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THE DAILY DISPATCH
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mmU considerably that of kit the Daily papers ot
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RICHMO> n . VA.»
Friday Msrsios, A**u«t 5, IM3.
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THE RIVAL ROUTES TO THE PA
CIFIC.
Of the proposed routes to the Pacific, the
only one which is making a very great noise, is
the middle route, which is under the peculiar
care of Senator Benton, Col. Fremont and Kit
Carson. The friends of the others are. quietly
waiting the result of explorations, willing to
abide a fair decision upon that test. But the
great Missourian cannot wait—he is too im
patient to keep still—considers it great folly
that there should bs any talk about any other
lines than the middle one, especially about
that where the "wolves cannot get. their living,'
and on which, by the way, it is not designed
to take tcoltes as passengers; and promises to
ehut up the mouths of opponents, of ignora
muses and jackasses, with claps of thunder!
We trust, however, that the reports of the En
gineers may be allowed to be made before this
Missouri thunder bursts upon the country.
Signs irom Baltimore, fwhich has been head
ing the Southern Commercial Conventione
er taking an active part in them,) intimate a
preference for the Benton route. This certain
ly is not a Southern sympathy of her's; and as
a development it the present juncture is not
exactly compatible with a disposition to see
equal justice done to all the routes—not to
apeak at all of Southern predilections.
One thing a little curious upon thia subject,
is, that while our Southern Democratic papers
are discussing the constitutionality and the ex
pediency of the government's making even one
road, ore of the Engineers employed by Ihe
government, throws eut the hint that it will
be necessary, probably, to build ttco rtad».—
This officer is Major Isaac J. Stevens, who
directs the Northern exploring party. In a
private letter of his, the following passages oc
cur:
"Of the objects of the expedition you are well
aware. As for myself,my mind is unprepared
in regard to fixing any particular line of road
for the great inter oceanic railroad communica
tion. My determination is to collect facts, learn
the geography and topography of thjcour.try
®ver which we pass, and develop thoJfpfturces of
this hitherto unknown region. SBitild a good
line for a railroad be found, connecting the head
waters of the Mississippi and Puget's Sound,
I trust the day will not be far distant when the
railroad will be built.
"After a careful study of this question, I
have come to the conclusion that if the routes
be practicable, two roads must at an enrly date
be built: one connecting San Francisco with the
Gulf and Central States, and the other Puget's
Sound with the valley of the St. Lawrence.—
I have no doubt as to the practicability of the
Southern line, and I trust no delay will occur
in commencing it.
"When 1 consider the growing importance
of our Pacific possessions, the rapid concentra
tion of the commerce of China, Japan, and the
Indies on that coast, making our country the
centre of the commerce cf the world, I cannot
but be convinced that two great roads will
prove Insufficient to supply its wants, *nd that
we shall need three and probably mere roads."
We commend this rapid multiplication of
roads to the consideration of our cotsmporaries
who are approving the Pacific scheme so ear
nestly. Here we have one, two, three, and pro
bably more!
It is a little gratifying to those who feel a
desire that the Southern route may prove to be
the best, that Major Steyens Ideclarees that
he has "no doubt as to the practicability of the
Southern line|This will entitle liirn to a very
respectable share of the Missouri thunder.—
We have in support of the Msjor's declaration,
Captain Marcy's assertion that the route from
the Mississippi river at Memphis or its vicinity,
via £1 Paso or Dona Ana, and thence down the
Gila river to its intersection with the Colorado,
and across the San Diego„ possesses advanta
ges over all others. So that the line that is
abhorred and dreaded by the tcoloet, has some
very respectable scientific supporters.
The Pacific scheme grows in interest. We
look forward to a stormy session of Congress.
The rchame is powerful, and has powerful
support, —the whole Weit will go for it; and
iB Qie matter of aspirations for the Presidency,
the We»t is a power worth propi'iating. The
great Pacific scheme, therefore, has in it a prin
ciple of vitality that will be hard to kill.
Chimes ok Bells. —A writer in the Boston
Post is eloquent in favor of procuring a chime
of bells for that goodly city. We love the
sweet aerial music of a chime, and in several
places have been nearly run down by omni
buses, while listening to this bewitching melo
dy. But there seems a vast incongruity be
tween the harmony of bells and the bustling,
noisy, and often reckless aid thoughtless
scenes, in which their notes must penetrate in
a busy city. Still, while the music swells from
above like angel's voices speaking to sinful
men, few are so heartless as not to acknow
ledge the magic of its spell and tune, if only
for the moment, to thoughts of better and high
er things than those which "perish with their
using." The music of a goodly chime, though
in a city, falls like a blessing upon all hearts,
wd like the heaven-sent rain, descended alike
ttpon the just and the unjust." Why don't
Kickmo&d have a chime? •
First Di AT h from a Locomotive in Au.
Bpeci "°'
in Aueusta WcH* 1 fr ° m a locot «>oi'»e
roach, and the entire village and , he
country poured out its inhabitants to see it ~
The crowd was so great pressing on t 0 ibe
track, that an unfortunate dog was forced u pc>
it. tad was ran over and killed by the locomo
tive. An investigation into the affair proved
that "bo one was to blame." The Spectator
hopes that this is the first and last.
Tuljuvub or w Comuon wealth.—Dr.
J. B. Stovall has accepted the appointment of
Treasurer of the Common wealth, tendered him
•I>J (he Governor.
