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? vm \ VOL. 29?NO. 135. RICHMOND. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14,1866. PRICE, TWO CENTS. THE DISPATCH. BY COWARDIH A ELLTSOKf. ? I The D AIL Ypf??aTC H ^eUrmd to aukeeri. bat 12c. nor week, (myahl^the carrier week ly ^Hed at $? per annum; fl.So for six months; Tm. Mailed at M per annua"; M.So l per month for a shorter period. The SEMI-WEEKLY* DISPATCH at f4 per an nam, or SS.M for she months. The WEEKLY DISPATCH at ft per annua. PIANOS. p I ANO-FORTES. The subscribers l.are now ?oi_ mem-ed from the e*iablUhed and pyl^ljj>^jj|ttl,ulufttctor7 of New York, of whose Instruments the subscribe!* hare sold so large a number in former ream. They respectfully lnrlte all interested to call and view these beautiful instruments. WOODHOU8B A PARIIAM, Late Jsmes Wood house A Co., Ja 11 on Qorernoratreet, near Main. IANOS! PIAN08M sfiSw vT#T? JOHN W. DA VIES & SONS, RICHMOND MUSICAL EXCHANGE, No. is* Main sraxiT, sole agents for STIKFF'S PREMIUM PIANO-FORTE8. These Instruments hare been before the public FOR THE LAST THIRTY YEAR8, in competition with the best makers of the country, and are now pronounced by ALL THE LEADING PROFESSORS AND AMATEURS the BEST PIANOS MANUFACTURED! These instruments hare ALL THB LATEST IM PROVEMENTS, and are WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS, with the pririlege of exchange within twelre months if not entirely satisfactory to the purchaser. We refer to the following persons, who hare STIKFF'S PIANOS now in use: General U. E. Leb, Washington College, Lexing ton ; . D. B. Payne A Bao., Lynchburg ; Ker. R. E. Phillips, Virginia Female Institute; Miss Mary Baldwin, Female School, and J. C. Cavkl. Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute, Staunton ; Professor E. A. Ambold, Richmond. A call from all In want of SUPERIOR PIANOS solicited. Terms liberal. ja*?ts HEAT* DISTRIBUTION J fir THE EUREKA GIFT ASSOCIATION, K-TABLISHKD P48, ISO BROADWAY, NEW YORK. ROSEWOOD PIANOS, MRLODEONS. FINE OIL PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, SILVERWARE, FINE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMOND PINS, DIAMOND RINGS, GOLD BRACELETS, CORAL, FLO RENTINE, MOSAIC, JET, LAVA, AND CAMEO LADIES'SETS, GOLD PENS WITH GOLD ANDSILVER EXTEN SION HOLDERS, SLEEVE BUTTONS. SETS OF STUDS, VEST AND NECK CHAINS, GOLD RINGS, Ac., VALUED AT ONE MILLION DOLLARS. DISTRIBUTION is made in the following manner: CERTIFICATES naming each Rrticle and it* VALUE are placed in SEALED ENVELOPES, which are well mixed. One of these envelopes, containing the CERTIFICATE or ORDER for some article, will be delivered at our office, or sent by mail to any address, without regard to choice, on receipt of TWENTY-FIVE CENTS. On receiving tho CERTIFICATE, the purchaser will see what article it DRAWS, and its value, and can then send ONE DOLLAR and* receive the article named, or can choose ANY OTHER one articleon our list ol the same value. Purchasers of our SEALED EN VELOPESinay, in this manner, obtain an article WORTH FROM ONE TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR ONE DOLLAR, which thev need not pay until it is known what is drawn, and its value. Entire satisfaction guaran toed in all cases. THE EUREKA GIFT ASSOCIATION would call attention to the fact of its being the ori ginal and largest GIFT ASSOCIATION in the coun try. We are therefore enabled to Bend FINER GOODS, and give better chances to obtain the MORE VALUABLE PRIZES, than any other estab lishment of the kind. The business continues to be conducted in a fair aud honorable manner, and a large and greatly increasing trade is proof that our patrons appreciate this method of obtaining rich and elegant goods. During the past year this Association has sent a vcrv large number*of valuable prizes to all parts of the country. Those who patronize us will receive the full value of their money, as no article on our list is worth less than One Dollar, retail, and there are no blanks.*- ? Parties dealing with us may depend on having prompt returns, and the article drawn wiili^ Im mediately sent to any address by return r express. 'iV* following parties have recently draw able prizes from the Eureka Association, ar kind:y allowed the use of their names. , other names might be published, were we pO ted: Andrew Wilson, Custom-House, Philadelphia, Penn., Oil Painting, value, *100; James Hargrayes, 821 Broadway, New York, Oil Painting, value, *100; K. F. /ones, Barrett. Marshall county, Kan sas, Melodeon, value, $200: Patrick J. Byrnes, Waterbary, Ct., Gold Watch, value, $125; J. F. Shaw, 224 "East Twenty-fourth streeh New York, Piano, value, $350 ; Mrs. C. J. Nevis, Elmira, N. Y., Piano, value, $300 ; Misa Lucy Janeway, Elmira, N. Y., Cluster Diamond Ring, value, $2(?o: Mrs. K. Pennover, City Hotel, Nashville. Tcnn., Melo deon, value, $1?5; Oscar M. Allen, Company B, One Hundred and Forty-second Regiment Indiana Volunteers, Nashville, Tennessee, Watch, value, $S5; Rowland