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Communicated.
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.


Mn. Contr.-lt was my pleasure the
other day to call the attention Of your rea-
ders to q very worthy-though modest
"Relief Association" in Florida street.
Since that time I have met several gentle
men, who have examined the Institution,
and are willing to testify that IL IL one Of
the best appointed associations for relief
purposes, m the State. am not mistaken
when | assert that there arc several gen
tlomon on tho floor Of the lower House,
who could, II thoy would, testify to tho
great MORT Of tho institution. ! am sur
prised TO learn Chat mp TO this late hour IL
has not been visited by tho Committee on
Charitable Institutions, and IL not recon.
mendod In tho report. | have nothing TO
say in addition TO what has already been
said about "modost morit"-tho subject Is
exhausted. This much do say: that an
association Of gentlemen devoting their
whole time by night rs well as by day, TO
relieve the distressed-with doors open
and ready to take in the weary; drinking
third proof and smoking counterfeit Ha-
ban's-A society organized specially for the
benefit Of members ; should have ertra
compensation If not place on the bill for
the relief Of Charitable institutional
O. Il
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my The plan of lighting the

1ay- The plan Of lighting the
streets of town with redheaded
girls originated very appropriately
in this city of Auburn, n. Y, but
failed through the propensity which
the watchmen there are reported
to have of hugging the lamp-post.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-03-14


THE NA1ioNs WnHour FlpH,-Ao-
cording TO Pliny, fire was for n
long time unknown 10 some of the
ancient Egyptians. aud when Eux-
edus (the celebrated astronomer
showed II TO them, they were ALSO
lutrly in reptures. The persians.
Phmnicians. Greeks. and several
other nations. acknowledge that
their ancestors were once without
the use Of fire. and the Chinese
confess the same of their progeni.
tors. Ppmpanius. Mela, Plutarch,
aud other ancient authors. speak
of nations who. Mt tho time they
wrote knew not the uso Of fire. or
had but just learned IL. Facts of
the same kind are also nttested by
modern nations The inhabitants
of the Marian Islands, which we're
discovered in 1851, had no idea of
fire. Never was astonishment
greater than theirs when they saw
if ON the descent of Magellan. in
ono Of their Islands. At first they
believed IL was some kind of ami.
NAL that was fixed TO and fed upon
wood. The inhabitants of The Phil.
ipine and Canary Islands were for
merry equally ignorant. Africa
presents. even in our own day, some
nations in this deplorable state.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-03-14

MR WARNS TAR TO PERip The
story was extensively published IN
English and American papers that
Mr.. Ward aud his suite were con
veyed tp Pskih in a Dor, closed on
al sides. so that they could get no
view Of the country. The cures
pendent Of The Journal of Commerce.
q clergyman. denies the story IN
toto, aud ascribes II to English ieal.
ousy at MI Wards complete sue
cess, which proves that their attack
un The Ppihp futts was needless
and barbaruus The writer SAYS /,
INSTEAD of one great box fpr
the whole party, there was - car.
riaSp for each individual. servants
aud all, while some besides had
horses which they rode ut their
pleasure, and then entered their car
tiages again, while rs many more
carriages followed IN the train. used
Ivy the attendant mandarins and Of
Iicers who made our escort. end as
many more nearly for baggage and
other purposes. Shut ~ IN this
cage, from which we could see only
The skt and sun, when the front aud
sides vi the carriages were open !
Deprived Of ell liberty aud obsetva
tion, when ct each stopping place
for lodgings on for dinner all wan.
dered about The towus and villages
ne they pleased. without the least
restraint. aud when Mr. Ward left
the handsome junk the finest the
Government could command. when
ever he pleased and his suite with
him. aud walked for miles every
day along the river, aud strolled
into the towns and villages which
lined the banks rs freely aud as
securely "a though they had been
~ home.
Nor was one junk only NJ his
service. aud that. as I have said.
the finest which could he produced
arid called the Mandarin junk, be-
cause II was used fur the convey
ancp Of the highest officials Of the
empire, but half q dozen more oc-
cupied by 'he party. while as many
more were used by the escort The
carriages, il is true. were not in sc-
cordahce with American ideas Of
comfort, taste aud convenience. but
they were the best the Government
could command. aud in the imperi-
al city ! saw X welliang, the Prime
Minister Of the Empire. whose only
superior is the Emperor, enter just
such q carriage. ride in It. and de-
sccnd from it,
Neither was Mr.. Ward and his
suite shut up in their quarters ne in
prison. When he made his visits
60 the Imperial Commissioners, he
and h;s suite went through the
streets of the city on horseback. oh
serving all things without hinder
ancc or objection. The corrospon-
dent says he ia satisfied that the
Chinese did all IN their power. &C
cerdng TO their IDEAS. for the hon
or and comfort of Mr.. Ward.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-03-14