"13t Authority."—Our good friend SrMr,
of the Petersburg Intelligencer, it the publish*
er of the tnunicipsl laws and proceedings of
Petersburg, "by authority." His paper is the
"official organ;" but theie is certainly more
dignity than profit in the position, unless
(which is too much the rule in the world) the
salary is the standard of the respectabiliiy of
an office. Our neighbor gets "one cent" 1 per
annum. As a public officer he cannot there
fore be considered avaricious or selfish. It has
been long debated wheiher a cent was some
thing or nothing; and the question may now
be settled. When our neighbor gets his pay
he can determine. If he were to try it in the
Richmond market, we wouldn't give a button
for what it would buy. Cents, in these days
of high prices, are utterly contemned by mar
ket men. They won't speak to a man who
exhibit; one. It may do a little on the gun.
ger" line—and as we have a friend who is de
voted to "gungers," we claim half our neigh,
bor's salary for him, if he invests in that deli
cious article.
The Central Road.—This roaj is doing
a fine business in the passenger line. Tuesday
morning there were 162 passengers, and the
receipts for passengers alone, on the up train,
$627. Wednesday the receipts were about the
same, and yesterday morning they amounted
lo $700. This is admirable! From this what
may we not expect when the road is finished
through to the Ohio, passing along the glo
rious region of the Virginia Springs, and con
necting with the great system of Western
railroads?
Movements Towards the Rio Grande.—
The Washington Republic's local letter wri
ter, makes the following speculative announce
ment relative to the movement ef troops and
further acquisitions:
Washington, August 2,1853. —Something
is moving the political waters far southward.
If I mistake not, the Administration is making
preparations to put itself in condition to nego
tiate for another strip of Mexican territory. I
learn that all the disposable force of the army,
not needed elsewhere, will be concentrated
upon the Rio Grande at an early day. Some
twelve or fifteen hundred additional troops will
man the posts on our Mexican boundary, as
soon as they can be detailed from their present
stations in Texas or on the Atlantic border. 1
venture the prediction that it will not be many
months ere we have a new Mexican bounda
ry, running far below the Mesilla, and marked
by a mountain range for much of the distance.
The Republic of yesterday has the following in
addition :
I learn that the order for an increase of the Uni
ted State* force on the Rio Grande has been issued-
The ball is fairly open, and we ehail have exciting
times ere it closes. Among the good results likely
to be recordad in this new chapter of our history is
a settlement of claims of citizen* of the United
States against Mexico, to indemnity for outrages and
lossfs tulfjred by them at the hands of Mexican
officials ; also for losses incurred through the faith
letiness of Mexico with respect to her grants to
parties in the U S. wilh whom she had entered into
agreement for the right of way and the construc
tion of a railroad across the Isthmus of Tehuante
pec. Any new treaty that may be negotiated be
tween the two countries will necessarily review all
these questions, and provoke a decision of eash,
one way or the other.
Death of Miss Poach.—We learn from
the Petersburg Express of yesterday that Miss
Poach, the young lady who was struck on
the Appomattox Bridge Saturday night, died
on Tuesday night. The doctors testified at
the jurv of inquest that the blow certainly
caused the death of Miss P. Considerable ex
citement was produced in Petersburg by the
daring outraee. A lady testified before the in
quest that Miss P. was sitting in a piazza close
to her residence in a conversation at nine
o'clock—so that, if she be right, the outride
was committed after nine o'clock. One of the
young ladies of the party assaulted, stated at
the first examination of Anthony that it was
a little after eight o'clock, and as Mr. Byrne,
the owner of Anthony, (who was arrested on
suspicion,) testified that A. had not left his
house at that hour, there was a difficulty as
to his being the person, notwithstanding the
young lady described him accurately and was
satisfied, irom his appearance, that he was the
person who made the assault. The lady who
testified as to the time Miss P. was in the
piazza, was clear and positive in her evidence,
declaring that she looked at the clock at the
time. The jury rendered a verdict that Miss
P. came to her death from a blow inflicted by
Anthony, the slave of Mr. Thomas Byrne.
Staunton Hotels.—We have often with
pleasure commended that excellent house, the
"Virginia Hotel." The Spectator says Mr. J.
N. Woodward has recently completed some
improvements on his establishment, known as
the "Woodward House," and that its comforts
and capability to accommodate the public are
considerably increased. The Spectator says
another new hotel will soon be added to the
means of accommodation in Staunton. We
have no doubt they will all have more than
they can do.
stage accident occurred near Sharon
Springs, New York, Saturday, which was of
a fearful nature, but did not result fatally to
any body. It was dark, the stage was without
lanterns, and there had been heavy ra-ns.—
Parsing, along the brow of a steep banki
the wheels sunk deep in the mud, and in the
pulling to extricate them, the fore wheels be.
came detached, and the body of the stage
rolled down the hill a distance of 80 feet—
turning over three times in the descent. The
bottom of the ravine was full of mud, and the
stage found a soft bed, none of the eight pa* •
tcngers inside being much injured.
Flogging ik the Navt.—The U. 8. ship,
Congress, has recently returned from a long
cruise, and the first vessel, indeed, which has
returned from a long cruise since the abolish
ment of flogging in the navy. In her case,
the result is that discipline has been success*
fully maintained unaided by the lash. The
petty officers of the ship addressed a very
warm letter of acknowledgment to Comman
der McKeever, ia which they thank him for his
considerate treatment and his kind attention to
, their welfare and comfort. They represent
that there was a constant increase of good dia-
I cipline, order and sobriety on board.
