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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-08
NORFOLK.

NORFOLK, Va Angus. IL, 1850.
How TO g. 10 Norfolk Comfrtshy-A Mep H,el-Descrip
lion of the Battling, dc.
Your correspondent lett New YORK. Saturday a. three
c'cockp p. H. on board tie steamship Jsmssown for bs
city, and had OF tie os delightful. trips on record
Found the steamer all that could ex9ss:sd experisac
ing all the comforts tina. could be derived from tweaty
f1ar hours sail upou the deep blue saers q old Fher
ocean. Captain Skinner fourd ne clever gentle.
manly cod salt, and his c;srs pleasant agreeable
and entertaining 70 passsugsrs, ss.isfyipg tie
most inqr!sitive with chee'frlness, and there was
enoughof that sot on board to try the patience Of JOB
We arrived In ths 80 at Dix O'Clock San LAP evening
N learned that Norf3S had maize iden "ssyt in
the way Of opening hose. (casa the Alan.ic) aua
our steamer had the hoaor of giving the Aforesaid ne
hotel the fret arrivals.
It seems the property holders osths city have at last
ound out that good frs. h,el N m poran. ey
ture to any city, aud have determined TO SUP.
ply that want rney have sucsseied we'll, ar1
nave erec;ed one inferior 20 solth OF
iasen and Dixons ae The enterprise was accomplished
By stock subscription. Il is sitGated In the most
cen;rs par, Of the city, in the mmediate shborhood
Of tie banks, Custom House, Post Office, gte am boa.
landings, SO, and furnished on equally as grand
scale SIS the st Nicholas of city. The bridal
would almost temp. the most nveterate bAcnelor to put
MS head In the moose Of some far lady. rhs
rooms are very large and airy. The house is
immense building saadipg uoon 40 emiuence add fror
almost any part oae can view splendid panorama of
rorG foliage and flowing rivers, po1i1g IT'D
the bay, GOsport Navy Yard, ana thai failure, tue
frgate Pennsylvania (now used the receiving shp),
v'Rg quietly a. anchor; the Grip Raps" aad d Pciu
@ u'ort sitting sea, With the bEstine from
me er1ba,ted Falls ALI combine make picture
beautiful to gaze upon Gr A G. Ne Eton who kept the
Old Dominion, and formerly the Newton Mansion aJiss
Alexandria, Va Ia the proprietor Of the Atanuc aud ne
oas toe reputation OF knowing how ''geesa hotel"
Aside the opening OF the boel-which Crystal
Palace exhibition here-sl 10 as dul usual S1us of
bioojs in ecsacies the grand masquerade
ba which 10 TO take place az the RygeR Hotel at Old
Point, Wednesday evening next. Fruit De found
the markets here in abundance Peaches very plentiful
Nights are cool, days net. Misquitoee continually
ressniipg their bills Ga Tuesday shall 20 10 Old Point
sben w write al the particulars OF the grand maaque
rade. Adeu
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ISLIP.
IsIIP, Long Leland, August I, 1859

1srIP, Long Leland, August I, 1859,
Whtrg Hip e cnd Hoo 10 Reach NPyiv- 3ssGsn Of
No,e-HnU to While a,oay the 7ine
1,p Is most Delightfully."- s.ustsd me Great sul.h
Bay, fory eigh. miles from New York
To alb Il you take tie 6. O'Clock A. NJ. or BY
P NJ a. Brooklyn Tor North lsp. Arriving there after
deogh,:u lde of hour and half you take the Stage
for Is,p, just four niles distant, where you arrive in
sbort tme enjoying the change from the c.rs 70 the
stage AS you approach slp the drs. residence watch
attracts Oh s The handsome house OF Mr.. VAIL whose
gar and gresDhorses taeteuy arranged
fully tended After meditating for omeut on the com
portable Of Mr Vail. approach the
f Rrosndp ponds snd house OF joan Johnson
be found everything that Please the eye or CRAFTY
,sse pasepg you wonder a. the size Of nis graierns
snd bo.Louses ciDpot DO jus.ice 70 HE pscs,
cea,e Before much ine e,pses you safely landed
a. the Lake &c Pavilion a9d after good bath feel
ready for ispne supper, which fni bsore you
wi Ell the gong summons you 10 the Eecome meal.
Yoa are but short time in Isp before you will
acsn,riedge it 10 be o lovely spot and for health
equalsd by few ard surpassed oy nome OF our many
sumner resorts
rnsfe are many pleaeant ways 10 while away The tune
Starting from tho ooR IN sDy Of the Toe boats always
band you epjo, delightful san t. Fue Island here you
epd ii The SoIf Eou;e, Snch is fact becoming quite
svolte resort sp0 psr'Eke OF Doubtful and elegant
pact Returning 20 lep sou speed ,he remainder OF
evening irving 20 any Of the hne roais which sur.
ruuDd u.
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FIRE ISLAND.

