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THE DAY WE CELEBRATE,

Such is the unison in which the American People,
abroad and home assemble their festive boards to pay
honors TO this ilusrious Day. that feel If had
already heard thousands OF thousands responding
to the toast here proposed, The Day Celebrate
II there is American heart whose throbs do moi
quicken its possessor aroused by the warning cannot
at the dswns early light" OF this the 10Th Anniversary
American Independence, if there is such one, say,
little does deserve the space occupies in American
bosom-or even the name OF heart
We have been taught from lispng childhood. to e.
spect and honor the day which own, native
land freed from oppression, and why should now
be forgoucn Co. then, say all, and hear the Deea
ration resdgo them and meet in s,ci, eoncave honor
the Memory of those who taught and BLEED FOR your
rys good co. then, and drink departed Heroes Sages
Statesmen, but drink ye in moderation.
That This day ma, be honored by the proper observance
OF oil good citizens, aud close with naught mar their
pleasures, blessing invoke from Him who knowet tn
all things that passeth understanding.
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ARRIVALS AT OLD POINT HOTEL.

MONDAY. June 30, lSi5.
Mrs. Thompson, Mr.. Thompson, Miss Thompson Miss
Myers, d. Newton. Jno. Cowper, Geo. McIntosh Z w
Hardy, Albeit ] Smith NORFOLK.
William Collins WASHINGTON
Capt. J. Henderson: STAR.
Mr.. Williams, lady, daughter and Miss Tinsley, w c
Hobson: RIoHsoSp.
Rey'd Philip Slaughter, James McIwnine and lady Miss
Mcllwaine, Edw'd A. Wyatt and lady, Miss Wyatts, Z
Miss Greenwnys and s-ryant', Jno ROwet and daugh-
ter: PETLKsBUEs.
Clayton G. Coleman aud son Louisa.
e. Britienham: EAsT.fLLE.
TUESDAY, July LIST, 1915.
Mr.. Noment: BALUnoRE.
Mr.. r. Gayle: PORTSMOUTH.
Miss Whitehead, Miss Dickson, Rch'd Dickson, Miss
Cowdery, A. Aug. Cowdery, G. Whilte and lady NoR
Lieut.. Poindexter: u. S. NAVY
G. III. Read HEStico.
DIR. A. G. Read RoANoKE.
s. II. Myers, Myer Myers w. II. Belts, s. Davis, Chas
r. Bos aud lady Ro. Carter Psge, Henry Webb and lady
Mr.. Hoge and lady G.. r. Cole RIcHNoNo.
u Barlow, Il. w. Davis: SNTuFfELD.
Charles Corlitg and lady, Mrs. H. NJ Ferguson r. Stur
devant, b. CrOsiick, w. L. Watkins; PETERSBURG.
Reyd Jno. Cooke, Mrs. holland, Mr. w. Winston, Mr..
WINSTON, children and nurse. Misl Jones, DR.. Ro. II
Nelson. Mrs. Bransord. Miss Bailey: HGN3rR.
J. Pollock BurgwYn and seTysnii N. G.
FIG. murphy: BARnsrowS, Ky.
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Amos kendall.
EMrIRr CIrR RnnM. Mnv-
Very respectfully,