Jails Empty.—The jail at Burlington, Ver
mont, is empty, being the third without a ten
ant- The editors of the State attribute this
fact to the existence of the Maine Liquor law
in Vermont.
Phitadelpbi. paper,
very ..dignantly deny that there has been any
thing like yellow fever in that city.
LOCAL MATTERS.
The Baptist Fxcvasiow.—Pursuant to due no.
lice the members of the Second Ba ? t st Sunday I
School,|together with a large number of their pa
rents, relative* and friend* connected with the Bap
tiit and other denominations, assembled in the Lec
ture room of the Second Baptist Church between
the boura of 6 BDd 7, on Wednesday mrrning, for
the purpose of uniting in a ple.sare excursion to
Liberty Church, in Powhatan ccunty.
At 7 o'cUck, the company formed la line with
Smtth'a fine Armory Bind at the head. The
who mustered over two hundred strong, and
among them some of th? fairest damaels of our
city, came next the band In couples, tho girls, adult
mß !es and beys closing me procession, which num
bered some six hundred persons. They then
mcrchod down Main to 14th street, and down 14th
street to tke Danville cars, where they were spee
dily seated and placed en-roatefor the scene of the
celebration, at and near Liberty Church. No acc -
dent occurred on the way, and the only complaints
we heard uttered, came from some disconsolate
bachelors, whose eflorts were unavailing to tnter
the ladies' cars, and who had to seliloquise upon their
temporary deprivation of the smiles of the fair in
the open male cars. The train arrived at the grove
near the church about 9 o'clock. The grove was
large tnd most admirably adapted ta the purposes
of a meeting or celebration in the open air. Speedi
ly the platform upon which the band and speakers
were plsced was surrounded with beaokjs, and the
benches densely covered with a meat cheerful and
orderly assemblage. Some lour or five hundred
visitors from Powhatan and the adjacent counties
were present The exercises were under the di
rection of the estimable superintendent of the
school, Mr H K EUyson. Owing to the absence of
the conductors, the vocal music was not as effective
as it would otherwise have been—nevertheless,
with Instrumental accompaniments by the band,
hymns and songs of praise issuing from tha lipi of
hundred*, echoed through tbe mighty blosioming
wood* in strain* ef soothing and impressive har
mony. After sieging, Dr Howell opened the pro»
ceedlngs with prayer, and subsequently in the ab
sence of Mr J B Winston, delivered a short but
pertinent address. In the course of it he referred
to the benefit of Sunday schools and to the organi
zation of a school at Liberty Church, numbering
30 scholars, and under the charge of two ladies —
The Rev gentleman warmly urged the necessity of
gentlemen coming to tbe aid of these ladies—gen
tlemen whose hearts were like thosj of the ladies,
full of charity, benevolence and good will. He
trusted wh- n they again visited this place that tbey
wou'd find a large and flourishing Sunday Schoo'
fully officered with male and female teachers.
Mr R B Potts was announced a* the ne xt speaker.
We shall not attempt a eriticiara upon his effort;
suffice It to say we regarded it as entirely inappro
priate to the occasion, and more suitable to a politi
eal meeting. Mr P's language was choice, and ex
pression fair; but we felt with many others that the
employment of his talent:—and we learn that he
is a young man of much promise—in' discussing
some plain moral topics, bearing upon thebenefiU
of Sunday Schools and re igiaus education, would
have been far more acceptable, appropriate and
benefisial than an exposition of the history of the
Republic and the subjects of annexation and
slavery.
The closing addras was delivered by Master
Charles Pemberton, and for one so young he is a
model spsaker. The address was excellent in mat"
ter, but it was the eloquent and impressive manner
of the youthful orator that gave to it its peculiar
cnaria.
At the conclusion of the exercises of the grove,
a brief intermission followed. Then, at the tap of
the dram, under the direction of Chief Mar
shal J F Barnes and aids, the eompany marched
to the dining tables set out near the church. The
dinner arrangements were under the entire control
of Messrs J W Bullington and S V Land rum, who
were assisted by Messrs Watkinß, M Howell and G
Steele, Jr. These gentlemen did wonders, furnish
log a most ample and satisfactory repast. Alter
dining upwards of a thousand persons they hud
several barrels, not of "fragments," but of good
provisions remaining.
In tha afternoon, the Armory Band, under tbo
direction of J B Smith, gave a choice instrumental
Concert.
At 5 o'clock, the company were again re-eeated in
the cars and on their way home, arriving safely in
Richmond between 6 and 7 o'clockP M.
We noticed that every daily paper in the city wa»
represented on this excursion. We would simply
suggest, not in a spirit of fault-finding at all, for the
managers of this excursion deserve great credit
for what they did accomplish, but for the benefit of
managers el any similar excursions in the future,
the reservation, whether in a front car or rear car,
of comfortable seats for invited guests. To be
crowded in higgledy-piggledy, amongst benchts
and boxes, in a email, open freight car with thirty
or forty half-smothered males ef all ages and hu
mors, and the hot einders tailing in clouds about
you, for an hour and • half, is certainly not a very
inviting accompaniment to an excursion, least of all
to those who go to describe it.