FIRE ISLAND, Angus. 4, 1859.
4. Eaci.ement-AIn.os, an Exptoston-AIn1it q Sh:p
uveck, dc, DC
Te have been all excitement here daring he past four
teen hours.
Quite BUm6er Of the friends OF visiters here we're ex
pec'ea last evening BY the steamer wave soo
IN the distance to star. at Inc usual ts wnen IN Toe
midst If the bay Just at dusk, ell Sudden en-
veopet in cloud Of steam, and nssn clnsea over the
sceps. Between eight and nine P. NJ, however, toe sus
penso w-s broken by the arrival Of sail oosi whch
took of and safely landed the passengers grssly 70 the
relief OF many anxioas ones.
TINS morning rev schooner, with quite large party
Of ads and children board left the inlet for Men YORK
IN tow Of the tug Jas A. Stevens, the wind an being
quite ogb, and while ssng ;he par trs
by heavy scrge, and the sbooner went Tue bar with
al the passengers, and lies with signal OF distress
Tying, and the sea making fearful breach over her
TAO hsDdy and experienced boatmen have .de az It.
tempt 20 the party, but have returned cnsuc;ess-
fi The goverrmel. life boa. lies Still, With efort yet
having been made 10 take off the passengers AID crew
viii give you further PARTICULARS In mp next, ne
mail closes.
PS-rhe two men befora referred to have Just made
second and successful attempts board tie schooner
ind at this mameD. song6de. thinking it orope,
give ihe names OF these men to he public, tsve al
csI.aned hem 10 be Samuel Ruise and Joel Farman.
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ROCKAWAY.

