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A Ds7zEvtxEp SUpTDE.--in Pittsheld Mass, on
,,"aaosJov evening, three citizens of that town
,;.",cycj while raSsng over the Western Rail-
rna5 bridge. the body Of stranger hanging from
the railing at the end of cord about ten feet in
length. The rope cut immediately and the
man dropped some fifteen feet to the railroad track
lie was picked up nsensible. but restoratiyes being
applird he recovered sufficiently to leave for nome
II /. singular that neither drop Of some ten feet
from the top of the bridge broke his neck, nor Il
f,ll If fifteen feet TO the track seriously injured
nj
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WI. II. FRY,
August LIST, 1857 HUGH W. FRY, JR.

apA,No-l goo Tons best PERUVIAN; 100 tons
@iS' ErACah ~; also, general assortment of GRO
SI NJ hn n, hT safe by HUGH W. FRY CO.
We %iii also conduct general COMMISSION b.
'iN';oo; IL. W. L. IL co.
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q FRESH AND RELIABLE MEDI

80 II hIDII AND hL UA.iIJI4L' 4'ILIDl
9CINES.-NEADE & BAKER, practical Che
III msts and Pharmaceutists, ls6, \. W. corner OF
a. Main and 10Th streets Richmond, Va, ofTer T.
Physicians and imilicsa complete and varied assert
ment OF PERFECTLY FRESH Drugs, Medicines, Chemical
and Pharmaceutical Preparations; Ground and whole
Spices SIyTGD and PURE; Surgical Instruments and
Appliances; Trusscs in great variety; supporters
Shoulder Braces: Medicine Chests; Medical Saddle
Bags Periumery: Soaps; Brushes; Combs; Cigars;
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, of the hest brands
Pure and Old Brandy Port Wine, and the best Lon
don Porter, selected especially for inyalids.
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Children and Servants half price
jyN-dIn Y. A. HATCHER, Proprietor.
MARIN SPRINGS, BATH COUNTY,

