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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

y W higs, VINO hre " hgs Italy TO.
DAY to the supporter a. CRANE. He has al.
ways worked with yor--always been true to the
wing party, aud always sacrificed his interests to
what he has conceived to be your good. Come out
now like men, and vote for man who is one of
yoa; and do not let few young men who aspire
TO b. the leaders of the Wing parry dictate to you,
under the cry of Irregular nomination" There is
no danger Of etecttHg a Democrat Mr. Cranes past
services demand the support of the whole Wing
party. Be not nngrateftlt for past services. Go
EARLY TO THE Polls, AND VOTE FOR HIM.
ia 22-1t COMMITTEE.
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DIED,

On Tuesday, January Goth, CATHARINE
WASHINGTON, wife OF John F Meaaley, of this
city, and daughter of Archibald and Mary Nichol.
son, OF Orange county, N. c., in her 39th year.
Her funeral will take place this morning, at II
O'Clock, at Grace Street Church The friends and
acquaintances of the family are invited to attend
witheut further notice.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

g POLL will be opened in the several
Ward, OF this city. To-Day, fer RICHARD o.
HASkiNS, Esq. If every citizen, who has the in
terest OF the city at heart will attend the polls the
election OF Mr.. liashiEs 10 the House of Delegates
will be secured
ja2 It Many Friends IN tie Seperal Uords.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

AN ExPLosIoN.-We omitted to mention yester-
day the occurrence Of avery considerable explosion
of gunpowder, by which very great damage was
sustained by - gentlezan's overcoat! The
powder was stored in his pocket, aud spark from
his cigar set it or and the dreadful consequence to
the coat ensued. The man was much frightened,
but not hurt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

STEALING MoNEr.-The case of Samuel, slave to
Mr.. Roy, and waiter at the City Hotel, continued
from Monday, and who was arrested ON suspicion OF
stealing between 500 and SO in silver from the
drawer of Captain Sins-a boarder at the Hotel
was taken up by the Mayor on yesterday and there
being no positive or further evidence eliminating
the prisoner, he was discharged
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

Every Wing should go the polls today, and W tie
for JOSEPH 4. ANDERSON, the regular nomi-
nee OF the party. The Democrats have man in
the field, and he may be elected, if Wings throw
away their votes on either of the independent can.
didates, or for want of interest in the election,
tall to vote. Vote early, and then bring your
friends TO the polls ia 90 iis
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~To the Voter. of Richmond.-com

ERs To the Voters of Richmond.-Come
to The polls TO-DAY, and cast your sutfrages for
RICHARD o. HASkINS. h. we know win at
tend to our commercial, manufacturing and shi6
ping interests and viii AXE true and faithful
representative in the Legislature lie can do more.
By his Influence, to have the Bar of James River
cleaned out, by the action of the present Lepisla
ture, than any man in it. Therefore, let US give
him ordial support.
s22 Ii VOTERS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

The ENGINE AT RocKErrs.--We noticed yester-
day very fine engine for the Lynchburg and Ten.
nessee Railroad 1t has been lying at Rockets for
sometime, Warrington the opening of the canal TO be
taken on TO Lynehburg. But all the time il has been
uncovered and exposed TO the weather WHY has
not tarpaulin been thrown over il. II seems TO US
that it may at least possibly be Injured by exposu, O.
and it would have cost very little trouble 20 cover
il up.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

CITY ELECTION THIS MoRNING-We are re.
quested to state, that the Commissioners OF Monroe
Ward will open the pole therein for City Delegate,
at 9 o'clock at the shockoe Hill Tavern.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

FrNED.-John Tully, fer allowing two loads of
coal toreliiain upon the sidewalk and in the gutter
in front of his house Marshal street, all of Mon.
day night, was fined according to law.
Mr.. Lyman for allowing a fourwheeled cart, be-
longing to him, to remain all of Saturday night,
in the street-there being extenuatng circumstan-
ces-was fined only 81 and costs
Mr.. Gould for similar ofsnce was fined also Oil
and costs.
Juan Pizzini's boy, Billy, was reported by officer
White as trotting team too fast in the street The
regular fine imposed. We would here state that the
impression that the officers receive one half of the
fines imposed in reported cases. is entirely incorrect
Their fee is but thirty cents
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22
- A CoNmEspABLE EkrERrKl.E.-The