S. Patterson, Com pany D, Tenth Iowa Veteran Volunteers, Oil Paint ing* value, $190; Mrs. Abbey J. Parsons, Spring field, Mass., Melodeon, value, $150; James L. Dex ter, City Surveyor, Syracuse, N. ?., Gold Watch, value, $150; Mrs. James Ely, 177 Wooster street, corner Bleecker, New York, Oil Painting, value, *1"0; Mrs. J.C. Coles, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Silver Castor, value, $40; Dr. J. R. Sinclair, No. 4 Main street, Utica, N. Y., Framed Engraving, '.itlue, *25 ; Hon. Luther Detmold, Washington, D. , C , Oil PaintingAvalue, $100. ^ L Letters from vimous parties throngnout thn coun^ try, acknowledging the receipt of very valuabl#! gifts, may be seen on file at our olfice. TO BE SOLD FOR ONE DOLLAR EACH, Without Regard to Value, and not to be Paid for Until you Know what you will Receive. EACH. 53 Elegant Rosewood Pianos, ^ _ worth from $250 00 to 500 00 50 Melodeons, Rosewood Cases. 125 00 to 225 00 loo Fine Oil Paintings.... JR. -^ 25 00 to 100 00 l'? Gold Hunting-case WjPh$Wgf5 00 to 150 00 150 Diamond Rings ^..iTfrwcO 00 to 200 00 250 Ladles' Gold Watches ?p 00 to ?6 00 45o Silver Watches J? 2'jo Fine Steel Engravings, fram d 12 W to 25 oo 100 Music Boxes? 12 OOjn 45 00 loo Silver Revolving Patent Can- JV tors l5i?SfP r; 2 103 Silver Fruit and Cake Basketa 15 wro 15 oO 5oo Sets Silver Tea and Table SpoouS 15 00 to 30 00 2,500 Vest and Neck Chains 5 00 to 25 00 2,5?o Ladies' Silver Portemonaies. 8 00 to 1?> 00 3,ooo Silver Butter Knives 3 7 oo 2,ooo pairs Earrings (new styles).. ? oo 3,wo Gold Pencils and Tooth-pic ks^^B to ? 00 3,ooe Onyx and Amethyst BroocheslSJ^W to 10 00 3,"oo Lava and Florentine Broochei^^W to 6 oo 1,000 Masonic Pins 4 00 to 5 50 2, wo Fine Gold Watch Keys 3 50 to ? 50 5,ooo Children's Armlets 2 50 to 8 00 2,5oo sets of Bosom Studs 1 50 to 5 00 2,5oo Enamelled Sleeve Buttons.., t 50 to 10 00 lo.ooo Plain Gold and Chased Kings I 00 to 6 00 5,oou Stone Set and Seal Kings 2 50 to 10 Oo ?,ooo Lockets, all sixes 2 00 to 7 oo lo,coo sets of Ladle# Jewelry 8 00 to 2o oo , 4,000 Watch Charms (each; 3 00 to 5 50 5,?oo Gold pons, sliver ex. cases... 4 oo to 6 oo 3,ooo Gent's Breast and Scarf Pins. ? 0d to 20 00. 2,o0o Ladles' Nean&tyle Belt Buck les tH?. 4 <* to $50 2,ooo Chatelaine and Guard Chain**# oo to 20 oo l,ooo Gold Thimbles 00 to 14 00 2,000 set* Ladies' Jet and GqML.v. io oo to to oo lo.ooo Hold crosses 1 00 to s so 6,000 Oral Band Bracelets.......?? to 2S 00 4,ooo Chased Bracelets ?? to 14 00 2,(wo Ball Eardrops, all color/ 00 to 5 00 5,ooo Fin# Gold Pena 2 00 to 9 60 2,ooo New Stylo Jet and 4AM Ear 2,5oo N ew^btyie|ji$ng CrysSl J drops..,, 2,ooo Gold Pen! A CHANCE TO OBEAlSblE OP THE ABOVE ARTICLES FOR ONgSIIK^Y PURCHASI.Vi SEALED KNVKlJ^FOE cfW?*TY-FIVB Five Sealed Enre^es will be soot /or$l??j Eleven for $2.00; Thl# for ^iJ0fc4Tei?5 $10.00* One Hundred for {iMVAOKNTfi WANTED EVERYWHERE. . . c. , Our patrons are desired to %?nd United States - ? ong lojwrs are ?n Ordewfcc SEALED KXJfltthPBS most in every eye h? accompanied brjScXML with the nanies ?>f the person sending. JBlown, county, and ?t*4e plainly written. L#0%hould be addressed to 'he Managers, a#/ Vx^ddswiniil T^KMOVAL^-J would A t form my friends and the iJitl* removed (torn 97 ?I ?Greet, and n m Em. given __ -HSr* Richmond Dispatch WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 1866. Mr. Baacroft's Drttin. The Immense flourish of trumpets with which Mr. Bancroft's oration in memory of Mr. Lixcoln Was heralded, had led us to ex pect something more than a congressional speed). We confess that we hare been disap pointed, notwithstanding that Mr. Forney pronounces it to be a 44 masterly production." We defy any man to point out in it one single new or striking remark concerning any of the topics discussed, or even an unnsnally felici tous expression of an old idea. He sets out with the declaration that 44 God rules in the affairs of men"?a thought which is much bet ter expressed by one of the prophets, and also by Dr. Watts. He next desqfibes, in good style, the growth and extent of our Republic. Then he utters a few platitudes in regard to slavery, aristocracy, Ac., and quotes from some of onr earlier statesmen the remarks which Mr. Sumner has so often incorporated into his speeches. Next, Mr. Bancroft gives the histor}' of slavery in its connection with governmental quesflons, stopping by the way to imitate Thad. Stevens in kicking that dead lion. Chief Justice Taney, to whose celebrated decision, and the conse quences resulting from it, Mr. Bancroft ascribes the rebellion. The rebellion brings him to Mr. Lincoln, whose character and policy Mr. Bancroft portrays in an unobjec tionable manner. This policy affecting Great Britain, Mr. Bancroft stops to discuss her connection with the rebellion, and repeats the stale story that she aided the South ; and manages also to run a parallel between Lord Palmrrxton and Mr. Lincoln. Mr. Ban croft also discusses the Monroe doctrine and the French