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The Terrible Coal-pit Explosion. MISCELLANEOUS. VALUABLE TESTIMONIALS. There is a very common impression that Patent Medicines, as they are termed, are used only by the poor and the ignorant: But from the following; it appears that there is at least one Medicine which has worked its way into high circles, and is being used extensively by "the upper ten." i Thesjfollowing conclusive statement was 'taken from tbe editorial columns of the New York "Cou LTor tiio Lrrmrrill Covin-. Insurance Again' Messrs.

Editors: Other -more pressing; engage mcnts' have prevented an earlier notice of "Insured," who does not seem to the that, tlfe losses on the fire insurance business In this city for tbe two last years, amounting to just about twice the sum of the entire- premiums taken in during the same period, constitute an all-sufficient reason THE DAILY COURIER. iOlilSViiiJLE, ELY. MONDAY MARCH 96," IMS. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY W. HALDBMAN: Office Nos.

51 58. Thin) Street, IiouisTillo. XT TBI POLLOWING KATES FOH THE IlIFMBJiNT EDITIONS. Daily Courier per year Jlite Small's Furnishing, House Splendid Carpets, Ac. While hurrying' through Main street our progress had been greatly impeded every day last weok, by the piles of.

goods of every description, that continually obstructed the sidowalk, particularly in front of Hito Small's famous Carpet and Furnishing houso. Their clerks and porters were continually busy in taking in and assorting the endless variety of goods just received from the East, and, curiosity we went in to The Richmond Dispatch contains the particu- jar of the explosion at the Midlothian Coal-pits, in oncsierneiu county, on monaay, wnicn we mentioned last week. The Dispatch says: The explosion, when it took place, caused, tho earth, for miles around the pits, to wave and rock as a twig in tha'wirfd. One aentloman, who was crossing the railroad about a mile from the pits, .1 I i -i i i i at tne tune, aaia ne ieit tne rails reel unuer nun; and another, iwho was passing the road on horso-back, declared that his beast staggered and trembled, as if suddenly shocked by a tremendous galvanic Dattery. The centre-boards around tne shafts wero blown off as if they had been papor, and at the westom shaft two Urge cable chains were broken in two as easily as if they had been pipe-stems.

It is supposed tho explosion was caused by an accidental ignition ot gas. Of fifty persons in the pit at the time, thirty-four were taken out dead or in the agonies of death, of whom twenty-eight were slaves and six white persons. The names of the latter are Thos. Dunn, John Evans, Samuel Gouldin, John Lester, J. Jewett and Jos.

Howe. Four whites John Howe, S. Hunt, N. Ham and Thos. Kennedley were badly burned, as were also twelve slaves.

The Dispatch adds Some of the men, the flesh charred on their bones, held their shovels in their hands; others weTe holding to their picks and drills; and Saml. Hunt, a email boy, who had been deprived of reason lor the time, by the concussion, was calling loudly to the mule' he had been driving to go along. Those who were not dead, as soon as they heard the voices of their friends, begged earnestly not te be left, and then prayed loudly for a few drops of cold wafer to quench their burning thirst. The Last Snow op the Season. Some weeks ago, during that sunny interval between the sullen cold of February, and the freezing brilliance of March, we predicted upon the authority of the oldest inhabitant, that there would be two more snows the present season.

This prophecy has come to pass. It will be recollected that on Thursday night, March lBth, there was quite a flurry of snow, while the last storm of the sort was on Saturday. The winter may now be considered as passed. In the language of the canjcles, "the time of the singing bird has come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in the land." A Catholic Candidate. A paper in this city, a few days ago, took some pains to announce that the democracy of Kentucky are not "counting the Catholic influence," and that not one of the nominees of the Democratic State Convention is a "man of Catholic proclivities." The Bowling Green Standard takes notice of the statement and remarks: We state, and if it be required, we have facts and statements to prove, that the Hon.

B. L. Clark, though not a member of any church, yet all of his sympathies, all of his prepossessions, and all of his proclivities, are for and toward tho Roman Catholic religion. Hail Storm. A storm visited the southern and south-east sections of Logan eounty, on Monday night, the 12th doing considerable damage to fences, trees, The lightning struck a barn, belonging to Mr.

Wm. Morgan, living near Adairville, setting the building on fire, and entirely consumed it, together with several horses and a lot of provender. The lightning also struck a stable and killed a horse, near "Al lison's tavern, on the Bowling-Green road. Other damage was sustained in the county. Crops in Mississippi.

Corn planting has eommenced in good earnest, says the Hernando Advance of the 15th and never have wo seen the lands in such fine order for the reception of seed. The wheat crop in this country was never so large or so promising. Large quantities of oats have been sowed, and if they, with the wheat crop, turn out well, the price of corn during the summer months must be considerably reduced. Mr. Solomons has gone.

He is one of the most accommodating men that ever came to Louisville. He has postponed his departure three times to accommodate our citizens with his improved speotacles, from the use of which hun dreds have derived such great benefit; and to accommodate them still further he has ealledhis son from Lexington to stay here a few days to suit those persons not yet suited, and we would advise them to make immediate application. Iksorance, Wo publish this morning another article on this vexed question. We hope our cor respondents wlli keep up their arguments until the public are thoroughly informed on the subject, and then we may look for some reform. We commend the whole discussion to the attention of our readers.