ENTIRE CLUB Room. May.
Friend jim red your letter to the boys the other
mite and they Civ three cheers for the fret dmcrat
union. hav made enqus about the place you offer
and rather think kant kun tit pay should
rather get into the Treasury Mint somehow hav long
had intention Of gen into the mint possible. have
had good deal to de- with banks and treasury are lust
my way. couldn't you make Of the dep JsiJories
Of the public mummy would be keep it sae-My
friends Mr.. Woodbridge and Mr. Ford will 20 bale for
my honesty
Bare this in mind; but kan, 60 the missionary business
Yours,
RYsprEs
p s. The boys reddy take organ or kaefornier
any thing else you want when you say the word.
IN. Y. Express.
In copying Of the interesting letters OH tho subject
Of tho mission to England, the Express has frsotien
very important Here it is:
wnuSoroS, Moy, ls45.
Ny rery dear Sir -
My arrival the seat Of Government seems 10 have
passed altogether unnohced since has been your FIX
ceenoys pleasure 90 pr T me. through your private and
confidential Secretary, distinguished honor that Of
representing this and growing country "Mfvsrgr
PLESJTESriARY AND ANBAssAD)E ExrEAosDfsGEy Vt the
Court Of St James IN your very kind note you have bee
pleased to bestow not few unmered compliments upon
my ability 20 settle, in diplomatic capacity, the serious
difficulties growing Of the hough,ss expression in your
Inaugural relative 20 Oregon.
cannot but confess 10 you my serious apprehensons
upon reading that part Of your address which thought
at the time. would cause John Bull to bristle up.
You say, too your kind favor Of this morning that
you have been exceedingly at loss for proper per-
son upon whom throw the Harness" Of Embassy and
that now Gin town" that difficulty no 10 niger exist,
II would seem from this that you regard me ne peculiarly
| ht TO ringfH upon the nobility Of England. I am truly
sensible Of my capacity IN that particular end must 70 "
without the fear Il being thought ego ssa the shaDs
and talent, Of which ha1 been my fortune Ia boast
ought TO scem In the eyes u tho world 20 point mo
DOT as the very peron who could figure IN the "MoT.
bic Halls" Of Old England. by the way, sir, speaking
Of marble halls; did you ever dream" Of dwelling IN ber
until after you bad actually found yourself in tho White
Housed put not this question to you sny other sense
than merely to mark The difference 10 the luck Of dsn.
dwelt IN marble halle" often that At last puzzled me
IN believe my senses, upon wskng up and finding myself
still IN Red Rover Retreat While you. am led TO be.
eve, In oil your ancios "isd such asttefne upe
ton 10 your soul" But the difference there you are
now occupying "Youog Hickory" the place Of your Il.
lusrous predecessor 'Od Hickory" whlsu, like Rover
ss am, enjoy the broad canopy Of Heaven for bed
spread You have inmaIed though Il mistake not your
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THE .sourHERN REVIEW.


John T. wssh, ESQ proposes establish in the city Of
Richmond. Family Magazine entitled the "soushsrn Re-
view" % per snnsm, published the fret Monday in
every month, and devoted Wo~ss, Eisestion, Sssy,
Temperance, Seieaes, Literature, and General Lafsii'-
gssee.
These comprehensive and inviting fields in which
the skul literary aborer may achieve fame for himself and
good for socey In Virginia there opening cheap,
popalsrzed Family Magazine, aiming to be sssi rather
than profound and addressed the standard Of existing
intelligence and the rank and file, rather than to the
learned few. We scarcely doubt Of the OF Mr.
Wsshs attempt, IL the necessary pains employed to
introduce to the Public IL the due skill used in the
lection and disposition Of the unboundcd materials which
lie in heaps before him in the Periodicals Of Europe and
the United States and above these he posesa that
and eonquerng virtue, Perseverance. We like
tremey well what Mr.. Walsh says in his Prospectus, Of
womsn's influence in fsshioning mankind:
"Fistly. To the culture aud improvement Of woman.
She welds the Archmedan lever whose fulcrum child
hood, whose weight the world, and whose length all
tme To educate and improve her, is educate aud
prove the Her influence lies the foundation Of all
reform. To deveope and perfect her intellectual powers
wall constitute one object Of our work."
We intended an earlier notice Of scheme which we
highly approve and heartily wh well but prevented
by other matters.
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cHRYsTAL SULPHUR SPRINGS

