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THR T)AILY dispatch MOKWIWO- orTOBKK y |PM A W«* oi* Know Nothi*«is*.- The Enqx trcr of yesterday occupies six of it* solid columns with a letter of Henry • Wise, In regard to Know NothingUm. > inquiry having been propounded to Mr. Wise by the Democratic committee of Nor folk county, whether he was a member of the Know Nothing organization, he repbed in the negative, and in this letter gives a state ment reasons for his opinions on this sub- letter Is an elaborate argument in sujv port of the opinion, «that the present state of affairs in this country is not such as to jus tify the formation, by the people, of any *c crct political *ocxct s :< As a matter of pub lic interest, we give a brief summary of its positions: Mr. Wise contends, in the first place, that such is our condition of freedom in this coun try, freedom both for truth and error, and perfect security in the foil exercise of this freedom, both in person and estate, that there is no necessity for a secret organization, and it is antagonistic to the very basis of Ameri can rights. He also urges that the coropara- ( tive native And Protestant strength at home rcpete the plea of such necessity still more. In the United States, the number of natives to persons of foreign birth, is as Bto l. In Virginia, the number of white natives to the number of persons of foreign birth, is nearly as 38 to l. The number of Protestants to the number of Roman Catholics in the United States, is as 21 to l. In Virginia, the number of Protestants to the number of Roman Catholics is as 108 to 1. Under this head of his subject, Mr. Wise presents the following statistics: The number of churclie* in the Unfed State* i* 08(161 of Ca'bolic churcbe* more than 31 to 1 . . In ViriicU the number of churchea ?/2.3a3 of Catholic churebei i« 17: more than 140 to 1, The whole vaine of church property in the United StatM i« $87,328 B*l. of Catholic chnrch property i» 758 or 9to I in Virginia the whole value of U KSSSW of Catholic church four Proteafant accU. either of which U larger tb *n^ e f Cw h .?js : 0 j 9 The Baptiata provide iccommc datien* for J 247,U- The Methodiata for * The Preabyterian* for... The Congreg»Uonali*t* for ' I Aggregate of four Proteatant aeeta, 'VJf-o The Catholic* for bG7 - 8 - 3 Majority of only four Proteatantaect*,... Add the Episcopalian* for MJ.ftJB Majority of e nly five Proteatant Sect*,... .10.447 MS ln Vir» nia there are five Proteatant aeot*, either of which i» larger than the number of Catholic* in the State: 247 *89 Bspliat* Lotharan 7,i0 Latneran,••••••••-»••••• 71,5 Preabyterian 103 778,55S Catholic*. 7 '" 30 Majority offree Proteatant aecta in Virginia, 765,126 Or nearly 98 to 1. .. .. Thua natives are to pertona of foreign birtti In the United Statei, at » to 1 In Virginia, ta »• i 0 »„ «v Th« Protestant church accommodation! are to the «, . . In the United Statea, aa 21 to 1 In Virginia, aa ■ 118 to I The number of Proteatant chnrchea to the number of Catholic , In the United Statea, aa 31 to 1 In Virginia, ai 140 to 1 The value of Proteatant church property in the United Statea, ia to the value of Catholic church pro pertyai 9^} In Virginia, aa , «• i- u t There are four Proteatant aecta, each of which ia larger than the Catholic, in the United Statea, and the Mg'egate of which exceeda the Catholic bjr» "*•- Jinty of 9.804,ttM votanea, and, adding one aect tr infer, by a majority of 1'',447,848 , In Virginia, there are five Proteatant aecta, each larger than the number of Catholica in the State.and the aggregate of which cxceeda the Catholics by a majority of .765,426 votaiiea. Mr. Wise contends that such a majority of wealth and numbers of natives, and of Pro testants, has nothing to fear from such mino rities of Catholics and naturalized citizens- To the leading Protestant churches, he urges, can be safely left the task of withstanding the influence of Roman Catholicism, and to the sentiment of nationality among our coun trymen, nowhere more powerlul than in the United States, the protection of the country from foreign influence. Mr. Wise refers to the war of independence, and argues that if, when we were as weak as three millions, we relied largtly on foreigners to aid us in secu ring our li berties, now that we are twenty-two millions strong, we cannot be in danger of beiug deprived of our liberties by foreigners. He also urges the great diminution of the Pope's temporal and ecclesiastical power, and says he " would as soon think of dread ing the ghost of Guy Fawkes" as the Pope. Mr. Wise, in the second place, contends that this secret political organization is against the spirit of our laws and the facts of our history The Indians, he maintains, are the only true natives of this country. As a nation, we are but 78 years old. Our ances tors, about two centuries only ago, were for eigners, and the country was taken posses sion of by authority either directly, or deriv atively, of Papal Power. Following this discovery and possession, came the settle ments made in this country by force of reli gious intolerance and persecution. The Ame rican revolution introduced the new era of the liberty of conscience. This liberty, Mr. Wise contends, would be violated by the Know Nothing organization. Mr. Wise cites the complaint in the decla ration of independence against George 111., for obstructing the laws for the naturalization of foreigners, andrefusjpg to pass others to eneourage their emigration to this country. The speech of Hancock, the Puritan, Penn the (Quaker, Rut ledge the Huguenot, Carroll the OathoHc, Lee the Cavalier, Jefferson the Free Thinkw, who, relying on the same God, pledged at the same altar, their lives, fortunes, and honor in support of the princi ples of the Declaration. Mr. Wise contends that the Know Noth ing organization is in hostility to various sections, which be enumerates, of the Vir ginia Declaration of Bights of the 12th of June '76, and that it avowedly opposes the 16thsection, which declares, "thatreligion, or the duty which we owe to oar Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence, and therefore ail men are equal ly mtitled to the free exercise of religion, ac cording to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to dhrietim forbearance, love and charity to wards each other.'