PAVILION HorE1, Rocssrsy, August I, 1859
Brsdn@ Fe'h A:r--yeo Fork Representations na:i
nee, DC, DC
We LETT home On Saturday for breath OF air free from
the dust and odors Of the city, ara in two hours found
ourselves On the sea beach q. Rocsswsy phslng he
life with every breath, and the change great from
the heat and noiee that could scarcely believe only
two hours had n.erveped since we left IT, We also
surprised having heard 80 OF the tanuess Of
mer hotels TO find the drawing room of the Pavilion
crowded with dancers, AMI the extensive p!azzas aled
with promenade's, al seemingly in me bss: Of humor
with themselves and all the world.
New YORK s ~e represented "a sae learned professions
ls well az the mercantile casses also ths state % soue
OTIS highest officers Yoapg ladies' there ere eloigh,
emu enough 70 send re poor back ors 70 our
couches in despair.
rbe great excitement focud 70 be toe iortaoo clr m.
.Eee and ball Tor nexi Ssurdsy tbe yl,tir given
the grounds and the balm Inc large cniog
tel Mr. Ibeos ore Efed 20 be principal ulsnagsr OF the
Itee. We win s happiness 20 tue sir and brave
mep, who meet to chase Tho glowing haurs With fl lag
reel" Revived IN nody "by srest bres.h from
ture and mrd by feE nours' intercourse with cult,
va,sd mpde, We recommend al ~ho try the beach
st Rockwey
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nnc O'Clock uriil m,dnisht previous 70 Which walk
open he bank 10 generally ndused in and frs,cpsa
whrh We have several adopts here Of coh sexes-re,gu
supreme.
Grabbing exNthcpe 10 Deal and Pleasure Bay are be-
coming quite popular, lage parties gong 70 either place
daily
Al toe hanson the ladies' are making arrangements FOR
tntn met fancy dress hail. ~he the fair deuzsns or this
house ere pseparns seres Of Abiesux which bid fair
10 2st0pieh the natives
Several Of your city officials here, among them the
smaole county Clerk, John Clancy ESQ, who isagAn 10
House, from whence those scy letters in his paper he
LGd) eana,e. The Governor Of this Safe 10 also here.
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NOTICg TO BUTTHERs AND OTHgRa.-CIfY N
~ spector's Department Hev York, July 5 1859.
On n Ancr ThursdAy she 18th OF Julv 1879 al blood o.
al dead animal putrsd sound meas Och onA and
Forteth ssset NorA vvep The uss Of hs osl do;k 4
oos Of Forty nA sueet Eaa, for purposes Vim
disooptnued on ard Aer he above dse The following
copy he ordinances Of he Common Council rsavs 70 u
eemcvsl Of onAl 10 Re =:
tK ORDINANCE PROVIDE GLAZING sLAuoHrEH
Ho1sss AsD rHs sEnovAL or OPAL. HOOD AND FILTH
rRERETEoh
The ma CT, dermen AID CammonAy Of me city Of New
fora. 10 co1mon Council convened do rdatp folowu:
Sscd0p Every but tner other person sccupytpg any
aAup eT hyuee budng Who snail Kill slaugh
eAaghtsr bouse o. bulldog The city OF New YORK.
ynRhess killed thersfn tia slaughter h0uso md
Ssdheroof washed out ooghy sleanssd under
be rens Of ten doas Cor each neglect or roas 70 comply
:se Every butcher otner person within this city. ams.
distsy ser Killing elaughsertus animal shall cnuvey,
tight covered boxes barrels Ne
blood oda garbage end other onnve useless pAa Of
,ad animals kiHrd sAuzbtered soch plaza
The CcnmD C1urc n The MY 1ns ector sea nay from
uo,e direct under pe-aly OF ten dollars for easA and
zee It sha De the duty Of he Ctv Inaoeoor 70 ~
hb ordirscce " epforced
Sec. l. Ehh iuunediaelv
wdnannes OF ordnances, eounsins herewith
Adopted BY Board Of ocuneamen, aAs 10, 1883.
Alosvp June 10. 1856.
Approved BY the Mayor, June - 1865
k0rc6 hereby dat ayH empnanCo with the re.
Quiremspts Of the above nrdi viii be enforced.
The pier be VT removal from
desTns.ed and directed the place which the SAID blood
,fA &c, sha be convesed and from hence viii be
DANlsL I. DsLAvAE. City Inspector.
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NXPLORyN0 PARTY 70 TRE GOLD MOUNDS OF
- Central america ecent extensive COLA d
Geld Tor sptqusn research and for sud rtu
The direct quickest cheapest this
~gion by way del roro lagoon OF Ohiqu
the Aanti, side afford oppor upft reaching
Try by the sbrest and way the doe clip
per ychconer sie CUTTER at pier 50
men, aud viii - b few She will 70 well
provided AMI win make the passage shut
DAin long enough 70 poro county Tho party VIII
snu he ancsrl city Of La Esrea rckes FIR ps4sage
be procured a. the Pacdc Eote Az aroenwich
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TBE ELM PARB PLEAsORs 0aoUNDs AssoHA-
ton "A be members of the Elm Park Pleasure Grounds
Association are cfuy requested 10 show their eheu Of
pemberfhp st the Outside Him psrk Augu2 8,
1852 that has received Ticket Of admias
viii pesss III on the Z. BUANHAn corner OF
scvont Din Ii street asd Broadway.
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SPECIAL nUrlCsas
NAUEIOA TO THE PU BLIC.

