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yIRGINIA-lN cHANCERi-At Rules held in the
Clerks Office Of the County Court OF Northamp.
ton on the frs. Monday in May in the year one thousand
eight hundred and FIFTY eight , ~,
Teackle w Jacob, Edmund w. Bhyly Arthur w.
Downing, Edward Willis and David Lurrey' FINS
Triy Carmnes and Sally his wife, RichaTd Cutler and
virginia his wife, Mary Mock, Edward T. NoGk samuel
W. Mock George Mock Arinths s. Meek. Meaeya a M r.
Read and Sally his wife William p Moore, Jr ana MARY
III. 1p;f Nathaniel J. Hickman and Margaret his wife,
formerly Margaret s. Floyd9 Edward D. wilson anu
In<aoe'D N' ' ~ Defendants.
The object of this suit obtain decree for the par
t,on of Prouts Island in the county OF HorIhampton
among the parties according their se,era M an
shares therein and to have the shares OF the pss as
signed or allotted together to hem and 1t appearing
adavit fled that the defendants, George MOCK anu ma
thanieJ Hickman and Margaret his VIE are hw NOT 'es
dents of this State motion Of the piantns " W. ~
Fisher ESQ., their attorney s ordered tna me- me
ssd George Mock and Nathaniel Hickman snS c MsfSa "s
ret his wife de appear here within one onn ,o
publication of this order, and do what nseey 70
protect their interests and that's copy oi ns oaSet e
iished once a week for four successive weeht ~ ILL.,. % -,
Richmond Enquirer newspaper 10 oo, a n
Richmond and be also posted at the ron' 200. ., se
Court House of this county. the hr:T Gay TUG
term of the said Court. ACopy-Iesis,, r,l
May ll-cw4w LAFAYETTE HARmA"soN' Ik
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F|IRGINIi. A, Supreme Court of Appeas: held
u Lewishurg. on the 9Th day OF september, 1887:
ier.i ;a.tthe Clerk when he shall make out the AT
1.u Docket, OF the causes ready for hearing at the
r :e.m .as arrange the different Circuits. and parts
';r.rs within the Jurisdiction Of this Court IN the
VIZ. order. and shall assign to EACH the following
f.. C,cuii Futon j., from lo,n TO 10Th July inciu.
[Y Circuit, ulkerson, j. from Goth TO 18th July, in
elusive al,
" Circuit. Thompson =. P, from both July 10 4th
August, inclusive
XII Circuit, Ksnney, j. from 5,h to stb August inclu'
siTe
El C.cult Parker, j. from 9th to 10th August uclu'
s!y-
tx C.cu;, Edm!s,on j., from llth to 18th August
.aciusire 49,,
~ Circuit. TSompson, G. w, J, from 18th 70 10th
August. inclusive
Xxi Circuit Camden, j., from l7ta to 18th August In
elusive
i Ci-cut summers, j., from 18th TO 25th August in
elusive
" c1cqi,. Bailey. J., from a6th to 9th August. In
ciu.iv.
III c-cu; Hudson, J., from ao;h to 3lst August in
A Copy-Teste. ~
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FARM HANOVER FOR SALE

NHE subscriser Offers Tor sale privately, bis iarmln
Il Hanover county, lying about one and half miles
from the mountain road and about eight miles from Ash
land 1t contains l69 seres old survey about twoths
of which cleared and we'll adapted for wheat and
tobacco The balance 10 wood land about one.hsf Of
which is oak of original growth. There is n house
tanning six large rooms and the out houses at
tached
TsRns-One.third cash: balance In IL and ls months.
For further information, apply to the subscriber who
be usually round VI Dabney e. Cockes corner OF
Broad aud 7th sts. RO. w. BlGELOW.
April 6-c6w
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Friday " Ms..YYII7. 1858.