St The celebrated Catholic Church case, in Covington, in which Heinbreak and other Trus -tees were plaintiffs, and Bishop Heman and others were defendants, was dismissed a day or two since in the Kenton Circuit Court, by the plaintiffs. Soibntific Lbctures. The lecture for this evening will bo on Chlorine and Iodine, embracing an account of the processes of bleaching, daguerreotypino; and photography when a variety of pictures, made by the last process, will be exhibited. Edward Martin, who was recently con victed in Covington, and sentenced to the penitentiary for an assault with intent to kill, by biting a man's nose off, was on Friday pardoned by the Governor. Resomed Payment.

We learn by a dispatch from Buffalo, to Mr. Tryon, the agent in this city, that Wells, Fargo and Co. have resumed payment in California, and of course the standing of that house is as good as ever. KFTho editor of the Bowling Green Standard says it has correct information that Simpson county will give Judge Loving a majority of over one hundred votes. Mr.

B. L. Clark resides in Simpson. The case of V. Perkins, for shooting with intent to kill, R.

B. Carpenter, was called in the Covington Circuit Court, Friday, and was continued until the next term of the Court. GlPThe Baptist denomination will hold a convention in the Baptist church in Hopkinsville, on Tuesday, the 27th inst. A number of distinguished ministers are cxpeeted. Deferred.

A communication, in type, in reply to "Bishop Spalding in Self-Vindication," is deferred until to-morrow. SAn ordinance, imposing a fine of for every glass of liquor sold on Sunday, has been passed by the Board of Aldermen of New York. Canvass Opened. On Monday, March 19th, Hon. B.

L. Clark opened the gubernatorial canvass at Franklin, Simpson county. ESPIt appears the yellow fever is prevailing in various parts of the West Indies. Charleston Mercury has nominated Mr. Pearce for Te-olectionto the Presidency.

SCIENTIFIC IiECTERES. TO commence at the Medical Collegeon Chestnut street Monday, the 12th nfMnTch a-hH tn r.ontinue nxarw 1YTn. rln.V llTlll ThllTKrlntr ovAnm. tlj imt.il completed. I'roi.

J-iJLW aENflK RMTTWwill.dBllver twftlv nrm tne course ureDared for tii flitKonnif.ti TnBtit.nt nrDv, i 5 i 5 wmujri 1853-5-1. Ihey winoe xmiyiiiu The terms of admiKsinn eMiirn. 1 nl Inws: trie tickfits km w. r.inmin .1 wub'c fcunoiars 32: for each evening 25 cents instructors -wishmir tiflrotc. i i inem irom rroi.

omita. Tickets can be procured from -jrnrtnn r.ri,.,i. 11 street, tinu nom inn lunite n.rAri;ni n.n. ueiore me course or at me lime of tho Looture. GREGORY ic MAURY.

Managers of the Kentucky State Lotteries. SCHEMES FOE THE WEEK END1NO AP1L 7, 1C5. capital. Monday capital. 55,000.

Tuesday Aoril Aprl 4 Capital SIO.000 Anrn 'xUrsda S5 Awn 9 Cipit' 5of nnnital a V'" taWmW ilCKCIS SI 0 capita aiteation oi me public to the abo-ferX65' briUiuncy will Tie witfi any schemes mjunmjY fo iw atttst i tuSky Lotteries: lu so'e 01 Keu ra-For Tickets or parts of Tickets, address the manarer. All correspondence, strictly confidential, and the Prmie, Drawing -will be mailed to all persons sending orders. tSPoBtage pre-paid on all answors to orders; also on drawings sent by mail. S'-Orders from tho country promptly attended to address tn r. mJSaStw Louisiie.

TLOUR. 100 bbls St. Louis Family Flour received JL AlViu Auvma ouu iui smc us mI6 Second street, between Main and the Ri-rer. Wi HEAT. 150 bushels Wheat, good quality, just receive BEWT MVA11.

Smw.rinr Prfinch Grinds in Stvlp, find Vtmf BY EXPRESS. WE are in receipt this morning, direct from tna importer of a superior lot of choice French Goods, expressly it Ladies' wear, to which invite their special attemio, No class of Goods of this character, wherein aie combine roiuis market oeiore. Domestic Goods. IIIB UUiy jl I1IM1HI1 tiuu uuiauio English Staple Goods nare just oecn received ana now openea lor our apnnj sale uur prices are umiorm ana very low BENT DUYALL. m26 537 Main street, ormosite Bank of KV.

Royal Velvets Brussels aad Brossel CARPETS, CUKTAIN MATERIALS, LATEST IMPORTATIONS BY BEIT DUVAII, Main Street, Opposite of Kentucky. VT57 are in receipt (by Express and otherwise,) of alatfi ana spienaiu stocK. oi tne latest importations oi Rich Royal velvets, splendid designs; Do 6 Frame Medallion Brussels, new designs; Do English and American Brussels Tapestry Imperial, Extra and Superfine English and American 2 ply and 3 ply Carpetings. Together with a great variety of superb Mosaic, Patei Turitish Cheniellc aud Tufted Rugs; also the different kin( of Parlor, Hall and Porch Mats. The above Gooilsare entirely new, of the best material durable colors, and at prices the same as in any of the Ea tern.marlcett.

The special attention of our friends, ai strangers who may be visiting tne city with a view of ps chasing any of these Goods, is particularly called Jo an c. animation of our stock before deciding to purchas els wnere. Curtain Goods." Damasks, Eace and Muslin Curtain Draperies; French Worsted and Cotton, various colors; Hnshme re Table and Piano Otsvnrs. Wo have just received by express and other late arrival every description of the above Goods, of the latest and mo UBUUUIUI UC3IKUb, LU WUWUYUU1 U-VLCULIUU lUYltou. BENT DUVALL, House Furaishinrr Warehouse.