* Also, that it contravenes the Act of Reli gi o«u Freedom, passed December io, 1735 and that, so 6r as it opposes our naturalise' tic* laws, it is not only against our statute policy, but against Americanism itself. He bold* that it is a revival of the sniifrt end otto English and European dogma, ' Once a citizen always a citizen,'' ia con formity with which America wm warned not I to naturalize foreigners without the com< n| I of their monarch*, and in opposition to which the constitution gave to Congre* the ptwer "to establish an uniform rule of natu- i r iliaatlon." Mr. Wise (fires the leading sta tutes of naturalization—refers to the attack of the Leopold upon the Chesapeake, in sight of the Virginia shore, made under the max im of " Once a citizen always a citizen," a doctrine upon which the Bight of So arch was founded, and which we successfully re sisted at the cannon's month. Mr. Wise argues that if we permit foreign ers to be naturalized, and do not extend to them equality of privileges, we set up classes and distinctions of persons wholly opposed to Republicanism. As to religion, the con stitution of the United States, article 6, aec'* tion 3, is quoted, which provides that no reli gious test shall ever be reauired as a qualifi cation to any office or public trust under the United States. In the third place, Mr. Wise contends, that Know Notbingism is against the spirit of the Reformation and of Protestantism. The Re formation was open and free. Liberty was extended to all men to think and speak all they thought. Protestantism protested against secresy, proscription and intolerance. Mr. Wise then draws a contrast between Protest antism and Know Notbingism in these re spects, and alleges that the latter cannot ar rest itself within the limit of excluding Ro man Catholics and naturalized citizens, but must proscribe nations and Protestants both, who will not consent to unite in proscribing Roman Catholics and naturalized citizens. It is urged, 4tb, that Know Nothingism is opposed to the Faith, Hope and Charity of tie Gospel, and that it will destroy the effect which our moral example had begun to work in Europe, producing more toleration among Roman Catholic governments. ">th, that it is against the peace and purity of the Protes tint churches, and in aid of Priestcraft with in their own borders; that the people will not submit to Protestant any more than to Roman Catholic dictation ; that the P man Catholic proscribed, one denomination after the other among the Protestants will be mark ed out for a like fate. 6th, that it is against Free Civil Government, by instituting a xc~ crct oligarchy, beyond the reach of popular and public security, and supported by blind instincts of their will, bound by text oaths. He asks, where is the central influence, in New York, New England or Old England i He asks, whence the sign ? Of course, from a common centre somewhere. Is that centre iu Virginia, for the orders here ? If not, is it not, he asks, alarming that the people of Virginia are to be swerved by a sign from somewhere, auy where, to go for this or that sido of a cause, for this or that can didate for election. 7th, Mr. Wise urges that Know Nothingism is opposed to our pro gress as a nation, for no new acquisitions can ever be made by purchase or conquest, it foreigners or Catholics are in the boundaries of the acquired countries, for, surely, he says we would not geek to take jurisdiction over them to make them slaves; to raise up a dis tinct class of persons to be excluded from the privileges of a Republic. In conclusion, Mr. Wise considers the evils wiiioh nro ocmpininori of as the reasons lor the policy of the Know Nothings : Ist. The importance given to foreigners and Roman Catholics in the last Presidential election. This, he maintains, is the fault of the two great parties, more than of the foreigners and Catholics. 2d. Both parties have violated the elective aud naturalization laws, in rush ing emigrants, just from on shipboard, up to the polls to vote. This again, Mr. Wise con tends, is the fault of both parties, and the evil is confined chiefly, if not entirely, to the cities. He also urges that a repeal of the naturalization laws, or an extension of the time, would multiply peijury, fraud and the foreign votes, for there would be a pre text lor obtaining by force and fraud that which was denied under law. ad. It is charged that foreigners have abused the pro tection of the United States abroad. Mr. Wise answers, that if they have, it was a violation of law, and that they cannot well do it, without the want of care and vigilance in our consular and diplomatic functionaries abroad. Ith. It is charged that Roman Cath olics have combined and obeyed the signs of their Bishops aud Priests in elections, to which it is answered, that, if they have, their example is evil, and ought not to be imitated. So too with regard to the sth charge, of the intolerance of