The Senate received a communication from the
Secretary Of War covering information respecting
the Atrato expedition. Also recommending the *
penditurs of $lO0,0U0 for the purchase OF breech.
loading firearms for portion Of the army
Mr.. Seward introduced a bill for the removal Of
the revenue buildings at the quarantine station at
New York. Referred to the committee on commerce.
Mr. Green introduced bill TO pay the Oregon and
Washington war claims. Referred to the military
committee.
Mr.. Bayard, from the judiciary committee, sub
mted numerous reports adverse to the memorials
asking for appropriations for courthouses, etc.
Mr.. Wilson submitted resolution to print for the
uss OF the Senate G00UU extra copies of the Patent
Office agriculture report-sgreed to.
Mr.. Iverson asked to be relieved from serving on
the military committee.
The private calendar wastaken up and the follow.
ing bills passed:-For the relief of the representa-
tionary claim Of Joseph Z. G.. Kennedy for salary;
Martin Layman, land title; Assistant Sergeant Nc.
Cormick, for pay; VIM. Cruckshank and others, OF
San Francisco, The right of appea Tounsend Harris,
SlU,OOO Siam claim George w. Flood, for salary g..
Alopzo Breast, for salary Aaron II. Palmer, for SER
vices and information respecting the Oriental nations
Anson Dart for salary. Also the bill authorizing the
payment to the State Of Maine of the expenses
agreed to be refunded to her under the treaty Of the
9th Of August, 1912, between the United States and
Great Britain.
The Senate was occupied till the adjournment with
private ts, and from forty to fifty were passed. near.
ly clearing the private calendar.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The communication from the Secretary of the Tres'
eury, asking loan Of $l5,0O00UO, was referred TO
the committee of ways and means.
The Speaker announced the first business in order
to be the resolution Of the committee of elections for
the admission of Messrs Phelps and Kavsnaugh, as
members from Minnesota.
Mr.. Wsshburne, of Maine, suggested that the vote
on the subject be postponed until on morrow, and that
the House now 60 into committee on the private
calendar.
This was objected to on the democratic side, who
wanted the subject disposed Of today.
Various propositions were made with view to &C.
commodste the opposing parties on this question.
The opposition then made various trivial questions
to stsve of action and repeatedly required the ques.
ton to be determined by yeas and nays.
All the pending motions were withdrawn. and the
House then ordered the main question to be put-yeas
l0l, nays 80.
The question then recured on the adoption Of the
resolution reported from the committee on elections
when the opposition renewed their dilatory motions
Arriving at no conclusion, the House at three
o'clock adjourned
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:, Tiit GOVERN0R OF vIRGINIA.
Dl PROCLAMATION

\ TrS,NT GOVERNOR of this Commonwealth,
.xn,rs,jon OF the term for which a Lieutenant
'-r rs. sppoin,ed under the Constitution. and the
.s ,.,snh!y having appointed WILLIAM L. JACk-
$50 Lieutcnsnt Governor pro tempore, until an
~ made By the people; therefore, in conformity
- s s,.riti or Sergeant Of each OF the counties
i1 20. in the Commonwealth la hereby required to
80. rsr,,n .or a Lieutenant Governor TO be held on
- Thursday in May next, at the places prescribed
u ,.;., nv hand as Governor, and under the
SOL q. the Commonwealth, at Richmond, this
f,s tsy OF March 1885, and in the sad year of the
.,,o.I,b HENRY A. WISE.
.. .. governor: GEORGE w. MuSFoRD,
., sI.,i. Sec'y of the Conth.
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IVlHiS Hotel Is Of the most pIeasantly situated
houses in the Valley Of Virginia, and is now ready
e. the reception of visters who may wish 10 spend their
in the mountains Persons going to and from the
springs will find ,h. delightful retreat for several days
The Proprietor has fitted up his sulphur Spring one mG
evenings walk, or can be furnished with comfortable
eonveysnces to aud from the Spring. The proprietor
feels s,fe In saving that house in Virginia, furnish
hotter Recommendations than this situated as is In
country of plenty and surrounded by scenery OF the most
For terms &c address the undersigned at Fincastle.
Virginia ,,o,r1
Nav l4-ctf r. "oblH.
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DEATH OF A. G. PHELPS, ESQ.