jy27-dim 2. A. HATCHER, Proprietor.
MARIN SPRINGS, BATH COUNTY,
w yIRGISIA.-This celebrated Watering Place
which is OPEN for tho reception and aeconlmoia-
ton Of visitors, is situated in Bath county SIrgna
ami on the direct Turnpike Road to the White Sm-
phur Springs and Guy andotte, On the Ohio River,
Ave miles from the Bath Alum aud Hot Springs, re-
pectiyely, and eight miles from the Healing.
These waters have been long and justly iamea f9T
sher curative qualities IN yail2hs s are
gently aperient diuretic diaphoTetc anA ateiatlye
and especially applicable to the treatment oil ths
following diseased conditions, viz:
Chronic rheumatism and Cont and diseases result
ing from their latent existence. Affections Of the
Spinal Marrow and their consequences; Era1;
HamorrOod or Uterine arrangements, or Aetasla$ss
# Got or rheumatism; ADtctlon If He Joints: LFa'-
Fd10: sCiatica; C0Rtrdct0Hs and morbid conditions OF
the bones The ,ohoie class II The Catdpe0us >tBec-
oas DyslpgtG; Iorpid and otherwise deraF0ed con-
THE IMPROVEMENTS
Consist of large and commodious Hotel, large
number Of handsome and couye neitly arranged Cot
tagcs spacious dining and ball room, billiard room,
bowling alley, bathhouscs, &c, &c.
TIE BATHS,
which OF the temp. po deg Fair E., four IN
number. A large OctagOnal BATH YoR GENTLEMEN;
- feet diameter and feet i'll depth. The LADiss'
BATH, OF nearly equal dimensions. The SP0UT BATHS
and private BATH FOR lNrNIDs. All of which are
comfortably and conveniently furnished and CON
structed. and connected with cold PLUNaING Baths,
abundantly Supplied with spring water of the temp.
60N67 deg. Fahrt
fE- The locality fthese Springs is remarkable for
heflthiness-the surrounding country of romantic
beauty--the atmosphere salubrious and inyigOra-
ting.
The TABLE ACCOMMODATIONS will be of the
very best character and every effort made to cOntr
butte To the comfort and convenience of visitors
fine BAND OF MUSIC has been engaged for the
season.
As these Springs are located but IA miles distant
from the Virginia Central Railroad, the following ia
ciIities will be afforded for reaching them:
train fears will leave Richmond daily at oclk.,
A. NJ will connect with the Orange and Alexandria
at tordonsvle, will arrive at Staunton at 29a
O'Clock, p NJ, where time will be allowed for passen
gers to dine and reach Milboro the present teTmi-
nus vi the Central Railroad at o'clock, p NJ, where
ample number of hGe coaches will be in readiness
to convey passengers the same evening to the Bath
Alum, Warm, Hot and Healing Springs, as they may
wish to 20.
Ample and satisfactory arrangements have been
made with Messrs. Iiarman, Brown Co, the pres
popular and obliging pr0prieUrs of the stage line
this route. to convey visitors TO and from these
Springs to the White Sulphur at their convenience.
and DISCRETION. GEORGE MAYSE,l
sc 6 6 FRRAisNscIsco' IPrOpretOr',
w.
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To- -Es.sssssttSs==S=sSs<s+s1 HE ADAMS EAPhESs
ss.!9s 1874 Main ST.. having
resumed their Steamship Express 10 and from Nor.
folk. Petersburg and Richmond By STEAMERS James-
town ami Roanoke. which leave New York every
Wednesday aud Saturday, and thence by railroad to
Weldon W Wilmington, bynChburg. Salem, W theVie
and the principal places in Virginia and North Caro-
lima, are now prepared To- forward, with great dif
patch and AT reduced rates every kind of Merchsn
disc, Valuable Parcels, Jewelry, &c. to the above
namcd cities and all places on the seabOard.
our Express on the Steamships Will be accompanied
by special Messengers who will give their personal
attention 10 the careful handling of goods entrusted
70 the ADAMS EMPRESS co.'s Steamship Express.
Shippers will please take notice that packages 10
points in Virginia and North Carolina will be sent By
steamers unless otherwise marked.
Freight received, day of sailing, until o'clock
2. Nj. j. L. MACDONUUGH,
Agent Of Adams Express Co.
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OFFICE OF ADAMS EXPRESS CONYl
RTcHNoNp, May lst 1887. !
,s 80 sssg, --5zzysz,s=zsz=E7 SPECIAL NOTICE

|, IL Is43 -YrsE%zFz5z..@s@1 OIEtIAL NOIliE.
- ..sz We are prepared TO transact
any business on the Virginia Central Railroad Tap
pertaining 10 the Express busiuessJ Especial atte-
ton viii be paid tn THAT line, in connection it'll the
different Springs OF Virginia.
Messengers will leave daily at 7 o'clock A. NJ In
charge otyaluUbles, money, &c.
For further particulars, apply to
j. l.. MACDO$0UGH, Agent
my Adams FIX press Co I3t Main a
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For EUE0P.-Thc steamship Leopold, which
sailed from New York saturday, for Southampton
md Bremen took out y cabin and Is stccrage pas
,en-rrs.
The L. s steamship Fulton, for Southampton and
Havre, had - Passengers.
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ExrR loppfSAEY METEOROLOGICAL PHESoMENoN.--
A letter from Criklewood England. Of July ~,
states that block Of clear crystalline ice, weighing
nearly ,wenty.jve pounds was discovered on Mon
day In a meadow belonging to Mr.. Warner, IN
that neIghborhooI. ON the day prior storm
passed over the spot. Mezeray. ia his History OF
france mentions block of the weight OF hua-
bred pounds that fell duringa thunder storm in the
wear 1910.
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A UNITED STATES MAIL