Erapero?s Mexican policy, declar ing that the Republic of Mexico must be revived. In fact, he lugs in China, Russia, and the Pope of Rome, and charges that the" Pope 44 alone, among temporal sovereigns, 44 recognized the chief of the Confederate 44States as a President, and his snpporters as 44 a people." Mr. Bancroft winds up with a most unfortunate allusion to George Wash ington and William op Oranoe?the one having for eight years of his life stood branded as a 44 rebel," and the other having been called to England, by the almost unanimous voice of her people, to drive from power the dynasty which had, twenty-eight years before, pnt an end to the 44Great Rebellion " in that country. One sound doctrine is enunciated by Mr. Bancroft, namely, that the right of suffrage should be regulated by the States themselves. The oration is clothed in unexceptionable English; there are few or no violations of good taste in it, either in respect of words or the manner of treating his topics ; and it is on the whole a much better one than any of the gentlemen previously chosen to perform the duty would have been likely to deliver. But we find nothing instructive in it from one end to the other. Another of Mr. Sumner's Stories Spoiled. The Spanish Minister at Washingtoivcontra dicts Mr. Sumner's southern correspondents. He says that, under the laws now in force in Cuba, every 44 individual of color, free or 44 slave, who may arrive, coming from a 44.foreign country, shall be immediately placed 44 in safe-keeping, and with precautions that 44 may be suitable, until he is taken abroad 44again. If the house to "whom he is con signed give security for the payment of one 44 thousand dollars in the case of his leaving 44 the vessel, he may live on board; but that Security shall not be cancelled until the 44 re-importation is verified by the report of 44 the captain of the port." What now, Mr. Sumner? One by one your props are. failing. Mr. Foote Redivivus. The New York Times of Monday has a re view, four columns long, of the book recently published by ex-Senator Footb, called " Scylla and Charybdis." Who would hare supposed that anybody in the world would attach so much importance to anything written by Mr. Footb ? The secret lies in the fact that hb roundly abuses his late associates in rebellion, tells dinner-table stories of their differences, denounces Mr. Bb.vjaxix, Mr. Sbddow, and nearly all of Mr. Davis's advisers, as fools or s^fBundrels, and professes to have been " very* like " a Union man throughout the war. It not surprise us if Foots were elected to jres? from New York next fall. ..That is "" ite which he has never yet represented h at Washington or?Richmond. The Mexican Clnestioh. 1 It seems to be impossible to indue'e a certain class of letter-writers, whose headquftiers are in Washington city, to believe thatxhe Mexican question has already had a pacific solution! Notwithstanding Ions Nafolbob's late speech, and the authoritative announce ment that Mr. Seward, since its receipt, has aupred the French Minister at Washington that it was satisfactory, these scribblers persist in patting upon that speech interpretations discreditable to^ the candor of the French Emperor, and calculated to reawaken alarm among our own people. Even in the Cabinet, at a late meeting, one of the members de ,<^|jred that he regarded the speech as bellige rent and threatening in tone, rather than pacific. Mr. Sbwakd, however, soon explained the state of the negotiations to the entire satis faction of the President and of all the Cabi net gxcept this one. We are to have no war with France on this question; and we advise our readers not to credit any warlike reports. Ma. HorvsHKLL.?This gentleman, who was lately put do^rn by the House of Delegates of West Virginia, and afterwards beaten by a combined assault of a number of members of tbe House aforesaid, is represented by citizens of Greenbrier and adjoining conntiee, who have known him long, to be a man both brave and truthful; a man whose word, where he is known, will be taken ar implicitly as that of any other man in the community. "The moment his charges and specifications touch ing the loyalty and Integrity of Judge Has risojt were read, they were set upon as the work of a vile rebel and tabled without a hear ing. Not content with this, a baud of several members fell upon Mr. Houksibll after the adjournment of the session, and maltreated him as before stated. He defended himself courageously against the cowardly assault! Mr. Hassjsojt, now Judge/ resides at the Salt Sulphur Springs, in Monroe county. He married the daughter of the JateMr. Erskire, one of the proprietors of tthat watering-place. At the beginniag of tbe war be was a law partner of the Hon. Josiae Bard all, of Phi ladelphia. He phased to and fro through the lines once or twice, and was in this city ssve raltimss. . m ?? ^ . 