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THB JUDGESHIP.
OEORRK B»ARBi ev WOOTTON,
r_§Ty> i_ -For JlDilK OF THK UI'ST
V"7*vi R i A lawyer, a maa of probity, en
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yf'lTrr.'V MEREDITH LIPSCOMB.
~ v H llbes candidate until sunset June 2*'..
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R__T H IJSTINfiS COURT
%j_Has A. JCDRON CRANE.
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COURT -WILLIAM H. LYONS,
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BUSINESS MELTINGS.
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£_sc<»V.i'a*Y MiT 10 K. The annus!
tex-i"- tne st..ckho.,lersot this company, for
■ ef i*<'"'■■•'■ V"*-""™ -vnd for the transaction
, tbs* haatsesß tasi m« rune liefore them,
m yeH at theira_toe on MONDAY, the gain
,'cteekß. J. H. MONTAOI K.
ir > !a-i2t Secretary.
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Jk__> - >kh«.!dersol the jTLO Vf.R "HILL
_4I_ROAD CUMPfNi willbeheM &t their of- ;
.','■■ tins city,on rl EiDAi. tbetPtb Instant, at I
". » t' M. D. B. WOOLDRJDGE.
' .-, ;t . ; i Treasurer.
»»-_z_» >OTM E. — The annual meeting of the
K_5T M.H-khoidcrs of the RICHMOND.
FIKDERICKSBUKU nml POTOMAC RAIL
,oAI> UOMPARs". aiU be belli at the Depot of
~oc.mpnn*. in Kicbniorid. on WEDNEtfDAY,
• .Jpth of M-«* neyt, st 12 o'cloeft M.
m i -bl U. W. MACMURDO, Treasurer.
_-_■__. TMOM FAIR-"Tha STATK AG
|v-s> RIC-LTURAL an.l the CENTRAL
iiJRICrLTURAL SOCIETIES, will hold th-ir
;>'R tor the prexent *ear upon the croundsof
_«Central Society, oo—naenoiaa oa MONDAY,
• »_M day ol October, and continuing six daya.
Juli> X BDMUNDS.
I'fcs't Va State A^.^oc'y.
jam is Lyons,
iv so—t* I'ict't Va. Central As. So.
"KAH 111 KM IIWO>D."-Siif
fvSa iciest of me capital stook of the RANK
■i. TIVOM) being as been bed. the slnekheld
iiewul n.eet at tfODOIN'B HALL for the pur
..jtiii oreaais n* os lbs siii ol June, at lz o'ci'k.
L e i-iokh ii-nm.ii open for furtiier saßsaristtsa at
' t jtEce *.f J. ii \ A. LsxcasTßß A Son.
A.WARWICK.
K. W. McGRUDIR, i
WM. CURRIE, I
Isaac DAVENPORT, JComm'is.
EDWIN WOK 111 AM, |
H J. BAKKSDALE, I
lOHN BOOKER. )
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w ' ' ' ~~~. ——:___
f-3_> TRADERS' BANK.—At a meeting
bVS of !>.e Directors of tne Trader,' Hank of
til :■.) <.f Kiciiiuonil, held <>n the Z7th April. I*so.
'!.- ■'.. 1 bat the books of subscription to the
itMlstßt*es. i* re opened ;»; the l>.tiAiug House
4 loses « Tayfor.
IVsake ol tne Baal will l>e temporarily at
■ie tine' p'sce. Persons havine business to
• srirh it will ;ii'pi* R or ad.lress Wm. H.
.*.•>. Heefstsry to tbe Bbsrd. or ttie under
i.- RECTOR DAVIS,
UlSj-ttß Presi.lent.
PROFUSSICNAL CAP.DS.
DR. J. I . WATSON havimc located
Rv_S ptrauiMeat/p in rheeit* of Richmond, of
fers a • professional services to the cutizens.
g_, 11f (•'l•>.- Front Room, over Millspauth A
.' ■■■■■.: m* Drug Store, <>n Main, I doors from oor-
Mrof lsth st
t_, He in i* be found at night at the residence of
no.F.Bailer, corner of 12tn i.nd Marshall
aa my 22—Im
(HASTAI.i WHITE.
fXJP ATTOR N b V AT LAW%
frsct.ces in all tho Ccurtsof the city of Rich
mond, the ecu im os of Henrico, Hanover, Caroline
ml ''•"•clilanil.
Ufice,earner IJth and Franklin streets, nei<r the
StsteCourt House. my 12-tlts
fr_fi> NOTICE TO THE LADIES.-Mrs
aV__ JANE A WILLIAMS, M. D. has re
Bates to Broad, balneal island Fsashee streets,
I its tide, mm! is prepared to treat all forms of
t smi • peculi ir to fetn-iie.i and children.
Bayecial attea-oa given to the practice, of Ob
stetr.es. in* 7—2 m*
fT_p» L BBC HIM ti i, aVatßEaa-RR.—
»V__ mks. WO O L HOU HE. Cupper and
LeeeMr.Ua Main street,overß. t'sGon
Sti.re. surri of the tin ijun.— Mrs. W. has for years
it-oded toe ladies of Kicninond, and uiven uni
rrrsui istiuactioß.
>irs W, will attend those requiring her scr
noM.st an h-.ur.f. day or nnOit.
> R-LEECRRB for sale. Orders from the
sßsaryearelaVy packed. ap2o—Sin
HA WEAR. St TTON, ATTORNEY
f<a AT LAW AND NOTARY PURLlC
rr».?tice6 in an the Courts of the city of Rich
awed sad tne counties of Henrico and Ooochland.
Bass Burner Bans and llth streets, Richmond.
;« He is also Commißßlos«*r of tho United States
toiirtof Cianns. ap lti-3m
t^ar 3 «EOROE R. STEEL,
•__■ DENTIST,
. OBee tad Residence Sosthwsst comer Main and
K. lv, first door above Crenshaw's New Hotel,
Igsannd, Va.
uvißi nn experience of ten yeara in his profes
_a.se ice is uouliuent ot giving aatisiactiou to
B tt eho may favor Aim with their patronage.
i_i_-6iu
john"s7caski_^
|T-2s ATTORNEY AT LAW,
■■ reinuved his office to No. 2 Law Building, near
as Rata Court- Roaaa.
He iiractices in all the Courts held in the city of
Btduaoad and count*' of Henrico. fe It —ta
LAWRENCE S. HIA RYE,
*-a ATTORNEY AT LAW,
rrictices in the Coarts of the City of Richmond
tut tne Counties of Hcnrioo, Hanover and Caro
ne.
Re is ■ !so Notary Pahlic and Commissioner of the
■ Bited States Court of Claims.
The partnership Letween Mr. CHASTSJB Wmri
tut iiimselt Imsiuk dissolved, his office is now on
im street, ju.it lielow t.oduin .s Hall. fe Ul-ly
HENRY HLONAI.IT~
ATTORIMEY AT LAW
AND NOTARY PUBLIC,
•v-'.ces in all the Courts l.eld in the city of Rich
tend,
•L. Also, practices in the County and
'.-cuit Courts of Chesterfield.
As Notary, will take Depositions and Ackuow
stcnients, Administer au<t Certify Oaths, and per
"tin whatever other duties pertain to the office ol
afary.
'■n.-e at the corner of Bank and llth streets, just
■a* the Custom House. ja 31—ly
t%ir* PARKE POINOEaTER, ATTOR
•VB. NEY AT LAW, RICHMOND, VA.,will
itaetice in ths oil? of Richmond and in ths ooun
u«i of Chesterfield, Powhatan snd Amelia.
,iV >ifie' in Lisle'e Baildiag,eoraer ol Main aad
*•'■ street cc gg—U
_Tan» ARtHER ANOKRSON,
•Jf_*. AI'TORNEV AT LAW.
R ".! practice in the Courts held in the city nf
? ■■:!.. .ml. Office, for the present, in Oodtiiu's
_*SBg. mhf—_m
[11 kll ano ii i>" hlstTn~gs COURT,
i B aAY 17th, lsoo—The Court appoint JOSEPH
f.f'RMEL, ABEL F. PICOT. E. A. SMITH,
J WILSON and N. B. HILL, Commis
ti.M.sr, u.r or Ist Ward, to h,.ld an elec
y_sa i H I'KiiOAV. the 21th instant, for* Judge
!_' i' L rcUlt Uourt of this city, an Attorney for
<£ _*~mesvssßn iv said Court, Sheriff of the
J.'u Kl ' '"'""id. aud three Commissioners ol
■siilereaue fee the said city—said election to l»e
hi'i___ '"'""s' Market, _nd to lie c-aduoted by
Bc#? N f'-SEAL; and t.be* apiMiint JAMEfS
h l U o J J. N , T - ,iK ORiiE WHITFIELD. KOB-RT
Tb2_ w l«oN. GEORGE W.RANDOLPH aud
'HOMas h PRICE. Commissi..n-re for Madi
r,.0 2 . d Ward-said election to be held at tlie
1,".', H ;. l! ian<l io lie conducted by THOMAS U.
