ones to be hnnd in
nearly all fresh water creeks, and it NAV ha that
ne" jersey is to be henceforth noted fr its near
nsnery y-Pdterson, N. J., Guardian
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

sUIciDE.-Ths only daughter os Omsr Psehs
Emma. WHO was married IN 1853 q Tefek.Ps
nephew Of the Serdar, and altar II death 10 a.
other nepbew, the Renegade Omsr Bey, poisousd
herself at Belgrade Ia the beginniue Of Harch.--
She had received . European educssion. ana is Be
lieved to have been driven TO suiclde By the bad
treatment Of her husband
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

"W0odIand Cream,,..A p0made for
BEAurIryINe THE HAIR-highly perfamed. superior
to any French article imported, and for half the
price For dressing Ladder Hair IL has no equal,
tlsmens Hair to curl in the most natural mannsr-
1t removes dsndruf, always giving the Hair the ap.
pea ance of being fresh shampooed. Price only fifty
cents. None genuine unless sisned
FErKIDGE Co., Propsistors Of the
"Balm Of Q Thousand Riowerp"
For sale by all Druggists. kI
BENNETT, BEERS & FISHER.
NH 11-eod6m Agent for RichmonA
~ Samuel Z. w. Becker, Attorney nc
Law, 10 prepared undertake any busiusss pertain
ing to HE profession In this, any Of the sdjoin-
ing counties Meg be consulted in any of the mod.
ern Europesu languages and gives prompt attention
to the Collection OF Claims. kf 81
a Office llth street, between Bank and Main.
ap EdSm* ---
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10
NH 9-Sw

Nettc e e..A runner having been put
IN circulation that had le # the city Of kshmond
ndopt tns method to inform my friends and the pub
and prepared to carry on the PAVING BUSINESS
10 Al it, branches, ~ the agent Of SIMON STEM
new kind of Paving 8, with 0RzNITE STONE. Sh;sS
was the first to introduce uto the city and IN the
only one who underAtands that Kind OF work. vhiah
has alre ay proved to be the best snd shsapest
AEOI8 NICK
Agent for 8. SrkrHL Iiu
We, tbe underGisned, have employed Mr.. ALOIS
RICK to do Paving Of the nsw kind with Granite
pieces, and OF the opinion that the work s Ie.s
liable to break mp, and looks smoother thsn vork
done with common pebble stone, and that hs IL Q
skiiful and industrious workman. 80
y. BATES, Supt strsAts
ALB LYAkOCK, Arsh,t
81. GILL, City Engineer.
Orders left ut Mr.. C. Wsnclinssrs l24 4 ain r..
near Governor, Simon stsinlein, will Be promptly
attended to. an Goods
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

LARGE REAL ESTATE PURCHASED-The Hon.
Senator Douglas and Hon Mr.. Rice of Minnesota,
have purchased two squares of ground immediate
ly west ofMr Douglas present residence in Wash.
ngton city, paying therefor $1,000. 1t is UNDER
dent Breckenridge. Another large square near the
capitol was sold to William W. Corcoran and Hon
Mr.. Bright who intend to build frst-cass residen-
ces thereupon.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

SERVED HIM RIGHr.-At the late term Of Rich
mond IN CO. Superior Court. Stephen Cole waa
sentenced to pay ine of Ays hundred dollars, and
whipping his wife
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

STrAM BOILER EXPLOSION. steam Dol er
10 the State Sentinel Office q In6lasapclis. LAD
exploded Wednesday,, killing mea sansa Hswss
and injuring othera Tho boiler Vas . new cne.
The damage done ~ The building ~ maeerhis ,
Qnite heavy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

THE FRurT.-The Impression ssasus to bs gen.
eral that We shall have little fruit 3 this seetiop
Monday night the earth froxs bard sad lee q sons
thicknsss was form cd FrsdeyicksbE {pa.l Herald
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

explosion occurred ~ Governors Creek Coal Nine
Chatham county, N O., on Monday last Super.
intsndent Dunn and four other men were instantly
Killed. Another's life 10 despairsd Of The des
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