A Book nr MISS MAyFuLp.-The very
clever writer in the Crescent City, under
the above nome de- plume, has put forth
poe,ical work entitled Progression, or The
South Defended Il is designed as an
anttdote for the bane of"Uuele Toms
Cabin" The agent of the WORLDWIDE
haSit on the Fair grounds, has our thanks
Cor copy.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-03-14

Sale of JeweIry and FURNITURE.
TO-DAY
nc WILL OPEN A PAHT OE DIN

TO-DAY
WE WILL OPEN A PART or our
NEW SPRING GOODS.
n ENTs and Boys CIotbisg, also House Punish.
VI ing0oods We respectfully invite the stten-
utn Of the citizens thersto. " rs say that 81 our
goods have been bought ehssp aud that We offer
them CHEAP FOR CASH.
FRENCH MUsLINs.
splendid Dot Of which have thie dag been
opened sbd bought NJ q sseribce, which viii be
sold accordingly at the Peoples Store.
PLATILLAS
Pillow Case Linen, Linen sbestiDg, also varis-
" ~ french Linen and Linen Cambrics and Linen
Lawns st the
mars PEOPLES STORE.
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MorpAy, March ~.

MONDAY, MefcH 49,
Housr.-The House met to-day nj 10
AN. Present, 81 members.
Mr.. Heron called Mp an act relative 10
Governors mansion. and the same was
ordered TO he engrosssd, by ayes 30, nays
20.
The remainder Of the day was princi-
pslly occupied in the discussion Of an act
relative to the State Land Office.
After long discussion and many amend
ments. this act wss passed.
The House adjourned ut about . r.S.
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LOST.
SO Need Waiting for the Wagon.

COHN-400 Bags Choice white and yellow;
OATs--1O0 Sacks White and Black;
BRAs-14O Bags FRESH Faint Louis;
HAY-t0 Bales Choice Timsthy;
pOTATOEs--tO Barrels Eastern mssbanocs;
POPATOEs-2O do do Pink Erss,
FLOUR-bO Barrels Premium Eagle
PLOUl-5o Half Barrels Novelty Fancy;
LIME--1OO Barrels ~. hard's Cape.
The shove articles just rsisivs d and offered Tor
sale al cure ut market rates
mari JOSHUA BEAL.
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FOURTH nay


rHoRousHsRsp HORSES.
Hon Y Taylor, scsthene Allen.
Hon Tafleton, Permission,
Gov. r. q. Moore.
supsss os raF sittrapr.
Gen DeRussy. Lieut. Sullivan.
Major Lewis, Col Louis 1ebert.
Col. BfseRs.
PoApsfFRs
Col W n Sparks, Dr q Lsyeoek.
John Campbell. Dennis Deigte,
N. y. Coleman.
FIRM nav.
SWEEPSTAKES FoR HORSES.
Hon w " Peek, u j. Layeoek,
Hon X " Lott. Alexander Barrow,
". ". Day.
SWEEPSTAKES FOR CATTLE. sHERP AND JAoEs.
Hon 9 y Morrison, J n Loughbcfough,
Hon Ifnboden, Col Catfnth
Col. Mills
siprtf scrsss .sp posfrs .sb rsasrfcs ~ HcRss'
sASsHiF nv rrs tsbfs n yRaes ~ .es
Capt NJ Kent. n v Hsbin,
W n N Msgrudst, A Duplantier,
Col " N. Fierce.
siscsLtAvifs.
u r wsddill, u r Montieth,
- a Pike, ! Latenier,
= N Tavlot, Tony Montsn,
J Mccormick, u q MUntsn,
y u Bfunot. n Malta
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-03-14
SATURDAY, March 10.
EVENING SESSION.