■ and the* sppo at THOMAS BAR
H *M. riIOMAK M. JONKB. THOMAS BOU
Kl-„HA_.LEB 11. POWELL and FELIX
f... „ rl,r -WB, Comiuiesionera of said election
_'i__«ese.orsd Ward-said election to beheld
f__ ** •Shop.oß Bioad »tre< t, between let and
: S' c .«'"oU, nnd lobe conducted by JAMES
»'d* i ; ll '■ ordered that a copy ol tais
JTirt* , .eaWie_ed in tne Richmond JJispatch
■ • tne day (J ( election
ii... A Copy—Teste:
_N« RO. HOWARD. Clerk.
■A.l*iep,,ii 4 will be opened in each Ward at ti
2_i* M - THOMAS U. DUDLKY.
*'" _ Conductor at Cit» H»H
K R, tDR|tHI ROETH,
Interim and oil. s
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CKl_tt„_ 1U ths lushest styles of the art. Also.
m\__-;''" sue w a LU painted, plain aad glided,
p_s__ws_ed assess.
hi-,'"" anU •»ery description of Ornamental ,
»w .ne, exerted is* the liestsly is.
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as is , *!•» ut an«l *» «eapfetlufiv.
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DAILY
VOL. XVII.—NO. 125.
fttcjmtrjtt, f. ispatt).
FRI »*T MORNING MAY 55, 1960.
TEmntna TORNADO.
Several Lives Lest.-Ureal Deatrartieii of
Property-.< hurthre Rlewn Do** u-.Ter
rible Li.htniiig-.Ketuurkable i'henome.
un. Ac, Ac, Ac.
The Cincinnati papers bring the particulars
of the terrible tornado which passed over that
city, on Monday afternoon. Throughout Sun
day nod Monday morning the air bad been
very sultry, relieved occasionally by flttul
gusts, which proved to be tbe precursors of
a storm of extraordinary violence. It com
menced about 3 o'clock, when the streets were
full of promenaders, and lasted about fifteen
minute-, doing damage to the amount of *.->w,
--000. The following account is made up from
the city papers:
Suddenly the heavens grew black; the day
darn,almost, its night: theclouds of dastarosc*
in the street:, awunißS were torn; signs.shut
tvrs and tret-s blown to the ground; conster
nation seized the promenaders, who ru.-Ucd
lo the nearest shelter, some ot tiiein wiih the
belief tbat the final de-truction of the planet
was at hand; Hie rain Ml IB torrents tiom a
sky ever ami anon livid with electric fire;
the streets were deserted, aud, in tie short
space ot half an hour, many of Uiein bad been
made impassable by the ruins of tbe very
things which had most tended to render them
beautiful. Tbe general course of thestotm
was toward the Northeast, although at times
it partook of the nature of a whirlwind-
Swift currents of air seemed occasionally to
intersect at right angles the main body, as it
were, when anything in its way wonltl'be im
mediately torn from iv position. There is
scarcely a street in the city that does not bear
witness to the fury of the storm.
No less than live churches have sustained
serious damage from the tornado. The large
Germau GBtholtc Church wasstrnck by light
ning, a short distance behind the base of tbe
steeple, and considerably A por
tion ol the roof was torn away, the walls of
the edifice badly racked, and tbe magnificent
organ of the church almost entirely miliaesd.
The pipes were all burs ted asunder and scat
tered in fraa-saatt about the buitding. The
band of a Great Master struck from it one
note—its own requiem—and it relapsed into a
silence from which it cau never be awakeiied.
The two small steeples, on each side of tbe
main spire, were also blown down by tbe storm.
About seventy feei of the spire of St. Joseph's
Church was blown down aud fell upon the
roof ot tbe building, crusbing every thing be
neath its course to fragments, stud buryiug it
self in the body ol the cburcb. Hera, too, tbe
walls are badly shattered, and tbe organ al
most entirely destroyed. St. Paul's Church,
(Catholic) was partially unroofed, and sus
tained besides other smaller injuries. The
email spire on the southwest corner of St.
Augustine's Church, was blown away, and
the roof slightly damaged. The Convent ot
tbe Good Shepherd, immediately adjoining it
on tbe east, was also unroofed.
Four of the small spires on tbe towers of the
Second Presbyterian Church, on Broadway,
were lifted from their bases, and landed iv the
yard below. Tue First Presbyterian Church
was slightly injured, a portion ot the roof
having been torn from its lnstenings. Tbe
greatest fears were for a few minutes enter
tained that the tall and unsightly steeple of
ibis edifice, reaching heavenward nearly 300
feet, would be blown down. The roof of tne
Ladies' Home Missiou Church was entirely
stripped from the building, and lauded in tbe
street. A man named Frederick Fliizberger,
who was passing at tbe time, narrowly es
caped deaib. A borse which be was driving
was instantly killed. The Tabernacle Church
was partially unroofed, and the rear wall
nearly prostrated.
PATAL WORK OF TIIE TORNADO.
The Fourteenth District School-bouse was
unrooted, the wind seizing it and dashing a
portion of it against a large brick building au
hundred feet distant upon the opposite side of
tbestreei. Tne upper story was used tor a re
citation room, audit number of tbe pupils were
in it at tbe time witb Miss Metker. The noise
aiiil the suddenness with which tbey were lelt
wuh uo covenrg, save the iVlempfiian sky,
caused the greatest consternation, _ud in the
hurry to escape, six of them, including tbe
teacher, were severely injured. One little girl,
six years of age, tamed Mary Seifert, was ta
ken home upon a bier with both legs fractur
ed, and died from ber injuries within a few
hours. The teacher was severely aud painful
ly, although, it is said, not dangerously,
wounded in the head by a falling brick. Tbe
other pupils injured by detached portions ol
the roof wineb tell in their midst are not se
riously wounded, although several of tbem,
with broken limbs and bruised bodies, will be
confined to their rooms for some lime.
Tbe second intermediate school-bouse was
also completely unroofed, and tbe brick fence
iv lroul of the building knocked down by the
falling timbers. None of tbe occupants of the
house were injured, but a Mrs. iStrau, who
had just stepped out of agrocery, was struck
by a large piece of roof, sad badly, though not
seriously, wounded. Tbe Tenth District
school-house, ou Vine street, was partially
unroofed, but no one was injured.
Tbe roof of tbe Mecbauics' Institnte was
partially torn away, and a portion of it landed
iv Vine street. A negro boy who was passing
in au express wagon was completely buried,
but a moment after be emerged from tbe
twisted tin covering, having entirely escaped
injury. His wagon, however, was crushed.
The roof of the new Commercial Building
was rolled together as a scroll, aud most of it
landed iv tbe back-yard of Mr. John W. Cole
man, about ball a square east. A small por
tion of it, weighing, perhaps, fifty pounds,
was borne aloug iv iheair.nud struck ihe cor
nice of tbe roof of Mr. Nixon's new building,
a distance of more than a square, indenting v
considerably and shivering to atoms tbe large
plate glass Iv one of the windowsof the upper
story. As tbe roof of Hie bunding was dragged
aloug by the force of the stoiin, it brushed
away a portion of tbe lasidt v.all, which tell
upon tbe sky-light of Johnson's ice-cream sa
loon, immediately adjoining, crushing and
shivering to atuins everything in its way, and
burying itself in the basement.