Roman Catholic governments, and the Oth, of the alleged attempts to con trol the public schools in New York, all which, Mr. Wise says, if true, do not justify an intolerant spirit in others. To the 7th and last averment, that Roman Catholics re cognize the supremacy of the Pope and sub mission to Priestcraft, which might, under circumstances, be destructive of our free government, Mr. Wise replies, that there are worse sects among us whom the Know No things do not assail; the Mormon polyga mists; the Spirit Rappers; the Millerites, who would destroy, not only the govern ment, but the great globe, in which, Mr. Wiss is of opinion that they will succeed about as soon as Roman Catholicism is able to break down this Republic. We have endeavored to give our readers the principal positions of Mr. Wise's letter. It concludes in the following characteristic -oroliUcal nor- Jinian ; », CHte ' cituena of thw country and tbia half Scotch. lam a by intellectual belief, and by edn?«,il ' ? b*PHam, tion. 1 am an American, ia everw fib?-"! feeling an American ; yet in every eha,S et "? i- * Veri relation. In every aeu.e, with all my baa'd lia .iT* rj heart, and all toy might, 1 prof.t agaioit organization of Satire American) and of I'jjLfT"'? to proacribe Roman Catholic, and naturalh£d cf,il zena! Now, will they proacribe me ? That question woighi not a feather with i»»»uon Yow obedient e*rvant, HENEY A. WISE. UinnwTT or VnaiNiA.—A correspondent at Ckiridknille inform* ua that there ara now, h thcee weeks from the opening o( the session of the {Jnirarshy, aa many or mora atndenta were present taring the whole of }aat yeae—the somber Aeo being 464. Everything U qnfct and ordirly ia the institution, and the atadenta cloaeiy aad ar dently devoting themselves to Mud lea. Every' blag indicate* a mot protperoui time. Quite a number of atadenta ara profassors of religion. Our correspondent notVM ( <>nJast3abhath,at theeom munion table of ooa of the churches, aome twenty of them. Tha State offioer* of Wisaoaaja ara on trio) on *«»nn«* corrupt condaot aa eomtaisstaacrs of tlu* t- ■_ «• f LOCAL MATTBRa. Faikfield Bach*.—Ofooi»d Day.—TTm> attendance at Fairfield ywtrdiy »M much until- j ertban we ted expected to aw it—only tbe old ' Mends of tiM course, and a few stranger* be fey oree-nt. tke whole number not esteeming three hundred persona. Toe race waa lor tha Proprietor's Puree of #200, two mile heats, t lor which three hones were named to Mart—Selene, Florence and a Glen coe filly, three years old. Before the lime for the race, betters opened In filter of Selene two to one, and the odds coninned to Increase, u«tllfiveto one were i.fT*red that ahe w iuld win. By this means many dollars were pro ntablj 1 .rested on the fit 11. At 1 o'clock the three came to the score, tha Glencoe lllly being first, t-'elene second, and Flo rence third, and at the tap of the drum they bound ed forth in a bunch, each making a handsome run for the front position. After going the first quar ter of a mile, Selene drew clear, and being well in hand, led off in a spirited manner, Florence be ing a good second, and the tflescoe third. On reaching the back atretch ftalene went up a Uttle and felt her adversary, who at tbe call of her ri der went oft", and tbu* tbe two ran the first mile in 1 53. Tbe second mile waa run very much aa the first, until reaching the quarter atretch, when Flo rence made oee of her telling brushes, closed the gap between Selene and herself, and the two cross ed tbe score, side by side, in I.U 1-4, and aa the Judges decided, making the heat a dead one, in 347 1-4, the Glencoe filly barely saving dis tance. This unexpected result somewhat astonished the " knowing onea," who thOHrllt they had matters their own way, but relying on the game of Selene, they refused to budge a dollar, or desert their choice. Second Heat — All three having cooled off well, the born again sounded, tbe nags were saddled, and being mounted came to the score in good order for the word. At the tap of the drum the Olencoe tilly cut out the running, hotly pursued by Selene, wbo overhauled and passed heir oa the back stretch, when Florence came up to tbe position of a good second, and swinging Into the quarter stretch, gave her leader a hard run from there to the stand, ma king the first mile in 152. The Glencoe filly being now out of the question, Florence made a close trail for Selene until turniug into the lead of the quarter stretch, when with one of her telling brushes she cut her out, passed her and won the heat with ease in 3 50 1 4, the Glencoe filly being distanced. Odds now chahged on Florence at two to one, It being evident to all that Selene waa too Weak for a bruising race, while Florence ww aa'Kne as silk.— In the meantime the ttoo tattles cooled off prettily, and at the sound of tfcfe horn saddled and prepared for the Tltirti it Ml -After a little more maneuvering for the start, Selene got the send oil, tht drum tapped, and at once Florence took Up a close ti ail, evident ly laying back for a hoal brush. On, on they dashed in line style, Florence being close up, ma king the first mile in 156 Selene had the lead, bttt the heavy sand was telling upon Irer strength, while Florence moved at her eate, about three lengths behind. But now the tug commences.