- A CoMMENDABLE EkTEKpKIsE.-The
Charleston Is. CO. News says that number Of
gentlemen of that city have associated them.
selves together for carrying on large import
ing wholesale aud retail dry goods business,
on a scale more extensive than has hitherto
been conducted in Charleston. A new ware
house is to be erected, fronting fifty EIGHT feet
on King street, and two hundred and twenty
eight feet on Market street. four stories high.
The first story will embractthe retail depart
ment, in its entire extent, with carpet saloon
and planters room attached. The second,
third and fourth stories will comprise the
wholesale department. II is intended to be se-
cand only to Stewards in Broadway, New
York
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

FOR THE CfTI OF klCHNOMD.
AeCecial EDITION viii b. held In the city Of Rich
need "a THURSDAY next, the 12nd insfsnt, for
delersfe TO the House Of Delegates Of ts Virginia
Assembly, to supply the vacancy occssioned By the
denSh Of the late VIM. G. Darlington. Polls win
s. opened at the following pisces g usual:
JKyrEzsoN WAnp,-Af the Union Hotel-Com-
rnissiouers: Messrs. Geo. n. Darlington, Hugh
Rilef0h James C. Crane and Nicsjsh hsngum.
MADISON WAnD--At the City Hail. Commits.
sioners: Messrs. John rutherford, Jsmes Allen,
Nsun 8. Valentine, Thomas J. Deane and Herbert
A. Claiborne.
/ Monroe wAsD.--At the Shockoe Hill HOUSE.
Commissioners /: Messrs. Wood Bouldiu, Walter
b. Blair, w. M. Fulton, B. B. Minor and g. w
Munford.
ia ltd BY order Of the Commissioners.
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We learn from the Staunton Spectator that
a FIRE broke out between IL and II O'Clock on
the night of the 9Th inst, in the Columbian Ho-
tel, Huntersville, Pocahontas county, and the
whole block ofbuildinss, from the Hotel to the
Court House, wa 3 consumed. The occupants
of several of the buildings, to save their lives,
were compelled to jump from the upper vim
dows. Not particle of clothing or furniture
was saved. Campbell g. Gammon's store
house, with all its contents, were consumed,
not even a scrap of paper being saved. The
Post Office, with its contents, in which was
embraced considerable sum of money mailed
for the North, suffered the same fate.
Lockridge & Harold's store house, Mrs
Craig's store house, and all the buildings lead
ing from the Court House in the direction Of
Lewisburg, were likewise destroyed.
The landlord Of the Columbian and his ia
mily, and DR.. Moffett, lady, children and SER
wants, who were boarders. barely escaped with
their lives by leaping from the windows. Mrs
Mofett, leaped from the second story windo"
with her child in her arms, and is severely, If
not fatally injured.
|s2is supposed that the loss suffered by the
village will exc eed $4,000.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22
DAGUERREOTYPEs.-Cs

- DAsUERREOTYPES and
49, zee SIMONS Pictures Of the President
Senator'S, members of the House, Cabinet &C.
which are all pronounced very superior; also, his
uneq1aled portraits of Jenny Lind, George p R.
James and General Lopez. All Pictu res warranted
to give satisfaction and to be in every respect ecu
to the specimens. III. +. SIMOES,
ia II Eagle Square. ISL MAin street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22
CURE ALL PAIN FOR I2 l.:

CTS.-YO CUkO DOLORES, as the Spanish say
DR.. Roses wonderful Pain Curer will cure almost
Immediately, Cons, Rheumatism, Chilblans,
Toothache, Swelled Face, bad Colds, Bruises,
Sprans, Choc, Pains in the Back or Limbs,
Cramps or Pains in the Stomach or Bowels Sore
Throat and Stiff Neck. Every person should have
bottle by them. Price 12t and 25 cents to be had
of PURCELL, LADD & CO., Adie Gray, o. A.
Streeker Gaynor s. Wood, Bennett Beers r. r.
Duval, A. Bodeker, and J. Blair. ia Pits
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

Keep it before the People. that los.
M. CAkRIsGToN il q candidate to represent thu.
city Of Richmond
il 22-1 IL MANY WORMS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22
~ Mexican Mustang Linimcnt.-Th