A new brick building iv tbe course of con
struction on tbe corner of otb and Stone
streets, and nearly finished, was entirely de
stroyed. Five carpenters were in the bond
ing at the time the storm came up, three of
whom ran out, and the others—Henry Brieuk
ineyer a.nd Henry Kisker—were ouiird in *_«
ruins. Tbelr remains were soou after ex
humed in a terribly mangltd condition.—
Brieukineyer resided ou Betts street, near
Linn, aud leaves a wife aud child. Kiskei
was about twenty years old, aud unmarried
Tbe roof ot a brick-kiln, near tbe corner ol
kith mid {Freeman streets, was blown dowu,
striking and killing a man named Tbos. Col",
who leaves a family. A milkmau was riding
home iv bis wagou, aud as he approached th
covered bridge across Mill crees, tbe horse,
wagon, man and milk-cans, were lifted ofi'the
road nod ihrown across tbe wing vail of the
bridge into the creek. Tbe driver bad his leg
broken and sustained -jlher severe injuries.—
The wagon waa broken mio pieces, aud ibe
borse. strange to say, escaiied without much
injury.
ane private residence of Mr. S. Johnson,
one of tbe proprietors of tbe Burnet House
was so much injured from the falling of a part
of tbs north wall of Harrison A Wilson's new
building, on Race street, between Third and
Fourth, ibat the family were removed. Two
of Mr. J.s daughters made a uarrow escape
from injury, by a number of brick being
forced through their chamber windows witb
great violence by tbe wind.
During the early part of tbe storm a lad
was blown into tbe Miami Canal, its in
tetsection with Twelfth street, aud a man
who witnessed the occurrence leaped into the
water aud brought bim safely to tbe bank. A
lew moments afterward, however, another
gust of wind, as if determined upon having
bis lite, itirew bim again into tbe canal, aud
bis body lias not yet been recovered.
THB BTOB- OB TUB BIVSB.
As soon as the wind began to blow atrouglr.
tbe stern lines of all tbe steamers were untied.
The storm soou forced the sterns of all tbe
boats up the stream, and most of ihem es
caped Injury. The barges of the Ohio Belle,
Judge Torre ace, aad Monarch, were partially
destroyed. The steamer Virginia Home, which
had left the wharf a half hour previous for
Put-burg, wbea about two miles above tbe
city waa entirely capsized, and her cabin aud
chimneys blown away. Two cabin boya are
missing, and are supposed to bs drowned. No
otber lives were lost. Aa tbe dismantled aud
Inverted craft floated down tbe river, abe waa
taken ia tow by the Dun lei tb, Snd landed at
tbe foot of Central avenue. Bbc waa a freight
boat, belonging to Captain Gurfoy, and valued
at Bj.ooo T'te ferry-boats Kentucky and
Queen City both lost their pilot-houses snd
saißseys.
Tbe summers at tbe ship-ysrd w.*re tossed
about on the waves like feathers, and the Su
perior, Mars, and a new ferry-boat ali beach
ed at Jamestown, ou the Kentucky aide of tbe
river.
TBSSTOBB IB IBBCODBTBY.
Front all dlrectioßs, so tar aa ws have beea
able ta leara, the toras-o haa been salts as
covers as ta the ell-. Tbe line of Mm Otaeia
»_li,lismtllon snd Dsjrios Railroad, between
eretfvufc* **•»» ©ObI)b« U»*b\ Tbe-ow*
RICHMOND. VA., FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1860.
expeeaa train was delayed, and a freight trsia,
which left late ia the afternoon, compelled to
return.
As the afternoon down train on the Kentuc
ky Central Railroad for Lexington, had reach
ed a point about 13 miles from Covington, tbe
cart were overtaken by the storm, and such
was the darkness tbat the engineer could not
see the track. He continued running, however,
and soon encountered a tree, which tbe force
Of the wind had blown across the track.—
Tbe locomotive struck the tree and bounded
over it, drugging ihe lender and baggage car
with it, demolishing all three, and tearing up
tbe track for about forty yards, besidee injur
ing the engiueer so severely that it is feared he
will not recover, and scalding the fireman
very severely. Fortunately, the coupling
witb the passenger cars became unfastened
and though aeveral of the passengers were
bruised, no one was seriously burt. Tbe loss
to the company upon the engine, tender, bag
gage-car aud track, will not be less tbsn *i.i -
000.
About seven o'clock in the evening, a strik
ing phenomenon was observable In the North
and Western quarters of the horizon—tbe
points from which the tornado had come—
which were of a fiery red hue, looking as if the
slty had been bathed in blood. So bright and
intense were the colors that tbe eye could
hardly rest upon them, and doubtless to the
superstitious the sanguinary sky stemed of
dire portent and to threaten continued wrath
against tha recreant earth. The brilliant crim
son noon faded away before the shades <-I eve
ning, but while the phenomenon lasted, it was
very beautiful, and auch as is rarely witness
ed in this latitude.
Thk .Tatamcse at the Capitol.—The Ja
panese have consented to go to Baltimore, on
Thursday next spending tbat day there and
proceeding Friday to Philadelphia. On
Wednesday they visited the Capitol at Wash
ington while both Houses of Congress were in
session. A dispatch says:
They viewed with admiration the splendid
ceiling and other parts of the Chamber, and
exhibited intense interest as to the mode ol
conducting legislative proceedings. From
thence they visited the magnificent retiring
rooms connected v/ith tbe Senate Chamber, iu
ct.idmg the marble ball and the Senator's
grand reception hall. As they were about
leaving the purlieus of the Senate's division
of tbe building, they were met by the House
Committee appointed to invite them to visit
ihe RepreaeuaUvea Hall, who, oa being pre
sented by Captain Dupont to the Ambassa
dors, conducted tbem (each committeeman
having a Commissioner on bis arm,) over to
the Hodse wing, stopping some time in the
rotunda, where the pictures gracing the walls
were explained to tbem.
Some of the interior Japanese were in tbe
gallerießand others iv the rotunda of the Cap
itol. Subsequently they were conducted by
the Congressional Committee to the seats in
the House gallery set apart for thediplotnatic
corps. Mr. Portmao, lor the Committee, ex
plained to them, through the Japanese inter
preter, the nature of the legislative proceed
ings, the yeas and nays being called at the
time they entered the Hall. The galleries
were densely crowded with spectators.at least
one-half of whom were ladies. Tne Ambas
sadors were afterwards received by the
Speaker, in bis room, and then famished with
seats vii the floor ol tbe House, iv company
with the Naval Commission aud Congression
al Committee. The inferiors retained their
places in tlie Diplomatic gallery.
The Japanese remained but a lew minutes.
The Ambassadors passed out the main aisle.
Mr. Sherman, John Cochrane and Mr. Branch
each having au Ambassador in immediate
charge. The other members of the cominit
lee, Mr. Morris of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Davis
of Mary laud, together with the Naval Com
mission, followed in the rear. The subordi
nates in the gallery simultaneously retired-
There were hurried movements iv the galle
ries, which in a few minutes were nearly de
serted, the spectators rushing out to get an
other view of the strangers, who proceeded to
tbe rotunda to examine the pictures. Dense
crowds surrounded them. After passing sev
eral hours ia tbe Capitol premises, tbey re
turned in carriages to their hotel.
On Monday evening tbe chief Ambassadors
held a levee iv one of tbe larger rooms of their
suite at Willard's Hotel. Tbey were honored
by a very copious attendance of ladies and
gentlemen, tlie occasion being to visited and
visitors obviously a very pleasing one. Tbe
ceremony of shaking hands did not, however,
prevail.
Tbey have addressed a note to each member
of tbe Cabinet, saying that tbe Embassy would
be pleased to receive them on Thursday. Notes
have also been addressed to Messrs. Corwiti,
of tbe House, and Mason, of the Senate, tlxing
Friday as the day when the Ministers would
be pleased to receive tbe members of Congress
and their families.
Additional News fkom tub Pacific—
The pony express from San Francisco May 11
reached St. Joseph's, Tuesday evening. Ths
California telegraph lines being down, we
have no later advices tb in those brought di
rect from San Francisco.
Tlie rider was killed by the Indians on the
California end of the route, but all the express
matter was saved. A detention of about
titty-six hours was caused by the misfortune.
Tl)e entire appropriation made by the State
Leg slature, covering the ensuing fiscal year,
loots up $l,4f>i,(Mi<i, about *3t,000 of winch goes
to pay oft'old claims. Something over *-iisj,
--000 will remain in tbe Treasury after satisfying
tbe demands now due.
In two or three days telegraphic communi
cation will be complete between San Francis
co and Varsalia, two hundred and ten miles
south of the Butterfield overland route.
The overland mail, with St. Louis dates to
April Kith, reached San Francisco on ibe 9th,
bringing over 10,000 letters, the largest number
ever received here at one time. The next sub
sequent mail is telegraphed, and will arrive
tins evening.