At late hour Tuesday night, Msy 18th, Ansop G'
Phelps Esq while sitting in his own house, sudden,
" fell dead. Mr.. Phelps had occasionally experienced
strange sensation about the heart, but ms neath
had been good and bis dsease was ss sudden as un-
expected. He presided only last week over the Co
lonza alton Society of which he was re elected rresl
dent. Mr.. 2. was one of the moH distinguished
Young merchants of New York. for philantnropy
1ublic spirit and wealth. and was con OF tne late
anson d. Phelps, Esq, who.e munidcence in life and
death are known to ali. Both father and son were
members of the firm "Phslps, Dodge L. Co.-lN. \.
Erpress."
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NJIRGINIA-A, Rules held in the CLERKS once OF
the Circuit Court of the City OF Rchmono, tho 9In

VIRGINIA.sA, Rules held in tne ecbnond The the ,th III
". G. Hunt, n Sullivan. P. F. Randolph, W. A Budd
-, Ms Sv;I,n r. Inv, T. rn Plaintiff.
Against . r.,., snd r..
Jeptha c. Groshong and William 9: Tupmsn' ana , n
vinS .H, ~; "a pp;dnai. ~ INV ' defendants.
The object this suit Is to attach in the hands OF inc
said Tupnsn and Hull, individually, and as pn,ho I hr
der tho style of Tupman & HULL all doou, ~Ituu, 80 ~
note or Otherwise due or to become due from them 70
the defendant Groshong and also all ones m ,a
Ssnds Of upman Hull for payment Of the claim Of the
plaintiffs against c. Groshong of l6a Ss principal
and affidavit having been made and fled that the
Jepths c. Groshong. above named 10 non'resaeh! OF
this Commonwealth the said defendant 10 no1su nn "
appear the Rules to be holden in the and Do
the said Court the hrs Monday In July next anu w
What 10 necessary to protect his interests In this su
ACopy-Teste, o,, c,r
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July 3l-ctf
u.UpDES SIDNEY COILEGE

ME- srty.ain,h Anniversary OF the Union Society OF
Hsmpdcn sidney College. will be held in the Col
= Caursh on Tuesday, June e,h less, at O'Clock,
u
... ora, ous will be delivered by the two follow.
:sa:emen:
'.3.e-ce OF Msxims"-R. ID. Beach, Prince Edward,
;;,a
(, sousble FOlhes" WIN. NJ Trcdway Jr.. Pit,syl'
E., !cinia. -,
..ya,stioa Of Best Sp aaker's Medal, TO George w
s.l Dsnvle Virgina-By c. h. Chiffon, Appa'
Isl .!rginih $50
l.:ic,ory Address-By Joseph Morton, Halifax, Vir.
!,
!...-ns,ion OF Diplomas-Ry Rev. B. NJ. Smith, D. D.
7 seminary.
- ..'uc are respectfully Invited TO attend.
..i7'c,'-i Siaics Mar,u. n..! -, .'."nd"""'
BLACKpURN HUGHES,)
DAVID w. BOOTH, tComniue6
WM w. WIGHT.
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VIRGINIA LANDS WANTED:

p,nh: nh: ERiL BROKERAGE IN NEW fCRh.
'hh unaersgned having located in New fork: 10 now
: conducting II GENERAL BROKERAGE for the
easse and sale Of Real Estate. Bonds and Mortgages
aa M.rants, &c. &C. and offers his services to bis
.s.n'a friends, who may need agent In New YORK
IA i.rds their products. He has repeated inquiries
N" h'ns IN Virginia, by parties who wish to purchase
:, and unnproved lands; and he has now custom
-, P'';e " lucy cnn os ioG.I LTD "
-.'Nch lt-ciitt No 81 Liberty street, N.
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FRrIT TREES AND sHRUBBKKH.

\ SOUTHERN GREENWOOD NURSERY.
"''N' on hand choice variety Of FRUIr -
:. Akss of my own raising and grating, sufh-
s.ssot tse Tor trsnspanting respectfully call the =
|t.p Is located one.snd half miles North. Last
s;aeus ' "''' "nete VII" Jake P'ea'ofe ~ 'Ho"
IL addressed to, left at my agents. Messrs.
u ay!or d. Co., No l9, Main street. Richmond,
S.Sny'eii will meet with prompt attention.
w., SHADE ThEE, furnished to order.
SSSS-S-c5m ~ t3-c5m LEWIS TUDOR.
0 0ISoGCES, BROGUES, BROGUES % 600 pair
tt, az. atnsnd made Brosues tor sale accommoda.
'oy DEVEREUX,
Sn, ., Leather Dealer, l32, Cary st.,
~co Between lxh and 18th 81.
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A Copy-Teste, -
.,, Clerk Court OF Appeals
OFFICE OF THE JAMES R. 4 KAMA co ;