537 Main reet. m26 Opposite Bank of Kentucky. a. Vf SMAL NEW AND Carpeting and FuraisMisg Qooit HITE SMALL, 499 Main street, between Third and Fourf) HAVING received the larger portion ff our Spring sta of Carpetings and Furnishing Goods, we arenowoffe ins greater inducements to purchasers thun have ever bet ottered in this city. Our stock consists of Superb Royal velvet Carpeting; Rich Kidderminster and Crosley's Tapestry do; I)o American Tapestry doj; Do 6 cord Brussels do; Imperial and Extra 3 ply da; Tapestry Ingrain, super and fine 2 ply do; AH-wool filling Cotton Cham, Cotton and Hemp dot 3-4 and 4-4 Eug ish Yenitian Stair Carpeting; 5-a, 3 4 aud 4-4 Plain and Twill Venitian do.

Hugs. game scenes. Also Super English Velvet and Cheneillc Bugs; Tufted, Cheneille and Brussels do; Mats. Parlor and front door Mats of every descriptlen. Matting.

i-i, 5-4 and 6-4 India Matting of superior quality. U'Innr Ollrlnths. 6, 12, 18 and 24 feet wide, which we cut to suit purchasers Curtain Materials. Laco and Muslin Curtains and all kinds of Curtain ana irimmings. Xiinoii Goods.

Every description of Household and Steamboat XHnens superior brands. We especially invite the attention of out citizens, and strar cers and merchants visiting our city, to an examination id2G 3 doors wast Bank of Loaisvule. 1855. SPRING. 185r MARK DOWNS, 471 MAIN STREET.

47 ESPECTFULLY invite attention to the following ja.iL, rival oi iticn opnng uuuus. iui-'usb vm, found a beautiful assortment of Parasols, new styles; Mantles; Talmas; i Emb. Skirts; Hair Cloth; Bareces; i Organdies; Silks; Black Silk Laces; Eng. Lopg Cloths; Misses' Collars and Sleeves; Whitpmifl HnlorRd DeT.aines: And many other beautiful goods, which it will give usgrea-niooeiiTo tn p.Thihit to antr who mav favor us with a call. 1 QKK i.Oii.

i SPRING- AND SUMMER GOODS. MILLER TABB, corner Fourth and Market street, hare now in store a large stock of Spring and Summv Goods, selected from the largest importing houses in jve York, which we are prepared to offer at prices as low, not lower, than any other regular house in the wostei country We would respectfully invite the attention ol u5 dies to our large stock of Fancy Dress Goods. i Fancy Silks; a Black Silks; :) Tissuo and Organdy Muslin Robes; i Figured Jaconetts; Figured and Striped Organtly aiusnns. Printed and Plain Challies; Barege Do Lains; -Small fis'd De Lams for Childroi Childrens' Robes; Printed for Children Brillianteens: French Chintz; rarasois; Fans. Wml.voJlAri-J and I-ace Mantillas.

A large and.splendid assortment of Laces and Embroidn lies. Collaretts and Sleeves; Embroidered anil Laco Basque Embroidered and Lace Collars, Honiton Valonciens ami Malteso Lacea; Monriiiii" Collaretts am! SlcoTes, new; r.lournmii 4. i Irish Linens. Li Inble Damasks; Napkins, Huckaback Towles, Patent Dusters, new. We would call tbe special attention of ladies to our stoc.

of Embroide- les, Silks, Lace aud Mourning Mantillas. whicl in point of style and elegance can't be surpassed bv an9 western house. MILLER TABB, m26 Corner Fourth and Market streets. 11 TJAPER-HANGINGS. Country merchants will find full assortment ol atl qualities of Wall and wmdoa Papers at wholesale, at our store, at very low rates, whicJ thev will please call and examine.

m'26 HEGAN ESCOTT, 475Main street. 11 OOKING-GLASSES. We hdTe in store a large assors. ufaotured at our own steam fact ory. Dealers can be sur plied on tbe most liberal terms.

HEGAN ESCOTT, 47i Main street, IDE 15 tierces in store and for sale by 1 li GUNNY BAGS. 25 bales for sale by m86 T. Y. BKENT. SON CO.

LTJE LICK WATER. 20 bbls fresh for sale by T. JBKEjNT, SUiN OOL. 1,200 lbs fleece for Kale by AT.tt Hf) rnila fnrcuTn htr nnAnrn for saj. by ra26 T.

Y. BF.ENT, HISKY 250 bbls old Bourbon for sain by mzii T. Y. UjKEjST, TO PLASTERERS. C1EALED proposalsfrrplasteriurr the main building of ttf Kentucky Institution for the 'Education of tho Blin will be received until the sceonf dav of Apnl, 1Cj5.

Specifications, may be seen on implication to Mr. M. Pntten, superintendent, corner Chestnut nud Ifiut streets, L. nUFFNER, m2-i dtf Building Committeo. rier and of Feb.