The late rains have damaged the crops ol
hay aud grain considerably in certain sections:
tint generally the growing crops throughout
California and Oregon promise an abundant
harvest.
_. deaf and dumb and blind asylum is soon
to be erected in San Francisco, the luuds being
provided by tbe State.
A company having $10,000 worth of machine
ry will sail on the l.'Hb tor Quaymas, wheuc*
tbey will have the machinery taken overland
to Chihuahua with tbe purpose of reopening
tbe once celebrated silver mine in that depart
ment of Mexico, which baa been abandoned for
the last fifty years.
Th-nii-'"-/ «**•>« near Jacksonville are still
yielding immensely.
a r— -it *-• mill was soon to com
mence operations. An extensive new ditch to
convey water through tbe placer diggiugs bad
been completed.
Mkuk'lMal Wbll.—Tbe editor of tbe Pe
tersburg (Va.) Express, on a Western tour, is
writing a series of most interesting letters to
bis paper. Speaking of tbe great artesian
well at Louisville, Ky , he says:
Tbe artesian "veil here is really a curiosity,
and is visited daily by thousands. An ex
cellent bath in the artesian water, may be
procured for twenty-five cents, and admission
to tbe yard, where you may driukasmucb
water as you please, is obtained by the pay
ment of an admission fee of ten cent.. The
waters of this well ascend from a depth ol
over two thousand feet, at the rate oi I'M gal
ions per minute, and are as cool as cm be de
sired. In taste they bear a st» iking resemblance
to those of tbe Greenbrier White Sulphur, and
when you first partake of them, are decidedly
unpleasant—upon some they have even a nan
-.eating effect. Tbey have beea carefully ana
lyzed by an eminent Professor of Chemistry
and found to contain many highly medicinal
aud curative properties. Tbey act finely as a
gentle purgative,aud are purchased auddrank
by tbeci listens of Looisvilleiu large quantities.
It is also bottled and barreled by tbe proprie
tors of tbe well, and shipped to every portion
of tbe United States. The greatest, and cer
tainly tbe most ludicrous curiosity, about the
artesian institution, is a venerable darkie,
from Amelia coo my, Va., who receivea tbe
visitors and furnishes tbem witb water, lie
describes tbe i roperties of the waters witb n
volubility of tongue aud a copiousness of
polysyllables tbat weald excite tbe risibles of
the most confirmed hypochondriac. j
Ciiildrbb "Fasuioaauly" DRKeBKD — The
absurd fashion of exposing children of tender
years to tbe keen out-door air with bat ball
the necessary protection which tbeir little
arms aud legs require, is still so prevalent as to
require a word of comment. It is true, fond
mother, that your chubby three-year old boy
ie finely modelled aa tbe Cupid of Geneva ia,
but the pleasure you derive iv ku >wing ibst
otber people admire tbe graceful roundness ol
those limbs will never compensate you for tbe
anguish and wa'chings which you will experi
ence when be ie attacked with croup or the
terrific scarlet fever. Strong men find it im
possible to spend half their time In the heated
houses of civilised society, and then go ont of
doors with thinly clad extremities without
catching all the cramps that lies, is heir to.
No one but a bigbluuder, used to tbe aky for a
canopy and the bentber for a bed, can go bare
legged with impunity in northern latitudes
aad chasgeful spring and tall saaaoas Yet
ws dally sea Uttle beys aad gifts drsaeed in tha
shortest of clothes, witb bare knees aad arms
raiUeßsdMd chapped tyttoaolf Hundreds
ef innocents diTysarljr fro* title vary cause
AtttNb
DISPATCH.
Correepnsdeaee of Iks Risbmoad Dispatch
tht Bell-Ringing Tragedy—Volunteer Compa
ny—Tornado, *J-c.
HABBisoBBLBe, Va., May aad.
The jury in the es-e of Tboroa, one of the
"bell-ringers," brought in a verdict for a fine
of fiso, and confinement in the county jail at
the option of tbe Judge. Robert Reeves
another of tbe party, not more ibaa 14 years
of age, apparently, was discharged. So ends
ibis sad affair, unless Smallwobd. tbe man
who did tbe shooting, ebould be arres'ed. Hut
as be is very far South, as is supposed, it is
not probable be will be arrested.
Another military company has been organ
ised in this county. Tbe company bears the
name of the "Green Mount Rifles," number
ing sixty men.G. M. Chrisman, Jr., Captain
Their place of meeting and drill ia at Green
Mount, about five miles northweat of Herri*
sou burg. Tbey have adopted tbe grey uniform
Yesterday waa the first day of tbe training
of tbe militia officers. This 1b a most misera
ble humbug, in every respect, and the sooner
the old militia rolls are abolished, tbe better.
By order of Col Maupin, tbe non-commis
sioned officers of the volunteer corps in the
county were ordered out, and many of tbem
were in tbe ranks, and there was a very wide
difference in the drilling of the volunteer offi
cers and tbe old militia officers. On Friday
next, the general muster takes place. It will
be a grand gala day for the boysand "niggers"
—a day, the recollection of which briugs to
mind immense quantities of gingerbread, v i ne
gar lemonade and bad whiskey.
We bad a terrible* iorm here yesterday even
ing. The wind blew a perfect gale, knocking
down chimneys, Ac, and doing much other
damage. The storm of wind, thunder, ligut
ning and rain was terrific. The streets were
swept perfectly clean, and clouds of dust filled
the air, and for some time it was extremely
dark. In some parts of tbe county there was
bail and freshets.
A mass meeting was held on Monday, fime
very warm debate sprung up among the 'lap
tains ot tbe cohorts of tbe Tenth Legion )■«„»
--ocracy. However, tbe action of the delegates
from this county to the Charleston Cor. *en
tion, was sustained by the sovereigns—the
people. The Tenth Legion will yet save the
Union.
The anniversary celebration of the Sunday
school of the M. E. Church, took place in
Andrew Chapel, last night. The exercises were
of a very interesting character, and doubtless
pleased the grown folks as much as the chil
dren. P_ N .
Correspondence of tbs Richmond Dispatch.
Shooting Affray.
Stony Cbkkk, Sussex County, Va., >
May ,1, iB6O. J
A personal difficulty occurred at this place
to-day between D. Murrell and Wm. T. Per
sons, in which the latter was shot. Mr. Per
sons tired.at his antagonist three times, hot
without effect. Persons was shot in the abdo
men, and the wound, it is believed, will prove
fatal. *
Th_Trag_:>vin Washinoton Co.—Q. W.
A. Raine, of Lynchburg, who was killed in
Washington co., Va., a few daya since, was
formerly proprietor of the Cabell House, in
that city, and was well known in Virginia as
a popular landlord. His daughter bad been
married to Duncan little more than a year,
and, on her complaint of ill treatment, she
having before been forced to leave her husband
for the same cause, be went to Duncan's bouse,
at " Three Springs," iv Washington co., to
bring her home. Th* Virginian says:
The two had been engaged in conversation
but a minute or two, when both became ex
cited and drew pistols. They, however, clinch
ed before either tired, ana in the scuffle one of
ihe pistols went off, the ball taking effect in
the hand of Duncan, immediately after wbich
they were separated by tbe bystanders. Atter
this occurrence, Kaine again went to Duncan's
h .use, and told D. that he had ccine for his
daughter at her request, and wanted him
(Duncan) to bring out her baggage. This de
mand Duncan refused to comply witb, where
upon Raiue called on a Magistrate to ascer
tain what conld be done in the maiter. The
Magistrate not being willing to take any ac
tion in the premises. Raii.e returned to Dun
can's, where be was met at the door by Mrs. D.
The two tbeu in company with Mr. Johnson,
left the premises intending to go to Bristol at
once, but they had gotten but a short distance
from the bouse when Duncan made bis ap
pearance with a doubl -barreled shot gun iv
band, one barrel of which he discharged, the
load taking effect in Mr. Raiue's side, near the
waist. Raine then turned around, and while
he was in the act of firing bis pistol, received
the second load of Duncan's guv in the sideof
his head, just over tbe ear.
Tbe wounded man then fell, and Mr. John
son started to Bristol for a physician and oth
er assistance. Mr. Raine, however, only lived
a tew minutes after be was shot. As soon as
the news reached Lristol, a posse was lorth
with collected, who repaired to Three Springs,
took tbe body of the murdered man in charge,
and arrested the murderer, who still remained
it bis house, and the whole parly returned to
Bristol.