8sfiax.iT Ttceei.?The New York World's correspondent from Washington says that the UtraU m4 BMgriumt Bmw. fcgr TwW t? Jfkkftft ftMlwfor Uup. Napoleon and the WorklBgmei. The New Yotk Tribune takes the occasion of the speech of the Emperor of the French to read a pretty sharp lecture to that petty func tionary. Napol?0!? tells the French working men that they shall have meetings and discuss ?? their indnstrial and commercial interests," ?? outside of politics." Whereupon the Tri bune is indignant and exclaims, 44 Who autho rised him to decide that their political inte rests are not also worthy of discussion " ? To which, on behalf of Napoleon, who is absent and cannot answer for himself, we won Id reply, the44 workingmen" themselves. When they elected Locis Napolbox their sovereign, they-gave Ijim all their political business to transact, and showed their good sense in so doing. They wisely considered it a favor to be governed by some one who knew better how to govern than themselves. The Ir rench have become smart enough to discover their own ignorance, which is a great point gained in the progress of imProvement- The French public looks to one trade for clothes, to another for furniture, to another for medicine, to another for - philosophy, to another fqr government. Lons Napolbox keeps the shop where this last commodity is furnished, and the article thus far Is fonnd to be of better quality and famished at more moderate prices than was peddled ont by the Tribune> revolutionary colleagues of 1S4S. Frenchmen have wisely concluded that it is not the whole of life to be political, nor the whole of death to lose a vote. What better could they, or the mass of any people, 44 disenss" than 44 their industrial and commercial interests"? These secured, the 44 political" may be left to the dogs. All men are not capable of governing themselves ; very few are, but most men are capable of appreciating the rewards of industry, and i when these are ample, there is no danger, in France at any rate, of revolutions. Old Soldiers. Colonel Forno, who was lately killed by an explosion on the Jackson, Mississippi, rail road, had served in the Mexican war, had long occupied the semi-mili'ary position of Chief of Police of New Orleans, had been more than once severely wounded In rencontres with lawless characters, and in the late war, after several like misfortunes, was left for dead on the.battle-field of Manassas, in the second fight of that famous plain. His obitnarv was actually published* in several papers, and most of his friends did not know for months afterwards that he had recovered and was in the field again. Colonel Forno had reached his sixty-eighth year Tit the time of his death, and his remarkable preservation of physical i vigor brings to mind the interesting incidents | in the career of Sir Chari.es Napier, the hero of the conquest of Scinde, who was left terri bly wounded on the field of Corunna in 1S09, was reported as dead, and his name struck from the army list, his vacancy filled, and his estate administered upon. Forty years after wards, Sir Charles Napier, then a septu agenarian, was the chief of the British army in India, in the most active, successful, and glorious campaign. The New Orleans Pinlyune, in recalling the resemblance, remarks that so numerous and striking are the examples of the prolonged life and vigor of men who have endured severe wounds in battle, they almost justify the conclusion that such calamities are compensated by increased physical vigor and poweis of endu rance. Whatever may be the merits of this theory, we are inclined to think that such cases as those of NAriER and Forso are exceptional, and that the constitutions of most old men would have sunk under half the hardships and injuries that they suffered. Some men aro younger at sixty than others at fort)', and those two hardy old gentlemen were old in nothing but years. The military life is one which requires an amonnt%f physical endu rance and elasticity of spirit rarely to be found among the ol^ From eighteen to twenty-live is the best fighting age. So far as regards elfi ciency in the direction of military affairs, there is no room for disputation. The great battles of the world have been won by young men. Albxaxder, Obsar, Napoi.eox, and hundreds of other prominent names, furnish the proofs. Napolbox was only twenty-six when he commanded the Army of Italy and achieved bis most imperishable laurels. The old generals of the Continent were out-ma noeuvred and whipped by this stripling as often as he met them. It was only when he Jiad became older, and encountered soldiers lfke Wellixutox?who, with his subordinates, were more nearly the age of the Emperor and bis Marshals?that his star began to wane. Mr. Baldwin's Address. The New York Times, Mr. Raymond's paper, ays that44 the address of the Virginia dele ntion'was exceedingly dignified, eloquent, and ,ble. - ^ A Gentlemanly Epithet. The Washington Chranicle of yesterday calls dr. Davis a "perjured liar." And Oby IiAMufitt says that Chief Justice Marshall vaB a 44 d?dfool." An Eloquent