We understand that proposals TO organize a company for
the improvement. OF these Springs and books for subscrp
the stock have been placed in the hands OF CHAs-
CLARKE, ESQ. OF this city. 1t gives pleasure
add about third OF the stock has already been taken
by persons residing in the vicinity, that is probable
the popretors will shortly be enabled prosecute the
they propose and thus prepare the Springs
the reception Of the public.
Few words can be urge upon the citizens
Richmond and the tide region the importance lend
ing their cooperation TO this plan The neighbourhood
unsurpassed salubny the scenery around striking and
picturesque diversified with fields and woodlands and pre-
sentng every variety OF surface from the bold bluff TO the
level, plain and unduaiing Valley while the union Of
Chalybeaie Spring with Sulphur, presents advantages
which few watering places offer The distance from
Richmond is only IL miles, good and generally level
road and this circumstance, admitting il will an easy
communication of few hours between business
cessary detlined in the city, and their families
Springs mus; be regarded recommendation
when all these advantages add the moderate charge.
which the visitors will be subJeced-t being, in point
OF fact one main object OF the company render them
light as may consist with bare ndemnificaon them
sslves,-we cannot too strongly commend the scheme
the favorable consideration Of the community.
The stock (which according the pie OF the proprie-
tors, will TO $1,000 in shares OF $50 eseh) it
thought advisable distribute widely possible; and
this end the subscribers in the neghbouhood have re-
tricted themselves a few shares each.
Should stock be promptly taken and the company or
ganized Immediately is expected, there may yet be
time to offer a TO moderate company dur.
ing the present season. few buildings framed in the
city and up the river, which passes within miles OF
the place. might easily be transported by land carriage over
the intervening distance and these, with others speedily
erected the premises. would supply sufficient accommo.
dations visitors. And certainly much Of energy as
might necessary healthy, pleasant and eco
nOmics retreat from the hot and dusty city would be
III employed.
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GENERAL COURT.

RicuNosp, June ,. le<5.
This day the General Court Of Virginia, being the su:
prcme Criminal Court OF the State met in pursuance Of
law.
Presents Hon. Richard II. Field, John T. Lomax. VIM.
Leigh, James e Brown, E. g. Duncan. Jos. L. Fry, John
B. Clopton, John B. Christian, Daniel A Wilson, Jsmes
II. Gholson, David McComas, and Geo. p. Searbure.
Peter v. Daniel, Jr, was qualified - Attorney At
Law.
Account Of r. Anderson, administrator Of David Holi.
day. returned, and ordered to lie ill for eIcep
ton.
the Court vice w. ID. Wren, dec.
The Court adjourned Till tomorrow morning, 10 o.
clock.
Present, in addition. the Judges ysserd
Hon. r. II. Baker and Lucas P. Thompson
Street rs Commonwealth continued till next tsrm.
Absent-John q. Clopton.
Auditor John c. Stephenson notice proved and judg.
mcnt for balances Of taxes, gas l6.
Auditor ps. Evan Ellis notice proved aud Judgment.
Auditor David Mounts, notice proved and Judgment.
Auditor James Powell, notice proved and Judgment
Auditor William Nicely. proved and Judgment.
Auditor rs Andrew Nonaly. notice proved and judg-
menL
Auditor John siroher proved and Judgment.
Auditor rs. Caleb Tate, notice proved and Judgment.
Jane Hailstock Commonwealth, application for a
trial. the ground that OF the jurors had express
ed decided opinion touching the prisoner. guilt before
the al. Case brought up from Stafford. P. v. Daniel,
IT., for petitioner. Attorney General for Commonwealth
JuLY .. lsI5.
Present. Judges yesterday with the addition Of
P. N. Nicholas.
lnquent officers and judgments entered
Day vs.. Commonwealth, petition for q writ Of er-
judgment OF Circuit Court OF Chesterfield. There
eleven bills Of exceptions in this cause but owing
the ncorrectness OF the record the awarded the
writ and ordered the record be certified by the Judge
below 10 this court, and continued till ne1t term
Messrs. French and Joynes Tor petitioner, and Attorney
General for Commonwealth.
JOINS ". Conncnweath.-This adjourned
from Powhaln The main question decided by the Court
was, "Cin a white man be indicted for forncaton upon
the person OF slave The Court held that under the
Of Assembly, any white person. who guilty OF forn
GATOR. If convicted, could be punished although the other
party not amendab!e.
There being however, other The face OF the
cord, judgment OF the below arrested and the
defendant discharged from further prosecution.
Commonwealth rs. Nemo-Appieation for writ Of
Judgment Of Curcuit Court OF Williamsburg The
nry found the prisoner guilty of mansaughter and
tanned the term OF his Imprisonment in the Penenitay
be years. The minimum term under the law for such
offence being under the act Of assembly, years,
the Judge Of the Coart sentenced the prisoner years
Imprisonment This will be argued by
Jones and-for petitioner, Attorney General for
monweath.
And then the Court adjourned Till to morrow 10 o.
clock
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wish that nay ere oas find sleep night
IN the White HOUSE. and like Jno. ~ Bolts and my dis
tnsuished friend NJ. Tyisr both occupy the
bed. In view of ssch prospect shall do myself the
honor b up with 700 In fe~ evenings, which
time talk your wish for my supplantng Mr..
Everett aud tho importance ofyour running second
term. Yours in high consideration,
BEAU HICKMAN.
IS. Since writing the above Il has occurred that.
with oil my eus6c for Aourishins % Ambassador
Extraordinary. would be willing TO preside over
the Treasury Department which would put just in my
element, among tho Fasnees The duties Of such post
would not be strange me, many distinguished
upon whom have rsng IN testify.
A. above,
Yours, &c,
BEAU.
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THE CEREMONIES OF THE DAY.