Presentation.—On Wednesday evening a »ple*
did service of Silver Plate was presented to Mr
John H Osborne, the able Superintendent of Trans
portation for the Richmond and Danville Railroad,
on the occasion of his reti.ement from the employ
of the company. He leaves Richmond shortly to
take charge of a railroad in Pennsylvania. It was
a spontaneous, liberal and heartfelt token of the
regard and respect entertained for Mr Osborne by
the employees of the eompany who have witnessed
•□d admired his faithful discharge of duty as Su
perintendent during the last three years. The ser
vice of plate comprised a large pitcher, two gob
-1 its, a si jp bowl and salver, elaborately carved and
mounted. Messrs Mitchell &. Tyler furnished the ser"
▼ice.it costing about #350. On each piece was en
graved the words, "Employees of the Richmond and
Danville Railroad Company to John H Osborne, Su
perintendent Transportation, July, 1653." The plate
was presented fa the parlor of the City Hotel, in
the presence of a large number of gentlemen con
nected with the eompany and of the friends of Mr
Osborne, by Mr Lewis E Harvey of Amelia coun
ty. He made the following appropriate address:
Mb Osboene—l present to yon on behalf of the
employee* of the Richmond and Danville Kallroad
thi* service of plate,ln token, and aa a teitimonial
of the high eatimatton in which they bold you aa
an officer and gentleman. They cannot part from
you without expressing their deep regret at the
severance of a connexion and the termination (of
an intercourae from which they have derived ao
much aadafaction. For while yomr duty to the
company baa bean nnlformiy discharged with seal,
energy and fidelity, your intercourae (official and
social) with thoae connected with you, and particu
larly your subordinate*, ha* been charactered and
tampered by considerate kindness
The aondition of the road and it* turnltare,—its
total exemption from accident* prejudicial to life
or property during the whole term of your admin
istration ot it, eliciting aa It doe* the admiration of
others, renders any commendation of you, on their
part, an act of supererogation.
1 ana instructed to exprea* their sincere wishes
for the happiness and prosperity of yourself and
family, and their earnest hope that you mar be as
highly, and 1 will add, a* juatly appreciated here
after by others, as you are by them.
It gives me pleasure to add, that the Board of Di
rectora have passed a resolution expressive of their
regret at yoor resignation, and laudatory of your
"active and efficient service*" while in their em
ployment.*
('This is tlis only resolution of it* kind, adopted by
the Board on the retirement of any o&iser from its
service.]
Permit me to expraaa, for myself, the profouid
regret that I feel in parting with you, for oar inter
course, based on esteem,has ripened into friend
ship.
Mr Osborne replied as follows in a most feeling
and eloquent mannir:
Gkntlxm**—lt is with mingled feelings of
pleasure and regret that I find myself ealled upon
to say a few words on the present occasion- He
gret that it ah .aid have become necessary that our
intercourse should now cease, and pleasure that in
my position as Superintendent, I have been enabled
to pres«rve the discipline necessary to the working
oi a Katiroad, Without losing tnat esteem and re
gard, waich in the performance of duty, is tke
m ist delightful and agreeable taing we can expe
rience at the hands of our fellow men.
I cannot siflhiently tank you for the valuable
and beauti ui testimonial cf your friendship ; but
permit me, without asying a word in disparagement
of it, to add, that in my estimation the list contain
ing the nsmes of the donors is of a higher value
and possesses a charm with which tue richness and
lustre of silver cannot vie
I will not omit this opportunity, and certainly
could had a more suitable one, to express the
obligations I am under lor the ai4 and assistance I
have received in the management of the road. We
have worked together througn many difficulties;
the regulations and orders have njt only been car
ried out with an alacrity which is unusual in
public works, but each individual has mani
tested a desire to maintain the credit of the Kosd,
and tb promote by his exertions tne well being and
prosperity of the Company, in a degree which
could not b«surpassed,and which in my experience
1 have never seen equalled.
It is pleasant to look back and compare the past
with the present conditijn cf aur improvemeat,
two short ye>rs ago. Its opponents and enemies
(and their naiae was legion) could scarcely speak
of us without the strongest expressions of con
tempt; whilst at this time, we can number many of
these amongst our warmest friends, and the success
and prospeiity of the Koad has compelled the re
mainder to keep silence. This change has been
wi ought partly jy the people becoming acquainted
with the benehts to be derived from Kailroads, but
principally, in my opinion, trom the character cf
its employees, whom 1 have reason to know have
met with the respect ot the communily through
which the line passes, by the steady, diligent in
dustry which has characterized them; Dy the
punctuality and freedom from accident witn which
the business of the has been conducted, and
by the neatness and order which is generally ob
servable in each of its departments. For all of
this, gentlemen, its frit nds and yomr late Superin
tendent have to thank you.
In alluding to the freedom from accident, I wish
to remind you that 1 speak of this with a sense of
the obligations we are all under to the Good Prov
idence wnica has preserved us. There are fearful
casualties happening tound us every day, to avoid
which no foretigbt could avail, but even these it
has been our happy lot to be free from, and I trust
our Koad may ever continue so.
And now, gentlemen, permit me again to thank
you and toexpresi my sincere and earnest desire
for your welfare, and may you a 1 long continue, by
the exercise cf those qualifications wnich you have
heretofore manifested, to give a character to .the
Danville Koad.
The ceremony of presentation having been fin.
iihed, the company by invitation repaired to the
dining room and partook of soma choice retreih
mants. The social re-union under the skilful chair
manship of Captain Sims, whose heart is almost
as large as his body, passed off very agreeably.
Military and Citic Excursion.—The Virgin
ia Rifles, under the eommand of Capt John Hartz,
who are famed for giving to their annual, social
letes an animation and sprightliness oi the most
attractive character, again offer to their friends and
the citizens of Richmond a pleasure excursion to
the Slash Cottage on the afternoon of Monday next.