,Hr. UNITED STATES MAIL
.>ffSx8s LINE BETWEEN NEW YORK AND
w. A{sssN ORFOLk, PETERSBURG AND
xxssee<zs..esR c I'll MON D.-The JAMESTOWN
Captain Parrish leaves Richmond every Tuesday al
teTnOCn, CITY Point sumo evening, and Norfolk next
morning (Wednesday) for New York
The ROANOKE, Capt skinner leaves Ci:y Point
Evening, for New York
Returning, the jamestown leaves New York. rom
passengers for Norfolk Petersburg ANA Richmond
without detention at Norfolk merely stopping there
mund. - - $500
The Roanoke leaves New York from same Pier every
W efnesiSy Afternoon with Passengers for Norfolk
PetorsburE and Richmond but takes freight only f0r
Norfolk, North Carolina and Petersburg
Passage and fare, Stateroom Included between
Norfolk ami New York, s.; Steerage passage 81 7 :
Passage and fare, Stateroom ineindesi. between
Richmond, Petersburg and New York, $40; Steersge
passage, s..
NH n IInLAM & " ArSnN
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SINGULAR C4sUhTY.--A child nearly three YEARS
Did. name Jane Eliza Davis. died in New ork Wed.
lrs,lay from a needle being thrust into her heart.
Il appears that on Tuesday evening the child took
needle from the cushion and said she was going
to sew. She played with il while, and then stuck
II into her dress. \ f'w moments after she fell
tld the needle entered the right auriclr OF the
heart. The child Immediately complained of pain
ia that organ, and physician was sent for, but he
could discover no traces of the needle. and went
away. Tn. child very restless during the
night end the following day. and in the evening
He'd. After death post norton examination wa
made and portion of the needle was 1ount rs
ih1yc stated. At every pulsatiun of the heart the
apaie had aused decoration, and when the exam
alton was made the wound WAS found 10 be about
the size of a half dollar.
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ARMY MovETENTT-A letter to the Republican,
dated Fort Kearney, Eth inst says the 9Th aud 10th
regiments of inf,ntry, and Captain Phelps battery,
had arrived there. Captain Van Welt had gone in
advance on important business. The troops werr
much dissatisfied aud the 18th and 10th regiments
had lost nearly 800 mon by desertiOn.
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caEak CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES

csENL CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES
2tsSE-- The subscriber has on hand, at his Coach
Making Establishment, Lombard Alley, be-
tween Main aud Cary, O3th and 18th streets,l near
the Columbian Hotel, COACHES, CHARI0fEES,
BARUUCHES, BUGGIES, with and without tops, and
SU LkI rs, all of his make of the best materials
AID workmanship all (which will be sold n low as
good work OF the kind can be in the city Of Richmond
and respectfully AJAX call from those in want Of any
article in the Carriage line, as | am determined to
max to order and sell at the lowest prices possible,
and all work sold, that is new, warranted.
fe lS-gm MICAJtH MtNGUM.
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TRUSTEES