In accordance with the usual custom of the citizens Of
Richmond, there will be Grafton delivered day. at IL
o'clock in the Old Baptis; Church. The Declaration Of
Independence will be read by Mr. Jno c. Rutherford and
the Grafton delivered by Mr.. WIN. p. Munford From the
reputation of these gentlemen safely say tina, the
duties devolvng upon ihem will be discharged in highly
creditable manner.
The line Of Military understand will be formed in
front of the City Hall, at 81 o'clock.
After the ceremonies the Church. the different com
Pnn,-, accompanied by eitznns will repar to their
respective places Of pass the remainder Of the
day in eonviSa.ty-fogetng all differences, politically
ami celebrating in common, day. least their great
common country.
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UNIVERSITY AT RICHMOND.

The suggestion OF University here has been received
with the marked appreciation by all classes of People
Rchmond-by professional by diYnes by proper.
y holders and by tie working who wish TO educate
their fully and them under their eye at The
critical period Of life.
We assured by various gentlemen Of information AID
influence that there would be uo difficulty in raising By
subscription IS or 100000. and these gentlemen show
calculations prove that those who have whom III
wish TO educate thoroughly, would consult economy by
contribution Of $500 Institution the City Of Rich
mond competent 10 that object.
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BOSTON MARKET. Monday Af,,,ooo, Inn, an

BOSTON MARKET, Monday Afternoon, June 30.
Cotton-But little done to day. Sales Of several small
parcels at quotations. in all about 400 bales Provisions
The Transactions day confined retail, at about
prices Con-The arrivals being small. prices continue
at the improved rates; 1000 bushels yellow sold
at 4Se and $500 do white at 4Sc. Cof.e--l00
bags Lsguira at 7sc. Loewood-200 ST. Domingo
sold to-day, for export Sl7 per on mos; Numees-
seven cases at nineyhve cent, per ID, cash. FLOUR
The market continues dull. Small sales Genesec Al
Si,62 ass; 900 bbs. Alexandra, choice brands sold
today al Sts. acknowledging Of consequence today
~ hhds Cenuesos SUPERIOR sold Saturday afternoon
at 3oc. SugarTherc Is good demand particularly for
white. Sales today Of go hhds Muscovado for export
7c long price; 100 do Porto Rico private terms; so bbs
Brazil white at Sac. Nothing done in hides-Atias.
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THE FUNERAL oBsEoUIEs AT RICHMOND.

