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■THF, OATLY mSPATCH. ..AwnW MORNINO. Afßlb 3 S WARCPON THE IRISH. One of the organs of the "Know Nothing party, in the city of New York, attacks the fri.h population of that city with a degree of IrocUvami malignity which we the future peacc and quiet of • S furious upon the Irish volunteer oZ„ of New York; speaks of them contemp tuously as "paupers in wlform ' ®" d pr ! .nisoa that if the rumored invasion of Canada hv the Irish occurs, the "Know hnothings of New York will most gladly enlist under the British flag, to exterminate the wretches who, but for the protection of the laws, they weuld annihilate now. being convinced that their destruction would prove the triumph of the Protestant faith. Such demonstrations as these, show that there are elements at work in Northern soci ety, which portend a far more dangerous tx phn>ion than any which the South lias to fear. That region of country seems the favorite abode of fanaticism—now showing itselt in a*ti slavery, anon in spirit-rappings; now in Mormonism. and agaiu in persecution of in offensive foreigners, who are to be slaughter ed, partly because they are Irishmen, and partly because of their religious faith. Now, if there is a race on the face of the earth, whom the American people ought to love and protect, it is the Irish. From the beginning of our struggle for national exis tence to the present moment, they have been our unchanging allies and fast friends. Not a battle-field of the revolution, of the Indian wars, of the late content, with England and Mexico, which has not been stained by the red blood of Ireland's heroic sons in behalf of the star spangled banner. Not a naval action which has not witnessed their gallant and uncalculating devotion to American lib erty. They have been the pioneers in that mighty march of peaceful enterprise, which has accomplished more for this country than all the victories of war. There is not a railroad or a canal in the whole Union which has not been principally built by Irish labor. As citizens, they have shown themselves capable of appreciating the blessings of their lot in the New World. They have b«'en true as steel in their loyalty to the land of their adoption, and, in all the sectional excitements, in many even of our wisest native statesmen have forgotten the dictates of patriotism and the love of the Union, the Irish have stood, as one man, 011 the side of the Constitution and the Laws, and ni'v.er, for a single moment, sympathized with abolition, or wavered iiyhcir allegiance to the ltights or Union of the States. As a race of men, none have ever exhibited no bler and more generous qualities. It will bo hard to find a parallel in the annals of history to the self denying and friends which the Irish in this country have mani tested to their relations at home. Poor labor ers and hard working women have saved from their scanty wages, and transmitted to Ireland an amount, making in the aggregate moro than a million a year. It is such a peo ple whom the "Know Nothings" of New York humanely desire to exterminate—that New York, whose public works and splendid mansions have all been constructed by Irish labor. It is true that these people generally pro fess a religious faith from which we, as Pro testants, dissent; but is this the age and the couutry to put men to death for their religious opinions ? We know nothing of the creed to which the "Know Nothings" belong; we rather think that as thyy know nothing, they bdieve nothing. Certainly the Protestants of this country have no sympathy with the persecuting spirit which they manifest. The day has long gone by when any christian de nomination iu the civilized world would bn willing to employ the instruments of torture and death for the propagation of its own opi nions and the overthrow of opposing views. It is impossible to imagine anything more in conflict with the genius of Christianity, anil more thoroughly demonstrative of the malig nity, hatred and uneharitableness ot human nature than the persecution of one set of Christians by another set of Christians on ac count of some differences of religious opi nion. The Divine Saviour, 011 the Cross, in voked God to forgive those who were cruci fying him, but men, calling themselves Chrit tianH, refuse to forgive one another. At this moment, the Latins and the Greeks, each bearing the symbol of their eominon redemp tion, are fighting like dogs for the possession of the places which were made holy by the life and death of a lining whose chief attri butes are love, mercy and forgiveness. The "Knew Nothings" of New York would exhibit such scenes in America. They would disgrace this free government, and the cause of Protestantism—identified as it is with re ligions liberty—with the renewal of the bar barities of the dark ages. Could they suc ceed. could they accomplish their desire to exterminate the Irish of New York 011 ac count of their religion, they would cover the name of America with infamy, and give to Roman Catholicism, 111 the profound and uni versal sympathies of the whole country, a strength and vitality which it never before pasaeast-d. JULLIEN S CONCERT. The urk4t Jblmeh his first Concert in Richmond to night. It will bo tliogreatest musical demonstration ever heard in this City; and when we say this, we speak that we do know. Of course, every man and wo man who has the slightest taste for the di vine art of music, will ut least make an ef fort to hear the great compuuy of musicians ■wayed and directed by the great m \sttk — the greatest Director of the age. The per formers are all eminent artists—distinguished solo players , and whatever they perform is rendered in perfection with all its effects. all the conceits of the composer fully and grandly brought out. Jiy way of interludes to tbe master pieces, some of the most deli cious morceauz are given, one we remem ber is the l'rima Donna Waltz, which our play-goers heard in Dr. Vkies' orchestra, and which we hope