Boston. July Is, 1859.
We informed that Xessrs Plat Brooks OF Ahroo,
Oho have obtained psient dated Nay rs 1859 for i'm
provepent Geo 3cheis to for proeciioa Of
ne Woes OF boots and shoes for wh;h eers patent grant
ed 10 said Nit bel January g. 1853
An tips made Plat crooks, p.sent infringe uoon
ktchellt patent ana hssa right them
Mitchell
That parties not be msed hereby give
ee shs al peIscns who ss TICS made under
rlen Brooks pstsnt without license ron
CHASE, MCKINNEY 90,
TyBIbIQUI GOLD REGION.
~ The Cbirqui Improvement Company viii despatch fast
sailing schooner direct - Chiriqui snceut
her Of pneeDgers are neagsd 70 warrant the voyage
superior steamer VIII also be pat up and sail "a
the lisf Ia filed
The Indian toni containing gold the lards which
be ong e1cusivey I, the dhrq norcvsment y mpsny.
Liberal arrangements viii be made By the oppssy with
hcse who upon the for ths
COST OF sold and none but hose bavmg permits from the
company will he permteo 70 enter up1p the laI d.
To hose Who desire 10 perm,peu iy that
tile healthy region, su-h arrangements will offered
will enable the poo,eet honest peaceful immigrant
. home and competency for hmesf and family.
For ell the particulars relative 70 gold locality, lands snd
pssssge thereto apply 70 AMDSOSe W. rsofpsoN,
No Sowing areeu.
second story, back room, yanderbnts.
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kVEAslhOaTS.

fyONEY ISLAND AID FORT HANILToN-rHs
" steamer N sssACHUsGrTs, ~ A bi.chcoct captain
~, es.s every day Ior Ce1sy leland 40 ss f,o
Ireet atgA n, ia and So Il spriog street a. 9T
\. ~ and 80 P pier No North 81 10 ~ aut
aP N last utc from The .sland Ns7s Z. T. Faro cent
scs he eYcuYUsn.
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AfORNIN3 BOAr FOR KEYPORT-,ANDING AT
w Ciin wood GROVE The favori:s snanbess ALICs
PRIOE Capt Wells y i'll leave new York foo. O. Muir
ray street daily s.9 stock A. NJ for Keyprs Returning
leave Key por. 81 3 r. n.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1859-07-16
srArr SUR AOAIHsr TIE 4 P =, COMPANY
Df0mfNoRC.

We publish with pleasure the following letter
from ] ". Clough, Esq, District Attorney Of
mi. iudicial district. from which II will he -rn
,ba, the State sui, against the s + Railroad
Co. is virtually dismissed
N,rsn,Li Jaly "h is'a-
f,snEsmSn
In The matter OF III. au, If the State Of Texa. 70
,h, southern Pacific Railroad Company, Tor iofic'
are of IL charter by the late decision OF ou SuPtoe
Cour. in TN. case the responsibility of Judging
htbcT The state Is iai,f.ssd in III. further pfsecu
nu NJ ihis devoycs oa.ruc, - thf pstro' N''ot
naYol this District
have considered the subject both IN regard 70 tne
n,.rc,t. involved aad the probabilities OF hnai lei
,rin,'ion If the questions In ts.ne. Win Wow
,h,rfore 10 place the Company In position 10 PRIV
iced Immediately Nth the building 81 this ROAD
nav, concluded h dismiss the suit upon IN" payment
of the sun Vt huy thousand dollars, we ahhnun'
which the Old Company have bound Them 's. "
~ pay in tho second part OF The second Ahv' ~ w
late compromise with the " New company N 'n ~
guarantee to the state Of ther GOOD ''ih anu '"'''
TO prosecute th- cutcrprire. -, a.,
Relieving mi. course just and right towards th'
stat, and the Company ! respectfully s'p'n' 'h'
proposition . ,o,.,,
tSirn.dl J. W tl"u w,
District Attorney, 9Th District
To the Prcsiden, and Director. Of the $ T Railroad
Company.
Mr. Clough in our Judgment, has pursued Tho
proper coarse His decision is sensible, liberal
and Just and will meet with general approval il
Texas aud abroad.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1859-07-16

THg SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN The publish
crs OF this widely circulated and popular
illustrated weekly journal of mechanics
and science, announce that il will be en-
lnrgcd on the first of July, and otherwise
greatly improved, containing sixteen
pages instead Of eight, the present size,
which will make it the largest and cheap
est scientific journal in the world it is
the only Journal of its class that hasevc
succeeded in this country, and maintains
character for authority in all matters OF
mechanics, science and the arts, which Is
not exceIled by any other journal pub
llshcd IN this country or in Europe. Al
though the publishers will incur an
increased expense of $4,000 year by
this enlargement they have determined
not to raise the price of subscription,
relying on their friends to indemnify
them in this increased expenditure, by a
corresponding increase Of subscribers.
Terms 81 year, or 10 copies for sI5,
Specimen copies Of the paper with a
pamphlet of information to inventors,
furnished gratis, by mail, on application
to the publishers,
MUM Il co Park Row, n. Y.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1859-07-16