controversy with the Enquirer upon this subject would
be equally absurd and Improbable. The People OF Rich
mond knslc trAat they kaop and it 10 much beyond
the power of the Enquirer the convictions OF
their senses, it is OF wish inclination to
the actual OF facts. All have stated
susceptible of the smplest and most decisive proof nor
have stated anything in spirit Of exuliaton. We do
believe Gen. Jackson have been sincere patriot, and
such willing TO see his memory honored, and
ourselves Join in honoring II in customary modes We
truly believe that his long ascendency was. what
predicted would be- the drcst curse that bee this
county, aye exceeding all other united and thus
thinkng will siihe the expression OF opinions
fasy history, play the hypoerte, unite in award
ing Marus the honors due TO Camillus Cincinnsius
please any any OF men. Nothing is in
false TASTE pernicous example, than indserim
praise Of the public dead II their virtues ought
be celebrated incentive the imitation OF youth.
ought vices and crimes bc%ed up lesson
less pregnant of instruction History is the proper
~ OF mankind, and he who fasifes its pages guilty Of
the crime of misleading them from the truth which might
have saved and Of plungng them into the which may
destroy.
Let inform the Enquirer for all, that have
neither placed he city false position before the world
that city very well knows, shall permit be
the arbter Of ''propriety" in
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and sexing upon her vitals When the which
and have been for long tim, in operation shall have
ceased exist there will be action and dis
tsnt day. Eastern Virgins will be the garden spot Of the
maritime portion OF eoaauy. The Of our de-
cline sdverted in friendly manner, bu, truly and
phiiosopheay, in letter the Journal Of Commerce. re-
published in the last tcoun,ryl Wing. me that
every Of enlarged comprehension, must acknowledge
their jusncss. Look tho parsysing effect upon the
young men VI geaerstion. What are they WORTH
How many thousand Of them brought in ideness
and live drones upon society. The fact is and wise
y ordained by God, that nation enjoy continued
prosperity whose policy is violation Of Gods laws. We
born bread by the Of our bro~-'o
improve the talent committed cscto assert cape
ealy in this land the dignity OF human Do not
1.-Two people, in the daily derecton Of those dunes'
The truths here enunciated by our correspondent
constitute the Sath Of the immense majority OF Nirgl-
MIA, East Of the Mountains and not their faith
only their deep and unceasng grief Slavery Is an
excecn, thing himself His condition has been
infinitely improved by He has been withdrawn from
Of the profoundest Barbarian, Csnnibalism and
Heathenism, and uanspanted into soil where he lives
in peaceful plenty, with than salutsry labor
TO perform where he has been civilized perhaps the
Of his capacity receive it, and where he has been
taught Christianity But the proportion that he has
been benefited, his master and his masters country and
have been injured! The cid OF the has fast
ened himself upon shoulders Of that country whom she
has sl drag about in disconsolse weariness coun
Try steadily OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in dapdanon-helds
almost counties, abandoned wsse-dwellings deserted
and tumblng down-ihe roads annually covered with
rereatng People, gone to carry their fortunes and ;her
enterprise other lands-these Slavery, some ot
your visible and physical fruits Bat wha, living sage is
competent estimate their dreadful the
raj disadvantages Of Slavery the white what
eloquent caough describe them
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How We smiled upon entering yesterday sftcr
few moments absence, when discovered that We had
been kindly remembered by those worthy caterers Of
the pantheon" The Lobstcr-sye, the whole repast
could not have been better.
We have heard said that peoples misortunes do no,
single. but kaov that good fortunes
Than single yesterday So abundant we're they that we
could not think Of enjoying them oil ourselves call
cd in friends.
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,ours respectfully,
THOMAS II. BrSTOs,