OFFICE OF TIRE JAMES X. & KAMA co
RICHMOND, MAY 6. 1853. }
Nos n. purpose of removing distractions from tue
a.s.a aud Frs, Level, and Repairing Locks NOS ~
;, DIVISION o; the Canal, the navigation will be sus
:- a Lock. Scs II and a., from the 18th to the 2th
~. the srst Level from the 10th June 70 the ist
asi between Joshua Falls Dam and the heaa oil iye
I's. Pond :;om the llth to the 22d July.
By order of the Beard OF Directors
", -aayiw WIN 2. MUSFORD, Sec'y.
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Enr III, Ennuirf

FOT Nt EHYHFT'
The undersigned, acting as the respective friends
Of Me,srs. o. j. Wise and b. b. Douglas, take plea
sure in saying that the difficulty which recently ex
sted between those gentleman mas peen adlusted
bonorably to both parties and In manner satsfao
,oru 70 ,beir frieDds. THOS. P. CHISMAN,
WY ~ +. GREGORY, JR.
R,cusosn Nav 2lst 1858.
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RI.S-RY.NIGHT.

Ills recently imported Stallion and Race
Horse will stand this, his frat season In @H
r-''cA At the stable of the subscriber. within M
y al!- OF Pttsylvsna Courthouse, Virginia. --
"ll De served at Fifty Dollars by the season, or
every Case Mares fed at Forty Gents pGr day. For
r'paon Performance Pedigree, &c: see hand bills.
March J-ctls Iune JOHN l.. WHITE.
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1rIpEpER MILITARY INSTITUTE,
-. LII ID I.uER EAIIRl, IlOliSE VA

Lit r.
Nj. .copd session OF this school will commence on
80 -,., cav o. next September. The course OF In
80, y,ll include the Latin, Greek, French and span.
T."sr,,es Mathematics Natural Philosophy, Chem
r. ~; lower English 5rsnchs.
..chsrs engaged TO conduct the school are gradu
l. ,cs University o Virginia and Virginia Military
(.g,- wao will ad Jt the modes OF instruction pur
d. "a :a0se Institutions.
TERMS.
.s rl,.;5n washing fuel and lights for ten months,
1 :, circulars containing full information address
CHARLES E. LIGHTFOOT,
Culpeper Court House.
REFER CES:
. nave the privilege of referring to the following:
ru,y V M Institute, Lexington
r;a.;ors Maupin Harrison, Gildersleeve, Schele de
+. NcGu,Eey. University of Virginia
F,. LuC,en Minor. William and Mary College
s.v Josa A Broadus. Charlottesville
e. iiar'. NJ
.,,a Hunter, Esq Louisa county
To- !oaa Voolfolk Orange county
a.r Wm White, d D, Lexington
b. Wm y PeHi,eton
f.p VIM II Richardson, Richmond city
e. Wn! Z Talisierro, Gloucester
,,ns, Barbour, Esq., Culpeper
w D Wal!ach, G:n George n Cooke, Bell, ESQ,
va..s'cn civ
4. henry Hill, L Army, New York
ross Esq, Rsp7ahsnnock county
r,,: Isnes stark
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vvJRCINIA.-At Rules held in the Clerks Office Of
y the Circui. Court of the City Of Richmond on the
sth day of May, 1888: so.o..o,
""'AN ' Plaintiff

,,u Sa;son Defendant
h object Of this proceeding to revive decree Of the
.nees Court of Appeals rendered in favor of the tesla
tor OF the plaintiff against the defendant for one hundred %
bc dscree has been received by the Clerk Of the Cir
cult Court of the City of Richmond in vacation OF thai
Court, and by him entered Of record in his order BOOK
and affidavit having been made and filed that the deten
dan, above named 10 a nonresident Of this Common.
wealth the said defendant notified appear at the Rules
Srs Monday in August next and do what is necessary
70 protect his interest in this suit.
Copy-Tcste: , ,o,,.nn
Nav 9-cy5w BENZ foLLhnu H. Y.
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"a N iersisned, AGENT IN VIRGINIA, for the aoo
\ Known ..,shlishment. can supply the trade wi
P. H. STARKE.
}. WATT P. H. STARkE.
THE CUFF BRACE PLOW.
Ills FLOW has been steadily