— They have reached the Quarter stretch, and Flo rence hat begun her brush. See how she gaiDs, she laps and passes her, tbe score is crossed, the heat is run in 3 50, and the purse is won by Florence. Below we time and place them: O. P. Hare's ch. m. Florence by Herald, 5 years old. dam by imported Rowton Oil M«j. Thos. Doswelt's b. m. Selene, 4 years old, by Epsilon, dam Bets-. by Letiitftan *5 1 1 John Belcher's ch. f., 3 years oli, by tilen coe 3 dis. Time, 3-: 47 1 —3:50 3 4—3:33. Today the race is for the Proprietor'* purse, three mile heats, and it any thing is enterod to beat Die Clapperton, we have very little doubt that it will prove the most interesting contcst that has taken place this fall. State Agricultural Society.—The grounds, buildings, tents, etc , for the receptiofl of stock, machinery, and every thing else nsttally ek hibited at such a place, are all ready far occupy ing, and judging irom the entries cor.tlhually be ing made on the Society> boolts, the exhibition will surpass anything e* the kind ever seen in this country. The list t>l blooded horses, for saddle and light draught, will be much larger than last year, wbllothe extent and variety of sheep, hogs and cattle will be greatly increased. Every town and county in the State should have something on ex hibition at this great Fair, which is destined to add vastly to the wealth and product of Virginia. We are pleased to learn that specimens of ores and minerals from the western portion of the State will occupy a prominent position at tbe Fair, and that a variety of successful experiments, of incal culable value to the Agricultural community, wll! bo .rportod by scientific farmers, The grounds tcUtuii air the r air are doubtless superior in every respect to those of any other ever usedfora similar purpose, and have been so im proved and beautified since the last exhibition, that those who saw them then will scarcely recognise them now. Persona having stock, minerals, manufactures, produce, or any thing else to exhibit, should at onee apprise the Secretary of that tact, in order that their articles may be entered on the books and ar rangements made lor their reception, before the F»ir opens. Promptness in this matter will save a vast deal of trouble, and prevent that confusion ia cifent to having goods, etc., poured in upon the committees without names or numbers accompany ing theai. Henrico Circuit Court.—Judge Clop ton presiding.—This Court commenced its tall term io the State Courthouse yesterday morning The Grand Jury on being sworn retired to tbeir room, and when they returned, made the follow ing report: John Adams, indicted for grand larceny. A true bill. Patrick Feeney, indicted for feloniously and ma licioualy paiaoniag a number of cows belongiojr to John B. Crenshaw. A true bill. Benjamin F. Prentiss, indicted for bisamv. A true bill. ° 1 be <irand Jury were then adjourned oyer until frill ay next. '1 he trial of Benjamin F. Prentiss wu fixed! for to day. " ~ Fhe trial of Smoote, Thorpe and Browning, in dicted for robbery, was set for Friday next ... IBC ' r,T Court—Judge Meredith pre siding.—William Bur well Ocey Franklin, baring been twice convicted of felony, was arraigned be lore the Judge and re-sentenced for five years. The Court then adjourned until the April term. Mechanics' Fair.—The Hall on Main street, betwreo 9:h and 10th, to be used by the Me chanics Institute for their tiist annual Fair,is so far completed, that persons desiring to exhibit articles of every description, may begin to .end them in this morning The Committee on Exhibi'ion will beatthe liali ready to take charge ot all articles sent to their care. This being tbeir first exhibition, they have wisely determined to receive whatever may be sent them, uDtil Monday or Tuesday, though K will be much better for exhibitors to get in their goods, eto.,«s early as possible. " The two Fannies" to be exhibited at the Fair of the Mechanics' Institute, will doubtless attract as rcuch attention as any other articles could possibly do. Everybody will be anxious to see the baud some boats in which Lieut. Lvneh not only crosscd but ascended the Jordan; and if tbe* were gifted with the power of speech, might post!- biy be able to give the He to the old saw that -Mor dan Is a hard road to travel# Persons who have not yet joined the Institute, can do so by callin* on Mr. John A. Belvin, or the Recording Sccretafr at the Dispatch office ' Revival.—The revival at Union Station under the ministration of the Rev. Mr. Boaga a Methodist Minister, Is steadily progressing, ana we are gratified to learn that eighty or ninety persons have already professed conversion. A protracted meeting is also being held at the Leigh street (Baptist) Church, Rev. Mr. Ford, where a revival is also going 00. Cod speed the good work. Bochd Ovir.—Tarlton F. Bo* lei, beat a tree fallow named Gustavus Staples, in tbe second MdWmtf a K d H T , rDtnf ' for wbich the Mayor hew Mm to baU in the suui of f 100 to keep the selling goods fined $5 for Clothing The Mayor hw ft C,rt •" d houses were not b»Ut lor se 1 market that the payment of a «», *»d title the holder to the prlv oot •®- streets, for the.ale 0 f h£ £££! 1 ° c * Uo G 1% Ihe meat seeking public, who tegttfy their ar,? w ssi mental and voeal talent of tbe earn challenge* the fflferggjaame ** th * 9Ut thi » Citt Cewncit.. —Ab •iljowwd <+* Cky Council WasUeM U the C»wW<ato, ofllc* yest*d»V afternoon. Preser t, Mm** I*J*™ Rlcbarda, P-lne Baftrr. Seolt. Richard*, Fry, Talbot /»«rt<um-I«ac Solomon petkioned tte CoWld far the privilege of selling dry *°ods in the Firs Market. Referred to the committee on the Flr« Market, with power to grant the request if they Filling a r*cancy.