RULB FOR PREDICTING THK V/KATHKR.—
Abouta year ago we mentioned, without at
taching much credit to it.au empirical rule by
which the weaiher might be predicted with
tolerable certainty during ibe last twentv
four or twenty-five days of a month, from
that which prevailed during tbe former one-.
This rule is now, however, again brought for
ward with such additional arguments in its
favor as to induce us to return to the subject.
It appears that it was tbe late Marshal Bu
geaud who discovered it in an old Spanish
manuscript; he was struck with tbe great
number of observations lrcra which it had
been deduced, extending over more than fifty
years, and resolved to verify it himself. Tne
result of his observation was so satisfactory,
that he soon got into the habit in Algeria of
cons tilting the rule on all occasions when some
important military or ngiicuitoral operation
was in contemplation. The rule is as follows :
"Eleven times out of twelve, the weather will,
during ibe whole lunation, be the same as thai
.vhicu occurred on the fltib day of that moon.
if on the.«ix tn the weather eras the same aa ou
ti**. tilth. And, nine limes outot twelve, the
weather of tbe fourth day will last through
out the moon, if ihe sixth turns out to be like
the fourth." The Marshal used to add six
hours to the sixth day before pronouncing on
the weatbwr. iv order to make up for ibe daily
retardation of the moon between two passages,
across the meridian. It is clear lhat ibis rule
may not be always applicable, there being noth
ing to prevent the sixth day from being quite I
different from the fourth and fifth. M.deConi
uck, of Havre, has just published his observa
tion, continued for ten mouths, and which
completely confirm tberule.— Gatignani's Mrs.
scnger.
Hora.sGkb_i.xy.— lio.ace elie- ey Is made
all maimer of fuu of in Chicago, where crowds
gather round bunas they do about tbe hatleas
t'lophet, and call on him to "speak." Altera
while they get him at it, snd then tbey make
all sorts ot tuu of him. Ou Tuesday they go;
him well under way, when one of them Bias
ed apeperoa bis coat-tail, inscribed, '-FOl
Seward!" He moved among the crowd aud
iinid jeers for an hour or two, with ibis sign
pinned to his clothes, all the time electioneer
ing against Seward. On Wednesday when
hi» name was called, "Horace Greeley, of Ore
gon," tbe Convention burst into a loud laugh
He is announced to tbe Convention, aa "Mi.
Greeley, of Oregon or New York, I don't
know which." At a dinner at the Richmond
House, on Tuesday afternoon, Ashmun, Webb,
Raymond, and others were present; Greeley
waa severely "raked down." But to make ibe
case more cutting, Raymond got op, nndin a
v»'v solemn speech, "defended him from sel
flshness.
TbbNortbbbb CoNFKRiK* _« The Meth
odist Conference at Buffalo was busied on
Tuesday with the reception of reports from
committees One of these reports, thai from
the Committee on Temperance, recommended
tbat the preachers be instructed to use every
exertion to suppress tbe traffic iv intoxicating
liquors. Domestic wine ia recommended for
sacramental purposes, aud the practice of
keeping ale and beer tor family use is repre
hended. The report was adopted. The Spe
cial Committee on Divorce and Marriage, re
ported thai a dissolution of tbe marriage rela
tion, except by death or a violation of the
Seventh Commandment, waa contrary to tbe
teachings of Scripture. Tbe paper was laid on
the table asd ordered to be printed. The re
port of the Oommlttee on Ibe Centennial Cele
bration of the establishment of Methodism iv
this country waa recommitted, as doouatents
bays lately come to light wbich go to prove
tbat tbe sect waa no* ft»qnrtad her* until irflti.
Givibodf its Dbad.—-t>w lug," says Galig
nani'a Messenger. May 9, "to tbe agitated state
of tbe sea during the last few days, in the
neighborhood of Cherbourg, a nuiabsr of dead
bodies of the victims of the wreck of th*
American vessel Luna, have been cast ashore.
Most of tbein were dreadfully mutilated from
having beeu dashed agaiim tbe rocks. The
total number of bodies Amud tip tv the pie
seat time ia M\ '-ts are still ia the sea."
Fibks at Sbs.—From January, I*so, to May
of this year, Inclusive, liters bave been burned,
at bob aad la port, eigbiceu vssasls, ou which
tbsrt> waa aa insurance of two milUoa foar
hundred and fl/iy-1 wo dollars. Tbrvsortltess
vsssela wars etrock hr llfatafup, aad tbe
othsrs mat* aastfroysd from catcbi.g or b*i__
est ©a Are. ;
LOCAL MATTBBB.
Ashland Race*—Third Day.—Therm ware two
racee at this Coarse yesterday, lbs attendance
was quite large, and tho track la tip-top cob
dition. Tbe first race waa a handicap, tor a
puree of woo, mils beats, best three ta Aye,
for which there were three entries, vis :_
Don Joan, Ads Currier and Or eat Eastern.
Don was largely tbe favorite against tbe
field, because of bis remarkable nine miles
run the day before, and bia known speed. Of
the other two. Ada stood highest, though the
"Great Eastern" had many frisnds who were
ready to take her and the odds.
At the sound of the horn the en tries came to
the score, and the drum being tapped, a pretty
start was effected, Great Eastern taking tbe
lead, witb Ada at her skirts, tbe horse bring
ing np ths rear. Oa the first turn Don waa
noticed to give back, and from that time to the
end made no ahow. At the three-quarter pole
Great Eastern Blackened ber pace ao much
that Ada readily went to her, and giving ber
tbe go-by, led home in 1:51, tbe Don being dis
tanced.
In the second heat, Great Eastern again cut
out the work, and led to tbe bead of tbe
stretch, when Ada went to ber, passed her,
aud won the second heat in 1:52^.
In the third heat, Ada bonnaed off in tbe
lead, closely followed by Great Eastern, until
turning into the quarter stretch, when the
latter joined her leader, and the two ran side
by side till within a few strides ot tbe stand
when Ada darted away from tbe whip and led
across tbe score in 1:54. We uppeud a sum
mary :
Fiiat Haca-HanJicap, purse ,300, mile heats,
De >t three in five, the entrance money t j go to the
second horse.
Gen .' *';._• re en'SKr f. Ada Currier. S years old,
l.y Challenger, out of Frank APen's dam
feather weisiit Sj 1
F. IW. Halls eh f Urejtt Eastern. 3 rears old, by
i* ( f lu^ ucle , r ,' < laaib* Steel-80 pounds 22 J
1). McDatiiel'sb. h. Don 'u-n, aged, by Glenooe.
dam Darkueae -110 pounds . .. dis
Time: l!61-l:U*-l:M. v ™'
After the above race it was found tbat Don
Juan had broken down, the middle tendon in
bis left tore leg having giveaway. So tbat
bis racing career is at au cud.
Second Raoe-dweepatakea for colu and fillies.
outo mares that never produosd a winner up to
half"forteft ,take, » mile eBBM, flflo entrance,
V.x. | Hall's eh. o. Eugene, by Revenue, dam by
n pK°_; - -.' -.•-..••- •- - walked over.
Willis °' ' H * wk,ni •'nasi, dam by
N. A. Thompson's eh. f. by Wato'rloo. vain by Mar-
It: T W h '?jr> Wimiie
U.K. Hey ley a b f b» HiUlet.rand.daiu by Alar
ESTIS'I?-' 4 ' I h'>«£P«<i«scli. f. by Waterloo,
dam by Margrave. Beaz.e.'s fitly won in wo
straight heats. Time: i:S7>,-_OiV The first
heat was close, but the laet was won wi'h ease.
To-day there are two races.aud threeeniries
to each. The first is mile heats, best three in
five, for which John L, Frank Hicks and One
_.ye Joe are competitors, and a good race may
be expected. Tbe second is a fonr mile post
stake, for which Annette Hall, Leisure, and
Delphine have been entered.
After the races ihe Club will dine at the
Ashland Hotel. All members are expected to
attend to participate in the feast.
Recreation.— Jn most of the large cities in
this country, merchants of every kind have
particular hours lor commencing and closing
business each day, thus giving the clerks and
salesmen in their employ some little tiae for
recreanen and enjoyment. Why those of
Richmond have never adopted a similar rule,
we cannot tell. Here business commences as'
soon as breakfast ia over, and continues until
b«-d-time— not because trade is so great that it
cannot be accommodated iv less time, but sim
ply because no fixed hour for closing doors has
been agreed upon, and ladies prefer tbe cool ot
the evening to overhaul new goods and exam
ine the fashions, forgetting that the clerks are
to be kept at work an hour or two after they
leave in re-adjusting the goods on the shelves.