Ji'i.ufh will give them be tore he leaves. Another thing we Sctpeak is i tbe "Katy lHd J'vUa.' That must b« con ended, hy all mean*. And as we are in the humor fur petitioning, we will add, Uipt we trust tfKMI'KLf-ftOHX'a " Mid tvtnmer v\gki'* l>rtam" will not be omitted. That ire mutt keur. m '• • * ' ; i ■*' INTERESTS OP RICHMOND—A CITAM' BElt OF COMMERCE There are certain things tlm-t we have la bored long to accomplish, deeming them fur the good of this city, and among them is tin* establishment of a Chamber of Commerce- The Ihtkrksts or Richmond are more than ever, in our opinion, in danger, and more than ever is it now necessary that the wisest and most sagacious of our citizens should confer and unite together in the di recting and perfecting of that policy which is essential to guard and protect them. If we fold our arms and leave things to take their course, that course will most assuredly not be for our good, unless as a mere inci dental to the good of others. But there are other interests with their advocates in the field, which, if not hostile to u.°, in truth, (as we belieYe they are not) will yet, neverthe less, from the narrow policy of those who favor them, be made to take a hostile posi tion towards us. We must therefore, also, go to work, and by a combined effort endea vor to protect ourselves. How is this union and combination to be effected ? One of the most proper measures for this purpose is to establish a Chamber of Commerce, cr Board of Trade. Such an institution would produce a combination of the intelligence and information of the commercial community—it would concen trate the commercial sentiment of the city— and embody for action its energy and power. We should thus have the intelligence to per ceive da.iger and the power to ward it oft. We should have the sagacity to discover in what way our trade and general interests could be promoted, and the energy to carry out measures for that purpose. We repeat, that never did we so much need harmony of opinion and exertion among our people—never were there such forcible reasons fur arousing the public spirit and ex erting the public energies. The organization of the Board of Trade would be an impor tant step towards this harmony, this waking up of our people, and we trust we shall have it. NEW WAR ENGINES. According to a Paris correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette, war is bring ing to light, especially in England, somewou derful inventions for the destruction of hu man beings. The writer speaks of "a long eongreve gun, which glides along on the wa ter in a straight line, till it strikes the vessel at which it is directed, when it thrusts into its sides its iron head, containing two pounds of fulminating of mercury. When the lire attains this reservoir, it explodes, blowing a hole in the vessel ten or twelve feet in diameter, which it is impossible for them to close up, as they do the round holes made by cannon-balls." It is believed that, even if the Russian fleets retire under the inapproachable for tresses of Cronstadt and Sebastopol, they cannot be in safety from this gun, which car ries to an immense distance and far beyond the reach of any other gun. There are also sub-marine boats, so perfected that they can reach and attach a burner to an enemy's ship without running the least danger; asphyxia ting balls, which paralyze the erf w for seve ral hours; burning explosive balls, which ex plode invariably when they strike; (ire ships of a n« w and terrible kind; balloons, intend edto cany inflammable materials, to scatter over towns, villages and fleets, when the wind favors such operations; and another in. vention, still more destructive than all the rest, but of which the construction has not yet been made known, except to a very small number of persons. If these engines are hot the inventions of the letter-writer's imagination, Old Nick and his people are like ly to have an uncomfortable time of it. A HAPPY CONCLUSION. ' The termination of the Brockcnridgo and Cutting quarrel in a grand dinner party is a much more agreeable finale, than an appeal to arms. The man is a fool who would not rather carry a half pound of roast beef un der his waistband than an ounce of lead, or who would not rather be " shot in the neck" by a champagne bottle than to have his jugu lar tapped by a small sword. The late I>r. Meucei,an eccentric Italian of some genius, who once delivered lectures in Richmond and other places on Physiognomy, was ac customed, when discussing the inconsisten cies of the world, to ejaculate, with great emphasis, " Foonny mankind." That excla mation, Meucci's foonny pronunciation, and the incredibly ugly grimace with which he accompanied the words, have fastened them indelibly upon our memory. We have wit nessed many curious exhibitions of human nature, when Meucci's ejaculation has risen almost involuntarily to our lips. There is a considerable mixture of greatness and folly, strength and weakness, virtue and vice, phy sical courage and moral cowardice in the best human character. From the sublime to the ridiculous, from a fight to a trolic, there is but astep. "Foonny Mankind!'' learn that on Saturday last, a gre; t number of magnifying glasses, of extraordi nary power, were employed to find the poeti cal description of April, on the fourth of the Dispatch. That choice morceaux from the Evergreen was not to be discovered. But disappointments are not uncommon on the Ist day of April—a fact which, being remember ed, induced our friends to forego their re searches. Cvators Anecdote.