The special train conveying the parties to this ex
cursion will leave at 4 o'clock, P. M. In the even
ing the beautiful and spacious grounds attached to
tbe "Siash," will be brilliantly illuminated, and a
military and civic ball will come off in the superb
ball room attached to the Slash. In our judgment,
this is one oi the must suitable places tor an aft'air of
this kind that could have bsen selected. The Cot
tage is new, and most tastily fitted up for the ex
press accommodation of such parties, with covered
cupper saloons, ball rooms, and ladies and gent:e
toen's dressing rooms. The company is thus pro
tected from rain. Tha appearance of the illumi
nated building and grounds is of the most brilliant
character—as if they formed a part of the vision
ary fairy land. Let tr.ose who doubt this, visit the
Cottage and grcunds at nigat when lighted up, and
see if tha declaration is not mora than verified. We
have often wondered that a place so retired, accessl
t>, and free from the objections often made to
excursions down the river—of sudden storms, of
getting aground, and of unwholesome dmpa and
great exposure—should have so long been over
locked by excursionists. Tha reguiar mail train
will take persons up to the ball at 9 o'clock, ?. M —
Visitors had better go, however, in the apeaial train
at 4 o'clock.
Skxt On. —We reported the case yesterday re
sulting from a charge brought by a man, named
John G Craddocx, against a Doy, named Gideon
Carver, of stealing $7.76 from his pocket Saturday
eveu'ng last, whilst he (Craddock) lay asleep In the
canal beat on which he was employed. Witness
es proved that the boy was innocent and that i!
was Craddock who stole the mouey from Carver.
Craddock before he could be arrested decamped,
but in the course of the day was taken.
Yesterday Craddock'sown uncle swore to seeing
Craddock tak? the money out of Carver's pocket,
while laying in his berth. Carver missing the
money and seeing .Craddock with several dollars
in his possession, charged him with taking it and
tried to get it back ou Sunday last. Craddock had
no money previously. Mr Poindexter heard Car
ver charge Croddcck with taking the money out
of his pocket and ask him to give it back. Crad
dock made an equivocating reply. Witness saw
Craddock have 86 just previous to the making of
this demand by Carver. Another witness al=o
proved that Craddoct had lied about the matter ;
and the result was that the Mayor remanded Crad
dcck to jail to appear to answer the charge of rob
bery before the Grand Jury of the Hustings Court
on Monday next.
FiOBTiNG —Mr J B Smith deposed before the
Miyor jesterday, that a young man, named J aires
Gill, while under the influence of liquor on Tues
day evening last, followed another young man,
named James Stevenson, living on sth itraet— want
ed to whip him—would not let him go into his own
house—and finally attacked him on Canal street.
The examination into the particulars of the .case
here stepped, owing to the absence of witnesses
andof the accused, and will probably be resumed
this morning.
Fined —Messrs Glenn 4c Davit were on yester
day lined for violsiing a city ordinance.
Whipped.—Two of Eilis tc Peers' drivers were
on yesterday ordered to be whipped by hla Honor
for rapid driving. Their names were John and
Samuel Jackson, and they have been pociAed be
fore for a similar offence
» Bailee.— James Dixon imprisoned for misde
meanor, on yesterday gave the required security
for futire good behavior, and was discharged from
custody.
Hxnbico County Coc*t—This Court has been
engaged for the laat two days in disposing of civil
business generally.
£yThe steamship Koanoke, from Mew York,
arrived yesterday morning. The following is a
list of her passengers:
Geo A Terry, A Martin, Q N Wilaoo, Wm Bag
nail, 8 M Lay re, C Q Thompson, H fannlll, Mrs
BALen. Miss Krebs, Mrs Grif
fith, Miss Wsrd, W C Bowers, B F Halsey John
Harcosk and lady, Wm Tupman, Wm McUeorge,
J Atbern, lady and 4 children, L Coflman, Charles
Carr, JohnCarr. Thos tiklnner, ILobt Helh. W H
Allison, W H Marshall, J Collins, K O Davis, J
Davis, 27 for Morfoik, aud '40 In steerage.
MARRIED,
At Rivanaa Hall, Fluvanna county. oo ths 21»t
July, by th-Rev W 8 While, D D. Mr GEO Y*M
Wfc'lTE, of Halifax countr, to Mil* WILLIE,
daughter of Col Robt W Aihlta.
*f the (iryitai Pa>
®^*^'lace.—L. FRANCE Nr. 19<j Main atre» t,
bai jaat teceived from New Yrrk, a number of
beautiful, large site Engraving* of tbe Crys
tal Palace, which he will aell at New York pricea.
Call ana aee them. »u J—3t*
FA9SENKTs tor tne Head, ma«e to
order, by Milt H. SEMON. Ordera con
be lett at the reaidence of her Father, E Semon, No
11, Main street. aa 3
UAIK DVG, IIAIK DYE—Tbe
nly liquid Hair Dye in the World for in
aiantiy dying the Hair without dying the akin. It ia
applied the same way aa oii; ia perfectly free from
nitrate of ailver and injuriooa acida, imparts a gloaa
to the Hair, that baa never been approached by any
other article. It will never turn red or purple, re
tain* its color to the last, and ia a vegetable prepa
ration that can be made in ten minutes, at a very
trifling coat. I will send the recipe to any lady or
gentleman, on receiving one dollar. Address F.