TRUSTEES:
Hon. John P. Kennedy, Hon. Joshua Yansaut,
Hon. Thos Swami. VIM. II. keigher, ESQ
Jacob Trust, ESD, VIM. hnabe, ESQ.
ES-A large and beautifully Ornamented Circular
containing upwards Of SIX SQUARE FEET representa-.
tn exterior and interior view of tine College various
Characteristic Designs, PenmanShip, &c, sent by
mail frse If cb2rOe accompanied with Catalogue
giving full particulars. Address
L. Il. L0SIER
Je 2j-d&c3m Baltimore Nd
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TEapssAruRE OF THE EARTH.--By experiments
made during the last year 10y Professor Smyth. at
Edinburgh with O series of earth-thermOmeters,
irnbedded in the earth at varying depths, 1t was
proved that there a gradually increasing heat
Of one degree Fahrenheit, for every forty feet Of
depth; so that at Less than two and half miles,
water would be at boiling heat, and at less than one
hundred miles depthal things would be in astate OF
fusion.
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CHINESE SUGAR CAyE.--Fhe Prairie Beacon savs
Mr.. Baker. of Rochester Mills, Ill.,, is trying the
experiment with the new sugar cane on the largest
scale that we have vet heard of He has now -
acres growing On his farm lie informed us the
other day ha il promised fine crop. lie is built
ing large mill. and procuring large cast-irun
tanks. to hc used in the manufacture Of thu sap
into molassesaui sugar. Mr.. Il. was quite succts-
fGl in his experiments with the cane last year.
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SHARP PRAcTICE.-The city authorities of Keokuk
Iowa, are searching the hotel registers and when
they find stranger las passed thirty days there
they charge him two dollars for street improv.
meuts,
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SHEIyKlGE OF sHrPIyG.-A ship built in this vi
cinity less than two years ago registered 02 tons
since then she has been to Mobile, Liverpool ard
aIcutta. and was measured again q few days sine,
when il was discovered that she had shruuk nearly
= tons. Loss t. her owners at the rate OF So
PER ton. about ). .otD.-B1SoR TrGwter.
NiyN.-Thc store snip ''Rclease' which has just
arrived At Boston from Aspnwall and the store
,Aip supply which arrived at New York, few
dogs ago from Rio Jaucir0, have been both put out
If commission. and the officers detached on leave.
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Cow WITH 4 WOODEN LEG.-Last week Mr.. Eobt.
Wright farmer. of Burton Lazarus, near Melton
Mowhray had cav which broke its leg and which
thew attempted 10 set themselves: bnt finding they
could not succeed they sent for Mr.. Reynolds. We
terinary surgeon of Melton Nowbray. who found
it in so bad a strte to render amputation nrces
sary and he has affixed Of timber in its place
which is likely to answer every purpose. 1t is tas
tened around the knee joint lay means of leather
straps and the beast can Use it.-NVttingbGm J0I:'
.3,J
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HEALING SPRINGS.-These celebra

L l. ted Springs are now open for the reception OF
visitors. They are situated in Bath county q miles
west of boro Depot. of the Virginia Central Rail
road an1Rfree miles southwest OF the Hot Springs.
immediately upon the Turnpike Road leading from
Millboro' Depot to the White sulphur Springs.
These waters celebrated for their efficacy II!
diseases of the skin scrofuIa old ulcers diseases
the kidneys, bladder and urinary organs, nervout
affections chronic diarrhea, hemorrhords, bronchi
It's. rheumatism, dyspepsia and diseases OF the eye
in general. Their properties gently cathartic
duretc daphorctic Alternative and sedative and arr
especially applicable To the above diseases.
The Baths are exceedingly delightful, buOyantaDG
gratetul-mparting glow and soiIness to the skin
not eXcelled by any waters in Western Virginia. theil
temperature being $50 Fahrenheit.
The buildings and Furniture all new and com
Portable and sufficient To accommodate 2JO persons
The propretors Will spare 10 pains to make their
gsests comfortable.
The Stages pass daily East and West, thereby fur
nishing two daily mails
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The undersigned will continue the manufacture OF
Bar Iron, Railroad Flstenings &c, at the Arnory
Rolling Mills, under the style Of ARCHER Co,
and solicit continuance of the patronage heretofore
extended to the late firm. -
X. ARCHER,
Y 23-lawIm AHGuER
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SICKNESS IN MIssIssPPI.-The Kosciusko Miss.
Chronicle ofthe 9Th instantstates that an alarming
rnalady partakiug of the most malignant character
of dysenterv is prevailing in the southern part Of
Choctaw county and provin very fatal. One gen
tleman buried four of his children in five days; anp
Their buried his wife aud one child in two days
and number of families have lost from one to two
and three members within the last few weeks. At
las; accounts. the disease viruicnt as ever.
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SUMMER RETREATS.