lIousH.-The Speaker. on this evening,
announced 40 the committee on the veto
message Of the Governor. Nessrs. Miller.
Bush. Davidson end Levy.
This veto relates TO an act providing for
the sale Of sixteenth sections, ETC., Of
land.
The House ordered the bill raising the
salaries of the supreme Judges TO 10000, 70
be engtossed for n third reading, by ayes
40, nays 20.
A message from the gsnsts informed
the House that that body had receded
from tie amendments 70 the general sp-
Precipitation bill.
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"'ffrih !. rnlrhty va rlii rfe7.il- .


TO THE CITIZENS or BATON ROUGE
We take this method Of introducing
ourselves 10 your notice. for The purpose
~ explaining certain facts not generally
known. We have just opened in ne
building Just completed by Mr.. John
U'Connor. corner North Boulevard and
Third streets. one Of the largest and mos,
varied assortnents or
FAShtONABLB JEUELRy Am WATCHEs
ever before offered for sale in this fnarkst,
ell Of which we watratf 10 be The same as
sold by every respectable dealer IN the
United States. Aware, 10 you may be. Of
The fact that all is not gold that efitters."
still. many Of you have, perhaps, fallen
victims 20 the many deeeptions gotten NJ
by travelling vendors for the purpose Of
entreptink the unwary. Such is not the
ease with us. Selling, ss we ere, under
the license Of Messfs Favrot N Leblanc.
both natives Of, and generally known
throughout this city, Is, we presume. p
sufficient guarantee for the truth Of what
we assert. Moreover. We teli each puf-
chaser, eanJi1ly and positively. the quali-
" ~ the goods we offer him, and ". after
undergoing the most rigid tests. they fell
short Of what we represent them. bring
them back, and we will not only refund
The money paid for the article, hut dovbis
Hs gN,Oppf.
We extend n general invitation 10 the
citizens ~ this city, 10 call and examine
our goods at any lime from . NJ. until
10 p. ~. end see, hgndie and s9ufiaise for
themselves.
Hoping our invitation will be hcnored,
we remain, respectfully,
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NOTICE.

A III PRISONS indebted 10 the undersigned.
IA will please ootos forwsrd aud settle the same
without delsy. FREDERICK AHBOUH, ss
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LOST.

I est Sunday evening breast pin-s lsvs kpo,
J. The finder viii be literally rewarded by
leaving u 81 this once. mar 10 N
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-03-14
CORN.

SO0 BAGS ia store and for sale low, 70 close
sJDO consignment.
mari BARBEE 4 BENJAMIN.
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HOUSE TO RENT.

A COMMODIOUs d selling house 20 rent--bas
IA six rooms up stairs and dining room, kitchen
md store room below, with good well and eisiern.
For terms call on o. HACKET.
mars8t
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THE CROSSE TETE MILLS

on Crosse Tete Ray, are also work. where order
for lumber will be Gilsd on the above terms.
junsi. 1868 FREDERICK AHnOUH, Be-.
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IutMpERfLu LUMBER N

iUWBGHf bUmBsHH
fTWt uNDhRsfgNED. would respectfully inform
his friends and the public, that his Steam
Saw Mils-Ths "Bston Rouge Mills. are now In
full blast. With good supply oftimbsr aud ready
70 albany aud all ofdrrs-for Casa.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-09-21
~ aALF CHESTS SUPERIOR GREEN