Recreation, at this seasou of tbe year, is es
sential to the health of merchants ana their
assistants, and they can readily get it by an
agreement among themselves to close doors at
« o'clock in the afternoon, from now until the
fst of October. This will give their clerks an
hour to put tbeir stores in order for the ensu
ing day's business, after which they can spend
the evening in healthful enjoyment. Tbe
ladies, we are wonld as soon make their
purchases before as after that hour, and others
would br compelled to do so if all tbe busi
ness houses were closed. All that is neces
sary to effect an arrangemnt for closing, is for
some man in each branch of trade to prepare
an agreement, to be signed by his fellows, and
present it for signatures. Dry goods nier
efaanta, hatters, clothiers, tailors,shoe dealers,
hardware merchants, and, indeed, every class,
would »nter into an agreement, by which
hundreds would be benefited and no one in
jured. Who will put the ball in motion I
Theatre—Benefit of Edwin Adai/u.—Tbe ben
efit of Edwin Adams (erroneously announced
on Weduesday) takes place to-night. It is on
this occasion particularly that the public can
testify their regard for this promising young
actor, who returns ro us no more after this
season shall have ended. Always up in his
purls, Mr. Adams successfully portrays the
characters he undertakes in a style worthy of
any leading actor who fans been here, and dar
ing the past season has not given his audience
and friends obe occasion for complaint or dis
satisfaction. How few of us in our profes
sions could have done as much ! The bill he
presents includes the "Romance of a Poor
Young Man," a comedy wbicb has only been
played here once, and which is a most attrac
tive piece. His acting in it is excellent, and
the diameter *>f Manuel is rendered as well as
it has been iv.New York, wbere tbe piece bad
a great run this season. Tbe farce ot the
"Widow's Victim," iv which Mr. Adams gives
his life-like imitations of tne celebrated actors
of our time, is also on the bill.
Mrs. Adams is to appear after a shcrt ab
sence, and siugs a mirth-provoking song. We
hope, we are sure, that the beneficiary will
have what may truthfully be termed a
"crowded house.'
State Election*.— Polls were opened in the
three wards ol this city yesterday, forjudge
of the Circuit Conrt, Cmimou wealth's Attor
ney, Sheriff, and Commissioners of tbe Reve
nue. As there was but one opposing candi
date.nnn no excitement, a very small vote whs
cas*.. We append the vote in tbe three wards
aa follows : *
Judge of Circuit Court—John A. Meredith
Beo. Scattering •„'.
Commonwealth's Attorney O. C—L. Taze
well 833. Scattering in.
Khtrifl'Ouy Richmond—Henry R. Ellyaon
Commissioners of the Revenue—First Dis
trict— Johu M. Francisco RM. Second District
—C. C. Johnson 591, P. H. Moutague _M _
Third District— Geo. W. H. Tylei .-31. So
that Messrs. Francisco, Johnson and Tyler are
re-elected.
Valuable Paintings.- Al the Complimentary
benefit to be given to Mr. Geo. Kuuk.-l, one el
the lessees of the Richmond Theatre, it is pro
posed todis tribute three magnificent oil paint
ings, each of which would be held as invalua
ble by a connoisseur in flue arts. Numbers
will be given the holders of admission tickets
on entering the bouse, and on duplicates being
afterwards drawn, the fortunate holders of
prize tickets will receive tbe paintings. Mr.
X.. since his connection with the Theatre, has
labored bard to please the taste of his patron*,
and now tbat the season is drawing ton close!
they should express their appreciation of his
efforts by a crowded house.
Mmic on the Square.— The free concert given
by the Armory Baud on Wednesday afisraoou
isst waa attended by a large number of ladies
and children, who seemed to enjoy tbe rich
music very much, while they added materially
to their ben lin and comfort by tbe exercie*. in
the open air during tbe continuance of the en.
tertaiumeut. If tbe inducements ibus offered
the ladies :o leave home for a tew hours were
more frequent, they would be greatly bene
fited. Smitn'e First Regiment Raud will give
a concert this afternoon, if they can get fiuru
Asbland (where tbey ar* engaged for ihe
week) in time, and to-morrow afternoon the
Armory Band will again make tbe Square me
lodious witb their exhilerstiag strains of
muse.
Mechanics' Fair.—The seventh annual exhi
bit ion of the Virginia Mechanics' Institute
a ill be held in this, city about the luth of Oc
tober next. Tbe mechanics snd manafaciur
srs of the Slate should have samples of their
goods and wares on exhibition, and iavea tors
aad patentees will find it to their ia tercet to
have their model* exhibited in tbe fair, as It
will be visited'by thousands of psraeas Rem
all parts of the Union, who will be here at
that time to witness the great match races then
to come off, aad to attend the Union Agrtcsl
tural Pair.
New Organ.—The Second Prssbyterisu
Church congregation (Rev. Dr. liege's) have
contracted with Krbm, of New York, tor a
dneeigau for their church, u» bs completed
by the Ist ol November next. Tbe instrument
is expected to he a superior one, as ths con
tractor is said to bo the most successful build
er iv this country. Church music, It seems to
us, ia aesaf perfect without aa organ, aad It ie
a matter of some surprise that aay congrega
tion ahould be willing to do without one.
Stakes Opened —As will be seen by reference
to ear advertising coiuaas, several stakes to
to decided at New Market are bow oasa for
subscribers. Owners of blosded stock sßould
aaake their nominations at ones, if tbey as.
* *«<*&
PRICE ORE CENT.
Tk* Let* Fir* —We noticed ta yesist'd-e,
paper, the taring attempt aaata to mmlmTimm
drag stars off Messrs, J—ea H. Pesres *o»
eoraer of Stb aad Broad sirseu. Ssnre then
their loss bra been estimated at less ttaaJKo,
and tbey redslaed business as usual. Their
escape was most fortaaate, as tftafr stoak la a
new aad well assortsd oas.
dhtap Filter—till tuba and bnckeU With turn
mud and liquid sow supplied by tbe cRy by
drant* sprinkle In each a small quantity _X
pulverized alaaa,and in tea or twelve boars
thereafter tbe earth will have settled to the
bottom, so that the clear water may be dipped
off.
The Meyor had no cases of importance to
dispose of yesterday Three persons, for
stimulating too free, were brought to tbe bar,
two of whom ware repr*maaded and dis
cnargsd, and tbs taird locked ap for waat of
bail.
Getting Ready.—The. Letter menu factoring
company are hastening to completion their
buildings on Cary street, and will commence
the manufacture of tewing and planing ma
chines in a short time.
Pleasant Ride —Parties desirous of doing ao
can readily get to tbe Central Fair a rounds,
by the horse car now running on Rroad
street.
Boat Sunk.— Yesterday afternoon, a battenu,
loaded wita merchandize, sunk in tbe basin,
near the Oallego Mills. A portion of the
goods were recovered ia a damaged state. ■ ' '
SrtßamD Pbbsbbt.—Tbe ladles of Holofrna
Inst Frebruary opened a subscription in order
to j. resent to Victor Emmanuel a splendid
asddle. which baa cost more than §_.ono. The
poorest women or Holognabave taken part In
this offering, and there ia not one, perhaps,
who bas not contributed ber bajocco tor tbe
purpose. This saddle was presen ted on tbe id
inst. to bis Majesty in tbe ball of tbe Archt
rinario. It ia of red velvet, all embroidered
wiib silver and gold. The bridle, of Morocco
leather, is equally adorued with beautiful gold
ornaments, and for the fmot of the horse's
head there is a sort of a gold brooch, contain,
ing three rich jewels—an emerald, a ruby sad
a diamond—forming the Italian colors.
OfiarlottbsviTlb, Ta.-Wbi. J. Merrill,
cenvictedatCharottesville, Va , of killing J. W
File, baa been sentenced to three years ia the
penitentiary. Dabney Oanldingaud Morris,
for unlawful shooting, were seutenced to one
y«ar each in the penitentiary. The Aldermen
voted #_->« towards the erection of an armory.
Tbe Disciples are about building a new choreh,
for which jIi.UD has been subscribed. The old
Methodist church has been sold to Wm Payne
A clothier in Charlottesville, has received aa
order from Little Rock, Arkansas, for sixty
suite of clothes.