D1GdEK.s WHITE sULPH GR
~ spHINGs. BoYEfouRr CoUsTY, Wins do
ghfui Watering place is uow open fof me reception
of visitors Tfe eicacy IT it's waters, tbe beauty Of
Its scenery, and the siutrity Of its climate, all being
80 well KNOWN deem it hardly necessary 70 mention
them further. The Table aud Bar shall ct All ilmes
be furnished with the choicest Yiands and the finest
Liquors.
The Central Railroad having just been completed
within ten miles OF the Springs makes this phase as
accessible asany watering place in the mountains;-
Passengers leaving Richmond IN the morning by tae
Central kailrgad arrive at the Springs to supper the
sameday with only ten miles Of good staging over
good road.
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A NTHRACITE COAL.-NOTICE.-
DISSOLUTIONS. &c.

DISSOLUTION-T firm of Il. ARCH
- ER 4 Co has been dissolved by mutual con-
sent Either Of the partners will the of the
firm in settling up the business.
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e5- SPECIAL N0TICE.-Express packages for
Norfolk, Petersburg Richmond. aud all places in Wis
ginia and North Carolina, intended for shipment by
Steamships Roanoke and Jamestown will hereafter
be received b. the ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY,
whoare the authorized Agents for Express privileges
these ships
Office of the New York and Virginia Steamship
Company. LUDLAN PLEASANTS Agents
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~, HEINRICH SCHNEIDER Professor

s$of MUSIC, offers his services to the citizens of
Pc kchinond as a Teacher Of the HARP, PIANO,
years ina Edgeworth Seminary in N0Tth Carona. he
confidently refers Ia Gov M0REHEAD Proprietor and
70 RICHARD STERLING. ESQ., Principal Of that Institu,
ton.
eJ- Residence at Mrs. Russel's Boarding House.
Broad street, near gth,
REFERENCES IN RICHMoHD.-Rev. DIR. NJ. ID. Hoge.
Rev. George Woodbridge, Rev. DIR. T. V. Moore, VIM.
q. Paine, ESQ., Col. p. August, Ii. n. Howison, Mr..
A. Morris, F. IL Taylor. Maj. j. c. Shields, DIR. T. VI
IbeaUa. Nv lsr-dlwx law7mN
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N0REOIK Avn pTCu

rTD NORFOLK AND RICH
s--s-s1ssss,.-sss-S., MQNp TRANSPORTATION LINE
The Steamer KAHN kEE, in connection with a lire
of BALHES, viii run regularly frani RICHMOND
10 NORFOLK twice u week.
Freight (Which will be taken at low rates) reeIy cd
at any time NJ my warehouse on the Dock
81 ssses towed 70 and from City Point oI Hamp-
ton Roads. on tnoSvsate terms.
ly ITS IFE Ae.1t
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In retiring from the Coal business, the subscriber
would respectfully recommend TO his customers his
successor. Mr. =. H. GIBSON, being fully conf
dent that in purchasing from him they will have
every satisfaction that attention to business and
prompt execution of their orders can afford them.
The subscriber will hereafter devote his whole time
and attention to THE BUSINESS OF TIE SAW
MILL. lie has lately made contracts for supply of
logs ofsuperior quality well worthy of the attention
of builders, and others who may want timber.
au 6-3taw3w JNO. WILLIAMS.
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2. IL. GIBSON.

CLOVER HILL COAL.-I am prepared to supply
my friends, and the Customers of the late firm o.
Williams Gibson, with the best quality Of this
COAL at the market price. -
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AND COMMERCIAL

The New York 1ournai d Commerce OF Saiu day
afternoon ssys:
Tho money market was less active to-day, hui
tziuess Ia the street. AID who PARTICIPATED In
tie panic Of yesterday have acquired more stehli,
of nerve. The bank expansion, which troub'..s
many has followed the course Of past precedents ~
bridging the gap between the seasons, sa WI
dou0tees suffer hurtailmens a. the croI* COM -
years. and there il likely 10 lie no exception the cur
rent season.
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RICHMOND AND