10 nALF CHESTS SUPERIOR GHEEN sui
III BLACK rEAS,
rs Ias Ffus strictly choice Orange county Butter,
r1lds AID Queen City Haas.
s1 hlL Pure Wig uit lil vinegar,
ll Pat-u Clt -raluiaisd tuvarsed Crushed, Codte
and Brow sugar,
2I ~ 40 Java N0.hl LHglyra anl Rio C1Tee
go It.s Fal ly and t1lrl Flour,
Nc. MtcAcs Slai stnln Cat, Gross and Roe Herdnsi,
Sum-e deem. Aru-y 81. Elmgar uers Hrharls0ns, bhcs
and many other brtads oi Pure VlrsniA Mountain
Why,
aldy.
a @ Por.. Nadia, Sherry, and hazpssns Wlse.
Fc Is andy.
Ara ,v.yt1ag o.. u.u, fiuad IN uraiihing Family
Groc,rs. for Wtoiesalz an Retail ~
j S 30 iERrSON
AT Neat % cor. Fraa,ln and Cove. nor sta
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rExEdRAAEs.
PROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Sept 2O.-The Secretary Of War has
ordered Capnn Hsigs to Florida, 20 suPerintend the
constructing Of Fort Jefferson Garden Key He is re-
leased from the superintendenee Of the Washington
aqueduct, and also OF constructing Fort Madison. He
is ordered 10 turn over to Capt Benson all the books
papers monies plans estimates and accounts pertaining
70 the same Il will be recollected he was especially
named in the appropriation bill discussing agent Of
the aQueduct 70 which the President demurTed and
claimed the right commanderin-ehiet to dispose OF
Megs as he deemed best 70 promote the interests Of the
service Il Is considered doubtful whether heigs viii
obey orders in relation turning the moneys, etc.
but il is supposed he will leave matters to be adjusted
by Congress.
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EDuCAT1ON.
.1wo ScSToOT, AT ROxBURY. NEW

DOaRnTvS1 SCEIOOL AT ROXBURY, NEW
Is KENT Co Val WIN open this school at mothers MIRA
n Poard redence tn lst Of September 1890 for the lin
Boys Of his school viii enjoy all ihs advantages Of private
oip:raetOn viii embrace the English, Classical and MAthe
NAUTICAL branches. ,,, - =.
.,-. slch can he obtained by addressing Thos T. Ballard
Excssnye Hotel Richmond myself At HubbardS o. New
Rsnt .es,tv 49, TH0s A POLLARD, A. NJ
RsEsre1ess-o Martin Prof Ancient Languages H. College;
ID Hoge D D. Richmond; B. Douglas. King William Wn.
Newton Hanover John r. Pieice new Kent Hugh Nesonfe
tersburg 7. Taylor New Kent
ia 1erQr.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-09-21

- Why Will YoU SUTFzas -Dyspepsia Is a brief but
comprehensive term for the numerous diseases which az
fec; the stomach, liver, and in fact tie whole
Tail Dr. Greene discovered the OsgssHI'sl Bit,srs,
medical science bad exhausted itself in vain attempts to
cur tlis disease
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-09-21

sept 50 Four very du and heavy HsSard Street
Obi noanaly eST5 WhsAt asmer Red i2ofDlS eents
"a hit- lSa6i63 Corn dul White 6G6s cents yellow CO
q Provisions dull and heavy; Mes Pork Ss Is; Prime
els Lard l3N Coffee am Al itAGl5G cts whisky duh
1sGe2i ceuti-
Nav YoEK sept 2-Cotoa Urn; sales toby Of $500 bael-
Rour has decsd 10 southern eal5 Wheat Amer; white
80 Western o. OIL ~ Germ lot cents better
Nix SOS, Pork dm Mess t9Dis 80 Sugar; Muscovado
saGJe Naval S.res unchanged &c TO lover; quoted
a. =. Stock better; New York Central 5
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-09-21
MISS PECRAAI'S SCHOOL

MISS PEGKAhFS bUHUUL,
HE ann session this School viii begin on the hrss day Of oe-
Miss Pesram deems this proper occasion express crate
full sense othe which has attended her efforts In
To he pup whose and industry have cheered her la
boS and 10 parents kind expressions Of approval have
been be hsbst reward well 10 the many friends whose In
auence has been constantly used In her behalf Miss Peam re-
sincere and cordial thanks
she truss increased experience OF each and une
a1ng efforts on her deserve the confidence reposed her
viii renaer her school worthy Of continued
Cataogues with full PARTICULAR be had application TO
Mss J. W PEGRAM,
,nI-dkef Linden Square.
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nsSSnIUrTIn