MARITAL DisrLAYs-Mr Burke. Young
lawyer OF fine promise, and one Of the most thor
ouqh going democrats in Harrison county, said
few days since while defending young mar
before the Mayor OF Marshall for violation o
our city ordinances, in disehargng fire arms on
the 4th, tina, in less than five weeks from then
the canion's thunder would be heard in our
midst in evidence Of our exultaiiop at the clcc
ton Of Gen. Houston. That this prophecy will
I've fulfilled we entertain not doubt. The nd
voca,e insisted that on such occasions the expo-
sion Of powder was eloquent in the proclaim
ton Of glad tilinYs. Tine defendant, we are In
formed, was permitted to go hence without day
or penalty Flag,
Mr. Burke authorizes Us to say that the iorc-
going il an entire pervcrsion Of his remarks
lie is neither supporter Of Houston, nor did he
utter prophecy that he would be elected the
very last thing, by-'hcby, which he could be in
ducsi to believe. lie simply asserted, that on
such days Us the ath Of July, and on public coca
sons, il was customary to discharge firearms.
Knowing the disposition Of the opposition to
making noise, he simply referred to what
might be expected, and what Il would be cruel TO
cons'rain them from doing, y by possibility Gen
Houston should be elected. lie WINS talking to
% Know No'hine inry
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GRsAr NATURAL PHESouENoS-D rsrRrc-
roN 90 Az IMMENSE Mrrsomo BolY is
OswFGo County, \. Y.-On Wednesday
yesterday morning the inhabitants oi
the towns of Boylston and Rcdheld, in
this county, were startled by the occur
renee Of a most remarkable phenomenon
the descent from the heavens of a,
immense mcteoric mass. The body struck
the earth between the hours, Of 3 and 1
\. NJ with a crush that was truly terrific
and the shock was scnsbly felt aud tn,
people aroused from their sleep at dis
lance Of five miles from the scene. Tn,
body fell upon the farm of Horace Sanger
situated on the line of Boylston and Red
field, striking IN n meadow and partially
on the highway 1t is estimated by onr
informant to cover about half an acre OF
land, The earth was torn mp in tern,
BILE manner, and large fragments wcr,
thrown distance Of twothirds OF 9
mile. The mass is very irregular il
shape, and rises at some points to sixty
and eighty feet in height, and is suppose
10 be Embedded in the earth ms many feet
The surface generally has the appearance,
Of iron ore. The excitement occasionod
by tho event among the inhabitants was
intense. and the crash is said to have
been terrific beyond description. Many
supposed that the final winding up Of
terrestrial affairs had truly arrived. -Os
,rreo Paiiadipm, l6th ui,imo.
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rNK ovWfloHs ARsWKasp

The following letter has been WRIT.
by 1t. Gov. Lubbock and en.lor.cd I''
Gov. Runncls, in reply the intcrrov..'
RIGS Of Mr.. Flake, on the subject ~ ~
African slave trade:
"F. Flake, Ed. Galveston Union.
E,ar Sir Your favor Of the l5,h .,
June reached me some time ago. ""
Press Of business has prevented
giving you an earlier reply u!
In answer 10 your first and second 1.
tcrrogatorics,
list. Are you in favor Of or sr.;,..
the rc-opening OF the African sl,,'
trade 7
I'D Do you believe the law VIII,
declares tie African slave trade "n,, sa
cy7 Cons. .tutional!
beg cavc 10 say that in accc,,;.
the nomination of the Houston Conv.,
ton, determined to continc myen :.
the platform Of principles enumerated l.,
said Convention.
approve Of the action Of said e.,
vcntion, in refusing to discuss, or mai uSa,
the re-opcning of the slave trsde A. !
sue. and shall not discuss the Cons,;,n :,
tionali,y or policy Of said measure.
In answer to your third interrogatc,v
Do you believe that causes now y,
ist which make dissolution of N.
Union desirable 2" answer, No.
In answer to your fourth interrou,.
tory,
Do You believe that our courts ourh,
strictly to enforce the slave trade p,r..
cy law ?"
answer tina. every law until repealed
OF declared unconstitutional, should b.
enforced by the courts Of the country
+. x. LUBBOCK.
Austiu 25th June. 1880
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1859-07-16