Larue Sale or Old Coins -On Monday
evening a large sale of old coins look place ia
Philadelphia. An experimental United States
half dollar brought SJisu; au experimental
Uuited States half cent, very rar«», brought
,3t).5u; a New England shilling, dated 1C52,
brought $-.»5. A coin of the same denomina
tion as tbe latter sold last December for SOU XJ,
that being ibo highest price ever paid for a
coin of this kind in the United States. Six
hundred and ninety-six lots were sold.
Fatal Accidbm im St. Louis— The scaf
folding at the north end of Trinity church,
in process of erection on the oorner of
Washington avenue, and eleventh street, St
Louis, fell on Tuesday morning, precipitating
nine workmen sixteen feet into a pile of rocks
beneath, fatally injuring James Sherman and
Thomas Hill, and seriously wounding several
others. John Morton's back was broken, aad
he will probably die.
Naval—The United States school ship Ply.
mouth, now at Annapolis, will sail from tbat
port on the 20th of Jnne, with 130 acting mid
shipmen on board, and about so seaman, to
teach the cadets how to reef, steer, splice, and
work ship. The Plymouth will visit all ths
principal ports of Oreat Britain and France,
before returniug. She will be absent about
three months.
Too mlcu Exkruisk— A policeman named
Wm Kocbesperger died iv Philadelphia,Tues.
day. fromn singular ciuse. To increase ale
muscular strength he was in tbe habit of
practising with dumb-bells at tbs station
bouse, while off duty. Gj_--.£lynday be was
thus engaged, when frcmsbo violent exercise
be inflicted an ititernal injury, and died from
the effects of it next day. t
Milwavkik OvrictAL Dblimjlkkuy.—The I
people of Mil.aukie seem to be uufortuuate in
their selection of scnool officials. Robert
Whitehead has been arrested for stealing a
school violin of the value of s_o, and J. A. So
ger of one of the value of _ lou.
<}b.\kiiik* Gift.—George Ticknor, of Bos
ton, has receuiy given about two thousand
volumes to the Public Library of tbat city,
mostly standard works, in the various depart
ments of literature, in ancient and modern
languages.
Frost ani> lea.—Tbe thermometer went
down nearly to the freezing point last night,
and upon the low grounds in this vicinity
'here was a frost, aud even appearances of ice.
No gre-su damage to the crops is, however, an
ticipated.— 80-ton Traveller May it.
ianrßßß Diaßoao VFaaaMaw — The New
York papers anuouuceauottier "diamond wed
ding," between a daughter of Benj. Nathan,
uu«l a Mr. Florence. Among the items they
rive, is a lace veil which cos: Slots.., aud a
stiawl at f 19UU, worn by ihe fair bride.
Good Old Ass.—Flora Armstrong, a color
ed woman, died at the County House in pangb
keepsie, N. V., aged Hoverus Sue was bom in
175 U. Last summer she enjoyed good health
and supported herself by gathering herbs and
selling tbem.
A Wirß'M ____pon Hahd-At no mon*nt
of difficulty do«* a husband, knowing bis own
ntier helplessness, draw sa closely to his
wife's side for comfort and as istance as when
he wants a button sown oa his shirt-collar.
Sailed for E<rofb.—Tb*> A «ia sailed from
N.-w York Wedu«*ad.iy, for Liverpool, with
j.-.'0.00u In specie. Amoiig h»r pa-sengers were
T. Sullivan and SHr. Fostail, of North Caro
lina.
Mass Baldwin, convic'ed in Wheeling, Va.,
of the mnrder of Frederick Msas, bus been
sen-euced to fourteen yeara in the peuiien
iary.
Dr. Ii Drown Williams, well known tn
Pennsylvania as a lecturer on Psychology,
and a Ftliui.re stamp speaker in iKiti, died
receutl y at Little R ck. Ark.
B__ Fsss Dr.dob -An adjourued meeting of
theui-iaensof Rssohseter wsa held at tue Facto
ry *.f b. .. Pdkiaton, on Monda) evening, the list
inst.
The meeting betn; called to order by Capt. W
W. Wbisioß—, C' airman, CI L. M. Bvarvur
aubuiitied the iiihowimc report:
"The committee appot'.iei bj a meeting of the
c.t.b*i»B *d m tnvhesrer. held at this pUoeontae
*Mh of April, lofiu. to ul>.< in*, uonsirfaration asd
to report c tin* |hu lor * free Uri.ue ao.ose James
river to Kieuuioud, met at toe onv-e of ourtooi a
Friend, Manonester, on vVrdoesd,*, the Mth of
Mai, and sareed t<* make tbe following report: -
That various schemes were pressated asd diaouss
ed. sad tbe comuuitee have comet, ibe positive
onnviotion ia»t a tram of measures eaa be set on
foot, whioii will insure a bridge across the river.
which at the end ol five rears irom ihis tm a. shall
be absolutely Iran to all ths world, and aatoek capi
tal ol ,JO out with the interest fr.iu waieh to keep
upthe structure forever. The committee thought
it most desirable ,o recommend to tie mesneg
tea four following resolutions, sad ansa ths in
formation sought by tbem shall havofcsss attain
ed, that themselves or some other eotnaiitiee eouid
thes present to tbe meeting and the pnbiie aeoa
rata estimates nt the oust ofabndse. the lastisea
tioa for a bnd.e. the oerta nij Of nuaias ths
•■■oiiey with which to build it. tha ex-ct time it
will take u>«v*eumutate a peratanant Jamr tor an
nual repairs, and aa* oilier facte wtin-a iatrtu«r in
quiry isto the auhje-l may bring to light. The re -
solat ions are : _^
First. I'h.it the Trusteee of the town of Man
eheaier be requested t« oonfjr with the proprietors
»f Mayn'e Bndse, andasoertaia upoa What Urate
it mar be puiohaseo
Seeoad. That the Trusteee be further raassatad
to obtain ihe services of a oeatpeteat Raclaeer
v* tabulate the vales of tne atatWial of May?,
B'ldgo.asa straetare, ladspsadsal sfaap sss- i
posedexeleei vs en -ilesae. aad tbs east of a resting
a MrtSee on toate other sue or estee. aad alas t_
eetmate taeeoaipsrau*e eeete asd man's TmTtkn
IteWSLT- - "— -Ksi~»
__rIiSS»Js3U-S_&e»tt
valae oftbe seal estate of tb* •wawTafßaaaeT
__;:_s.?_fnSfe_l•t ,-,, • •i % ** «*^.«a_ubi
amount ortae State, town aad eeant*
Fosrth That tbe Tiuweee toiartasTtoeeeeWd
pjraffik. i
r*' V C_*««wra«. > CoßUßiMaa."
f AS. A. C-ASXB. I
■ »» R Z__? **• f
_~ , *s. M. ■natOßTi J
I
..'hers nrtiotyated, were uaaaisaaaaly adeem?
lis aotioti. Jas.es A. Cisrks waa requested to ;
preeeetthe anove report and resoluttoae to the I
Board of Trueteea. oa t«lt*lf ef the etssuaa. , k
On Biotlos. indeed. That the Peeretary JBrattb
**• *&*& •> IM da If saAwrfTs * sitoifjCT
Jas. A W *' j
iisfngfj.
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Ttasrtl t^\^°nS\ a - iaim
F-fr^» : ~ : 1__1 i -Ir-'Sl_; a
Mt-aaWftS VMraffaV VQb_-O#4V «l0>a&l-GVVflfeV fit* #
Mffm \WMn9e t Tmm*%%9 Mi sW #099 WaM|__tt_MM^
«»M««aM>a^->_p|MWg^-_^_PBBgMj|iM^Bpjj^^j^
Ho »R»j—«.. CharTaatea, RC.
MM K. White. Ere., I '
ft-_-,Ar»»»" Jfe J Riehmosd. Va.
j antes w. Ueswell _*».. » b» M-dAewßa
r)irKIN«OR. MILL * «•..
".,« _ - -~, * VFT/O *EERS
FOR THE bALE OF NE9IOEI
At THaIR OLD-*ASB. jft».
brMBHT*. Ricaaovß V*.. •»•*••»
Continue to sail NEGROEd both at BaMla and
private sales. -»»■*• raw
Persons entrusting thsir Nssmsstosa for aale.
may reel aaaaied of settle* the highest msYast
prices for them. ——-»
Our portent are always ia atlendaaesat the dif
ferent depots sad boat teadtu*-, _
mr-t-dkswf C R RILL
yKmU A JOHN O. WADS. fgpi'iU rive-Bar"
.f«;; L IwmWSP
HtcHMo-B Va., Nov. l. mm. asT-deaßenis
ATARSLK WttRRB. ••
JOHN wTdaVIK»,
MARBLE MASON*
* OOT - ,BoM i^'Kliv¥„V v "e
«V First Frei tiems awarded b» the Vtnlr_aAs.
rtcJUura! Social r and Meehaniee ifißtits^i.