—A ensa hue been on trial in Charleston for a few Jays past, In which was in volved the statu* or route of four brothers, against whom tax executions liad been levied as free ne groes—they claiming to bo Indians. The trial re sulted in finding that they were descendants of free Indians, and therelnre not liable to capitation tax. la the course of the ti ial, an allusion beine made to the hair of the defendants. Uie Attorney General re lated the following o«r«orious anecdote, which we copy from the Charleston Courier: An officer, during the revolutionary war, who prided himself greatly on bis ueut , bad bwn or dered to ewt oil the caudal ap,M-«,dage hy bis com luander. This lie indignantly refused to do, saving "kt WtfUm die before kr wtuhl part tritt, his i/unte " He was thereupon arraigned before a Court Mar tial tor his contumacy ; but the Court Military, ns the Chancery Courts are too apt to do, but with better reason than the latter, postponed their deci sion, Irom time to time, from a reluctance to give judgment against the oft under. Tim result whs that the officer died bofore his case hud been adju dicated, having. under the influence of "the ruling passion, strong in death," first made bis wilt, df reetiag' that he should be buried with Iris i/utut un cut, and ttiat it xhouhl be protruded through a hole, bored Id his coffin, to give the world " the ocular demonstration" that he had been linn ally true to his word, and had died with his <jneur on. The Cumberland hotel, in Natbville, Teuu , Was destroyed by fire recently LOCAL MATTERS. Mrr.Tis« os Btki> liiako.—Notwiffc •tanding the iuclemcncy of the weather last Satur day, a goodly number of parsons ane-nMed at the Mount Vcthuh Motel test Saturday night, to listen to speeches from the various candidates for city office*, Alter the appointment of ft. Tatk Wickkb, Esq., to the chair, the assemblage was invited into n large room in the Richmond nnd J'eteraburg Railroad depot, where the organisation was speedily perfect ed by the election of Mr. Alfred f,eweHeji as Secre tary. Hie rhainnautheo, in hk peculiarly lucid aud energetic, manner, tfuted the object of the meet ing, as well as the important bearing it would have on the approaching elections, and took his seat Calls wet e instantly inadefor "Lipeeomb," bat as he bad usually "lead off" before the people, ut his suifgeptiun, "White,""White," "White," was vocif erously shouted, and the auditory refusing to re ceive any excuse, old "Condign' mounted the ros trum, and was continuously cheered tar several se conds. Cant Whits, after making his bow, aa 1 announ cing himself a candidate tor the cftico of llich Con stable, proceeded to give a biographical sketch ol his life, commencing wi'h the war of 1?1£, when he reived a commission in the regular service as!,!; u tenant, lie described his labors at reci ui! ng officer at Danville, his arduous duties in Canada, and on the northern frontier, during which, he was lit two drawn battles with the red coats. He alluded to the fail'ireol the campaign in which he wis employ ed,—his order to return to Virginia to get recruits, —his coiumfc-ion as Captain,—his repairing to the mouth of the Rappahannock, where he enlfcled fourteen recruits, and wag taken with bilious and ague and fever,—bis receipt of a voluu'ary furlough from Col. Sta.vahd. and the reduction ol thu army from one hundred thousand, to five thousand at the close ol the war. The Captain here took occasion to remark that up to the time of this spell ot sick ness, he had never drunk a pint of liquor in his life, nnd that since that spell he had not lost five days from ill health. The Captain, after the war, came to Richmond, and engaged in the building business, and pointed to a number of houses which now stood a* monu ments of his industry. During the reign of mad ness, about 1817 and 18, when the clink of the ham mer ceased to be heard, and mechanism was at a stand still, he was recommended as an officer of police, by Chief Justice Marshall, Parson Blair, old Mr. Bootwright. and other?, to I)r. Adams, the Chesterfield of Richmond, the first salaried Mayor of this city, an eminent physician and a gentleman oi great learning, having been educated in Edin burgh. He was selected over thirteen otbr r candi dates, and commissioned by "that great man," (Dr. A) He served under "that gentleman" for seven years, and with others, by request, followed him to his grave. He was recommissioneJ by the late Jo seph Tate, and served under him twelve years. At his death he was recommissioned by Win l.ainbert, and served nnder him thirteen years, without mur mur or complaint. Since then the mushrooms ot a night had arisen and attempted to villify and cut him down. The minds of some of the members of the Council had been poisoned against him by men upon whom he could put his fingers, aud that body had reduced him from second to third officer, ta king oil $j<) from hie annual salary, and thereby depriving his aged wife and three grand children of that much of their support. Having served the peo ple of Richmond faithfully for thirty odd years, with entire satisfaction, ho now appeared before thereto receive their verdict on the slanders which bad been heaped upon him. He next appealed to the adopted citizens for their support, and aver red that since 1840 no man had so little to do with poli'icsashe had. He believed that he was com petent to discharge the duties of the office if the people would elect him, and should feel grateful to all who would give him their support. The Cap tain then referred to the present office which he held —thought he had good reasons lor not resign ing it until lie saw whether he was to be elected to another, and concluded by repeating the eulogy on Patrick Henry, of which he declared himself to be the reputtd author, and stated that he tho.ight he was capable of writing such a one. '•I.ipseomb" "Lipscomb," next resounded all over the house, and as the crowd fell back to permit the "champion of the people's rights" to pass to the stand, the air was fairly rent with cheers. Martin Meredith Lipscomb, Esq., regretted ex tremely that his competitors were not present to hear what he bad to say. They seemed ashamed to meet the '-dear people" in their republican gath erings—to take the working man by the hand, and to mix and mingle with the bone and sinew ot the land. [True, Martin—give it to them.] Not so with himself. lie was a brick layer—he