ss.v. Tho C,l,o,,n, t,;y;t;,n 4. o,,,o.ol Il, ,ho
,,sL =, ondoa,orio, 70 o,.o, r.. It.,
~, ,,,u,a ov,r,o, s.o,, on,. ,,,.n..,;a., T..
,..r vri,,., from r,l,r q, ,ho 9o,h If I,no
~, -'" ~ JUN
Inc "f''ef says
The spill, in the party in this District, owing
to Raean's course, has injured the chances OF
Runncis's election, and makes il very doubtful
| have no doubt that Houston will get major.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1859-07-16

A BOYS llEAn Cur OFF By LocoMornt
WHILE MAKING " FACES At rng ENGINEER
An extra train, containing several OF the
leading officials and stockholders OF thu
Cleveland and Toledo Railroad, was ap
preaching Grafton, coming towards th'
city, at "A rapid rate. just before I'm
engine reached the Black river bridge
small boy ran up the bank Of the rive'
and stood upon the abutmcnt He was
u foot or so from the rain, and evident!
fanccd himself secure from all danger
The engineer, Mr. Rust, saw him, and
shouted to him 10 get ont Of the way
The boy heard him, but did not stir from
his pcrilous position, Tie was laughing
and indulging in all sorts Of boyisA
grimaces. when the engine struck him.
taking his head entirely Of The cn-
gineer did not see the boy until he vas
almost upon him, and Of course il was
impossible To stop the locomotive IN
time to save him Cltciawd Ptaisdaai5
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1859-07-16

The TAcrIcs---ln Bcxar county the op
position urge the Germans TO oppose
knnncls because he RENTED the fine o
AN American who had difficulty with :
German, and the petition for which rc
initial was signed by large number o
citizens of both parties And in Faytt,
county the same opposition dcnounce tn,
same Gov. Runncls because he RENTED
a fine imposed upon German who ha., .
difficulty with an American.
What ho'low-hcartcd hypocrisy |. -
Sto'. Ea.cits
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II K RuNNEl-S
Austin June 9th. 1879

conf A6RAriON AT FIXES rEAk NiNEs--3p
LIVES Losr-coip xoRr AprNnANr.--imrn
lcoyth, July express from Denver
City arrived here yesterday. bringing
adviccs from the mines to the 22d nlt.
large conflagration. i, is reported,
has occurred ON the divide between the
Gregory and the Jackson diggings, caus'
ing the loss of 20 lives. No names have
been ascertaincd
Considerable gold dust was awaiting
shipment at the mines
Specie was in great demand for pet'
chasing gold dust
Horace Greedy and others report that
gold exists at the mines III paying quan.
titles.
Discoveries have been mad. of rich
quartz bearing solid gold. Crowds Of adj
vcnturcrs are still rushing To the mines
boston, July 5.-Thc wife OF Edward
Everett died yesterday, at Cambridge.
Mr. Nork, July 5.-Priva,e adviccs
from Vera Cruz express the belief that
the = goo 600 conducta. detained by Gen
Robes, will soon reach that city
Jackson, Miss, July 5.--Thc Demo
cratic State Convention assembled in this
city to-day for the nomination of State
officers
John j. Peitus, of kcmper county. was
nominated for Governor. on the seventh
ballot,
b Il. Webb. of Pontotoc county. wal
nominated Tor Secretary Of State. y. b
Burt, of Noxnbec county was nominate,
for Auditor, and w. d. Haynes, of llol
mes county, for Treasurer.
The convention WAS harmonious and
enthusiastic, aud was the most numcr
ously attended Of any convention ever
| hnll in this city
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SA- When Mr. Murrah spoke on Monday
he WA interrupted by Cnrt. Barrett, Of the
Flag. ~ho denied that Gen Houston voted for
The hill abolsling the slave trade in the Dis
'rct Of Columbia The copy II the Congress
inDa' Globe containing this vote was not on
hand. We would inform the public that Cnrt.
Hi Z Craig has this copy Of The Globe, and
will take plcasurc in showing this vote to any
VI his Ellow-ci,iuns, who may desire TO see it,