C., Box 125. Post Uffi;e jy 15—lm*
FINK PICTURES.—It appear*
hat Meair*. MINNIS &. WATSON, Da
guerreotypi*u, 146 Main street, have brought thi*
ueautiful att nearer perfection than at any place 1
have been. Their picturea of ladiea and children
are beautiful—they represent life admirably. These
gentlemen de*erve great credit for their *killin this
wondertul art. Their wall* abound with *peci
men* ot the richest hue, and I feel assured that if
either citizen* or strangers will pay them a visit,
they wiil not regret the time they may spend in
examining those precious gems. jy
(k-32? T. J. ( A K.-SON dc iO., >o. 41
43 Light Street, Baltimore,
and No. 36 Water Mtreet, New York.—A
giod assortment of Bacon, Pork and Lard >1 way*
on hand, and for lala at lowest market price*.
Je 18—ly
B. W. KTAKKK, Attorney at
and Notary Public—Practices
lu an the Courts of Henrico and Hanover counties
and Richmond eity. As a Notary Public, particu
lar attention will be paid to the taking of Deposi
tions, (in or out of his office) Proof and Acknowl
edgement* ot Deed*, Relinquishments of Dower,
&c. Claims for collection entrusted to him, prompt
ly f>needed to.
Office removed to No 52, three ioor* above City
Hotel, on North side of Main street, Richmond, Va
de 2—ly
BALL, AND FIKK-WOKJ4S.—
The grand display of Fire Work* and
Ball, to have come off at the Huguenot Spring* on
Friday evening last, ba* been postponed until FRI
DAY next, August sth, 1853. au2—4t
EXCHANGE AND BANKING
HOUSE OF C. W-. PURCELL & CO.-
The note* ef the Southern Manufacturer*'
Bank, are redeemed a* heretofore at par at our
counter.
solvent Washington small notes, will for
the present be redeemed at par from Merchants.
We caution the public therefore, against paying
any discount on small notes dated at Washington.
NOTICE.— Express packages tor
Norfolk, Richmond, Petersburg, &c , In
tended for shipment per steamer* Roanoke or
Jamestown, will hereafter be received by
Messrs ADAMS & CO., 59 Broadway, who are the
only authorised agents for Express privileges by
these ships
Office of New York and Virginia Steamship Com
pany, No 32 Broadway.
LUDLAM Si PLEASANTS, Agents.
New York. June, 1,1853. je 13
JOB PRINTING.—The Dispatch
Job Office is prepared to execute in the
handsomest manner, and on the most reasonable
terms, Pamphlets, Circular*, Handbills,
Labels, Business Cards, Tickets, Blanks,
iic, and every descriptioa of Printing,
je 23—lrn
BOTANIC PRACTICE OF ME
•OS 01CINE, bit DB. E. D. ROBINSON.
|3**Offioa on Franklin, between 13th and 14th
streets. jy 15—ly
W. D. .HfiKlWETllfc.lt.
PORTER AND MANUFACTURER OF
Cigars, two doors below the Columbian Hotel.
MANUFACTURER OF DENICO
TIsED SMOKING TOBACCO. jy 14—2 m
Dr. John B.Walthall,Hoinceopa
thic Physician, Office on Governor
•treet, nearly opposite the Governor's House,
ma 14—6 m*
KOPEK dfc iHIKKAY, UNDER
TAKERS, Governor street, between
Main and Franklin. fe> 28—ly
gTHsliowar's Pills the mom eflectaal
care for Headache, Nervousness, iichili
tv, and Giddiness in the Bead.—Mrs Drink
water, of Cattle street. Liverpool, had besn In Hi
health for a time, suffering from *e
vare keadaehes, nervousness, and a debilitated
constitution, and was frequently suddenly seized
w.th a giddiness in the head, so that her strength
completely failed her, and she would fali to the
ground. Every effort was tried to obtiin rellof by
following the prescriptions of medical men, but
with >ut success; she then commenced taking Hol
lo way's Pills, and this invaluable medicine soon
strengthened the tone of her stomach, renova.ed
her constitution, and so effectually cured headache
thstsha is now enjoying the best of health.
Sold by the Proprietor, 224, Strand, (soar Tem
ple Bar) London, ana by all respectable Vendors
of Patent Medicines throughout the British Empire,
and by those of the United States, in Pots and Box
es at 37X cents, 87 cents, and 91 SO each. Whole
sale by the principal Drug Houses In the Union, and
by Messrs A B k D SANDS. New York, and PUR
CELL, LADD k CO. Richmond, Ya.
There Is very considerable saving is taking the
larger sizes.
N B—Directions for the fiidaaee 0 f Patients are
affixed to each Pot or Box. au s—lw
XI. O. OF KECUABITKW.—The
member* of OLD DJMINION TENT,
No 301, and RISING SUN ENCAMP
MENT, No 3, E. O of I. R , are hereby
notified that their next meetings will be
held on their regular evening*, over the apothe
cary store of Mr A. Bodeker, Main *treet.
»us—lt* COMMITTEE
ATTENTION, MECHANIC UIiAKU.
iYour company will parade on Gamble's Hill
in full uniform—arm* complete for Inspection-
Saturday, August 6th. a: 4 P. M. precisely.
By order ot the Captain.
au s—2t JOHN T. OSBORNE, Ist Serg't.