% Mexican Mustang L1n1ment.-Ihe
attention of the public is invited to the advertise
ment in this paper of this very superior Linimen'
Its re )utation in the Western states mas occurred
the sale of it against all others; and two hundred
and fifty gross per week is unable to supply the
demand Of it there-and it is rapidly extending it
self in every State in the Union.
Its efficacy in the cure OF Rheumatism. Old
Sores, Bruises, Strains, Burns, Tumors, Salt
Rheum, Stiff Neck, Piles, Wounds, and all like
diseases in horses, has abundantly proven it to be
the best Liniment now in use. Give it fair trial,
and you will rot be disappointed. js 15-eod6m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

CARRYING AN UNLAWFUL WEAPoN.-Robert
slave to Mr. l.. Slater was brought before the Mayor
on yesterday, charged with being without pass
Tuesday evening, and carrying under his
finely mounted dirk knife. about twelve inches in
length Robert stated that he carrying the knife
"a borrowed one-to his brother. who lived at Mr.
Sadler's, and who had received it from white
man in payment OF debt Mr.. Slater testified that
he had allowed Robert to go out without pass
he having retired at the time the request for was
made-and the Mayor simply punished Robert for
carrying an unlawful weapon, ordering .him twenty
Iashes
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22
!, 5000 DOLLARs.-JoHN

5000 DOLLARS.-JOHN JOHN
49, SON, manufacturer of the Justly celebra
ted "F3etcher's Hair Tonic would respectfully
call the attention OF persons to this wonderful re-
medy for the hair, both for strengthening it and
preserving its beauty, also purify it and keep
it clean from daudruff. The increased demand for
It, and rapid sale that it has induces him to offer
the receipt for making this Invaluable remedy for
the hair to any neighbouring State for the above
sum of $4,000. He will refuse to sell the receipt to
any one in Virginia. Persons may be sure, ~ ap.
plying to X. r. Ouval and to Messrs. Bennett L.
Beers, Main street; to Messis Miller 81 Seabrook
Broad street; or at the Saloon, under American
HOTEL 10 get the genuine Tonic at the same price
heretofore, wholesale and retail. Ia Is
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

az We are requested TO state, that Col II. C.
cABELL Is not candidate to represen. the city in
the House Of Delegates
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

MElIORY.-MIss PIKE will lecture
49, and give series of interesting illustra-
tons of K. & W. C. Pixies system of Memories,
on THIS EVENING, January 22d, in the Uni
versalist Church, commencing att o'clock. Ad.
mission free. ia22-lt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

~ had been afflicted tor sixteen years with
a severe pain in my breast and shoulders, which
would compel me to keep my bed sometimes for
two eeks ut time, and was at no time hardly
able to work at all. used III. g. Farreli's Arabian
Liniment and it cured me sound and well. had
at the same time used the Liniment, the worst
cough ever had in my life, and was sstonished to
find it cured that too. ISAAC CLAYTON.
Kickapoo. Peoria county, Ill. ja 20-6t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

~ The greatest Cough Medicine Of the age is
BRACES COMPOUND VEGETABLE COUGH
MIXTURE which is warranted to prove beneficial
in removing Coughs, Colds, Or any diseases arising
from neglected colds. For sale by VIM. p. Ladd,
c. B. Waiter, Broad street, Purcell, Lsdd & Co 1,
n. c. McNemara and J. Blair, Broad street, o. A.
Strecker, Main street, Richmond, and DR.. Cook,
Fredericksburg. Price so cents per bottle
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

IT. Az the complexion of the General Assem-
bly is so strongly Democratic, we think IL duty,
and to the interest of the city, TO support mem
Der of the dominant party, one who has all the
pcity as well as the ability TO represent faithful
" in the Legislature. Accordingly we will support
Capt r O. HA SKINS as a delegate In the place Of
the lamented Darlington.
ia 2I-2ts Many Wigs and Democrats
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

KEEPrNG A DisoRDERLr HoUsE.-Captain Jir:
kins was informed On Tuesday evening, about 8
o'clock, that there considerable noise and con-
fusion" at house 18th, between Main and Frank
lin streets, kept by free woman of color, named
Eliza Wood. Upon repairing to the house, he found
the front room in great dsorder-chairs turned over
and pitchers and bowls broken, and Eliza engaged in
bathing mans head, :who had received a severe
wound from another man. who had made his escape
The Captain accordingly had Eliza conveyed to the
cage, and yesterday morning she was arraigned be
fore the Mayor on the charge of keeping disor
DERBY house. Vincent Harris, free negro from
whom Eliza rents the house, stated that he had told
her two or three times lately that she kept very
dsorderly no 'se-one that was great source ofcom
plant and nuisance to the neighborhood, and that,
therefore, she must move out. In default OF 800
security his Honor committed Eliza to Jail
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22
~ FOR THE HAIR