13th, 1851, edited by uoi. ames- atson ebb, late United States Uharge des' Affaires at Vienna: "We carefullv keen aloof from Patent Medicines in general, but on the strength of actual personal trial, we cheerfully recommend "Dr. Rogers' Syrup of Liverwort, Tar and Canchalagua," to all afflicted with Coughs, Colds, or Influenza. The medical qualities ot the nrst two ingredients are well known; the last, is a California plant, whose virtues, we believe, are not unfamiliar to the medical profession. We have never tried a remedy for a Cold which proved more efficacious in our rown case than this preparation." The following is a letter from Major Van Buren, brother of the Ex-President, Martin Van Buren: Kinde'rhooe, Sept.

20th, 1853. Messes. A. L. Scovill Co.

Dear Sirs: Having eccasion to use an Expectorant and Cough Remedy last winter, -I was advised by the Rev. F. T.Tiffany, of this place, to try Dr. Rogers' Liverwort," 'Tar and Canchalagua. I did so, and I think I was greatly benefitted by it, and do heartily recommend it to others as a Cough Remedy.

L. VAN BUREN. I fully concur in the above statement. FREDERICK T. TLFFANY, Rector of the Episcopal Church.

For sale by BELL, TALBOTT CO. DR. BLACKWELUS SARSAPARlIiLA AND YERS1C0LA The Great Alteratire and WE do not recommend this compoand for the cure of all diseases, but" only for those arising from impurities or the blood, such asScrofula, Dyspepsia, derangement of the Jjiver, uuianeous uiseasea, tor which we uo recommend itin a-ood faith. For oartietilara obtain a circular. Prepared by VATJGHAN fc BHOTKEK, Wholesale uruggzsiH, juouisvuie, n.y.

For sale by DruEffistsffenarally. 088 PALMER'S VEGETABLE COSMETIC LOTION BIT AS curod ray daughter of a distressing eruption oojior M.X arms. ariereYoryottterappucationnna laiiea. THOMAS GHEGOBY. ButlerTillo, Warrefl oonaty, Ohio.

It has curod a yary troublesome eruption on my -wife's lace, alter all our acquaintances aad despaired oineroo. tainins any relief NI WKOD FBI Milford, Ohio. One bottle cared a distressing eruption on my wife's nsnii, oi over two years- ssanuing. j-ajujcjo Cary, Ohio. And five hundred certificates ofaliko character.

It istlie only thins you can rely on lor the cure ot e-rery Kind of cutaneous disease. To be had of all druggists. Price 50o. SOLON PALMER, Sole Proprietor No. 36 West Fourth street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

RAYMOND PATTEN, and SMILEY. jlS dlrnstScweowlra Wholesale Asents Louisville. TO OWNERS OF GEORGIA LAND. TTAVING associated myself with Mr. M.

C. Nisbet, of JLX Hawesvilie, Ky, to sen liorgia J-anas on commission at private sale, we oiler ourselves to owners 01 guch lands, and to act as agents to protect the same from tax sales and fraudulent titles. Owners living out of the State are continually losinjtheir lands by tax sates or intruders under false titles, and it is the interest of owners to iiavo an ayent in the State to protect their lands. C. EDWARDS.

Macon. Georgia, M. C. NISBET, Hawesvilie, Ky. REFERENCES.

Gov. H. Johnson, Milledsrvillej Georgia. Col. Pulaski Holt, Macon, Georgia.

Col. J. T. Watkins, Macon, Georgia. m26dlm $IOO MEWMD0 MY house, on Madison street, between Shelby and Campbell streets, was enteredon Monday night and robbed of about in money, consisting of 39 in gold and the balance in Kentucky and Tennessee money.

I will give tne above rewred for the recovery of the money and detection of the thief. m26 did WM. IiARINGEK. FOUND. A SUM of Monev.

which tbe owner can liave gSiJby describing and paying for this advertisement. m26 d3 BRKASTPIN LOST. SOMEWHERE between Sixth street and the Second Presbyterian Church, a Miniature Breastpin, for which the finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at the store of Jarvis, Trabue Co. ni26 dS PUBLIC SCHOOLS. EXAMINATION CONTINUED.

THE Committee of Examination and Control will attend at the Fifth Ward Schocl, on Fifth street, beyond Broadway, on Monday, the 26th to examine tne male primary and secondary departments of that school; and on same school house, to examine the female primary and secondary departments. On Wednesday, the same Committeo will attend at the Third Ward School House, chestnut street, to examine the male primary department of that school; and on Friday, at the same school bouse, to examine the female primary department. Examination to commence at 2 o'clock r. M. Parents, guardians, and the citizens generally are invited to attend.

a JOHN SMITH m26 d2 Agent tor Public Schools. NOTICE. THE partnership heretofore existing between Beatty 5c cdsetool makers, has this day dissolved by mutual consent. William B. Beatty having bought out Lea's interest, will continue the same business at the old stand.

SAMUEL H. LEA. xn26 d6 WM. B. BEATTY.

TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS, AND THE COMMUNITY IN GENERAL. D'URKEE, HEATH take this occasion to call the special attention of merchants visiting our city for the purahftiwm' their Spring Stocks, to our large and well as-sorMflHp9c ol Dry Goods, Carpets and Furnishing Goods. Yoiirfpe especial attention is called to our extensive srock ot Carpets, Oil Cloths, and Household Goods. Merchants wishing to supply themselves with Carpets, can do so at a fereat saving ot expense, by calling and examining thelargest.best selected, and cheapest stock of Caipets ever offered in this ty. We specially- crave the attention of our city ladies to an examination of the ricb varieties of our Spring Goods that we are daily iu receipt of by the American Express in, 2jj days from New York, which enable us to give our customers tbe newest and latest styles of European importations, sooner than, by any other mode of transportation.