80 ~, I-Ess5sss5s:Ez-Eg1 RICHMOND AND
- ~ s.zess DANVILLE RAILROAD
CHANGE OF SCHFDULE-SUNINER ARRANGE
MENT-JULY ETH, IH57.-The Nail Train wAl
leave Richmond daily Sunday excepted) ut eleck
A. NJ, arrive at the Junction at ~ A NJ and AT Dan
vile at ~ p. NJ; connecting with the South-Side
Railroad train going to Ly nchburg at Junction. and
with the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad train 10
he Southwestern Virginia Springs, at Lynchburg.
through to Coyner's, Allegheny Montgomery White
sulphur. and Yellow sulphur Springs on the evening
q the same day, from Richmond.
Returning, leave Danville at 1920 A. ~, arrive az
junction. $50 L. VI connecting with the South side
Railroad Trains from Lynchhurg and arrive in Rich
mond, connecting with the Trains going Norsl ut
$50 Z. NJ. G.. CAMPBELL
j. Its General Superintendent.
s0-The above schedule will be run On and after
MONDAY, the 3rd of August
jy 2O-ts Superintondent.
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V 23-lawInn
IO.PARTNER-

nISSO LUTON OF CO-PARTNER-
~ SIIIP.-The undersigned have this day, by mU-
tual consent. dissolved co-partnershp Either the
parties is hereby authorized to settle the business Of
the late concern. JS0. WILLIAMS,
August +, 1857. L. I'll. GIBSON.
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HORSE SH0ElNG.--I would inform the
- public, that having engaged q newly patented
HAMMERED SHOE, am prepared 10 put them en-
Horses at STA cents the set and Mules AZ 10 cts.
the set {for cash.
HINGES at 10 cents the pound. TIRES rented
at ~ the set.
Ca All work warranted
A. d. LIpScOMR, Blacksmith
~ 2i-i1ls
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EXECUTION OF MckrM THE MURDERER OF Non
cRoss.--The execution Of David s NcKim. convict
Ell in May last of the murder Of Samuel r. Norcross
took place in Hollidaysburg on Tuesday last A
large crowd was present The Philadelphia Bulle-
tin says:
Mckim slept souudly during the greater part Of
last night At six o'clock this morning he attempt.
ed 10 commit suicide by opening vein in his wrist
with Iicceof glass The blood flowed freely for "A
while but il was discovered in time 70 prevent sa-
rio,is results and the wound vas Immediately bound
NJ. 4 close watch was then set over the condemn
e. wretch prevent second attempt Of the Kind.
Neither the awful position OF the condemned. his
attempted suicide, his being foiled in the at
s.ny To- destroy himself affected his appetite for
h. ate y hearty breakfast. Great calculations were
made ol thu manuscript statement which the CON
lcmned had prepared ful the purpose of reading
andrr the -asicws, aud many thought that it would
he found admission OF his guilt, but this eXpyt-
tatiou wts disappointed this morning when il was
announced that Mckim hal destroyed the paper he
had prepared. Ii seems that in tit of rage he tore
thr statement to pieces. The report OF the at
tempted suicide of the murderer, aud Of his having
torn the much talked Of paper to pieces, created an
immense sensation out OF doors. ana the excite
ulcnt went up to fever heat
At fitteca minutes past zen o'clock the condemn
Ell man WAS lei out of the prison to the gaiiOWs-
After mounting the scaffold, MCkim proceeded to
address the assembled crowd he spoke for one hour
and five minutes. He denied his quit most Nehe-
mcuiiy. and said that ne declared before God anu
with his last breath that lac died al innocent man
Mckin sail that he had never either committed
murder nor stole money or anything else. lie also
said that Atticks Fleck. and another witness had
sworn away his life on his trial .
At twenty-five minutes before one o'clock. Sheriff
Fort pulled The drop and the wrechcd criminal
was launched into eternity, declaring his innocence
until the last moment.
There we're three military companies on duty
around the jail and notwith 'tanding the imm 'n>e
crowds in tine town, everything passed oil quietly
After the body is cut down it will he handed
over to the relatives of the mlefactOr, who have
had prepared handsome coffin Tor its reception.