- Law Notte0sss10 o00HSSO0. - ~ -
Co1vss held IN the city Of kiehmosA The snhseseeg
win hsssafsss asteeA lsaslafly ths Oirssis Ceo q
JOHN o. SfEoEA Attensy = Leg,
NH S0-dlms kashmeeAs Va
- DR.. g. ". BriG0s hes re1evedte -
olee rseentiy occupied 81 Dr. H. Chrs1!sn . -
corner 81 0oyesnor snd 4ain streets. = eosv99e
dssps a. the oases, Who Win sosvsy nsaaese = -
O6ies kears daiIy 10 h n. to r. T.. al y Z.
n nb ie-lm~
--<o-
- HasAaadss CalciocA Alagoeeea = meS
fkom unpleasant taste and thsoe tilnoe the ssxo1e
Of the commoa CaleiasA naSnede- q Weat1s
BAIR m1DAL and roua IIasf Pnsmtvn osvnS
nEoALs hsvs been awarded = = esfnd - - =
the market. Il
ler ssls y TIE D.usssss s.d sssstsy sassAessssn
81 - Sriom A i. uVonAlgW
= Cs.ees ssS Ty.aS SzSsSSl - - 49,
fully c1su II eeFVteAe = ~ eieqlns - -
lie oeeesAlIy, ~ tAs srN n O1asssa
- aioo go noonw 00GoDoG.
He vii reaain n n1nkmen1 49, 9e9
90 = isssl g 8 saisA . - o. - asa
4 is.e.:ssa :; - a:sa.s =. = -. = assalsaass,
~ 8--1ns
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

a Washer ard lioner
Also WET NURSE or house Servant, very
Young and healthy. and good HOUSE SERVANT,
which vish to hire to tbs Springs.
ass | have also for rent or lease that very desi
- rsb!e residences on the Westham Road lin Sid
e. nsy) Tbs house is in good repair. confusing
rooms The lot has four acres, q part of which is
in cultivation, with hne fruit. water, DC. Apply TO
WALTER Y. CROUCH,
an a-Stt On Main, betw cen 9th and 10Th sts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

SOUTHERN CREDIT-A letter from New York
In the Philadelphia Inquirer speaking of the dry
goods trade, remarks:
The payments from the North and West contin,
ue very backward and good many small failure
are weekly chroniced In these sections. From the
South, on the other hand, prompt returns are made
and the credit of friends on the other side OF
Mason and Dixon's line never stood better than II
does at this moment, prob,bly on account of the
large yield of cotton during the last two seasons
and the unnsuallY high prices realized tharetor
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10
FOR KENT AND SALE.


~ FOB RENV---The Store and Dwell.
- ins on the North ssde of Bread STREET, LIST
- stIee'. The upper part contains about fiye
rooms, " ell srrsnged and comfortable The store has
inst been fitted up for the spothecary business but
will be altered to s1it the tenant
Also he store s6joning the above The houses have
lust bseu erected and to good tena nts the rent will
ts mcdeFste Apply 10
ap9 --Nsdiw TAfLOk WILLIAMS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

H-M STURE On MAIN STREET FOX
HE RENT.-Ths Store and Basement of that large
L@-A and superior four storied brick tenement on
the North side of Main street. between 9th and 10th
streets new occupied bv Dr. 2. semple a Drug
Store The Store is upwards Of 20 feet wide. and
SIS feet deep. with spacious CO uniting room, and q
vault in front; slso water and gas through
Being in the heart of the city, and the next
square absve the Custom HouEe, Banks, &C.,
few situations be desirable for any kind of
business.
We may also add that this Ia about the only store
Main street now for rent. Apply to Messrs. Tsy-
lor Wl!Earns,
NH 3Ll--end2eR FLEMING JAMEH
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