DURKEE, HEATH fc m26 107 Fourth st.rbet. Market and Jefferson. NEW BOOKS AT HAGAN Ida May, a story of things actual and possible, by Mary Langdon. Alone, by Marion Harland. The Lamplighter, The Newsboy.

Roost and other papers, now first collected by Washington Ir ring. The Sons of the Sires, a history of the rise, progress and destiny of the Amei'ican party, by an American. Miranda Elliott, or the vbico of the Spirit, by S. H. M.

Orators and Statesmen, the most eminent of ancient and modern times, containing sketches of their lives, specimens of their eloquence and an estimate of their genius, by David A. Harsh a. Together with other works just received and for sale by C. HAGAN m26 307 Main street. CI CA BUSHELS FRESH mEAL, 300 do Ear Corn; Also about 40 bushels northern Ohio Seed Corn, last year's crop, in store and for sale by FOX.STORTS CO.

m26 553 Market street, between First and Second. COTTONADES 25 cases super assorted Cottonades; 5 do cheap Denims; 6 do heavy blue Uo; 3 do colored and striped do; 10 do do do Osnaburgs; 2 do blue Brillinfr; Received and for sale cheap by m26 T. Jl. SLT3VIN CAIN. HINTS, Etc.

cases new siyie ancy rrmis; iu ao assorieu onoy uingruams; 1 do do T.ancastor do; 2 do Manchester do; 2 do rich Plaid do; 1 do Black 25 do do Silk; 1 do De Bciro; 1 do Fancy Lawns; Justri-coivod aud lor sale cheap by m26 T. K. SLEVTN CAIN. RANIHES. 13 bbls pure Peach Brandy; 20 do do Applo do; In store and fur sale by ni 6 MARSHALL HALBEBT.

MATCHES. 200 gross New York Matches in store and for sale by MARSHALL HALBERT. EOTIFJED WHISK'S. 130 bbls Eectined Whisky in store and for sale by m2G MARSHALL HALBERT. STSrlllSKY.

20 bbls Old Bourbon: GO do do Copper Distilled; In store and for sale by m20 MARSHALL HALBERT. GIN, 15 bbls Baltimore Gin; 15 do New Yorfc Brandy; 10 do Cherry Brandy; In st re aud for sale' by in2(i MARSHALL HALBERT. WINES. 10 casks Old Port Wino; 10 do do Madeira do; do do Sicily do; 30 bbls Sweet Malara do; 15 baskets Champagne; siuin ouu iuf sale oy MARSHALL HALBERT. IOFFEE; 250 bags prime Rio, landing per Belle Sheri- iul 31.,, DTTfjHANAN CO.

SUGAR. 100 hhds strictly prime, landing per Glendy Burke.and for sale by mnHANAN CO. AWU rarAnjfF.HET,.200 oackasres Fish, assorted-numbers and IU sizes. lanalnK pel-Glerdy Burke ana lorsaie ey TRON. 10 tons Pie Iron, Prownsport No.

2, landing per I Tishomingo and for sale by rtt-ttanaN CO. m20 dozen m2B Southeast comer Market and First. OMINY. 26 -5 barrels just received and for sale by T. L.

JEFFERSON. POTATOES. 10" bushels fine Potatoes just receivedand fi-saleby m35 T. L. JEFFERSON.

for even the present rateB; which, as they may be, are so far still unremuncrativi, although your types, assisted doubtless by a bad manuscript, made me say to the contrary iu my last Is it not obvious to the dullest -perception that the Underwriters, under such a state of affairs, were obliged either to advance the rates; retire from the field, or persist in the old beaten 'way until their, capital should be. absorbed in the losses? Now, sirs, would "Insured" himself, or any sane man, have done other than as they have done? to wit: some nine or ten paid their losseB, and jrithdrew from the field, as unprofitable, and still refuse even at present rates to take risks here, whilst tne remamaer, unwilling to leave their mends and the city entirely unprotected, pursued the only other prudent alternative, for which they must now be denouncedas "monopolists," Wellmay they exclaim, "Save me from my friends." If a merchant persists long enough in selling nn der coat, must he not become a bankrupt, or if a mechanic sells his articles for half, cost, must not the same inevitably be the result? 'Tis just as plain as light that it must be so. The same is true of insurers who persist in taking premiums less than experience has shown to be re-muserative, and that merchant, who. wishes to feel himself insured, knowing the certain finale of such a course, will avoid the line of "cheap insurance" as he would the purlieus of a pest-house. Leaving "Insured" to settle the question of selling their "old stocks well" to the insurance offices, with the many respectable merchants who have been thu3 needlessly assailed, I will inquire who constitute this obnoxious "Board of Underwriters," who presume to assume the privilege of objecting to insure "Insured" and hisfriendsat half the actual cost of the risk, and to pay the balance cheerfully ent ef their own pockets, just for the honor of the Why, sirs, a decides majority of the "board" are our own neighbors, our most prudent, judicious, reliable merchants and manufacturers, who, as directors of our home companies, represent their stockholders, embracing probably a large majority of the business capital of the city think you they would willingly and needlessly impose this tax upon their own business? for in many cases the extent of their ewn insurance causes their interest in low rates largely to preponderate over their interest in the very precarious profits of their stock.