~ FOR THE HAIR.-To strengthen or
invgorate it, there is no article within know
ledge at all comparable to the HYPERION HAIR
RESTORER. 1t renders the hair beautifully soft
and glossy, effectualy eradicates dandruf, and is
altogether one of the most elegant and perfect pre-
paratons of the kind before the public. Ii is to De
had at the Drug Store of Messrs. PURCELL, LADD
can be supplied in any quantity. ia Is
CONsUMPTION.-RU CLARK &
CO.'S CELE BRATED GENUINE MEDICI-
introduced By us to the notice OF the medical pro-
fessiop, but little more than two ye ars since, has,
during that short period, advanced more rapidly
in the public estimation than any remedy yet dis
covered for this dread destroyer of the human
race. X has been used with the most signal and
gratifying success, even in cases considered hope
less, and in the late reports of the New York and
Pennsylvania Hospitals on it's use tits spoken ofas
being more valuable than any remedy yet discover
ed for Consumption and Pulmonary Affections and
it has the great advantage over all other remedies
that, instead OF reducing, il increases the strength
and flesh of the patient thus enabling ature to
operate with the remedy, and overcome the dis
ease.
Owing to the purity and superior quality of the
Oil of our manufacture, having given it POPULAR.
ty over all Others several persons have copied tbs
shape and style of our bottle in order to palm of
inf rior quality and aduterated Oil, and as the ar
tice, unless pure, is in most cases, than
less, would call particular attention to our zig.
nature which is over the cork of each bottle, with
out which it is not genuine Be particular and en-
quire for Rushton, Clark e. Co.'s Cod Liver Oil
and see that the signature is over the cork. For
sale by PURCELL, LADD g. CO., C. Bennett 81
Co., Seabrook g. Reeve H. c. McNeuara and
Druggists generally, where pamphlets may be-
had gratis giving the history and use of the Oil.
de l8-2m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22
IoCAr. MArrHRs.

The wrArsrn-Tussdsy night the wind shifted
around little u the wt Of soutb, md befors morn
ing yesterday, the temperature was CONSIDERABLY
modified. Although not a. mid . May day. after
the very piercing cold spell have had it was COM
paratively comfortable Still there was not much
melting of the ice
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

MISS CATHARINE HAYs.-This lady, it will be
seen, gives her first Concert in this city tonor
row night We have never known more general
wish expressed by whole community to hear
distinguished vocalist, save in the case of Jenny
Lind We anticipate, therefore, splendid recep-
ton. Indeed, with the high reputation which has
preceded her it reflection upon the taste OF the
public imagine that She would with any other
In New York, surrounded by the most powerful
competitors, by Anna Bishop, by the Italian Opera,
by Parodi, and even by Jenny Lind, she maintained
her post on, and even came out with increased re-
putation Her success at Philadelphia was COM
FLETCHER reception at Baltimore amounted almost
to an ovation-her triumph at Washington has left
her scarcely any thing to desire.
There can be no doubt then, that Erin's fair
daughter will be received here with Enthusiasm
She sings not only the music of the German and
Italian mastefs, but the songs of her own Green
Island; those melodies which have been married to
immortal verse by her countyman Moore, and
which have not their superior ia the kingdom OF
harmony for deep patllos, and the irresistible force
with which they storm the heart
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