was one of the people and was proud to acknowledge them at all times and in all places. The approach of Spring did not add to his familiarity, and if elected he should know thesoverigns as well then as now, [Good —good—cried several voices.] Mr. Lipscomb then alluded to the duties and res ponsibilities of the office, and declared himself fully competent lor their discharge. He was in favor of encouraging home manufactures and home dealer*, and if elected, would not no North to make his pur chases. (Good, goit Martin—you're the man, was shouted Irom the crowd.] Such as were sold in Richmond, were good enough for him, and he would promise to epend the money that the dear people might pay him, anions his constituents, and not in the Northern cities. (Hurrah for Martin.] The mechanics and working men of Richmond were his friends—they had never had one of their class in office, while lawyers, doctors and mer chants had been represented, and he now called upon them to come forward and giveliiin their support, promising, if elected, to keep watch and ward over the prisoners—never to suffer one of them to get out by the door, anil if they broke thro' the wall, lie would repair the breach, without ex pt-nse to the city [Good again, shouted one of his hearers ] Mr. L. continued his remarks for about twenly minutes, which were rapturously received by his admiring auditory. He is neither very polished nor flowery, but is armed with a gcod degree of mother wit and home made illustration which never fail to elicit applause from his multifarious auditors. When Mr. Lipscomb had concluded, Messrs. Jones and Hicks appeared in turn upon the stand, and announced themselves us candidates for the office of Gauge* - . Having given the substance of their remarks on a former occasion, we deem it useless to refer to them Other gentlemen, not candidates, made brief addresses. Mr. May announced that two meetings would be held to-m<;ht. one at Goddin's Tavern in Monroe Ward, and the other at John R. Blankenship's srorc iu Rocketts. [What will Martin do ? He cannot visit both.] The meeting theu adjourned. The inimitable Lipscomb is covering him self with glory in his nightly campaigns. Tit- skill in stump-speaking is so improved by practice that' like the Irishman at the Fair, he only prayaforan antagonist: " Will some body be plased to tred on the tail of me coat f" Will some one only stand up and face Martin? ft would be only to be dreadfully mauled; but then it would gratify Martin and re lieve his overflowing anxiety for a struggle—his ex cess of wrangling antagonism. His soul's iu arms and eager for the I ray. In the absence of a more direct hostility, he catches at the ravelled end of a lateral issue and picks little llaws in quiet gentle, men's opinions and reasoning as does a mad bull thrust his horns into a red clay hank, or rub hit; fore head against a tree, to exercise himself and indulge a L'rateful feeling derived lrom a collision, however gentle! Warmed up to this pitch of combativenefS, we would pity the man who entered the lists against him. We had rather encounter any other man iu Richmond, were we a debater, than < ur friend Lips comb ; and we are apprehensive, from the course of tilings thuslar. and from his well ascertained prow ess, that he will be left to conduct the campaign for tin* cilice of Sergeant without the opportunity of indulging "That stern joy which warriors fail In foemen worthy of their stee l ." Martin has stood up for almost eveiy < ffira from Congressman down. He is a true patriot, and show* his readiness to serve the people in any capacity. It is not to he expected thattlie self-srcrificing spirit which he so patiently displays is always to so unre quited. Mktp.opoi.itan Hh.l.—The proprietor of this popular establishment has had tome import ant improvements made to its inferior during the past week, which will make it much more suitable for a conccrt hall than it has horetnlore been. Wa understand that Mr. Mayo designs having the seats raised much higher than they now are. so as to give the entire audience a fair view of nil that passes un th<' stage, and that he contemplate*oilier changes ol an important character to the building. From our knowledge ot him a* an enterprising gentk* man, we feel warranted in sayln? that no ex|ienae will be spared to make Mrtrn/iolUan Hull all that the people ot Richmond can desire it to be, as a place for public meetings, concerts, etc. Being very large, aud occupying a central position, it should lie tnrgiß'id ral ying point for all attraction* of a public character. Aprii. mado a gloomy 'lull clouds •ml aboweea. Saturday liltl- boya woro playing llu-ir prank*, with bundle* and lettere, and not t» £-w of tbe umuipiclou* were caught in tie traiw H<> artlully Bft tor tkmii. We euw nn old lady pick u|» a iu<itfr i>i iiaiit-f, ui.l pint-tut; ti iu tier ban ju-t ilfuvetl oil with «s much übi'iuttetu m tlniu-ti ah" kail found h treasure, while the ibap# who had pi t-p.ireil i». aeeined to enjoy tku "»ell wilk ieliuite delight. Well, boya will b« hoy*, make tin- mnut of llieiu. and at thuir *unny day* arc ol »hort du ralion, lei tbem bavetbeir apurt, nmiUluibed, while neither crime nor cruelty are indulged in. ATTF.MPTr.n lIfOBJIDIARIRM—About 4 o'clock yesterday triorniog # moat darinf attampt wai made t" fire anrfbwatha realdrrieeol offleor George W. 11. Ty If r, t* Jack con street, near Jeffer son, but fortnunlely it discovered intime topre vent any scriou* dHinajpv The iuccii'liary lit at of feded id dlraocA intofliff fronf nateticut room, thrcuffh the window, but finding nothing in it of a combust able noiuriv went to this rear of the house and fot into the back Waaemr nt, which ia used In the wintertime as a ftorage room. Here he kin dled two tires ou the floor, plated a nurnberol emp ty barrels nnd other combustable matter near each burniitir pile, and then escaped. Mrs Tyler'a sis ter was the first to discover the amok" and cive the alarm, a short time after 4 