Denunciation of Thad. Ste vens.?Mr. Delano, of Ohio, is a Republican. | He is surrounded by colleagues of the Radical stamp. Yet he has had the manliness to de nOnnce, from his place in Congress, the mad | schemes of these agitators. The following sketch of his remarks will afford the reader an I idea of their nature: *i Some months ago he had heard sounded the key-note of the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Stevens), that the property of ten mil-1 lions of people should be subject to a confisca tion and disposed of in part payment of the national debt, for the location of the emanci pated race, and to increase the pensions of those who had suffered in the late war. He was shocked at the enunciation of that uni versal scheme of plunder, and he felt as if America wonld lose her reputation before the nations of the earth if we should adopt so un civilised a policy. But it was based on the theory of dead States and conquered provinces. The man who put forth that theory was not wanting in Intellect sufficiently clear to appre-1 hend the inhumanity of the proposition in I all its logical and necessary consequences. The Duke of Alva executed the decrees of a bigoted master with fire and sword in the Nether-1 lands, bnt this gigantic scheme of plundering the Sonth wonld make the ghuet of Alva blush for his timidity, and admit that he was not a robber or murderer fit to be respected in Ame-1 rica. He referred to Cromwell's invasion of Ireland, and the devastation of that country, but those example*of waste, savagery, and de solation, faded- into intlgntflcaace before that extensive scheme of plunder proposed by a member of the American Congress. ' IhTkiikt Tax.?In the month of January, Mr. Harvey Risk inspected, in this county, three thousand eight hundred and seventy-one gallons of whisky, the tax upon which amounts to the sum of seven thousand seven hundred and forty-two dollars. Some live or six hun dred gallons yet remain to be inspected, which will make the monthly tax upon this single article for this county about nine thousand dollars. If the manufacture of spirits should average this amount throughout the year, this county would pay for this single article tbej sum of one hundred and eight thousand dol lars per annum.? HiaunUn HptdcUor. ! % LimI III ? mIIIIIII I - I find. Stevens calls President Johnson a ??pundit." Thod is a dtt pf mother kind-* Iwutit.?MtoWt (Won. LOCALrJMATTEKS. Mavor's Court, Tubsdat Morbino?Matob Saunders presiding.? William Kinstry, charged with assault and battery on William McCarthy, was sent on for trial before the Grand JuTy. William -W. Steward and Stansberry were charged with unlawfully threatening the life of Andrew Best. It appeared that Best had appeared as a wit ness, on Monday, against Steward and Stans berry for huckstering. After the Mayor's Court adjonrned, Best went out of the court house, and, as the latter gave evidence, Stew ard threatened his life. Several witnesses swore that Steward made such threats, while, on the other hand, several swore that he did not do it. The Mayor held Steward to ball in the sum of three hundred dollars for his futue good behavior. Mclb Thibf.?Michael Shanghi was on yes terday brought before the Mayor, charged with stealing a mule from Mr. SamueL Schwartz. Mr. Schwartz testified that, on Sunday, he missed the mule, and, on inquiry, he found that Shanghi had represented to Mr. Newmau, agent for Mr. Schwartz, that the latter had given him permission to borrow the mule. Mr. Newman testified that Shanghi had got ten the mule from him under false pretences, and that he suspected nothing until Mr. Schwartz informed him that the mule had been stolen. The other testimony given was only a repe tition of the account given in our yesterday's issue. The accused was sent on for further trial. Juvenile Watch Thiek.?Charles Bell, a youth of about fourteen years, was arraignet^ before the Mayor for stealing two watches from P. Levy. Mr. Levy testified that, on last Tuesday, while he was eating his dinner, his children, hearing a noise in his store, went down and saw a small boy secreted behind a flour barrel. They hastily returned to let him know, and in the mean time the boy made his escape. He missed two watches from the store. Mr. Ban croft returned one of the watches to him a day or two afterward. Mr. Bancroft testified that he had taken the watch which lie returned to Mr. Levy from a small boy. He did not recognize the prisoner as the boy, though there was a resemblance. The Mayor discharged him in the absence of witnesses. The New Kent Murder.?The trial of Shields and Clark by a court-martial has been progressing for a day or two past. The evi dence given discloses nothing more than what we have already published. The evidence for tile prosecution was closed yesterday. Mr. Henne'ssy, District Attorney, appeared for Shields, and J. H. Gilmer, Jr , for Clark. The Court, after hearing the evidence for the prosecution, adjonrned until Thursday next