THE CUFF hhNCE FLV"s
WIS FLOW has been steadily ~
gaming favor with the farmers N
J! y.aa.ets Tor the last ten years, 49,,
y. Il may now be considered the
1 popular Flow in use in the whole South 1t has taken
T Al three of our State Fairs and at the last o55)
'iae rlRsr over all the most popular plows In USE
Las Aso taken every premium given by the Mechanic:
-:e 0. Virginia upon pows. as well as silver medal
,he highest award offered by this Institute; and has
'ccessully tested in every variety Of soil in this
~, sni many Of the more Southern States.
sa;.c,urcd by the undersigned, at their factory on
tsiaa street below the Exchange. Richmond Va,
r Al made in our own shops Of best material.
Lr la-cIv GEO. WATT g. co.
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OFFER this valuable for SALE In the county of
II Buckingham, known by the name OF Monte Video,"
CORNER residence of Judge CabelL) 1t contains $50
acres of which 200 acres are James River low grounds
of the best quality. Large crops OF corn. wheat and to
bscco are annually made this estate II has all the
cessary improvements The negro quarters are all new
with brick chimnies and plank hoors The tobacco
houses built chestnut logs and covered with ches
shingles has orchard containing upwards OF LOCO
trees of the choice frut-apples pears peaches,
cherries &c Ii has the finest view on James River,
mountain scenery, river, &c. 1t is well wstered and
healthy.
This estate Il on the South side of James River-hsv
ing covered bridge James River, to the James
River and Ksnawhs Canal about quarter Of mile from
the estate.
AZ wish to my negroe, South, bargain may be
had by early application to me in Richmond.
Peter F. Ayres my over,eer, will show the estate.
CHAS. Y. M0RRlSS.
Also for SALE 1000 acres of heavily mbered land in
the sSmn county This land 10 in It's virgin growth and
lies same 81 ~ miles iromthe James River and Kama
wha Canal ITO miles from Richmond and 80 miles from
Lynchburg.
Persons wishing get rail road tyes timber,
hoop poles &C.. viii do well to take look atit.
March 5-ctd CHAS. Y MORRlSS.
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TO EDITORS AND PRINTERS.

aE i.bscribers be; leave to call attention 10 @ Sns
STOCK OF PRINTING TYPES, ORNAMENTS,
s1ERS, PRESSES, &C., &c. large supply OF
2cia"y keep constantly on hand at their type ana
r0ype Foundry No. b, Gold Street, New YORK,
":aave full assortment Of all articles required III
.;.si Once including
CASES, CHASEs, IALLEYs, &C,
%: sh!c we warrant equal in every respect 70 any
v..c,u:.d in this coul ry, and which we viii seil On
teens, viz: six months credit for approved ne
a,2e notes or ten per cent discount for cash. OIo
!F-p'-n In exchange for new at the customary Pr.ce
I c.u,s per pound il dcl> cred within 6G days from
r. Of purchase otherwise six cents per pound.
WIN. HAGAR, JR., e. co.
!;.uniersisned, AGESr IN VIRGINIA, tor the ABOVE
P! xnown establishment can supply the trade with
F--! description Of
PRINTING PRESSES, TYPES, CASES. &C.,,
a tie mos, liberal terms Having printed tue ,b rnc
:: o;a., materials purchased from Messrs HAaAR q
I-minduced TO recommend materials from their e''
| ''h'nen; IN preference to others.
article. as may be- selected will DO forwarded with
',,.tch. WIN. B. ALLEGRE.
FEB i. "Enouirer" Office Richmond. Va
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oUTRAGEs BY BRITISH CRUISERS.

NEW YosK, May 3.-The bsrque John Howe
reports that attempt had been made n The harbor
of Sagua La Grsnde to compel Captain Bartlett. OF
the ship Clarendon, bound to New York with cargo
of sugar 10 show bis papers, and to hoist his ensign
by officer Of the British steamer Bpzzsrd. Capt.
Bartlett refused. Phe steamer then fred several
blank cartridges to intimidste him. The commsnd.r
of the steamer, accompanied by 100 men. proceeded
to board the Clarendon. Capt Bartlett refused 10 sr
any one come on board except officer, who. after
an exciting scene left without accomplishing h:s pur
pose. During the stfair Cap. Bartlett was struct
but the officer denied any intention OF 20 doing.
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TEN FARMS OF 800 ACRES EACH,