—Mr George wn was elected a member of tbe Madisod Ward, to fill the occasioned by tHe resignation of fir. Charles Mais. Atking for WMtt —Dr. Unead presented a petl 'ion from Dra Marx, Bolton, and others, askini to be furnished water In the hospital on Church Hill, beyond the corporation line. Rend and referred to tbe Watering Gonunittne. _ « -MV. McCance fflovad that tba ordi nance co«tee*tilbg drayage be taken op and refer red to a selact committee for revision. The motion prf »,lied. Committee-Messrs. McCance, Haskins and Saunders. „ . Temporary Hebu.-Ur. McCance, from the Fi nance commiitee, reported aa ordinance which was passed, giving that committee the power to make such arrangements >s t'ney may d eem expedient for the liquidation of the notes or bonds of the city falling due on the first ol November an® December ttpjrt Citv Celts.'/' — JiK after calling attention to the report ofVhe Assessor on the Census ol the city, offered the following resolution : Retolred, That a committee of fire be appointed to take into consideration the report of the aor upon the census of the city, and that the said committee report what if any change Is necessary in Arranging the representation in the Council ot the city. Mr. Hill moved as a substitute thfct the report be referred to the Commftsloheri of streets generally to report ttpc'A. The questlob was taken on the substitute and car rfpd—so that tfce report stands referred to the Com missioners of Streets. York River Railroad—The Commissioners of streets reported regulations governing this Com pany ia entering tbe city to their depot lota on the north aide of Dock street, between 24th, 25th and 26 h streets. On motion, the report was approved. On motion, the Council then adjourned. WasHiNG. —The firemen turned out with their apparatus yesterday after noon, to participate in the semi annual washing.— The engines were drawn up- near the new, Presby terian Church enCafc'.toi street, and played upon the stesjile of that building Pbconix engine threw the highest stream, and No. 5 the next. Both of these engines are new and adtnirahle machines.— No llengine is in the bands of i's builders for repairs and of coarse cou'.d not be used. DIED, Oa Monday evening the 23d Instant, WILLIAM HENRY, infant son t-f Marceiieus and Lacitda Vir ginia Hicks, of this city, after a painful illness of six weeks, aged 1 year 4 months and 5 days The Lord givetb a r d the Lord taketh away, bless bs the nams of the Lord. ARRIVALS AT TH$ PRINCIPAL HOTELS Vesteliday. EfcctfANGE riOTEL—R A Wilson, PitUylv..- niai R M Robinson, N O; T Watkina, Halifax; JEdw Lewis, H P Pittman, R T French Dr Warren, MrsE Gwynn and sun, 3 B Royser, N C; J M E Volk, Ga; C O White, R"oanoke; C R V'aoghan, Lvnchbg; B T Lacy, Salem; W F Doyle, Brunswick; E Ruffin, Ha nover; Col Coleman, Louita; Dr Morrison, N C; J D Pratt, Bait; H Neilson, J H Berrett, Thos Borland. J L Baltyce, Washington; S Colfrit, J Cnrrv and la dy, N Y; J R Miller and lady. Miss E T Coles, Pitt sylvania; A S Buford. Danville; J E, Poindexter, Pittsylvania; A D Read, Lynpbb'g'; E S Lewis, Lum berton; B F Jones, Savannah, C R Lou isa; Mrs S pott a wood. Mrs Talliaferro, Savannah; Dr A Marshall, Fauquier; J J Irby, Lynchbg; Ch Lear, N O; M Morgan, lady and sen, J Carver, Habanns; G W Tnrner, S P Dow, N H; A Vagaby, Bait; J B Sarioi, Habanne; A Haydecker, Galveston; F J Mus sey, N O; T Good and lady, W VV Fisher and lady. Miss A Gilt, N Y; K C Hunter, DrHigginsand fami ly, King Geo; C F Smith, Bait. COLUMBIAN HOTEL —T E Sims, Brick Shanty; Dr Wilkinson, Chesterfield; R H Mosely, Powha'ao; J Singleton, J T Tanner, Halifax; Dr R RChandlsr, Richmond; Wm A Phillips, Amelia; Berj Harwood, Richmond; J H Warner, Chapel Hill; Rev'd J Cal houn, Prince Edward; H Christian, Lynchburg; Wm Ashley, S Ca; C Harvey, Charlotte; J Calhoun. Ap poniattax; M Hunter, Gilei; T B Littlepage, Jno T Littlepage, King Wm; M H Pollard, Charlotte; Dr Wooldridge, Richmond; T 11 Sanderson, Camberl'd; J D Mitchell, Mrs Mitchell, Lynchbg; C D Coleinan, Cumberland; P Dawson, Ptnn; E Womatk, Farm ville; J C Walton. Lynchbg*, A M Pajne, Va; C L Cashing. Va C R R. AMERICAN HOTEL.—Wm Allen and lady, Mio. Kmitjr jesaupa, aurry; Bronly Kandolph, Va; C B Bettering, N Y; W SI ay man, Baltimore; Peter Mitchell, WarrentoD; Wm Pepper, Washington: P Sutton, King William; Misa E M Sutton, do; Thos A-hby, Jr. Charleston, SC; It W Peterbridge, W Wad low. Bait; Geo L Tbyear and lady, Boston; J II Mattiagly, Gunse Point, Va; Chas Mencun, lady and servant, Va; Richard VV Lyles, Danville; John Emmet H Jennings, W C Scott, Powhatan; Mrs E T Good, Washington; J G Smith, Charlottesville; R T Archer, Robert I' Archer, Amelia; Nathaniel Greene, Chestertisld; W Wade, Boston, W A Ro nuldscn, S N Hcwett, Miss Bland, N Y; Mrs Ander- Y; W W Lord, Bait; W J Peitigrew, Pttts bure, P Dawson, Gettysburgh; II Green and fami ly, S C; W A Waldrop, A B Chambers, P 8 Bowyer, Thos Hilber, Lyochburg; M A Roland and lady, Mrs Roland, Mrs Toiifar, S C. MARINE NEWS. PORT OF RICHMOND. Oct. 2s. ARRIVED, Bchr. Ses(lower, Forest, oysters. Schr. Regulator, Dunn, oysters. SAILED, Steamship Virginia, Teal, Philadelphia, mdse. and passengers. Schr. Haxall, Chichester, New York, mdse., D. Currie. Sclir. Bloomfield, Beckwith. Norfolk, light. Schr. Hebe, North, Petersburg, light. Schr. Josiah Achom, Merrell, Bostjn, mdse., D. Currie. Schr. Naiad, Brownly, Norfolk, light. Schr. Champion, Mitchell, Norfolk, light. Schr. Express, Cation, City Point, coal, W. D. Co"- quitt U Co. Sloop M. L. Compton, Depew, New York, mdse., W. D. Colquiti Si Co. Charleston, Oct. 20 —Arrived, schr. A R. Wet more, Chad wick, from Richmond. FIRST ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE VIRGINIA MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. THE COMMITTEE ON EXHIBI TIOJiS would respectfully inform those who intend becoming Contributors, that tbe rooms wilt