#A C'AKi).—The subscriber reapecttui
ly tender* his servic?* to the citizen* of
Ktcnmondas a teacher of PIANO FORTE
and VOCAL MUSIC. Instruction in both
of ibeae branches will be given upon the mo*t ap
proved European method, and every effort mads to
ensure thorough proficiency on tee part of pupil*
entrusted to his care.
He i* permitted to refer to the following gentle
men—Rev T V Moore, Mr Tsaeweil Morton, Mr
John D Blair and Mr Jaa Woodbouse, with whom
order* for him may be left.
CHS L PETICOLAS,
*u s—2awtSls Prof of Music
IOST OR MISLAIU—A promissory note,
« made by E Morris, datad Feb'y 19.h, 1*53,
piyable at the Bank of Virginia, six months alter
date, lor 6460.38, drawn to the order of and en
dorsed by the maker.
All person* are hereby cautioned against receiv
ing or negotiating said note a* payment has been
•topped THOS HUNT & CO,
au s—3t* 92 Wm *t. New York.
jVKW STORE,—The subscriber* would it
spectfuily Inform their friend* and the public
generally, that they hava taken the stoie on Main
street below »he City Hotel and next door to Wm
Palmer'*, where they intead to keep on hand a lull
and well selected stock of GROCERIES, suitable
for thecity and country trade. Person* desirous
of purchasing goods io our Una would do well to
give us a call, a* we Intend to sell on the mo*t re*
•oaable term*.
an s—«t* BAB 3 k WILHELM
A CARD.—I hereby inierm my friend* aad
customers, that ail business relation* between
myself and Mr. W. H BENSON have seased A*
soon a*ariangetn >ni**h*ll be aad* to recommence
business, 1 will give notice through the paper*.
1 tender my thank* to those who have so long
patron'sed me.
an s—3i* WM ALLEN.
I An ENVELOPES FOR 111 I*4 CT».
IvU JAMr.S WOODHOUUE, (late Ma*h *
Woodhou*#) Eagle Square, 1* selling a fair article
of Envelope* at II % *enU per hundred. Also, a
better article fron 13 to ?0 cent* per hand red.
au3
AMUSEMENT*.
U MIIiITART AND CIVIC iX- R #
■ 'HJRSIOH AMD BALL—Th*> VIR(«u £&
fjIR'FLEH, C«pt John H*rt2, w.il
•ixcurtion to tb« Stab C.jt'a*« tn
county, on the afternoon ot Monday fc-» gth of
Aufuit, and will give a Grand Hilary
Clric Hall at the above p'ace the taTevaoing
lea ring the deDOt of tbe Richmond. KreHekaourz
and Potomac company precisely at 4 o'cek, P M
and returning, leave the Cottage at 1 o'ack, A. m!
To thoae per«on» who»e *nga« menu of prevent
thvm trom taking the train at 4 o'clockan oppor
tunity for participating in the acenea < the even
ing, will be afforded by the regular in' train at S»
o'clock, by which they can go on hi term* aa
above,and aucb aa may de*ire to atay alaight,caa
return by the mail train at day light
Kefreahmenta will be on the grcum at city
pricea; the entire ground* brilliantly iimlnated,
and tbe Richmond Cornet Band and Cdion Band
•re engaged for the occaaion
keta for the Fxiurtion and all SI 30
for each gentleman and lady; and 50 cea for each
additional lady in company; chiidrenuader 14
year* of age 25 centa—to be h<%d of any lember of
the company or at the ticket oilbe Rich*
tnocd, Fredericksburg and Potomac cnpany od
the evening of the excuraion.
N. B —Ticket for aaitgle gentleman i.
au 4—4t*
MFoK RENT. —Tbe uppar le»rneot of
the new three itory brick Houae ortbe South
tideof Broad street, between Monroe itwt and the
County line. The bouse i* well built anfire proof;
containing six large airy room*, with sue rooms,
tc. There i* alto an excellent well cf wter in the
yard, together with an out kitchen, cotred with
date, a stable. Ac; all new and in fine ?der. To
a good tenant, the terms will be modertt. Pot*e*-
sion given immediately. Apply next do-r, or to
an s—3t JAMES MFORD.
*FOR KKNT. and immt;4iat>i|>->«se**ioi»
given, the House and Lot at ore*en, in the oc
capancyof the undersigned, at this curcer of Main
and 3ra street*. To a good tenant, it wil be rented
low, if early application be made to
au s—3t PHILIP M TABS.
FOR KKKT, the B.ick Hot*-j on 7th
street, between Clay and Lei*h strets, at pro
sen! occupied by Dr Lspham, ana noarlr opposite
to the residence ot Conway Robinson, iiq. Po»-
leision given immediately. Rant s'-bio jer annual.
Apply to
au 5 TOLER Jk COOK
FOR SALK, a small Lot ai-dTttuecnent
on Brook Avenue. For terms, appy to
au 5 TOLEK Si COOK.
FOR KENT,several Lodging Itaouui
suitable for single gect.emec, over tha Mora
occupied by Stebbin*, Darracott &Co Apply to
ALLEN it CROUCH,
Intelligence and Agency Office,
au 5 Corner Broad and 9tb streets.
FOR KENT, << amait Wooisn Tenament
on 7th street, between Broad and Grace it*.—
Apply to EDW'D D E4CHO,
au 5 General Agent and Collector.
MFOR KENT, a small Brick Hjuse in
Theatre alley. Possession c>>n be bad at once.
Apply to EDW D D EaCHO,
au 5 General Agent and Co'lectar.