The forty or fifty directors of the home compan-iss, represented by either their presidents or secretaries in the "Board of Underwriters" with not ex ceeding three or four agents of non-resident companies, constitute then this mi6ohievous tribunal: for I learn that, although an agent may have a half. dozen agencies, he has but one vote in the board Lest I occupy too much space, I will notice now kut one of the remedies proposed by "Insured" for the crymc: evil, to-wit "JUot oar own citizens.orrran- ize and manage their own companies, independent of thise monster foreign concerns," Why, sirs, if "Insured" will apply now to the excellent companies managed entirely by our own citi-, zens, he will find their opinions of the business in the refusal of at least half of them to take his risk at even the present, instead df ohe-half the present rates. And what, let me ask, would have been the value of the stocks of home companies if these now abused "foreign concerns" had not been here to shoulder mich the larger portion of the over $600,000 of losses that occurred in this city within the years 1863 and '54. It may correctly be said that the home companies would not, under their present excellent direction, have taken nearly so large an amount. True, but where then would have been" the capital destroyed, which has been thus replaced, thereby leaving the energy and enterprise of our citizens unimpaired Echo answers where The writer of this is not' an insurer, as is supposed, and desires no controversy touching, this subject, but will, with your permission, at leisure, give his views of some of the remedies which have not yet been fairly touched; and In the meantime beg leave to append the cognomen of INFORMED.

CKeported expressly for the Louisville Courier. POLICE VOVRT. GEORGE W. JOHNSTON, JUDGE. Saturday, March 24.

Anthony (f. m. c), an emigre from the mouth of Limestone, where he was commonly known as Black Hawk, for fast driving. Continued until Monday. Francis Solzenger was very much afraid that Robert F.

Baird would commit some deadly assault upon him. Last night just after tea Mr. Baird called to see a lady client, and this fellow Holaenger attempted to get in the room; also bolted the hall door, and armed himself with an axe. Mr. B.

took up a shovel and put his antagonist to flight. Frederick Lubkerman for selling liquor on the Christian Sabbath. Mr. Myers and a friend went into the bar and got a drink. No defence.

Fined $10. Martin Higgins, for the murder of Daniel: Jl0. Carty, at Pat Tanny's. An examination of the case was had several days ago, and proceedings deferred until there should be definite result from the wound. McCarty died on Thursday.

Continued until Monday. John Nobis, for an assault on Richard P. Smith. Case continued to Monday. How Julia Dean was Courted.

It seems there was a slight tinge of romance attending tho wooing and marriage of this young actress. According to the New York Courier, Miss Dean, two years ago, played an engagement in Charleston, S. from which she realized six thousand dollars, and was complimented by some of her admirers with a splendid head ornament, valued at $1,600. Among the committee of presentation was young Dr. Hayne, son of Senator Hayne.

Dr. Hayne then became personally acquainted with Miss Dean, and a mutual feeling of admiration awakened, which has resulted in tho marriage. Dr. Hayne was years old. He is not a man of wealth.

His mother, on Ms oming of age, gave him something to speculate with; but his speculations did not turn out well. His meeting with Julia in New Orleans was apparently accidental, as he was on his way to Texas, and he went to Galveston ir the same ship with her and her father, and put up at the same hotel. On Sunday, as old Dean sat smoking his cigar on the piazza after dinner, Julia suddenly appeared before him, accompanied by Dr. Hayne, and a little drama ensued. They expressed a desire to be married, and asked his eonsent, which was instantly and freely given.

A carriaee was sailed, and the fair Julia, accompanied by her lather, the captain ol the steamer in whieh they came to Galveston, the landlord of the Fremont House, Julia's dressing maid, and the bride groom, proceeded to the clergyman's house, where the nuptial knot was tied. JSfMr. James Brooks, the President of tbe New Albany and Salem Railroad, has succeeded in negotiating a loan for the eompany with which he is connected, ot iour hundred thousand dollars. UK. McCLINTOCK'S VEGETABLE PURGATIVE PILLS.i From the NorlblkHerald.

An Universal Pill. Dr. McClmtoclt's Ves-eta- Me Pills, though not warranted to cure all diseases, are a specific against the numerous disorders that arise from Costiveness, and Costiveness is the bane of life to thousands, giving rise as it does to Head- acne, Apoplexy, Impure Blood, Nervousness, Low Spirits, Lassitude, Pains in the Bowels, and else where, and other symptoms too numerous to mention. Costiveness will cause or aggravate almost every known disease, therefore the pill best adapted to cure wis dangerous habit is best entitled to the boasted name of Universal Pill. Those who are willing to try a Scientific Medicine, safe, certain, mild and thorough in its action, yet operating without pain, should use freely Dr.

Clintock's Vegetable Purgative Pills. Price 25 cents per box. RAYMOND PATTEN, Fourth street, Eetail Agents. WILSON, STAEBIKD SMITH, Wholesale Agents a SPRING and SUMMER MEDICINE, Carter's Spanish Mixtare stands pre-eminent above all others. Its singularly efficacious action on the blood; its strengthening and vivifying qualities; its tonic action on the liver; its tendency to drive all humors to the surface, thereby cleansing the system according to Nature's own prescription; its harm less, and, at tne same time, extraordinary good effects, and the numbor of cures testified to by many of the most respectable citizens of Richmond, and elsewhere, must be conclusive evidence that there is no humbug about it.