at 10 o'clock. Htstinos Court.?The following cases were disposed of yesterday before the Hustings Court, Recorder Chandler presiding: John J. Boler, charged with horse stealing, was sent on for final trial. Chastain Hampton, charged with the same offence, was also sent on. Thomas M. Jones, charged with the same offence, was acqnitted. No Provost Court.?Judge McEntee is still too much indisposed to hold his Court. Important Chaxuk op Schedule.?Hereafter the 8 o'clock A.M. Sunday train on the Rich mond and Fredericksburg railroad will bo dis continued, and a train will be run atfrP. M. instead. Colonel Lee's Lecture.?The lecture on " Laughter " was delivered by Colonel Charles Carter Lee on Monday night to a select and appreciative audience. It was very much en joyed by all. He showed much versatility of talent in his production. One moment he was ranging through deep metaphysical reason ings, and in the next was running on in a light, happy style, bringing in apropos anec dotes and quotations, to the infinite amuse ment of all present. Wejeft the hall in good humor with all the world, and fully appre ciating the great blessing of a hearty laugh. From Manchester.?We are informed by a friend who attended Chesterfield Court on Monday that but little business of public in terest was transacted. No action was taken in regard to the fence law, about which the people of the county have been agitated for some time. It is presumed, however, that it will be settled at the next term of the court. The attendance at court was large, notwith standing the inclemency of the weather and the almost impassable condition of the roads. Harangues were made by a number df brief less lawyers ; cattle and horses disposed of by those dreading the passage of the fence law ; a lot of bad whisky drank by those who had nothing else to do; and any number of oysters disposed of at an extensive advance on the Richmond rate ; and this was about the sub stance of the business transacted at the Febru ary term of the County Court. Beverly Gray, the negro who was wounded in an affray some time since, is in a greatly 'improved condition, and will soon be able to resume his business. Thomas Blount, constable elect of District No. 1, qualified yesterday before the County Court, and offered Messrs. Fortune and Perks as security for the faithful performance of his duties. Some of the town officials, we have under stood, have taken umbrage at some of our re marks. We can only say that we only intend to tell the truth, and that we shall never reflect on the individual character of any one. * The public servants are the public property, and we shall give them credit for what is right, and condemn that which is wrong. One thing we have said, and we repeat it: in our opinion, there will have to be a serious increase of energy and capital before Manchester will ever be such a place aa its great natural advantages would make it. P. S.?In connection with Manchester affairs we would add the following : We are requested by James A. Gentry, Jus tice of the Peace elect for District No. 1, Ches terfield county, to say that, as no commissions art granted until thirty days after an election, he will not be quail fled to perform the duties of his office until the next court day (March llth). ? A Mibtakb Cokeictko.?The trustees of the town of Manchester desire that the following erroneous impression be removed. It wan stated in one of the city papers that a prise of Ave hundred dollars had been offered by the trustees for the best plan of the proposed bridge across James river. That statement was entirely unauthorized, no such prise having been offered by the trustees, nor even contemplated by them. Connection.?It was Colonel K. F. Morris, not Mr. R. 0. Moaeis as we stated yesterday, who presided over the meeting, on Monday pifht, in Monroe Ward. MB. W A B D?A ITIMV i.?This . jMVfTCIftd gentleman appeared last night in the best light?gas light. He wu more than himself, j He ?? was all my fancy painted" him ( he was. Elegantly?no, it'? a mistake: taatefnlly. He la a fair-haired manaqueline nose?who knows a fceautifnller ? there could not he. Ruddy hoe?moderately corpulent: very moderately; and silrery voice: about three hundred dollars an hour?only it waa green backs ! v A crowded house! only think I and the Lecturer in his highest mood. Every thing went off delightfully. The Lecture, though very solemn, waa enlivened by an occasional piece of humor! The strangest thing waa, the audience thought the serious part comic and came near splitting their sides, when there was not a dry eye when there was real humor! Never was there such a^Lecturer?so very uingular?absolutely irresistible, he was, to the plurality of Mormonism even. A lady said shej^ouldn't stand him more than three nights?we don't think she could?not very, well. He couldn't himself mTich longer. He Lectures again to-night; and, judging from last night, unless people go early there will be no getting of seats. Mr. Ward