FOR KENT —1 have tor rent a small
Wooden Tenement on M&ddcxs Hill. Pos
session tan be had at once Apply to
EDW'D D E.ICHO,
au 5 General Agent and Collector.
fTA FOU KENT, a small Store in Adams'
fat* Valley. Possession at onca. Appiy to
EDW'D D EAOHO,
au 5 General Agent and Collector.
yj 1 IH-INfA 11AU1C WASHING FLUID.
V Use tbi* highly approved article, if you wish
to save time, labor, and ha7e your waiEisg done
with neatness and dispatch.
The genuine article, for sale at lij cents a quart,
by E J PICOT Al CO ,
au 5 Druggists.
ARaRE CHANCE FOIt A UllilJ IN
VESTMENT, —The subscriber* are authorised
to sell privately, tne complete fixtures ol a lirst rate
stand for a House of Entertainment ioeatei near
the New Market. The proprietor has now a good
custom, which can be easily retained by tue person
purchasing. For further particulars, enquire of
ALLEN Sc CROUCH,
Intelligence and Agency Office,
an 5 Corner tt Broad and 3th streets.
WASHINGTON— "A great aud Celebrated
name; a name that makes the Dame of tnis
ceuntry respected in every quarter of the Globe."
The Memory of Washingtoo, with biographi
cal Sketches of his Mother and Wife; relations of
La Fayette to Washington; with Itciaauts and An
ecdotes iatbe Lives of the two Patriots—price7sc
Fern Leaves from Fanny's Portfolio— §1 85
The Shady Side; or Life in a Country Parsonage,
by a Pastor's Wite —75c
The Romance of Abelard and Heloise, by O W
Wight; Translator of Cousins Philosophy —75c
Miles Tremenhere; or the Love Test, by Annette
Marie Halliard—7s
Home Pictures, by Mrs Mary Andrews Denison
-Si
The Cavaliers of England, by Henry Wm Her
bert—Sl 85
The CheviJiersof France, by Henry W Herbert
-81 25
The Mind and the Emotions, by Wm Cooke, M
D, M R C £—SI
The Complata Angler, by Walton Jc Cotton—
75 sts
Osbert of Aldgate and the Troubadour, by Mis* E
M Stewart—37c
The Domestic, Medical and Surgical Guide, by
Jabez Hogg—37c
Introduction to the Hlitory of the Nineteenth
Century, by G G Gervinui—37c
All ot the above new and popular works, just
received and for sale by A MußiilS,
au 5 97 Main street.
THE SUBSCRIBER* have in store and
offer tor aale on good terms—
150 hhds prime Cuba and Muscovado Sugar*
160 do do do Molasses
SCO boxes Old Dominion Soap
303 Queen City Hams
500 hitman A Wiijar Hams
1000 our own Curing do
50,C00 lbs prime Bacon Sides, city smoked
30,C00 lbs do do Shoulders do do
90,000 lbs do do Hams de do
50 keg* Brigg's Family Lard
300 barrels No 1 Halifax Cut Herrings
100 bbls Old Whiskey
10 half pipes genuine Cognac Brandy
30,000 Havana Cigars, (ear own importation)
100 boxes K Jaskson'* Candles
50 do J W Hlnea' do
au 5 CHAS. T. WoKTKAM k CO-
URKSH FORfcIUN UOOUB.-Bv steamer*
A Baltic, Asia and Glasgow, we have received—
Rich embroidered Co.iar*
" " mandarin atd p a!t Sleeves
" " Chemizstte*
" " Book Flouncing*
Jaconet and Swiss Edgings and Inserting*
Madras* and giagcam Hdkfs
Printed cotton tidkis, iu great variety
Turkey red do
Men's buck and doeskin Gloves
Ladiei* black and mode coi'd silk do
Ladies', Misses' and mens' Kid do—a tull as
sortment
Fine and extra ftce Silk Twist
Silk and mohair coat and vest Binding!
Silk Trimming Braids
" Buttons
Lasting and Twist, coat and vest Button*, kc.
To which, we invite toe attention ot the trade.
«uS KENT, PAINE * KENT.
Ky OTiCK.—i have ta s uay aold mj enure (took
11 of Oood* in my *tore, In the city of KJehtnood,
to Mr Jacob Bachrach, who will eatly oathe buai
nea* at the old itan<l. 1 cordial'y recjiiiacteod him
to the patronage of my friend* aud euttomera.
au 5-at* fdAAO BACHK4CH.
FUKNII pricks, KAIsiXW, dte.—
5 caaea No 1 Pranea, In glaaa J«a
20 Luxe* freah Kal*in«
5 boxea Maccatoni
5 boxea Vermaceili
. 5 bag* Palm NuU
3 bag* Walnota
All freah and nice, juat received and for tale b*
8. BON A VITA 4L CO,
an 5 No 76 Main *treet.
1-. 4fc A. »TUAKT>» vunrttk nel
• OAK, "C" brand—loo bb!a, receiving and for
"auV" DAVENPORT. ALLEN * 00.
C'KLSUKD, FUWUKUKU ANI> JLOA*
' BUUAKB, ot beat (luaiity. fur aaie by
au3 DAVENPOhT. ALLEN 4 CO.
kJUAWLU.— 8 balea, ouinprutag a great variety
of tartan, plaid, iquare and loug Shawli, iu*t
reaeived per Ueamer '•Otaa-ow"aud for aale by
•»5 KENT, PAINE * KENT.
OKAUU'g MW ITL.UUU, lor aale by
U KLAM, stMIIM A CO.