ROBERT W-.«OC\BLHfI. * "
SHIP BROKER. COMMISSION AND
FORWARDING MERCHANT.
GROCER ANBBRIF CRaHVLRR.
Ritaao-n ass Ciryrti jb, Va«
l ief,'US*** to take OoooS oa STORAGE st CltY
KflN r on the moat reason able tsrnts, without
charge of Sraysse either to ar from store
%# tJ—lf _
CJR IU R OAvia. , *
* ' PRACTICAL
ajftANTTK (UTTKRB,
™z*z*. »
s, ._.. - *. GRANITE WORK
Executed at short notice and in the beet manner,
mh la——ha
I-ItMIRRTT A AABRBtiRfBT'
Dealeni in
MATTINGS. CURTAIN MATF.RIAL-7 WIN
PO W 8H AD r S bt- d*. M aTTJI haRRS andCF
HOLBffS ING GOODS GEN_ffALLV. "va re
ceived their eprioß at. ok. eesNaeias a nil aad
complete assortment ia the above line, to which
they invite the attention aadsatronars or the pnb
fejrts____fis____S__-i_!? !»■*_*__ to do Faaar
Has.! ma and Lpholeterinc in « superior sty le, bav
in* the vary beat work-tea ia their employ for that
t ? , »???- _______!
IVIABCMUV § CO., ~ "
>«S_sra»SfflWa»iTm
CBit street, opposite Cotambtaa Hotel,
Jas. F BEWsans.ofKißg **
W. R How aud. of York. J Aaaiataats.
W.M. Mabsha-l. of Laaeabarß. S
Guarantee to their friends jnitarhl attention ta
an consignments, and orders for goods from pro
duce customers. —
Mr. f. £ SUTTON, J_„is admitted to a in
terest in our business.
Isl-dtsAewtt MADDUX A CO.
fOHR N. OORINUR R ROM, " «
««i r 1 *I" S I"ST, NBAS TUB -XCBa.-SSB HOTBL.
Oder for sale a lar.e and full assortment of IROF,
comprising Swede's, Amenean Hammered, Para
Hammered, bullish and Knyttsh Refined, Easjish.
AjfJfL lo **' and Imitation Russia SHEET
IRON. Hoops, land aad Scroll Iron, Raftnsd Flew
iron and Flow Hates. Alee, Tin plate ol vanoss
&SMxLiit*m M SL* ■* .nmnufantßrsra: Sheet aad
Bolt COPFER. Sheet -mo. Spelter, sad ths Metals
aaually sold in this market. ______
WH-KLWRISHT, MLRGR a au.,
_ COMMISSION
Dealers in Printing. Writing. Wank Booh. Mard
r^T^R^d'^^ifa 5
RAGS; Weaehing FOWdKRS;"ALUM. tUTUtZ
1« Hanover street, eoraer of Oerrnas street,
jag-dam J BALTIMORE. MO.
JAMKS D. UROWMR'-
ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS,
Rh street, next to ths Meohanice' Inatitats.
IRON RAILIMJB_VI.RANDAH_, BALCO-
JiiES. CHAIRS. SriTTEEa, Ac.; also tlralinV.
Vault aad Cellar DOURb. and every other bad ol
IRON WORK for ornamental and buddiaa pur
poses, mauufaotnred at snort notice.
- __. Partioalar altsntioarives toeaeliwuic Hsrial
Lota in the mt> a nd coaatry. im Js— IRn
/ ' AR!>.- Tiiesahecriiier takes Uns u.eioo. i.f
v-> form ins, hie friends and the publio that he has es
tablished himself aa aMERCHANDIZE BROKER
AND GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT;
He will attend to the purchase and salsorMer
onandise generally also, Flour. Wheat. Corn. To
baeoo, and all desoriptu.ae.if Oountrs Prodnoe.
His special attention will he nivon to all bssiaess
sntruated to his oare. Fnun his lons business
experience he hopss to meet with s liberal chars of
pabUo patronage. Up refers, by permission, to
Lswts Wbsb, Fee.., 1
Ressra. Potior. iMomvii A Co., I Riciuao'd.
_ ED_i.Nii, Davs-,pobt A Co., f Vs.
•• Bacon A BASKBBVitL, J
M Bbyabt.Ti-s_bt A Ho,ass,(
" brKNCB A Rain, f BammoTa
" Twill* A Co., Philadelphia.
Thomas Monara__ Ess... New York.
?£ M ' ¥ .OYSTER.
Offce cor. of Cary and Va. streets.
Riohmond, Nov. Ist, __9 do I—ta
Eutti*s ttuHnitiikiii.. ~ ""
GRO<7L?tS,COWMIBSION MERCHANTS.
DEALERS IN IRON AND STEEL,
»o!i.;t oonsißnoieru* of TOUACCO, WHEAT.
CORN, FLOUi:, Ac, to thssaleof which EDWIW
WOMTHA.W will «ive hie personal attention.
RV/dyauceeuiadeon oonauumenu.
BaoS fnvmshed when required.
A" LRXANDER ROTT, *~ "
A VCTIONEERMD COMMISSION
«WL_ tt l! B ?«iaii! a _s "» theaeleeof RORBEB.
MULES. WA<?ONS. Ac, at the Horse Lot.svotv
SATURDAY MORNlNG.attoo'sl-ek. *" n,9Tm '
Stock intendeii mr sale will please be catered be
fore the niornuis nf tt.e sale.
WSI. SATTLRR aY CO.,"™ ' '
iwroßPßßs sst> hbAlans ta
OILS, PAINTS. VARJIISIfEiANS WININ»W
uLiAISS*
HRI'SKF.S.—We received by th* late elsamet a
arte supply of i'au.ters' and Ar;ists' Brushss, ol
superior quality, to which we est! the attention of
asr customers.
DISSOLUTION b. cSc.
VrOT.tLE.-Ttie (-o-partnarahip heretofere ex
_v istins under tne style*.l Di-.lakl'K A rEY
RONNET has this da* f-een dissolved b. mntnal
c- a sent, is coneoauenve ..1 ihe ill haalih ..1 1.
I'ivwoii, n. him unvle r«» attend to
the business All pe.anas indebted tn thesaid nun.
will pieaaeaaako ins meat to M ti. Itbbsßjib, tha
sen.oi pertuer. Aiiciaiou will he Be-tied by the
aaaae. M. «. OkLaRUK,
L. PRVRONNMT
May Rat, IMB emmm*j^.s, ml ..
P. 8.-The Lisner nad Rottllaa haslaeas
wiil ha sarned oa to M. G. DRLARUTTat the
old stand. 7th stfe t, between Bried and Gr!?s -
He retarns hie taaaha for tbe liberal »straaa«a
bsatoweeoa las Lata irai. aud s-hciu ..<•..<, v v
ance of the same. fmy g-Iw*) M. G. P.
nrseion only, wll be cosßanerf to us at THE OLD
STAND. OUD FELLOW,' RaLi.. Wereaseet
fully sol cit ot patrona/e irosloar
friends and tho euMiesenerali*. and by laSaatit
and paresveraoee k>pe to BMnt the bberal paWon
age heretofore exteuded to us.
, - _ FOLLIAM k CO.
A. C. PsLLtAa. 1
I>.K.Wbisiobb.S
Riehmoad. Vs., May J*. I_R m U-tm
MOTH R..-The lim of PULLIAM a SETTtI
wp«i**JM!ffl_sawir.!_;
JESIT#e*«»SL%
«a_aiw^^»_i»s
-«'_«•<»»». MAf M,IBIB Vy'u^kewß.
C^__^V_*!L^_£___^^
to She £Se°_i to eZ
sniasfaatory,t^^iUeJeS^loathe i*'s ahaMTlst
lbs saleeaaa* of the eaasaaaili.
_-__Ti_£TTvM_«_
in nsrHit tillsra?aa ** m **"
jp*,cuwSlsiS_to;
avR-lat WERJIWBtIIIO A BOIIfRR