The trial ot a smgie bottle will satisfy the most sceptical of its benefits. advertisement in another column. ra21 Conriar, for the Country, per year 6 montb.3......-..- 1 Courier Swe ooD)ss of Weekly Conner, one yoar, for. 5 00 3 00 ,30 1 5o 5 00 10 00 Iroty-two copies. Weekly Courier, ne year, foi r.

....20 00 UTO PAPER EVER SENT UNLESS THE lb vjod i To Candidates. We are prepared, wiffi our splendid steam presses, to print candidates' tickets and cards, at unusually low prices. All work done promptly and in tbe beat sfcrle. Barnuim asid Babies. In aspeeeh recently made before an Agricultural Association at New Orleans, a distinguished gentleman asserted that the editors in Kentucky had done more to promote the success of this State in raising fine stock than rny other class of our people.

We should little deserve this encomium if we neglected to sail the attention of our readers to a National Fair, vrhishis to be held in New York in June next. This Fair proposes suitable awards to the most successftil raisers, and will doubtless attract a large share of popular attention. The awards are in the hands of exparienoed and practical judges, and the whole exhibition is under the control of a gentleman of known ability and of highly respected moral honesty. This gentleman has previously been engaged in the encouragement of several branches of fancy he is-the originator of a breed of wooly horses; has bestowed 'Some attention on the cultivation of mermaids, is well-known for his endeavor to excite publie attention in favor of the mastodon; and has even encouraged the popular taste for Bobdignags and Lilliputs. He has also recently given to the world a popular volume on his favorite and most successful scheme of raising the wind, which only requires in the person who employs it a small amount of low cunning, in connection with a high degree of moral depravity, a consummate oblivioasness of social and religious duties, and a considerable modicum of recklzss impudencs.

The publisher's books will show that this volume has been extensively circuluted and greatly admired, and we may anticipate much good to the community from its teachings. Our readers need not be bMdthat we refer to Phineas T. Barnum, the proprietor of the tasteful oriental palace of As there is but one Allah, and Mohamed is his prophet, so there is but one genius of humbug, and Barnum is its exponent. This worthy gentleman's recent success in Lilliputian stock has induced him to turn his attention to the improvement of the breed of habits, and, with his accustomed promptness and patriotic devotion to the general welfare, he has at once gone to work to effect the needed reform. He evidently considers the present state of babydom a crying evil, and hopes by unremitting personal devotion to the cause, and with the assistance of acknowledged breeders, to produce not only a finer quality, but a larger yield of this desirable stock.

To effect this praiseworthy design, he proposes to give a "grand national baby show, at Barnum's American Museum, in New York, June 5, 6, 7 and 8, 1855, and to offer twenty-one premiums, amounting in all to over $1,000 in cash. The following ladies have consented to serve as judges on the occasion Mrs. W. Leland, Metropolitan Hotel; Mrs. W.

Burroughs, Irving House; Mrs. E. F. Ellett, No. 145 East Thirteenth street; Mrs.

L. N. Fowler, No. 308 Broadway; Mrs. R.

T. Trail, No. 15 Laight street; Mrs. H. Williamson, No.

160 Barrow street; Mrs. J.N. Genin.No. 214 Broadway." The great quantity of scrub stock cultivated has induced Mr. B.

to limit the number of exhibitors to one hundred, so that of those offored for entry he may select only the better classBS. And, with his accustomed foresight, he has provided "retiring rooms, cradles, for one hundred babies and their attendants." The tj -c." in the above sentence is supposed to include certain triangular piecss of cloth and divers papers of large pins. Mr. Barnum does not do things by halves. He is not content with rewarding only the fattest or Die finest specimen of a baby, (which last, by the way, is a term of rather general significance,) but he also oners the seductive premium of two hundred and fifty dollars to the most prolific dam; and to prevent imposition, (we wonder that so honest- and straightforward a gentleman should have supposed any one capable of imposing on him,) he requires that "exhibitors of twins, triplets and quarterns must furnish unquestionable testimony from the family physician and other competent authority that the representations made are strictly correct." Need we say more of this exhibition 1 The known nkill and reliableness of the judges insure impartiality to the breeders, and Mr.

Barnum's standing is a proof that the fair will be successful. The bearing of this movement upon Kentucky is easily seen. Her long-maintained reputation as the best stock-growing State in the Union must be preserved. If she should allow the highest prizes to be carried off by any other State, it is obvious that her reputation must suffer that the laurels which have heretofore bound the victorious brows of her mules, her calves, her beeves, her sheep, and her horses, will be transferred to the hairless heads of mere babies from abroad, and then "Kentucky's occupation's gone!" But this need not, must not be. The Courier goes forth this morning into the agricultural districts of the State, and every raiser of this sort of stock, when he has perused this article, will be fired with generous zeal for the honor of the Commonwealth, and will instantly determine- to "get up something" which will far eclipse the puny endeavors of sister States.

And if the ladies of Kentucky will only lend their aid, the country's safe and competition distanced. The line of duty indicated to us by the gentleman from New Orleans, to whom we alluded in the first paragraph of this article, has been pursued and we close our labors with the sagacious bscrvation of the ingenuous Mr. Mayberry, in the Comedy of Extremes "This is a grbat country NO MISTAKE Sudden Death. On Saturday morning last, Mr. Griffin Kelly, living about three miles from Winchester, Clarke eounty, while apparently in the enjoyment of perfect health, was suddenly and unexpectedly summoned into eternity.

Mr-Kelly was eighty years of age. On the morning of his decease, had attended to his stock, as usual, and was in the act of shaving himself when the grim monster Death struck him down without a warning. JapT Col. W. F.