TJVHE hrm Of BaIDGFOAD CO. this day dissolved BY mutual
IL consent 49, . .
e,ncern 10 the suco' d. H. BRIDGFOSD and ~ T. PATE
they nquidAte and close up all matters Of the hrm.
d. h. Bird 5F0RD.
FRANKLIN MATTHEWS,
N
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-09-21
CHURCH HILL FEMALE SEMI

yHE first session this Institution viii the 1st
MOND ~ IN October and close the last Of June 1851
proposing establish the above sehool, II prop sci that
instruction shall be nprehensye and thorough,
ding every facility for the acquisition Of flashed eduea
ton
The F.cuy Of Instruction have been eted with view 10
their qualifications, expert and talents, mpang nsiruc
usei 10 their charge In the de-
partment Physical scien apparatus Tor eXperrtnn
at1ns II proyd d. which will be farther smphed and IL
lustrsted by orsl le'turcs.
The school viii be under the Immediate care ladies
many Accomplishments AID experience succesui eah
rende services desirable and valuable No pains will be
spared School could desired by those who
vii give patronage going ii r Daughters 10 the
charge Principal will for them the advantage Of
thorough education combined with the refinement comfort AID
influence home For beauty and heahu s location
cannot he surpassed
TRIMS Moderate and advantages inferior TO other School,
Unite number OF bOarder taken into the family Of the PHpe
pal Further information given, on application TO
Mrs ~ s. CROCKETT,
sef3-StawQv Richmond, Va
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\ FESuAM Ks. CHEGARY a D'H EHVILLE,b,

W Do announce their friends and me public ht tht g. ard
10 e. Day school or you1g ai vrropen 40 Nos 52i AID
5lg p-,cs street, Philadelphia, Sepier-6 ldth 1860.
au1-'fw
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WHITE SULPHUR WATER,
w FROM THE
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,


The long established reputation Of the WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS for the Of Chronic diseases renders comment upon
their medicinal efficacy unnecessary.
For many years the Of these Springs have BEEN trans
Ported and used By A. @ own eSm s1 I5ss rs,sS
from their use tchen drunk lesh az nst9Hntdtn. .,,
ALIVE Their 0re forte remedy and the quality above all
others given them their high reputation their ded
s.S,atS 81 ndilr ssersios rssovs Chronic Accommodated,
obstrcoHsn the smaller vessels and arol0 morbid
accumulation diseased thus producing the derd-
IRE profound changes dmandedn almost every case Of Chron-
As an APERIENT and Alternative range disease to
which they applicable si be apparent to medical msnsueh
ally they exert marked effects stimulating those that are Inactive
In DYSPEPSIA and in Chronic rtaous Of the mucous
Of tbs Stomach and Bowels they are employed with the happest
In the various forms OF LIVER DISEASE their superior efficacy
has been long and firmly established
CHRONIC DIARRHGA often cured by them, Sner other
70 CosTIvENEss Of the Bowels and to PILES they
adapted. .
unattended with Inflammation, they areyer servieeable
To the seuerdi forms OF CHRONIC 0BsRRUCTI0Ns &C. pec
!Ss e females their aa'''' influences arc omen 'h'H''
NEURALGIA and various disease when they
the result organic arrangements, treated with great success
In CHRONIC RHEUMATISM their known efficacy cOevAl with
As palliative Of most excellent eject GOVT their value has
In MEso6RiAL DISEASES and in that peculiar affection
results from the abuse Of Mercury In sYrHYLlTo affections full
sr Pamphlets descriptive OF the medicinal character and
poAbes Of the Waters furnished gratis application the
Agents.
These Waters securely the Springs In glass bottles
being regularly furnished 10 the Agents In Richmond for
The supply OF the general public. -
~ To prevent imposition each bottle has the words "GREFN
BRIER WHITE SULPHUR WATER" blown In the glass; without
Orders nom individuals and the trade throughout the United
PURCELL, LADD 4 co,
apqI-dkeSn Gen1 Agents, Richmond, Va.
DOWLAND,s Xxx FAMILVFLOU are now
II taking orders delivery q this celebrated AMI In
compat able brand OF Flour. sELDEN MILLER,
sei9 Cor. Pearl ard Cary sts
7 EATHER.-loOO sides Coco and Good Damaged Sole
II Leather, for sale by
/ sei9 LAG. B. DAVENPORT.
SUGAR-2OO bb Crushed and Powdered sugar, by
| - sel9 L&G b. DAVENPORT.
OtOTTaN YARNs.-2Os bales from Union Mills. assorted
~ Nos for sale sel9 l. G.. u. DAVENPORT.
HfNNRSNY BRANDY.-Ihsve some Is half Pipes Of
III 1856 and haud Als1 from Lon
don 10 half Pipes enneys London Dock 1855 all OF which
nov offer 10 the trade gcodterms o CRAM,
| sel9 No Exchange Biloxi.
1OS HHDs PORTO RICO AND CUBA SU-
80 HARs for sale by VIA, ,r.,, ovsovs
0SnO BBLs WHISKY, various brands for sale by
ADOO se9J-diw WM. WALLACE SONS
NO. MACKERRL. In hit, for sale by
IN Se2o JOHN n. GORDON SON.
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EISHER a SHEPHERD,