is like Falstaff, not only witty himself, but the cause of wit in others?but such wit! ? Heaven forefend: his whole route is illuminated, and with wit that is execrable. It even springs up in advance. The conquer ing Hero is welcomed with it. No sooner does he appear here than Little salntes him in Fredericksburg: "Why is Artemus," says he, " like a negro ? Because he is the Ward of the Nation" !! Ah, Artemus, is it not enough that you should suffer for your own tannine rable sins ? Must you respond for every body else's ? We fear " thou'lt get thy fairin; in hell they'll roast thee like a herryig ! " P. S.?And very seriously?there was a crowded house and but one usher! A bri gade of audience and one of him : all the world to nothing. We RETTK5 THANKS to Messrs. Cole & Tur ner, news dealers, Whig building, an# also to Mr. L.'L. Smith, news dealer, No. 121 Broad street, for yesterday's Baltimore Sun. "Struggle" shall have a hearing to-mor row. Sidney, February 10,1866. Mr. Editor,?I have noticed several letters in the Dispatch, written from Manchester by "Struggle," which strangely fascinated me. I have thought you would not object to hear from Sidney also. I will not attempt to give a minute description of this place; for it is already too well known to most of your read ers, who will no doubt agree with me that it would be a great improvement if the walk ways were paved, and lamp-posts standing at every corner, ready to light tne weary laborer as he trudges on his lonely way home. No doubt there would be less robbery and fewer murders committed. I also think some pro vision should be made for the needy in Sidney : there are persons here who are really suffering for fuel, and are not able to buy it. What must be done ? There are some persons here who oncebasked in the sunshine of wealth and afflnence who are now in poverty. I can sym Eathise with such, for I, too, once had a happy ome, ahd never knew want until I became subjected to the ravages of this cruel war. I can sometimes almost imagine that I am en joying the sweets of my rural home again, where I've spent somanyhonrs of unsullied happiness; but those days of sunshine soon fled, like a meteor. Yet I will try to forget the past, and look forward to a brighter future. " Is it not better to forget Than to remember and regret ?" COXPIDBNCB. MARINE INTELLIGENCE. MINIATURE ALMANAC?FEBRUARY 14, ll San rises 0.09 1 Moon rises, morn. Sunsets 5.511 High water 1.14 PORT OF RICHMOND, February 18, 18W. ARRIVED. Steamer City of Richmond, Stranahan, Norfolk, United States mail, merchandise and passengers, Hask ins A Bridgford. Steamer Claymont, Allen, Philadelphia, mer chandise and passengers. W. E. Porter. Hteainer Hattoras| Parish, New York, via Nor folk, merchandise and passengers, 8. Ayres A Co. 8AILBD. Steamer M. Martin, Coffin, Norfolk, United .States mail, merchandise and passengers, Haskins & Bridgford. I Steamer Niagara, Couch, New York, via Norfolk, ! merchandise and passengers, Q. F. Watson. Steamer Hatteraa, Parish, New York, via Nor { folk, merchandise and passengers, 8. Ayres A Co. * MEMORANDA. We are pleased to see that the Philadelphia steamship line has been again resumed between Philadelphia and this port. The pioneer steamer Claymont arrived here on yesterday from Phila delphia, and we have been informed by the new agent, Mr. W. E. Porter, thai they have entered into a regular arrangement for three flrst-class steamers to run weekly between Philadelphia and Richmond. w tTcTy M. KNABE & CO., MANUFACTURERS OF | FIRST PREMIUM, GOLD MEDAL, GRAND, SQUARE AND UPRIGHT PI A N O S . These Instruments having been before the pub lic for the past thirty years, have, upon their ex cellence alone, attained an uxpurghasbd pre eminence that pronouncea them unequalled. Their TONE eombinea great power, richness, sweetness, and fine singing quality, as well as great purity of intonation and harmoniousness throughout the entire scale. Their ?? TOUCH is pliant and elastic, and is entirely free from ths stiffness found in so many pianos, which causes the performer to so easily tire. In WORKMANSHIP I they cannot be excelled. Their action is con structed with a care and attention to every part j therein that characterises the finest mechanism. None but the best seasoned material la used in their i manufacture, and they will accept the hard usages | of the concert-room with that of the parlor upon an equality?unaffected in their melody; in fact, J they are constructed ?? HOT FOR A YKARIbUT FOR BVSR." All our Square Pianos, have our new improved Grand Scale and the Agraffe Treble. Ivery Piano fnlly warranted for PIVE TEARS. ? WAREROOM8 : S50 WE8T BALTIMORE STREET, ja ??Jm BALTIMORE. RICHMOND MUSICAL EXCHANGE 1M MAIN 8TBKET, HEAR THB POST-OPPICI. JOHN W. DAVIES * SONS, MUSIC PUBLISHERS, , f % M | have constantly on hand, in addition to their large stock of SHEET MUSIC and MUSIC BOOKS* e fail ! assortment of PIANO-FORTES, CABINET OR i GAN8 and MELODEONS, which they oibr for