Evans, (Whig,) of Glasgow, will he a candidate for Congress in the Third District, at tho ensuing election. look and wonder at tho many new and fine things there displayed. Among the most attractive, as well an useful articles we examined, were velvet, tapestry and Brussels earpets, from the English and other European manufacturers, all of the finest texture, the most endless patterns, and the richest hues ever seen; vieing in beauty and color, not only with the liighest works of art, but rivaling nature's self. The usefal and economical were lavishly blended with the beautiful and ornamen tal, as an abundant supply of three-piy and two-ply carpets were tastefully disposed along the well-stocked rooms and shelves ot the estaDlisn- ment, so that all purses and all tastes could be suited. In addition to these articles, Messrs.

Hite Small have laid in a large stock of cur tain goods, tapestry, window-shades and cornices drapery of the finest satin damask, satin delaines. and then the rich and beautifullly embroidered lace and muslin curtains. Hite Small are well known, and have been long established as upright merchants, who re ceive and maintain the fullest confidence ot tne community, and enjoy the highest popularity among the steamboat owners. Their present stoek of goods has been selected by one of the firm in the East, whose experience is unequalled. and we advise our citizens and country buyers to call in, examine their goods, and buy if they are pleased.

A Billigeeent Lawyke. It will be seen by reference to our police report, that Mr. Robert F. Baird was arraigned on a peace warrant. Ju6t after the officer served the process, Mr.

B. caught the complainant (Frank Holzinger,) in the court room, and soundly belabored him. The case was continued until 3 o'clock in the afternoon, when just before the Judge took his seat, Mr. B. at tacked Holzinger with a coaple of cowhides, and would have kmned the unfortunate victim.

Judge Johnston immediately ordered Mr. Baird's committal to jail. After an imprisonment of about one hour, he was released on bail. A man named Lamb, who manifested some in terest in the difficulty, was held to bail for carry ing ooneealed weapons. An Important Bract! As the Spring trade is ny commencing, we wish to apprise our wholesale dealers of a fact of considerable importance to them, viz: that the Weekly Courier has a circulation larger by thousands than that of any other paper published in tlie city or State! and if they wish the fact that they have goods and wares to sell made known far and wid6, they should freely use its columns.

We know of no small investment that can be made that will be likely to pay better. The space allotted to advertisements is limited, and our charges are 10 cents a line for the first, and 5 cents a line for each subsequent inser tion. Clothing. Speaking of fine, tasteful ready made and fashionable clothing, we must confess the display we saw at 525, corner of Main and Third streets, at the store of Mr. A.

D. Mansfield, surpassed our expectation. Mr. M. has just returned from New York, where, for the last month, ho has been selecting and getting up his spring and summer stock of clothing, and, for taste and neatness, we think his present assortment cannot be excelled in this or any other city in the Union.

He exhibited to us his coats, pants and vests, the styles and patterns of which were certainly as neat and handsome as any garments we ever beheld. We would advise our friends to give Mr. M. a call if they want a complete out-fit in his line. Sad Casualty.

A sad casualty occurred near Elleston, Madison county, on the 17th inst. A number of young men were assembled at the house of a neighbor, all of whom were friends and on the most amicable terms. There was but one pistol in the company, aad that was in the hands of Mr. Covington, who determined to shoot it off, that no damage might be done. In placing a cap upon tho tube the eontents was accidentally discharged, and a young man by the name of Riley was instantly killed.

A court of inquiry was held on the 19th inst. At the examination all the evidence corroborated the statement above. Impoktant Decision. An important will case occupied five or six days of the present term of the Bourbon Circuit Court. Wm.

Collins, willed all of his estate, some $30,000 or $40,000, to his three orphan grand-children, leaving his son, his only living child, a small estate. The jury set aside the will upon the plea of monomania as regarded his son. Richard Hawes Chilton Allen, W. W. Alexander, and F.

Kennedy, appeared for the will, and Garrett Davis, Geo. W. Williams, and Jas. F. Robinson, against it.

We regret toleam that Mr. R. P. Smith who was assailed in a most cowardly manner last Friday night, still lies in a precarious condition. One of his arms is nearly severed in twain, and two horrible wounds were inflicted on his head, and it is feared that concussion of the brain will ensue.

The man Noble, who was arrested, charged with the dastardly attack on Dick Smith, as he is familiarly known, had his examination postponed till this morning. Attempt to Bribe Grand Jury in Philadelphia, have made an important presentment to tho Court of Quarter Sessions, stating that from evidance adduced before them, a plan had been formed some time since, to obtain $10,000 from the friends and family of Dr. Beale, in order to employ counsel, and pay the expenses of procuring a pardon from the Governor. Surgical. Mr.

Wm. F. Scott, of Somerset exterpated, on the 18th from the abdominal region of Mrs. B- a resident of Pulaski county, a tumor, weighing feur pounds. She was under the influence of chloroform.

The pa-ient, as we understand, is doing well. All transient advertisements in theCouRiEE most be paid for INYABIABLY IN ADVANCE. ma is a rule that hereafter will be strictly adhered The trial of John Mathew, for tho murder of his wife, was had in the Kenton Circuit Court on Friday last, and resulted in his acquital. EThe city elections of Madison, Evansville and Indianapolis, come off on the first Monday in April. Bkea stpin Lost.

Soe advertisement of breast pin. lost this morning..