be reedy for tbe reception of Goods oa Thursday, 26.b of October, at 10 o'clock A. M., and they will continue to receive daily, from 9 o'clock A. M., until 10 o'clock P. M., up to Monday night, tbe ?orh of October. As the Cummittee liavo not been able to commence receiving as soon as was expected, they have determined that all articles deposited previous to and daring Tuesday, the 31st of October, msy be entered for competition for Premioms. They would alto inform those wbo desire to exhibit their goods at the State Agricultural Fair, that by entering them at tbe Office of the Institute previous to Tuesday, tbe 31et, they will be allowed to bring them in to the Exhibition after tbe cloje of tbe Bta e Fair, and have the priv.lege of competing for premiums. THOS. DODAMEAD, oe 2ft—3t Chairman Com'e on Exhibition. DRAWING SCHOOL OF THE VIRGINIA MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. THHE necessary arrangements having been X made to open a DRAWING SCHOOL in con nection with this Institute, the attentien of young men who wish to improve themselves in thie useful branch of education, is respectfully solicited. Am ple arrangements h*ve been made to give every ne cessary facility to beginners, as well «aadvanced Pu pils, and no pains will be spared to render tbe Scheol worthy of the support of those who patronize it. Fcr terms and other paitk n'arg apply to either of the fallowing gentlemen; Bam'i T. Landrom. Wm. Forbes. Tfc->s Clemmitt, Tlios H. Wynne and Wm. Ettlogar,Committee of tte School of Design, oc SB—StawlSNov HE WIDOW HOFFMAN respect fully returns her thanks to the citizens of Sick mend far the patronage received by bar late bos band. and Informs the public that she will be pre pared to furnish them with BARREL BEER as for merly—best of quality and in say quantity FRANCIS DELARUE, oc26 —eo3t* Agent. TWDTICE.—I have taken the Store No. -L » 219 Main at. next door to tbe comer of 9th it, 7am?m o*oV«uw:" d wftU wriM rtJck o] lhwito fitted up the bavement rooms as a Qra ' k*» Horse Feed of eveiy desedp- I EATHER-We oo Wher.wbS?^ oe K-4t E(3OLBaTO *. fc CO. *■ BHUuat * «UI, Diaitini, i MBW gPECIAL WOTICBS. Avoir on Koticc The*Umtion of 2natr*«| a .«ha«*4nJ b.Cltj T^Usol >c' i—•"■"TAiftt aaii<E, aw. Special Notice.—'Country Mfrcbant# .ad others are resneetfblly Invited to sftenlm* auc lon sales of Watebta, J«*alnL/ind Foct Gsods, a* ny st-jre, He. 108 Mala it. THIS E vENfKO, at 7 'clock. S«« advertisement, ELIAB BALE, tf AaaMoa and Cent. Merchant. IC6 M»in **. DB. CHANDLER (Grad nate Dentistl eeatlaaes bi» arofes sloasl services at 111 Eagle Sqosre. kKPaacNcßs. Richmond. Baltimore. Prof. C B. Gibson, Fro'. C. A. Ba.-rU, •*rof. C. P Johnson, Prof. Thos. E. Band, -lev. Or- Howell, Prof W. fU Handy, lev. J-B.Taylor, Piof. CO Cone. lev. Ro. Ryland. Lester Ncb'e, D. D. 8. t. G. Wortbam, *. D. Wm. F. Batler, Eiq., oe 36—1 m* - ■ $4KtJ. C. VigLiNl respectfully Iniorms the ladles that having just etnrned •HT from tbe North—ahe will open her FaLt and Winter MtLLliseav oa Paturday next, Sth last., at h;r Ware Rooms 101 Main street. oe36—dSt SFIVE DOLLARS REWARD. Strayed from the subscriber on 14th intt., a red Cow With wbite sputa, white less, and 4 partfcfclaily marked •pot la her fjrehsad, with !• rope oa her bores when the left. Tbe above reward wiil be gi»en to any Qoe leaving her. or her whereabouts, at A. King's Coach Bhop on Franklin st. oe 26—3t* OLANDO HUNT. CHOICE YENIHON—The FsTacxsof "Sadler'sOld Markf.t Hotel" are resprclfolly notified tba' '" ,pl I bave Just received a Mammoth Venittm," —the most choice of the seas n—which will be served up This Day, in every style to tult tne taste of tbe most fastidious epicfe*?. oo 26—It UEO E. SADLER. U. sT MAIL STEAMSIiIP MKUh ROANOKE leaves SATURDAY Morn log, the 27th inst, at 7 o'clock, for NEW YORK, via NORFOLK. , Preight received l?.e ealtre day of FRIDAY, the 23th inst. No freight received vvless engaged at our office. Passengers are reauested to be on board before the hour of departure, 7 o'clock, SATURDAY Mortiag, the S7.li init. Tickets and berths secured at ear office, rettth side of Basin. Passengers tiling this ship for Norfolk, chargedthe same as by the river steamers. LUDLAM i. WATSON. P. S —The JAMESTOWN loaves every TUES DAY Afternoon, at 4 o'c'ock. oc 26—2t ~Jf FOR NEW YORK —Ihe fine Ssbdk. Sobr. AMELIA C. REEVES, Capt. Reevei, is now ready and will have dUpatch, as a patt of tier Cargo is eog'gid. For balance of cargo app's to oc2fi tflAlt" ER. Jk* F(?RCiiaULEBTON, S. C.—lhe —fine Schr. GEORGE LUFF, Capt. Vesssy, is now ready for Freight, with the bulk of her cargo engaged and going on board. Can take the bulk of 200 bbls , if immediate application it made to 0c26 RANKIN k BARKER. M FOR RENT.—A Brick House on Church Hill, on Marshall and 21.b st r eets, con taining six looms, a'l in complete order. Possession can bs bad in a few days. EDW. D. EACHO, °s *6 General Agent and Collector. MULES.—Three well broke younc /*C?\ MtILES, fjr sale by AAGLAND & BRO., 0c26 183 Mmh street. NO W READY.—Robinson's Practice —Vol. 1. The Practice in the Ccurts of Justice in England and the United States, by Conway Robinson, Esq. Vol. 1. as to tbe place and time of a trtosaccion or proceeding, treating chietly of the conflict of Laws and the Statute of Limitations. ALSO. Call's Virginiaßeports, vols. 1. 