o'clock, when the family trot up, went down, and with little troulde extin eiiished thellauieg. From tracks seen nrctuml the house, it is generally believed that the incendiary was a negro, who, uo doubt was prompted to the Je -d liv pome baser white person. Mr. Tyler is now cooDeeted wi'h'thc Police ol the city, nnd is one of its must active and vigilant members. Struigb-tforwarU, correct and impartial in the discharge of his duties, he mayhfcve made enemies who are seeking retrenjroljy attempting to burfi his anil murder his inno-ent family in the iii-jht tim<; but in the eyes of all riaht t binkin7 persons—men who like to seethe lawn promptly executed—he is held in high esteem, b-rth as an of ticer and as a man. .Charged with Robbery—Our notice of the robbery ol Mr. Thomas Binns, ou Wednes day last, in Rocketts, published in the " Dispatch"of Saturday, has lead to Hie arrest of Francis Fox wkll, wbo is now in the cage, awaiting an exami nation before the Mayor. Ilia reputed accomplice i" yet at large, but the police are on his tracks, and will r.o doubt lay hands upon him in less than forty eight hours. If the testimony in the esse is as clear as we have understood it wiil be, there is not a shadow of a doubt thai the accused will be convict ed of felony and sentenced to the State's prison. Carrying Deadit Weapons.—W hat can parents be thinking ott to permit their boys, at the age of ten and twelve years, to carry deadly weapons? Last Saturday morninsr, while in the neighborhood of the Columbia Mills, we saw three lads, with pistols in their hands, ready to tire upon a doa; who had dared to bark at them as they paas and were only prevented from doing so by the appearance of a gentleman who knew oneol them, and ordered them to put up their fire arms—»uch license may lcad|:o evil consequences. Theatre. —Mrs. Ward's Benefit.— We hope the theatre will be well filled to-night, on the octasiou of Mrs. Ward's benelit. No member of the company has contributed i<a much to the edi ticntion of play-goers, during the season, as tiiis es timable lady, and the present is a favorable oppor tunity to show that her efforts have been appreeia fed. The beautiful play of "The Jewess" will be presented, besides other attractions, not the least among which may be mentioned the Fireman's Add ress, which Mrs W. recites moat effectively. Mayor's Court.—Ou Saturday last there was not a tingle case before the Mayor—either cri minal or civil—consequently vre have nothing to notice in that line. Su s p knbi o.v Clock —Bartboleinew, Watchmaker and Jeweller on Governor street, in always on the look out for improvements in his line of business, and when he sees an attractive "card," one that will take with the people and add to the popularity of his flourishing establishment,—he has the sagaei'y to adopt it, regardless ot cost. On a late visit to the North, to purchase stock, friend B. came across a suspension clock —a double lace, nev er varying time-piece— one gotten up on u new plan, and having an extra hand to denote t'le ge conds as they pass—and regardless of pri e, he re solved that Governor street was the proper location for it, and forthwith it was trauiferred Irotn the ciiyol Brotherly I.ove, to his own shoiv window, where it now continues to move, and day, pointing unerringly the flight of time as it speeds along. This clock is a sort of perpetual motion, and is so arranged that the action on its palates causes the spring to vibrate, and the clock to swing to and fro, with as much regularity as the second hand of a lever hounds from point to point. We are uot familiar enough with this new time piece of mechanism to describe it accurately, but it seems to us, that its inventor has struck the true plan for constructing an unvarying regulator of time. Those who have not seen it can call ami do so, and iu the meantime they will have an opportunity ol purcha sing watches or jewellery at such prices as are not always asked for the linest articles in tho market. Qualifications for Councilman.—That our readers may understand what are the require merits of the City Charter to make a man eligible for the office ol City councilman, we ;;ive the eigth section ol tho Charter of the City ol Richmond which is in these words. "At such election in a ward, nny white main citi zen of the Commonwealth of the age ot twenty-one years,fwho resides. in such ward, and is qualilieil to vote in the city for members of the General Assem bly, shall have a right to vote, and be tligible as member of the Conrtril or of tho Court of flus tin The above section is so plain that no one can possibly misunderstand it. To vote tor a geuth;- man residiug in one Ward to represent another, is therefore nothing more nor less than throwing away a vote, ' It* MARRIED, On the 29th March, by the Rev. Dr Hnghart, Mr. HENRY A. NUNNALLY, oftbe R. V 1). K. R., to Miss VIRGINIA A. FOSTER, of Amelia co., Va. * ARRIVALS AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS SATURDAY. EXCHANGE HOTEL —C T Goolrick, B Oirard, Uof Va; J E Jones. Buckingham; M R Crenshaw, Chas City; Mrs W II Harrison, Amelia; L Hymai, I'ich'r.ond; C S Carring'on, Va; J B Smith. Nelson; j Higenbotl am, C Harris, New York; W Psnuill, B F Halsey, Petersburg; N Leid. Palis; C Hill, lady, child and svt. N C; I. C Shepherd. Norfolk; H Hud nail. Chesterfield; D Pulsip and lady. Boston; C E Clark, New York; W N Berkley, Va; J H Taliaferro, Hanover; C B Ball. Loudoun; \V H Newbolt and lady. Miss Prescott, Miss Sargent ana Mi s Newbolt, Philadelphia: H Stewart, J B Bratton and lady, New port. COLUMBIAN HOTEL.—G H Southail, Amelia; Capt J Cars.in, Liverpool; E Scott, Powhatan; 1) T Jones, Palask'; L R Roper, Petersburg; Capf R VV Thweatt, N (ireeu, Chesterfield; T Cape, Va; T J Powell, J A Burrow, Geo Pile. Tenn; Sand WiliUuis, A A Walton, W A Puryeur, Buckingham; J M More, Tenn; W Ball, Mass; T Hodgson, Columbia; H S Plummer, Home; Jno Bra!