ing yesterday the comPeratufe WU teDsy
modified. Although not a. mid . May day. after
the very piercing cold spen we have had it was COM
paratiyely comfortable. Still there was not much
melting Of the ice
RocKrrra-The river in ffontan below-this the
maritime port of entry for Richmond-we observed
on yesterday fast bound in the potent letters OF the
frossking Far as the eye cah reach up or down the
river are vast sheets of ice of valley and billy
shape The steamer City of Richmond continues
fast, as do several masted vessels. The view from
Lovers Retreat" of the river is decidedly chilly
conveying the idea of diversified landscape OF
skates red es blanket overcoats, and coke fires
We learn that there great deal of suffering in this
neighborhood among the poor classes for want OF
fuel and other necessaries of life and the recent be
raj and opportune gift of the City Council cannot
be distributed in due proportion to those needing
those necessaries too promptly. There are two or
three families living in huts or shantes OF the most
diapidated character about one square above Has
kins & Libby's back of the large pile OF desaying
brick-ruins, and near4the river-whom, we should
Judge from appearances, were deeply in want OF
fuel and bread, and there are scores OF others
elsewhere This is not the time to talk about the
fact of improvidence or dissipation occasioning the
poverty and suffering of many in our midst-ior at
this Indictment season. benevolent and christian
people, we should fully relieve the wants OF the most
erring and depraved poor. Their claims for reiief
granting their improvidence-are surely as binding
upon attention and charity as those OF the hun
dreds ofconfined criminals warmed, clothed and fed
| at the public expense There are great many OF
the honest and deserving poor, who, by reason OF
sickness, want of work. and other sufficient causes,
are now in a deplorable condition These should be
| relieved, and we were reoiced to learn that the
City Council were engaged very actively yesterday
in connection with the kind and priceless minister
ing angels of the Ladies' Union Benevolent Society,
f! in searching out and minstering to the wants OF
| the distressed in different parts of the city
The reward of such action is certain and precious,
| and true isit
"The drying up a single tear has more
OF honest fame than shedding seas o! gore.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

The Dansiue Railroad At Neg Orleans.
: In the New Orleans Convention, while every
deer track Of buffalo path, that ever iraversed
the southwestern States was overhauled. and
demonstrated to be the best possible line Tor
railroad, Danville was entirely overlooked
Not even the delegate from this city, who has
heretofore sold the company considerable
amount OF rail, had word to say IN its favor T.
Yet the Danville railroad, extended to
Greensborough, gives way by railroad as tar
as Montgomery in Alabama. Ii is, moreover
$50 miles nearer than any other route. New
Orleans lies almost due southwest Of this city.
An air line, drawn due southwest from this city
to New OrIeas, passes through Danville, with
in three or four miles of Greensborough, and
through the very centre Of Montgomery.
Surely, these things were worth thinking
of
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

R DIR. CLAY'S OFFIC Ere
S>s moved to 9th street between Broad and
Grace streets next to the Washington Hotel.
Calls for professional services left at my Office
night or day, or at the Office of the City Hotel will
bepromptly attended to. by boy will sleep in my
office. la 7-im*
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

e DIR. 4. C.. FISHER tenders his
49, services to tie public in the various
branches of his profession.
Office ia the basement of his dwelling, on 9th
street, between Broad and Marshall streets, End
door from the corner 2T-6m~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

rs 49, DaSuerfeOfypes OF Children
- Mothers wishing TO have the most Der.
feet and the most artisticsl kenesses of their chill
drsn should be very particular to call on the sub.
scriber, as he and he alone has of late discovered
process almost equaling the magnetic telegraph
and De convinced By single trial of the fact
NJ P. SIMONS,
"a No Isl Main street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-22

WANTED-A good Cook, Washer lad Ironrr
" Apply 1t this eaicc. A22-2s.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-02-19
Windsor County Temperance
Convention.

At meeting of the State Temperance
Convention, holden at ST. Johnsbury, JAM
2lst, 1852, the following resolutions were
adopted:
ReSolUed, That a thorough, efficient or
ganlzatlon of county ard town Temperance
Societies, desirable at all times, is called
for in an especial mlnner at the present
time, marked 81 signaIly ny the recent leg
islation OF the State of NJ line as new and
hopeful era in the history of Temperance
process.
ResOIced. That the central committee Of
this 'ciery be requested to issue, as soon
as may be, to the Vice Presidents Of the
various counties, circular calling their at
tentlon to this subject, urgently requesting
them to call Conventions in their several
counties, Tor the purpose of per!ectIng
system Of practical and thorough organi-
z tlon in each town of the county, and of
urging the friends of temperance to con-
tribute literally Of their means and personal
exerlons, not only to further the progress
OF reform in their own vicinity, but by the
bestowal Of funds to furnish the central
committee with those snews of war whic h
the present crisis requires,
In pursuance of the foregoing resolutions,
the friends of Temperance in Windham
County are respectfully aud earnestly invit-
ed to meet in Convention, at Woodstock
on Thursday, the Goth day of February, at
10 O'clock, A. NJ, for the purpose OF carry.
ing out the object contemplated in said res.
olurinns. A fail delegation from every
town in the County is most earnestly re-
quesled, RYLAND FLETcnER,
Vice President.