2 and 3. New edition—with notes, and referring to suba»- qusnt deciiioDa and overruled cases, by Lociaa Mi-i nor, Esq , Counsellor at Law. A. MORRIS, Publisher and Booisjl'er, oc 26—eod3t 97 Main street. BLACK DRESS SUITS— Coasting of Blk Dieis and Frotk COMs, f.lk Doeskin Psnts, Blk Silk, Satin, and Cassitnere Vests, all of my own make, nicely cot and warranted to fit Give them a trial. WM. IRA SMITH, °c2H 11 1 Main st. CUUK POS SALE—Jr'or uale a ffcvd COOK, to remain in Richmond or neighborhood. Apply to oc 26—3t N. B.kC B. HILL. JET GOOD S—Real Jet Necklaces, Crosses and Bracelets, Imitition do. do. just re ceived and for sale cheap at GENNETk JAMK3, oc *■" Eagle Square. OIL V E R SPOONS, FORKS, Ac — We havejuatreceived an additional (apply of Silver Tories, Spoons, Soap and Sauce Ladle*, Sugar Spoons, fcc. GENNET k JAMES, oc Esgle Squars. MUSICAL BOXES—Elegant 2:4 and Cain Musical Boxes, Banjos, Violins. Organs, Flutes, Flageolets, Accordsor.s, Fiutinas, tc, all oj tine tone, and superior instruments, for taU by 0c26 ZIMMERMAN. GAMES, Ac — Backgammon Boards, Cht»ss Men, Dominoes. Jack Straws, and Hif tor'cal Game* ofeVery kind for sale by c c ZIMMERMAN. C'OR HIRE—An able negro man in the J. capacity of common laborer. ccSG TOLER fc COOK. Attn. FOR RENT—A email House on 2nd street near Mr. Hudson's Grocery; the posses, sion can be had immediatelv. ED. D. EACHQ. ocJG Gen'l Agt. and Collector. New hams, and breast pieces BACON, for sale by RAQLAND k. BRO , oc 2»> 380 Main street. MBROTDERIES.—We have received J-J direct frjm the manufacturers an unusutllv large stock of EMBROIDERIES, consisting la part, viz: Needle work Gauntlet SLEEVES Needle work Balloon do Needle w.jrk Mandarine do Needle w> ik COLLARS, in great variety, Which we will sell at a very small advance on the cost of importation. 0c26 KENT, PAINE h KENT. A LLTM WATER, in bbls. and half bbls. -TV direct from the Spring; also Alum Pills and Mass, for sale by BENNETT k BEERS, Druggists, agents for the Rockbridge oe Alum Springs, Va. "DURNING FLUID.—IO bbls. Superior, MJ for sale by BENNETT fc BEERS. oc 26 Druggirts. Fine chewing tobacco, of~t^ very best brands, and warranted superior to any in tbe city; for sale by oc S6 BENNETT I BEERS, Druggie's. PA IN I b.—lire Proof,, lor roofs and walls, Zinc White While Lead, Oils, Varnishes, Colors, and Brushes; for sale very low for casb, by o«a; BENNETT k BEERS, Droggsu. \VINDOW GLASS.—2SO boxes French * » and American; tUo Olsziei'a Diamond*; for iul« by „ BENNETT k BKKBS, PC* l Dro«i»t». gPIEITS TURPENTINE in barrels for oc2C BENNETT k BBERB. Dregglete AGON SIDES.—SO,OOO lbs. priin^ bright atd dry Bacon Bide*; 30 hhd«. do. So , for k?_ 3t CHaS T. VVORTHA* k CO ALMON.—-50 kegs No. 1 Salmon O 30 kiit do do Fof . by CHAS. T. WORTHAM k CO. oc *b—sit ,^ LF PIfEBCOQNAC BRANDY. 10 Herees Familt Bnmr. 30 tierce* Lard, Weil, ern, for *«le bj CHAS. T. WORTH AM k CO. •e 88—3t E W 81L KJS! NEW BILKS !-We _J r *«•' *ad a large addition to our (look or »fIS, wmMbi «f rlak TWd, d* Striped, do. <*» C. HAtTWELL k CO. CLOAKSWe have now • VJ fall ofMerlao Cloth and VaWet Cloak.. ««* C. HAKTWBM, k CO WEW BACON HAMS AND FRESH L\ BUTTER—A »TBal! tet new Bacon Hum and fra»k B#t;er, jut reoelrcd and tor talo by J . C f. WORD, M V Ceraar above U * Hr>u»l. rtHILUKEN'd WiUewMd JHttten Chain, V R*cktag and Hobby Borer*, Olg« with « srar' vaaia, A..-i» oti. S JL Oaavaa aad Matei, *U W;|hr.«i Elogaat 'TV* *- LOOT OK BTOLBW, ■ LOS T.—-Yesterday afternoon, ra lHiaiMl.M »h« Dock, •f|«tw«e ß H.i itiHt and Rockatta, * POST MO - M AIB, mUldii fcttf «!»• Hi M,, UmMmm!■ft gotia 104fo'A aauwatleat» aSr>, •tOI», »«ndry (np-n A_ reward of will kL paid by teaviag the Pocket H *k aftd ceotck'i at tSI Diipitch cIIh. oe 2r lOW, Ott WoLßti-frommy mJ Bml at. ibore IrMX inNe, Tinji; nei . in« la*, a dmilt leather P*€ket-Bork, containing rn* F RF.E PAPERS isd t itab«( of )<eejpti if/, mid of paid for cf the.J'.-« Papera at tbla 08V;e. , PRAHCEB HEARfI, oc 28-tt* _ A Free Woman of Color. I OfeT OK STOLEN—yesterday eT^ Li alog. at tk« Fairfield Rac« Cowree, a GOLD LEVER WATCH, Johnacn. maker, No. i&K Th« finder will receive • reward of #25 fat the deliver of the aame at tbla office. _ . ' ot tv~>3t* ROBER^-JORbAy, I OBT—Some day Bet veil the Mud Daavil'e Depot and iftft Did Mtrkit, a tin but containingmy KR.EE PAPERS. Any perron iir(i lap the p>p«ra will receive • rewaid of #1 by lc tr . in * tt» aame at thie office. JOHN ANDERSON. or X—lt* A Free Mao of Crier. PiKEE PAPERS LOST.—Monday lait, I. between "Bird in band" and Roc kit'a, a port animate containing bit FREE PAPERS. I will wlil-nily pay a reward for iheir re'arn to me, or ky leaving them a* the Dupatch Oftie». . ALFRED HIM), ■ .. .. A.Vi* Mwt} C-TO?. WAWTS WANTED—ONE CARPENTER AND ▼ T TWO BOYS, (Negroea )-Wanted, a uteady yoang man, wh"> la a good Carpenter at rongh work. Alto, 2 Boya, from 13 to 15yeara old. Tbe above ne j groea are wanted for a Stock Farm, where they will be well treated. For pa-tienlara enquire or addren C. H. BOBBINS, oc CO—IW" __ Petrrahnrg, Va. POOR WANTED—We wi»h to hire a Brit rate femtte Cook. tiJ.lt! •« , ; ofc-26 ' ' • - TOLER U COOK-.AgtS. "VV"A|JTED —A White Girl to Ccok and » * Waah for a small family. To one well quail- Tied the highest wagea will be gives. Apply at tbla ofice. oc 2'—3t WANTE D—TO TEACHERS.—Tbe aervieea of a gentleman well qualified to give instruction in Modern Langnat'S and Painting. For particulars .edaire of JAS. WOOPHOUoE, ac 24 -flt|.w2t? lSj b*ain atreet, Richmond. WANTED —A BOY, of good moral cha" rae'.cr and fitr education, to learn a mechnni" cal bmineaa. Arply at 132 Main at. oc 2-1-3t WANTED. —We wish to Lire a nymber of Male Servant*, for a hotel. cc 24 TOLER It COOK, Agentr. WANTED-rA firat-rate MASON, to ▼ » work on the Richinoed atld Di-nvllle Ri'l. read.. Apply to ROBV. HARVE?, 03 it—ot* Contractor. \\TANTED —A Youth from 14 to 1(! yrs. U old, to learn the JEWELRY BUSINESS - One from the coun'ry preferred. Apply to oc 3TWjt H. A PEARCE. EW MASONIC BOOK.