*. Petersburg: l> Howson, T J Jones, WS A.'sop, A J Withers, P W Alsop U of Va; A H Sheppard, Va; L Bennington, Alb. * MARINE NEWS. PORT OF RICHMOND, Ma-ch 31, ARRIVED, Schr. Fearlrsa, Adams, A'takapas, sugar and mo ia*3es, t j Dunlop, Motieure & Co. Schr. C T.Smyth, Hopkins, New Orleans, sugar and tnolass. s. Schr. Chieftain, Jones, Noif.jlk Schr. James Portei, Freeman, New York, ice, to Griffin fc. Taylor Selif. Henry Read, Johnson, Norfolk, lumber. Schr. Falmouth, Decatur, Baliinore. mdse Schr. J. B. Barnes, Long, Boston, mdse., to Shields it Somerville Steamship Virginia, Teal, Philadelphia, mdse. aud passenger*. Steamer Pocahontas, Jones, Baltimore, incise., to Ludlam t Watson. Schr Delaware, Beckmore, Maine, ice, to Ward well t Badger. AT NEWPORT'S NEWS. Brig Cleopatra, from New Orleans, bound to Rich moud. at iiAvciNf; point. Brig Alabama, from New Orleans, boatid to Rich* moud. ARRIVED—Am n. 1. _ Schr. Joseph Guest, Conklir., New York, ice, Grif tin It. Taylor. Bclir. H. K. Dunton, Dunton, Boston, ice, Giillin & Taylor. Schr. Chas. T. Ford, Hancock, Petersburg, 'umber E E. Dodlev. Schr. Washington Lafayette, Dobbins, ligh'. Schr. Jauie* T. Kiady. Ward New * ork, hay to M •owney, csr* to IKnvilln Railroad. SAILED. Schr. C H. Boss, ——, to load down the river for Philadelphia. Sehr. Hanover, Whipple, New York, mdse , D Cnrne. Schr. Judge Baker, Bogart, New York. coal. Win D Colquitt fc. Co . , Bchr Camilla, Shaw, Philadelphia, coal. Win. D. Colquitt V. Co. Schr. Chericnke, Kirkmeyer, mdse.., York river. JULLIEN S CONCERTS —The mana ger of these Concert* respectfully beg* to an nounce to the public that the Dollar Tickets, with the lew lemaiuing reserved acat* for U>-i.ight'*Cov« c-rt, can he had to day The sale of tickets for the second Conceit will cnmmeue« to morrow at Uo'clock, at Mr. Ja*. Wood house's Bookstore, where *rata can be ■■•cured. Dot lar Ticket* ean also he purchased at Mr. f. H. Tsy ior's Music store, aud at the Hall in the evening, ap i—lt B STORE FOR RENT.—The Store at present occupied by the subscriber is for i ant. It U a most desirable location for a Family Grocery, and being inunedste'v opposite the ftlcl* moud and Fiadcriakaburg Depot, caunuaods a good cuuntiy ttadc sl*o. PuMt-sion givoii leiy boom apS GEO I IfE»tl«0. JANDIDATE 3 FOR OFFICE. ftir.r. First pAr.K. JUDißorf WARD— COOMCILMEM' 1 3 P. Bi'l.rrf, 11. w. Pry, Tho» W MeCancn, P. R. Gratian. Dr. Chas. S. Mills. ALDERMKM: Jas A. Coward in, ft Burton, Thna. Tyrer, Jas. K . W. Hitter, H> 3~ u Tothe Voters or Jeffrsok Ward.—- The name of vsrious gentlemen have been soggested to you ss suitable Topre.enta'ives 'n the Commaa Coiuicil—amongst tbt-m C. J. Sinton and K. MeAilam, either of whom won Id m>ke most excellent ' e PT*" sentatives. Mr. Sinton will netserveif elected. McArUm could not serve if he were to r , £c *! v vote in the Ward, ss ha «io*s not reside in the WW. I therefore suggest tfce following " may obtain your onaulinoUJ support, lliey are s°od «-» and true. Jus. M Tulbott, JL O. Husk'.us, , P. H. Boiler, gj 3—3 t * Msuifos Waku 'ftclCT — COUNCI.MKN. AJLOEaMSM. If. VV Kry, Thos. Tyrer, \V. O. Paine, Jm toward ci, Juo. Jones. fl,^or "t mi. s. Mills, • «*, K^""> T. w. McCanco. ft. M. Burton Thesbove ticket wifl be supported by a lorgw num ber of voters of Madison Ward. op 3—lt* A "OTf.il. CI.EHK OF THE I{tr»TlS«iS CotlßT. —A 8 (he nature of the duties connected with this office may nor be generally understood by a great portion of the V jfer», I consider it mv duty. a. a citizen, to call the attention of the people t.) the qualilicntions neeesaurv. No man can properly perform Ihs duties of the office witliout leng experience—without a per fect acquaintance with the routine of fh<- business, which is exceedingly varied nad complicated. A claim on the suffrages of the people can be foundsd only one complete knowledge of the business, a knowledge which no one possesses or can possess in the same degree as Mr. Koai:RT Howard, whose ex perience has extended through mst yrars, snd whose abilities have recently received the commend ation of the Court, who appointed him to fill the va cancy caused by hi* brother's resignation ap 3—2 i* CITIZEN. Ttl THE V®TERB OF THE CITY OF RICH MOND. —At the request of numerous friends, I re spectfully announce myself asa candidate for the of fice of Oauger in tlia city of Richmond, at the ensu ing election, and I humbly beg your support. And shonld it be jourpieature to elect me, it shall he mv pleasure to serve you lo the best of my knowledge Bally! one anc all, for ap 3—ll CHAS C. LIPSCOMB, Esa. Caniiiiiate fi>r Grain Measurer —In compliance with the request ot a nnmbei ot my fel low citizens. I again offer as a candidate for the office of GRAIN MEASURKR. Should it be the pleasure of the voters of Richmond to elec* me, I shall spare ao pains or exertions to discharge the duties of the office with promptness and fidelity. ap ;i_3i* BEVERLY T WELLS. Messrs. Ewtoks-Having Been my name announced in your paper of Saturday morning, asa candidate for CITY OAfTGER, with many thanks to the friends who have so gt neiously tendered me tbeir support for tbis otfic**, I most respectfully, at this time, beg leave te decline. a p3 2t* E. W. TOMPKINS. To the Voters of the City of Rich mond. —In accordance with the wishes of many frieuds, and urged by a desire foj the office. I declare myself acandidate t'or Sergeant of the City of Rich mond, and promise if elected to give to its duties my best energies. Ep 3—3t* PETER W. GRUBBS. To the Voters of the City of Rich- Monu. — 1 rnqpoctfullv oiier rnvs-'lf a candidate for lo the oflice of SL PKltf NTKNDENT Of BTRKKTS- a P 33t* M. BATES. | NT3W SPECIAL NOTICES Large Sale ok Valuable Real Estate, Si.aves, Tobacco Prksses, Fixtures, Sic — I The particular attention of the puh'ic is respcctfnily called to the large sale of Ken! Estate, Slaves, To bacco Presses, Fixtures, &c., belonging to Col. Sam. S. Myers, to take place on TUESDAY next, the 4th April, IH.Vt coniuienciiir at 11 o'clock. The sale will begin with the Slaves. See advertisement for ter.ns, Sic. After tho Rale of the Tobacco Fixtures, will be sold several lots of pe fectly seasoned Poplar. Baf tonwood and Cherry Plank, suitable for tobacco boxes and a tirst-rate Steam Engine mh 31-dtds GO DO IN & At'I'KRSON, AHcts. Anniversary ok the Bible Society.