Egf OF those very desirable ESlDENCES, On
Gx Grace street, near 9th. They very pleasant,
and have every convenience in ihem. They will be
sold on very accommodating terms, both to price
and time Of payment large portion of the pur-
chase money remain secured for several years, by
paying the interest semannuslly. Possession given
alta convenient time. Aso for SAFE lease, or rent,
other valuable property. B. B. MINOR,
sp lin Attorney at Law, Law Building. No. l.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

esus FAMILY RESfDSNCE FOR RENT
~ The lower of the new brick buildings on the
4s& north side Of Main between Sd snd 4th streets
recently finished with ii rooms and all suitable ac
cemmodstions for q family
NH 81 cots JOHN ROBERTSON
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

sss FOR RENT-The very desirable
"a dwelling 9Th street, between Grace and
Aa-A franklin street, in good repair, containing
seven with large kitchen and garden alta ch.
ed Possession given immediately. Apply to
Z. II. sKINKER CO,
mn 80 No SO Cary street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

<sS FOR HENT-The Dwelling House,
Eas over our store, tnow beins psiuted &c y late
ZEE ly occupied by Mrs Chamberlain, az board
ing house. has IL rooms To good tenant rent mod
crate. Possession gwen at once Apply to
apS-dIm* DANDHIDoE & HART
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-10

The following additional foreign news is receiv-
ed by the Canadian at Portland, Me. The dates
are 20 the 25th ult:
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-18

Reports from Washington state that the house
committee on elections, will in a short lime re-
port resolution declaring the seat Of Mr.. Whit
field, the pro-slayery delegate from Kansas.
vacant. a.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-18

1t is announced that the Ohio and Mississip-
pl railroad will be entirely completed by the lst
March. Cars will run directly through from
Cincinnati to St. Louis On one day.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-18

The seven democratic members Of the Penn
sylEanfa legislature who voted for Henry D
Foster for Y. ;. senator, after taken parrln the
eancus which nominated Forney, have publish.
ed card giving their reasons for % doing
They sttgmatise Mr.. Buchanan's alleged inter
position n favor Of Forney, which they say they
have satisfactory and overwhelming proof of,
as AN un"arrantabe assumption Of authority. =
and say that had il not been for that assump-
tlon they would have supported the caucus
nominee. Mr.. Buchanan's .unwarrantable as
sumption Of authority" can in no way excuse
tLeil treason
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-18

DIVINE SERTcE.-The reverend James l.
Chapman, will preach in the Methodist church
on Sunday next.
The reverend doctor New was appointed by
the conference Sunday School agent, at Mans
field
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-18

according to recent statistical report of
'he resources of Georgia, there are 416. 1856 ne
sfoes IN the State, valued at s2lO, 558, 654:
average value of each slave, S5O5. Number
OF acres land 52,O54,415, value of the land
1881, 7eO,e85
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-18

Mayor Wood, OF New York, has refused to
accept the salary of $4,000 offered to him bv
the city council. In vetoing the bill he saws
That $4,000 per annum, the present salary, is
not sufficient but that he cannot approve bill
increasing the mayors salary during his own
administration. Mr.. Wood, at least is a con-
scientious Office holder
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-18

We arc gratifed to learn that all the proPri-
etors Of the lois comprised in the burnt distric.
have contracted for the immediate erection OF
6re-proof brick stores. Our mechanics will
have busy times during tile coming spring and
summer.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-18

Owing to pressure of advertisements ne
are constrained to curtail for q week Or two tile
quantity threading matter usually presented 70
our readers. WewiIl make up lor The deficiency
1t another time ....-..a. = .s
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-18

The steamer Lizzie Lee, sunk q few weeks
since in Twelve Mile bayou, has been raised,
and will be Immediately repaired and put in
running order. .. ..a.... -.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-18

Ex-senator Merrick, of Maryland, died i,
Washington, few days ago.