IT HAVE for rent TEN 0O) FARMS of 300 acres each,
situated Staunton kiver Halifax county, Virginia
not far above where the Richmond and Danvle Railroad
crosses the river which gives the best facilities possbe
to the markets of Richmond, Baltimore and New York
The land is equal to any in Virginia.
have built most comfortable and convenient brick
Dwellings and all necessary Out Houses including Barns
Granares &c each farm and the fertility of the land
together with the comfort convenience and beauty OF the
brick dwellings and houses would warrant my having
the very best families of Virginia for my tenants.
To a lumber Of persons fsuules from the same
neighborhood Stale. wishing to cultivate Good Land,
no better opportunity can be offered. They must, how
ever come well In character and capacity
Ny Post.Ofhce is Whesyie, Halifax Co., Va.
Nav ls-cSt CHARLES A. CLARK.
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Nav 6-cw4w

1--WE 0PPORTUNTTY.-A person having cspi.
tai and wishing to engage In the DRre BUSINESS
can hear Of desirable opportunity BY sddre;sns 1'
box 10, Richmond, Va i4AA No'i'
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VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE.
LAND FOR SALE.

LAND FOR SALE.
n OFFER for sale about 500 of Land, with good
Il two story Dwelling House, and all necessary Out
Houses good Garden, &c. The houses all now and
in good order. The land lies Butterwood creek in
Dinwiddie county about five miles from Wilson's Depot
on the SouthSIde Railroad and about twenyeght miles
from Petersburg This land well watered about Que.
fourth Is 6rst.rats low grounds well ditched
will take pleasure In showing the land 10 persons Wish
Ing view 1t, and in answering any communic stions
regard to It. X. q. CHEATHAM,
Nav 5-c3ma Crilnea. Din widdIe Co Va.
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THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

BY RITcHlE, DUNNAVANT, TYLER WISE.
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STEAMERS ORDERED TO THE GULF.
WAsElSoros. May !3.-Orders have been issued
for Commanders Hsrtsteipe and Rogers to proceed
to New York and take commsnd of the Steamers
Water Witch and Arctic, and sail for the Gulf
q NEW YORK, MAY22.- Cotton firm; sales Of 900
bales Flour is frn-sales OF 1880 bbls State 81 81
al go; Ohio 81 Is q 4 40; Southern, - 40 d 81.
Wheat s quet-ssles of Is 200 bushels. Western red.
3lsl 0S. Corn is 6rm-sal.s Of ~ QUO bush; white
72s74 cent?; yellow 76iaT cents.
BALTIMORE, MAY ~ Flour is steady How.
srd street and Ohio, 81 53; City Mills nominal a:
S4s4 l2i. White wheat 81 lOsl 81 for common TO
vrime. Corn ia steady at Glass cents for white ard
ss69 cents for yellow. Provisions are sc,ive-bus:
shoulders are held at 6ts6; cents. Wbiskey is du..
aud nominal at 20a2l cents.
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ARREST FOR MURDIR.-John Burns has been ar.
rested In Wheeling, Va, for the murder OF Mary Ann
Montony, a degraded woman, who incurred his ven
gesnce by tsstitying in court against him. He took
her up to cliff in the neighborhood OF the city and
there beat her to death with iron bar. The Times
states H. at after the murder and before the body
discovered he took friend up to the spot and vsun
ipgly told him of the deed
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SAD ACCIDENTAL Dumfries, Va, on Thursday
morning. Charles tabout eight years od) son of Wm
e. Merchant Esq, while visiting his Cousins dressed
himself in hooped skirt, and while amusing himself
with the little girls the skirt caught fire. and before II
could be put out, the little fellow was 60 severely
burned that be died in few hours.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-05-25

RICHMOND AGRICULTURAL SocIErY.-The EJ-cu
tive Committee met Wednesday. at the Office OF the
President, James Lyons. w. II. Richardson, Jr., o'
Henrico county appointed soliciting agent, ~ II
compensation Of 10 per upon the amount OF col
.ctions made. Capt. Dimmock was elected Cores
pordng and Recording Secretary, and Treasurer, and
bis ,alary fixed at $2OO. The election of Capt. Dim
mocr created vacancy in the Executive Committee.
which was filled by the election Of VIM. B. S,snsrd
of Goochlsnd