Gas FIXrURES.-weha have on haa5 ths largest and
NJ best ected sok Of Chandecrs Pendants Brackets Ac,
% red Tins city. We Invite al Who
t1rts Of any kind 10 call aad exsnine assortment
CHARLE5 D. YALE Co,
ei2-im Iron Block Governor s.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-09-21

IN withdrawing from the parnerhp with D. Bddgford and
Pate hold the good feelings In their ~slfare and
had Ia the partnership wi them; hoping that the
PATRONAGE the late viii rcmAn aud continue with them,
feeling assured that they will act to merit IT,
To the many friends the late Arm take occasion
On Withdrawing nes tender thanks and graft
tude. FRANKLIN MAIfH vs.
tepteuber 8 1860 st6-2aV3W
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-09-21

SrLDrvos PsEPAEED GLrK-Tbi, article is the bes
preparation we have ever used for the purpose ofepaI-
ing riuteod yeueers fIrni urc ETC. where glue Is re-
q1.-,j and is chemically prepared TO be always
ready ios use.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-09-21

SELECT, CLASSICAL AND Commercial SCHOOL,
on FRANKLIN BETWEEN SIN AND 9H sTS
EDWARD ~. co RI, A. Principal.
TINHE NINTH ANNUAL SESSION will commence MONDAY,
II September 18th
TIE services thorough and wen accredited Instructors 10 Mod
en Langusg Drawing, &c have been sceur d.
particulars circulars at the Book Stores
sel2-dN W. CONE
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-09-21

MECHANICS FArR-As the next annual Mechanics
Fair 10 this city vii take place in few weeks, the man
ayers are DESTROYS that al persons intending 70 eonr
butte articles for show should send them 10 with as little
DELAY as possible By doing they will enable the CON-
mittee to make iudcious arrangement OF al the art
eles with a view TO the advantageous display The
approaching exhibition is looked forward to With much
interest by the friends OF the Institute as will n Is be-
heved surnass an others which have proceeded IL
Many prominent manufacturers in distant parts OF this,
and in other States have made application for room to
exhibit specimens Of workmanship turned ont by their
several establishments and every effort viii be made
to accommodate them, aud the premiums 70 be award
Ell are numerous aud liberal the collection viii be one
Of unusual variety and a,tractiveness. It's deem
t. needless 70 say anything in regard TO the wisdom OF
giving encouragement 10 the annual collection and dis
play Of works Of and mechanical industry The spur
which u has given 70 emuAt0u, is TOO apparent IN the
increasing perfection Of al articles Of manufacture wit
nessd each year and in the impulse which H gives 70
Inventive ge0ins-an impulse which must eventnate IN
the attainment OF the highest degree OF perfection IN
Mechalic arts and render our cOuntry-i II does nos
already occupy that enviable positon-the most en-
Eghte1ed, progressive and prosperous nation in the
world.
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SAlE or RIAL E,rArE On "Wednesday last the dwell
ing the Northeast corner Of Clay and lOh streets for
mcrlv the residence Of B,rj Watkins Leigh but occu-
pied Tor some time past by Judge John n Gregory,
sold a auction tor $40 500 The vacant lot djlining.
80 tees 'front.' vas ,od at 500 per foo, The house and
LOT we're purchased by George A W. Taylor Esq
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-09-21

EXECUTION OF GEN. WALKER.
NEw ORLEANS, Sept 2O.-InJeligence received, states
that Gen Walker and Col Rutes have been shot by the
order Of the Honduras Government The men we're al
lOEed 70 leave unmolested.