LiNDESwoLD, May.
Most Excellent Sir-Yours, Offering the place OF
Minister England, is duly received. My opinions On
this subject are trust definitely understocd. By the
way, have you noticed in the papers sadly we want
rain in The North Garden vegetables WILL fear suffer
immensely. The appointment Of my John Attorney
General Of this State must Think have afforded you much
pleasure and have been perfectly satisfactory General
Jackson. believe that the United States Bank was
TO this country, and that proper regard for
Of the Union does demand that name for the
confederacy should be adopted; although to con-
Tess that banks under proper regulations may very use
full and that, should the public sentiment quire IT, should
be the first to glory in the name Of Aleghania
You're, with great respect.
MARTIN Vas BUREN,
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Whfskey wa 2Ul cts, sales.
The ssles Of cotton 500 bales yesterday 1900 prices
firm.
No change in -four; Genesee fresh ground sells ai S4-
g. but from fair brands renspeced are obtained for
4s6s 50; iurther wes Ssoss6; N. orssns renspecisd
S4.25, ssles.
There 1000 quints.s dry Goldfish sAoa but no ,ales
have been made this week. 1000 barrels No macksre
have been received, but for Of demand have been
stored. About 81, so 10 asked for Southern.
Corn sold in the slip at 44ic. VT, and - <5c
rye 50 eta.
The rensrs have put the prices Of sugar down ct lb
pork quiet.
Bills London - att large sales Of very good bills ut
though bills drawn bystop houses for specified sums 10
prem. Continental exchanges fiat. Money plenty, &C.
p. S. E'enng.-There is nothing further in cotton.
Lar
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TO CoRREsPoNnENrs.

With due Difference for oar numerous correspondents,
insist upon IL that they will remember to pay the
postage hereafter, all through
mail Whilst the postage to each correspondent amount.
TO but little, yet In the aggregate, when thrown upon
runs up TO big For instance, postage ball tho
months past S24 so; and much Of this yum wa,
paid fcr communications in wc We had no other ntores
than to CRAFTY their respective authors.
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LICE CREAM SALOON.

"Whie in Richmond took occasion to visit Mr. A.
Pz,ni, Coneconer, Broad street, opposite the Swan
Tavern We had heard much OF his large assortment OF
candies his excellent cakes and delicious creams but after
all that had been tod prepared the
by atlessi half All Of his sweets are Of the
best quality the arrangement in his perfect and the
spacious and beautiful Saloons which he has fitted up for
the accommodation OF the ladies and gentlemen who are
drawn in by his agreeable but innocent temptations
TO the highest degree admirable and inviting His Ice
Creams infinitely superior any othe,s have
ever tasted and the poeness Of the only equaed
by the prouson OF the delicate luxures which he
before you. The Richmond Wing did M Pzzin justice
and than justice. when he called him
loon Of Ceniecuoners."
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LOTTERIES,

rVNHE subscriber will open an Office IN few
u days purpose u vending Tiese,s IN Az Lotteries IN
pnpuisf u - PsHs Co o y ioh uho
with su securities bound for the payment ~ Ffkes soh w
their Iess and the prompt manner " which Az Ps sou oy
- paid, The ber test q Their nnonf sno
bty Ths Grand rss Of ey odd In this ey wr paid
ssh, heretofore, viii be promptly ad iof Az
ytzes the moment the Dwinzs are
The sueces which attended subscriber whilst he was IN IN.
hsnd Al ~ unssa hve ana
numbe wn Ne hopes secure the patronage
ID g. w. PURCELL.
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WAsHIseToy May

Sir:-My engagements with Mr.. Morse will not permit
accept you very fItering offer Of the mission to
England Another reason il that has been cardinal
principle with accept only Offices Of profit and rs
.hc mission alluded to would probably pay loss Of 80
600 per annum, wouldn't my purpose at all II
the party will guarantee To make up the loss and pay
bonus for breaking with Mr. Morse, open propo-
sitions. Failing IN this, respectfully offer the Of the
Magnetic Telegraph to government to communicate with
Mr.. MeLane.
Very respectfully,
Auoz Re-