— The annual nieetiugof the Bible Society of Virginia will be held at the Centenary (Methodist) Church, in Richmond, on TUESDAY evening, the 4th of April, at o'clock. Addresses will be delivered by the Rev. George D. Cummins of this city, and the Rev. S. H. Co*, L». D., ol New York. Auxiliary Bible Societies are invited to send dele gates to th» meeting. G. N JOHNSON, op y—2t* Recording Secretary. We invite attention to the sale of Hand some Bi t ii.»in« Lots, and improved property in the Town of Fulton and Port M*yo, to take place this afternoon, commencing at 4 o'clock ap 3 TAYLOR & WIL.LIAMS, Auctn. HMO TIIE PUBLlC.—Believing tli at Drs. 1- Bolton and Parker have nrraigned themselves before the tribunal of public opinion, and as they now refuse to sustain their position, it becomes my duty, in self-defence, to present an impartial review of the quibbling and evasion of the said Bolton and Parker in shifting their positions; for they cannot be permitted to make such an indiscriminate Essault on the innocent, and then retire from the conflict, and enjoy secretly a malignant pleasure in the wrongs tliey have done. Th'scourse was intimated in my card of 3fitli-31st ult, in case they declined my otter, which they have ■lone. The whole will appear in the Dispatch on Wednesday, the sth inst. ap3—lt* GKORGF, H. JONES. XTOTICE —The firm of B. & S. JONES i. * is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The name of tho firm hereafter will be used by either of the parties, only tor the purpose of closing their lute business BURWKLL JONF.S, SAMPSON JONES. April Ist, 18il The subscriber having rented the store, corner of SRli and Main streets, occupied by B St S Jones for the last 17 years, and having purchased a portion of their remaining stock of GROCERIES, among which may be found some very superior old BRANDYand VViNES, which have been in the house of B. & S. Jones for the lust ten years, ha is now lidding to bis stock a full supply of choice FA MILY GROCERIES, and iuvites his friends and the friends of the late concern of B. &. S Jones, to give him a call; and proxiis-s that no pains, on hia part, shall be snared to give satisfaction. One of the late concern can be always fuund at *he o'd s'aud, where he would be pleased to s«e his fiiet ds. SAML. M. BAKER. Riuhmund,April Ist, W54. We most eheerfitlly recommend Mr. S. M. BAKER, who has been incur employment for the iast si* years, to our old customers and friend*. BURWELL JONKS. SAMPSON JONKS. April Ist, 1854. ap 3-fit* _ AKUAINS EXTRAORDINARY, in Dress Silks and Dres* Goeils, liniug disposed of daily by llie subscriber*, who have a full assortment of the abova good*, consisting of checked, p'nid. plain, striped ar.d broca.le Silks; rich printed and satin a' rtp- ci Bareges and Tissues, aud solid colors of the same; Ginghams, Lawns, Jaconets and Mus'ius, in the; greatest variety. Their as«ortment iu White Goods and French Noectft'wirk Embroideries excels anything ia price and variety, ever ottered by them A call from ail in want i* respectfully solicited. J MiLLHISER Sc BRO , ap 3 RIO Broad street. DOGGE'IT & ANDERSON. Uptel sterers and Paper Hangers, have now iu store their Spring Stuck of French and America* Paper Hangings, amongst which are some of the richest Gold, Velvet and Silver Pnptrs for p-rlors. Also, a vi-netal assortment of Floor and Table Oil Cloths, India and Cocoa Matting, Window Hh*d»s and Blinds, with a gem lal stuck of Curtaiu and I'pholstering Grinds, all ot which will be sold on fair term*. Paper Hanging and HpWsteriti.g attended to punc tually in town orcouatiy. ap 3—'lm T)LD DOMINION LINK TTWlfil FOR LYNCHBURG-Boat OLD NORTH fcTATE, Capt. Cameron, is now receiviug freight for Lyuchburg. a'd will leave on WEDNEB - EUSTACE It APPLE YARD, ap 3 3t North aide Basic. jmrrnti FO K LYNCIIIWRCj"— ■EEE23SB Boat DESPATCH. Cant. Hawkins, i* now loading aud will leave WEDNESDAY eve ning. ap 3 LEK & CO., on the Rails. BFOK KENT—A desirable Losing ROOM, at the corner of llth street. over the (tore ot Knot* leafc Walfoid Apply to ua ap 3 3t KNOWLKB k WALFOID. 4 \HLEANiS MOLAiSSES, in wlude aud VF half hhls , for sale by £. H. SKINKEft, *P 3 Caryat. RINDSTON E 8 —Nova&6oti» Grindstones, ussoimd sues, for *al« by »P3 » H BKINKER. Caryat, FAMILY AND BXTRA FLOUJKXri X am now leeeiviug the followlug bland* of tune nor Family aMI Bakei's ft (Mir: Gonito, Mt Hblon MtCliiuj, Patrick aud Clio*'*, For tale by "P-* J. J ft*. AttVaSMEiras HET&OPOLITAN' HALL. M. JULL I E N RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCES that £*» he will |!ra A GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL COftCBRT, THIS EVENING. APRIL 3», Being Uia 17"t b Ct'ncerl io the United R»at»*. (pri >r to hiadepnrtnre with W» Orchent-a for the Northern citlea and Knfnco In to felifii hla engagement In London and Parti ) upon wh'ch ore**icm he will b.» ASSISTED BY HIS UNRIVALLED OKCHESTRA OF SOLO PLAYERS CONDUCTOR M- JUL LIEN. The following Programme wiil be praaentcd : PART FIRST. Ov>r'«-e—"Maaar.iello." Auh«r. Quadrille —' Califorr.iau" Juliien Symphony—'"Tho Allegretto in B flat, from theSyrapbonT in E" Beethoven Gr*i>d Aria —Krom "Liici* di La'niuer ijiowr," .' Donizetti M'LLE ANNA ZERR. V*l«»—"La Prima Donna." Jollier. The Soioa and Cadenza* for Comet-*-Piaton, pei. formed by HKRR KOKNIO. Sjlo—Clarionet Waiiic SIUNOR WUILLB. Quadrille National Juliien. THE AMERICAN !" arranged with twen'v aol;>a nnd varlationa, perform ed by ttvciity of M. Jallien's Solo performer*. PAHT 9KCOKD. Grand Operatic S< lection and fantasia.. Mayerb*er From the Opera of " Lea Huguenota," arranged by Jullieo, with hi» celebrated Solo Performer*. MM. LAVIGNE, 8 HUGHES AND BCHREURS 3 rag—"Where the Bee Sneka," from the play of he