aale at low prices; also, MARTIN'S CELEBRATED GUITARS; and arc prepared to furnish every vari ety of BRASS, STRING and WIND INSTRU MENTS of the moet approved makers; VIOLINS, FLUTES, CLARIONETS, FLAGEOLETS, DRUMS, FIFES, CONCERTINAS, FLUTENAI, ACCOR DIONS, Ac.. and would call especial attention to their unrivalled assortment of SUPERIOR STRINGS for the VIOLIN, GUITAR, VIOLOKfSL LO and HARP; MUSIC FOLIOS,of every BLANK MUSIC PAPER, BLANK MUSIC and CARDS for BANDS and 0] MUSIC STOOLS, PITCH PIPES, TUNING and HAMMERS, CLARIONET RE] The special attention of D] BII8, TEACHERS, MUSICAL CHOIRS, AMATEUR CLUBS, and interested in MUSIC, la the numerous advantages | establishment. MUSIC SENT BY MAIL 1 andBuyyt,,... ' 'Vi p fl *?? M. route <# H! laitfiiflS1^'??!????< u?w<tw I ' Irtfiiiiiiii'i'********? j Si ssS EiSi::::v"";""~""" I! On#nniWtiBWt?< BUH2NXBB Ci To THE cmzgrs s. b. spence* MWWnriOT TAILOR ABB CLOTM* Bo. IK Mai* HUB, Ota deelrca you to sail sstt<?<liiMH*Y - CLOTHS, 4 CAEEOfEBHiAXB whleh ho to prepared tomke up at atoif end in good style. Atoo, hto ataet ?f HBADT-MADI CLOTHING ABB 0! FURNISHING GOODS; Call tnd see hi& before purchasing Jatt?lm V [L. W. A W; A. BILLUPS, CABINET MAKBBS AND XJN DEBTA KI f * 't 5r" . > AerAVirS Brood street, second ddor from : "V#*: -i ,j35^SBS^T^^ fa 19?dAswSm ' RICUPO, Yl. TTOC puss AND SIGN. PAINTING. l. l.BmontaouiLi Mr hare removed to their new building f 01 STRBET, between Main and Cary, when be pleased to receive orders from the public generally for HOUSE, 1 MENTAL PAINTING in every style. Good work guaranteed. Terms moderate. Jato-ts * L. L. MONTAGUE k JOICN DOOLBY respectfully the attention of hie friends and the bis large stock of HATS and CAPS for boys and children, which comprises * and qualities now used. He has, In of the searcUy of money, reduced prices Of these goods. As well ae I of Hats, a good stock of low-prim will bo kept on hand. t jl . His stock of Ladles' FURS to tone, containing some beautiful CAPES. H ALF-CAPE8 and If Uffv. Thfse goods he to selling now at cuet, to eloee oa| tbr stock. They are well worth the attention of the ladies. He is now getting the beautiful DERBY HAT IMP ladios, of fine quality, beautiful shape, and mads rate prices. Ja It-la L LIN NEMAN, DYER AND ? SCOURER, south side of Marshall street, be tween Fifth and Sixth. Is prepared to do all kinds of DT RING, CLEANING and BCOUR1BG. InaUili branches, at short notice. Give me a call and ex amine for yourself. Thankful for past favors, I rsepeetfully ask a con tinuance of the same. . ja S?0m L. LUTHERAN. SPECIAL NOTICE.?E. B. COOK I* k7 spectfally notifies his friends and the Mils that h? has REMOVED HIS OFFICE from No. It to No. M Main street, two doom above Fourteenth, adjoining the Timer building, and renews the tender or his services as AUCTIONEER Iter the sale of HOU8BHOLD FURNITURE at residences. STOCKS OF GOODS, he.. Ae. He will also attend to the sale of REAL ESTATE, and promises to give his personal attention to ell eelee entrusted **He promisee the same energy end aNlduttyto business whleh has secured to him so llhesil ? share of patronage ds tl?Jm HA. ATKINSON, ? (late of the firm of Belvin A Atkinson,) CABINET MAKER AND UNDERTAKER, bavi located himself on GOVERNOR STRhlSIj HEj THE OLD STAND OF BELVIN A ATKINSON prepared to serve his old customers and thepnh generally with all articles In his line. Among his assortment may be found some beautiful sett of CHAMBER FURNITURE, OF HIE OWN MAKE, and Is still manufacturing. ? In the Undertaking Department ms/ be found all kinds of Coffins?wood, Metal lie and Ola Cloth-covered, 6 river-trimmed Ladles' _ perfectly air-tight?suited for tranapovttng the LEY'S PATENT D^^ORI $ N G AI R^TIoJifwfc FINS, prepared expressly for removing the re mains of those who have fallen In battle, and fur nished at one-half the former price of MetaUta Cases. More than three thouH&nd of these Coflb* have been sold within the last three, years, and in every instance have given entire satisfaction. 4?3u ja 4?Jm Q M. MARSHALL, HALL A HUTCHISOIC, Importers and Jobbmof NOTIONB AND WHITI GOODS, No. 7 Fourteenth straat Jsl?ti below Main, Richmond, ra. WILLIAM FORBES/ ARCHITICT AND BUILDER. Office: CORNER FIFTEENTH AND CANT RICHMOND, Va. MITCHELL * TYLER, JjJL Dealers in WATCHES, JEWELRY, 8ILVXNWANI, PLATBDWABB, CLOCKS^ mE^gLENT, 4 sntirel Oar stock is sntireljr nsw, and Cash paid for old IM Call atths old stand/ da U?m JHOHN DOOLEY, 280 Spots WOOD Ho ? tbl, Richmond, Vs., has on hand, 1M etantlj receirlngJLjthe niwadJiiM caps; ladiest fukS| hattJ I ararr articla connected with u< TRAD):. His eld friends from Tennessee and V I amine his st<H Nortii <*r fiont TJLANTEBS' NATIONAL BANK, I 01 BIOHHOSD, VUMSU. AUTHOBIZID CAPITAL, A*H,*W. H OiaiCTOBS : . ,, < r> |jv. 8. C. ROBIN D. VON QRO TiiAsnY Difainmrr,i Office of CovrraoauHi or m Cnum. I WasniKorov, Jaaaaiy iltb, Um. ) Whereas, brsatisf the undersigned, it ih* wssg/tfr org???jSI of* Office |M8Bf8i Qm "MPBOJ *g.*t hJ3 ? BE^Si