-The MasonhJ Text-Book, containing aHiatory ofMa*omyand Maaonic Grand Lodg?e, from the earliest timea; to gether with the Conatitntlon cf MiiotiTy, or Afcimia Rexon, and a direst of tbe Larva. Rnl?» ar.d R ;ta.'a llonaof tbe Orahd Lof;e of Viiginia; alao. a com* plete compilation of the Illiutrationa of SUaonic woik in the detrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, Muter Mattu and Pa«t Master, aa drawn from Preston, Webb, Rea<l and othe a. Alao, a Hiatory of the Orand Lodge of Virginia — By Dr. John Dove, O Secretary of the Orand Lodge of Virg n:a. Second Edition; with platea. Price, $1.25. Jott pnbliahed by order of tbe Orand Ljdge of Virginia. Alao. for aale, The Virginia Text-Book of Ro.al Arch Masonry. Pi ice, $1.55. Mm v other Maaonic worka, for aale by oc 26 J. W RANDOLPH. THE BECOND OPENING OF PATTER.* HATS jxi) PASiuoxAM.E millinerv, AT Mo. tid -MAIS stREETi k (Lite Stand If Mrs. C Phil p.) MISS RACHEL LYON returns thanks for the very f ittsriog cortimeodalioß of h«r tint elhibltiop; an approval co «rb ctantially evinced by ready sales and the nu merous order* she baa to fill for ladies of refined and cultivated taste*, that (he i« induced to off ir aaecond exhibition for thia week and daring the State Agri cultural Fair. Sbe wou'd deem a aimple announce ment mflicient, bat far the fact that there are many style* so new and perfectly exqu'site. that the matt here partfculariz*: Tlio Promenade Ha'; the Even, ing Hat; the First and Second Mourning Hat; the Carriage Hat; the Gay Widow'# Hat; the Opera Hal: the Flirtation Hat; the Engagement Hat; «he Bridal Hat; the Travelling Hat; together with a rich aieort rnent of Fancy Hat* and Capa for children; fine l eg* horn and Split Strawrf Pari* He .id Dierscs. perfectly •plendidi French Flower*, Fnatheri anG Rlbhnnt, French Wreath*', for Evening Partie*; Mis*e* Ha * and flits, both fancy and •travr i and a great variety of Fancy Good*. ty Having arranged for the late*t and most at proved pattern*, a* they come out, and obtained the services of neat and experienced Dreia, Cli afc and Mantila Maker/, she i* prepared to execute *11 or ders in th»t line with promptness, and in the moat fashionable atyle. cc 2> lit MUSICAL ACADEMY; BIGNOR JOS. BOKRA # Desires to make hnown that hfe ii again prepared to give lessons In Music. its propose* to teech is private, PIANO FORTE, GUJTAR, VIOLIN, FLUTE and SINGING. Terms, for private—2l lessons, of one hour each, •21. He propose* also to teach Singing, Id class one month gratis—to form three distinct Classes: Ladie*, Gentlemen and Children. He expects to have the use ef one school room In the evening after the •chooJ is over, only -for that period of time, in ordtr to manife*t the beauty and advantage* that he could procure in his superior method of tcashing Hinging in clisse* All notice* should be directed to him, by letter, through the Poit Office. He will promptly attend, and be able to giva a fall explanation on the *uVject. oc 85— lw* _ IMPORTANT INFORMATION—Ano- X thee Certificate.—'The following certificate, addressed to an Agent for Mrs. DAWS* COUGH ELIXIR, was voluntarily given. Mr. Wiles i* an intelligent gentleman. »ad welt known throughout the State: Bott".i»r, Oeern, Caroline, March 28, 1?54 Mr. C. C. Walter—Dear Sir: I take p!e»«u'e in informing you that "Mr* Daws' Couch Elixir," I purchased of you, ha* acted tike a charm upon njjr little daughter, when she hid the Whoopins Cough very bad. I have used It a'»o in ea*e* of Colds, »t --tended with severe coughing, and in every ci»e the same bappy resnlts has been produced I regard this preparation a* an excellent medicine, and in my judg ment no family ought to be without it A WILES Pastor of the M R. Church, Socih, On Caroline Circalr. V*. Onf. For sale *y Air*. A. B. DAWS, Bennett k Beer*, Alex Duval. Pa'erson k Ch«*. MilUpaugh, E. J Picot, A. Bodeker and Charles D. Tale. oc 24 DELLEVUE HOSPITAL.—This Insti- U tatloo !• aitu.ted on Church Hill, Richmond. Va , in a delightful, airy poiition, and !• fornUhtd with «very convenience. The Lying-in fflt.'i are pt cnMarly coramodioua. The uaderaigned give their pertonat "attendance to ail patleata' placed nr-der their charge. TERNS : Colored patient* ..s*'> par weak. Whitoa. 6 •' Private accoocniodatiora. t? to in " Theae Ratea embrace all chargc* for Board, Mcdl cin»« and Medical and Surgical attendance. tW No contagiosa cli*ea*«* admlu*'!. pnrsicuws; F. Marx, M. D . P. H. Deane, M D, R. 0. Cabell, M D., Jame* Bea'e, M 0 . Jame* Bolton, M. D , P. W. Roddey. U. D. Resident Phyhcun—Ed. C. Drew, It. D. oe2i—it c'lm NOTICE.—RICHMOND Danville railroad -KXRTA train for the free barhacue IN HALIFAX COUNT*. An extra Paaaeuger Train will leave Blcbi""** on Sktnrday, tbe in»t., at 7 t/ciook A. H.. fa* th* •ccommrrfmtoa of peraona who d*alr« to alUodlba BARBACUF, to bm gl*«» soar the pretcnt »er*nl**« of the road, in Halifax coaaty. Tka Train wilt l*av* on It* retnrn to Riofcmond at 3} o'clock P. M., «ame Pare for the roan 1 t>ip. If. OcX R. P. lIVCHSON, Ttck«t Ag't. irv— JfOR SALE—▲ pair of very *u- AT9V perior MATCH HORSE*, »>*• year* <M. we-rante! aoaod and to work wall, eitk»r in «9»l* PURNITURE WAOON Md in g<* 4 order. Apply to WM. 0 I*BY, 18 B«frret. oAntlemeh's congress OAITBRR.—Oeo tie »»*»'• CwgreN twf aUktwK *t*i— «■< prt—. oaa k« fo<wA» HluL ® o.* j~ 5KE ® IiS I!Sf?SSi S: T WTO*i>M»No.'r. _ k 4» Tto Compaay win nwmble la LA PATETTP, UAlCo* THUUBBAV •»*♦, »>•*£ teat, ato-ateck P? M. f»» lt» tw*w**tof V *>■* MM. A foU KtHtoil >»«MW«jT m—«»*• MfclR 4 " 01U * WiTo. POWELL o»•