Tempeaf Arne MAD'LLE ANNA /.ERR. Due—Two VUlina Moilenhauen THE BROTHERS MOLLENHAUER. Polka —"The Sleigh Polka" Jullieo Soloe Oboe—"Sonveniradea Montague*," with imitation of French Bagpipe* Lavlgne M. LAVIGNE Gallop—"The Target" Jallien Detcriprive of a Grand field Day and Target Prac tice. Ticket* to all part* of the Hall, 91 ; aecured seat' 50c. extra. Ushers will be ia attendance to (how parties to their *eaf*. Do-.r* open at 7: Concert fo commence at 8. Tickets to b« had at the Bookitore of Mr J \MKs WOODHOUSE, where *eat* mav he secured ; alio, at the Music atore of Mr P. H. TAYLOR. ON TUESDAY EVENING. SOLOS BY LAVIGNE, WUILLE ANI) HUdHES, And Selection* from the ' PROPHET." apS theatre! Farewell Benefit of Mi*. \V. WARD. MONDAY EVENING. April 3d, 18.54, The Drama of T II K J K W ESS. Eleagan Mr Ward. Rarha"), (the Jewess) ....Mrs. Ward. DANCE ..Mis* M. Partington FIREMAN'S ADDRESS, in eo*tame....Mia War-'. BPITFI RC.. BOYH' CLOJ'HING —I always SR keep on hand the largest asoit .-erit of (Boys' iff and Children'* CLOTHING to bo found Li tin* market, of my own make, which will to it.ld at reasonable pries Those in waut will dt> w»ll t.n {five me u call, as I keep the latest stylr » to fit Boys from sto 15 year# old ; and, when preferred will make to order. M y stock now on hand embra ces every article usually called for in my line of bus nesa. (live me an early call. WILLIAM IRA SMITH, (Late Smith it Marvin,) ap 3 St No. 114 Main street. U S - MAIL LINE.—Str-an wip JAMESTOWN leave* TUESDAY AFTKRNOON at 4 w'clock for NEW VOKK, via NORFOLK. Freight received to day (MONDAY.) at 12 o'clock, and op to the hour of 1 o'clock, P, M., TUESDAY, the 4tli iust. Passengers are requested to be on beard before 4 o'. locfc, P. M. Ticke's and Bertha secured at our office, Bout l side of the Bttsin. LUDLAM & WATSON. N B. The ROANOKE will leave SATO It DAY MORNING next at 7o'clock. apt— 1L ■r STEAMER ISELVIDKKi: rtriTiirl . I'n'iii FOII BALTIMORE AND PHILA DELPHI A.—Freight received to-day, (MONDAY ) at 12 o'clock, and up to the hour of I o'clock. P. M . TUESDAY, 4th in»t. for the atovn places. Shippers to Philadelphia will liud thin route ■ n ch-ap and as expeditious a< hiiv other ap3—2t LUDLAM & WATSON. ITOUSE FOR RENT-The lar*® brick Dwelling on Third street, between Main and Franklin, recentlv occupied by Philip M. Tabh, E*o.. is f r rent. It has been lately tbormghly r< ■ paired throughout, and is, therefore, in good condi tion. Alia hed, arc a *>en house and a flower gul den. together with other improvements and conve niences, renderiig tha residence a very de-irable one for a large family. Re.nt #o, r ®j>-r annum. ap 3 TOLER At COOK, Agents. FOR SALE—A most excellent A y v Saddle and Harness HGRSE, yonng, *><unu and perfectly gentle. Apply to DIBRELL St JOHNSON, mh 31—St* Near Shcckoe Warehouse. FOR SALE—I elegant Rocka way, the finest, in all respects, in this city, for sale low. A-l'ply at thi» office. Mb 34 FFICE OF THE FIRE ANI>TIA RINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA, RICHMOND, tint St.. One Door FroiS thf.Post Office.—Autiio*izm> Capital, $300,000. —This Company will take FIRE and MARINE BISKS on as favornble terms as any other Company of equal responsibility. O. F. BRESEE, Actuary. REFERENCES. Samuel Marx, Cashier Bank of Virginia, Richmond. J A.Smith. do. Farmers' Bank of Vs., do. Joseph R. Anderson, Esq do. T. A. Tidball, President of the Bank of the Valley, Winchester. Henry M. Brent.. Cashier of the Bank of the Valley, Winchester J. II Sherrard, Cashier of the Farmers' Bank, Win chester. Hon. James M. Mr sen I*. S S., Winchester. U. W. KNOWLES wiil reeeive application* as heretofore. mh 28 dim CITY ELECTIONS.—In pursuance «.t "An act, revising and reducing into o»« act, tbe provision* of th»Chaiter of the City of Richmond," pmcM-d March 30th. IR-li, an election will held on WKDNKSUA V. the Hli of April, 18.M, for member* of the Council, member* of the Court of liu>tin«4, a Mayor and other office raof said city. 1 n J F.tTBRsoN Ward—At the Kirai Market IIon«e. In M tmsoN Warij—At the City Hall Anu in Monroe Ward—At the houae on tiie Soutli-weat corner of Broad and Kouahee atresia, n.l.a-dtdc WM. P. SHKPPARD. C. C R PRIME GOSHEN BUTTEKand PINK APPLE CIiKE.SE; a nnall lotof country ruled Hatim, »iiiall tlw and very nupertor; also a iotof«u;n. r cm«d Hainj, of the belt brand*; likewise K«m Breaar Piece*, Middlings, and Shoulder*; Smoked Beef; Href Tohgae*; nuperior Lard in pail* and in bbla.; No. I large Mnrkerel; Ti)ii;H' », Souuda and Codtifh; alio. Coffee* of the beat <iualiti>a; Kugara of all a aupcrior aa»»rtmeul of the lineat Tea*; Loudon Pol ler, in 'it. and pt bottle*; Pickles, by the barrel or gallon; Chocolate; Rice; London and American Mm tard; Kiuid; Syrup; Mulacaee. and every oilier article in the grocery line lor family u*e, for «ale be T. W. TURPIN, mh 2) Im Main, between 7th ft»d Bth «ta. SUPER I OK OLD FAMILY WIHS KKV, Wliite MKRCKII POTATOES ami Diied APPLES. Kor aale by C. P. WORD, Kir at corner above Unit-id Alalia Hotel, mh 28—lw GUANO. —We nrw m»w prepared to make engagement* to deliver minima No I PERUVIAN UUANO.intbe month ef July lies'.— Peraona withing to he I'arniahed, will p'eaau aend hi their order* at once. mh 33 H. jUORUPER'S SONS (MIEWING TOBACCO AND CIGAK.S, -/very cheap at wholeaale to the trade, by apl BENNETT h WEEKS -4 iILS, oIlsTuTEs —2<» bbl«. rwfiwl Lard Oil; 31 bblaTanner* nud Nealefoel, lWt> gala. aperm, aolar and whale, tformlaby > _*Pj BENNETT h BEERS. Uraxjtiat |>OCK«WDGE ALUM UATKK-li' * mM> bbla. and J bbla., freeh from the ftpHof* BENNETT k BRI!*S, •P * Drwggiat* ANOTHKK BUrPXY^uaTntfMv*! XX another aupj.iy ol ihoae beeatifel Haiti Mautil ia*. Mack, while nod colored L»ae Mauiitlaa de do. do. Ribbon end Velvet Tiiwtukaf* Black ami c >Hd Faraaola, in great variety 81 piece* uo»o of thoae t'aat eoi'd Lawn*, at !»*« CHRISTIAN * LATHROP, lah Mi , >tt Main *»eet 1 »KH J PATEITIC OLAHSKS, th« I. Toilet, all alzta, andao'iia vaij haud«m»e, »"» ten,'' aa ~