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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-17

= WATCHES AND JEWELLERY
"A AT VERY Low PRICES.-Fine Gold lie.
Ea pine Watches, jewels, at $50; Fine Gold
Gold Patent Levers at $50; and all other kinds OF
Gold and Silver Watches at equally low prices
Also, all kinds of Gold Fob, Vest and Guard Chains,
fine Gold Wedding Rings Gold Keys and Seals, Gold
Pens and Pencils, Gold and Silver Thmbles, Dia-
mond Rings and Pins, Bracelets, Gold Lockets, Cuff
Pins, Ear Rings Gold and Silver Spectacles Breast
Pins, Finger Rings, Silver Fruit Knives Silver
Spoons, Cups and Forks etc.
All Watches warranted to keep good time, or to be
exchanged. Watches, Clocks and Jewellery repaired
in the best manner GENNET g. JAMES,
de1 Eagle Square
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-17

E SHUMAN, an old Philosopher, a Swede
L by birth, late Astr DIGGER to his Majesty, the
Emperor of Russia, takes great pleasure in offer
ing his services to the citizens of Richmond and it's
vicinity, in Astrology, Astronomy, Physiognomy,
and Signs, and gives true, correct, and satisfactory
Information, having made predictions to Napoleon
in 1872, previ us to his downfall in Moscow, AID
Prince Bernadotte, to be King of Swedcn. He also
refers to the prediction of the election of General
Taylor to the Presidency. He can be consulted in
matters OF Love, Marriage, and of the future events
of life.
TERMs-Ladies 25 cents, for reading the planet
in full so cents; Gentlemen so cents, for reading
the planet in full 81.
Colored ladies and gentlemen are also invited to
call
Natvities calculated according to Geomaney /:
for Ladies So, in full So; Gentlemen So, in full
His office is en 18th street, between Main and
Cary streets, second house from Main street. OF.
ice hours from nine O'Clock in the morning till nine
O'Clock in the evening. de l5-2m*
VHRISTMAS PRESENTS.-Wea are now
" receiving from New York and from Paris, d.
rect, a magnificent assortment of Frames Jenny
Lind and Papier Mache Cases, varying in price
from two to twenty-five dollars made to suit the
new and beautiful style of colored Daguerreotype
obtained by me in Europe last summer, viz: the
! "Heliotype." By this method the background is
, rendered Opaque, and the imitation of miniature
painting is perfect. The greatest satisfaction in
yariably given, as may be seen from the subioined
letter fl ON distinguished Senator of New York
Our friends are requested to call and examine, at
the Virginia Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery, No las
Main street, Richmond, under the Gothic Window
VIM. A. PRATT, Proprietor
Mr.. w. A. PRATT, Daguerrean Artist, was en-
gagged in taking likenesses of members of Congress
| and others, among whom had the honor of sitting
and examining with care bis Gallery. feel graft
fed in saying that regard his hkenesses as more
perfect and complete than those of any other arts,
which have fallen under my observation, and
deem him entitled to generous patronage.
de 10 ID. s. DICKINSON.
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-0 ADIE & GRAY, DRUGGISTS, lat
~MArN STREET, have in store, and are receiv.
~ ing, large additions to their stock of Drugs,
80 Medicines, Surgeons Instruments.
Paints, Oils, Dyes, Window Glass and
Fancy Articles, which they offer for sale on the
most favorable terms to cash and punctual dealers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-17

a. FIRE. LIFE AND MARINE
R1N INSURANCE-The Richmond Fire
$Associaton are now prepared to issue
policies of Insurance on the above de-
scription of risks ON as reasonable terms as any
similar company, and respectfully ask share Of
the patronage of the public. Applications will be
received at the Office, No 223, corner of Main and
9th streets, where the officers will cbeerfny fur.
nish all information that may be required. All
Losses promptly and literally adjusted
JAMES BOSHER, President
JOHN H. BosHER, Secretary. mhl7
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WASHINGTON HOTEL.

THIS well establishment is now oper
Il for the reception of visitors. 1t has been com
pletely renovated and refurnishe I'd, and promise
that no psins shall be spared to promote the com
fort OF Gu. guests. The table will be always sup
piled with the Injuries of the season. Saloon
has been added to the Hotel, where Refreshments
may be had OF the greatest variety, and served NJ
in the best STYLE at all times 1t s so disconnected
from the house as to occasion no interruption Of
the order for the accommodation of the regular
guests. The best Liquors are kept at the BAR.
BOWEN BRUCE.
n Fredericksburg News will ms ert four times
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u Il. DUvAL, Druggist, under the Amer1
H. can Hotel is just in receiptof q fresh supply
ofDrugs, Medicines, Surgical instruments, Paints,
Oils, Dyes, Window Glass, Brushes, Perfumery. &c.
&c. Particular personalattention win be paid tothe
preparation OFF prescriptions, and Physicians orders
from the country. nos
NOVA SCOTIA POTATOES, for ale by
~ jas JOHN IL CLAIBORNE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-17

- INwDRGEA1HONON 10EEO1IA-
TlOM--HENRY LYMAN, 81 g Main 81
bfriends OF the Senate asd the Leeislafures
that be has returned from the Woflds Fair since
their last visit TO Richmond, with choice snd well
selected stock of fine Gold and Silver Watches,
being imported by me- and well calculated topic ase
the purchaser, both as regards the price and az
timepeces and he bcgs leave to call the attention
of the members, and the public in general. to the
handsome Silver Vase lately purchased BY him
while ON a VISIT the Worlds Fair, as he is about
to dispose of it in lottery; and fhosepersons who
have not had the opportunity Of seeing It can do go
by calling at the old established store OF
HENRY LYMAN,
No &c Main street.
The sign of the Mrge Watch and Importer,
N. B. Repairing dome in all its branches, with
neatness and dispatch. by Mr.. Bartholomew, at the
old established store of
HENRY LYMAN, 96 Main st
40 next door to John N. Gordon Son
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-17

TNDER SHIFTS AND DRAWERS
" Wehaye on hand good supply of the above
pamed articles, and win sell them cheap TOR caah.
Call q No. o. Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-17

nONIT buy your CaIlcoes until you have
IL been to LEWIS. Having purchased large
lot of Cacoes for cash, will offer the greatest bar
worth Ct, at ct really worth 3d. at pence worth
10 and I2l; also, Shooting, Al inches wide, at 6
pence, Shifting at cts Don't buy before you call
at II ABRAHAM LEWIS, JR.,
ial5 s r,-s-e POI Broad street.
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DIR. ARLINGTON, (Gra-
= JOS. WOODWARD, Dem
= fal SurQR0u office three doors

tai Surgeon, Office three doors
~4ICny above the Union Hotel, where he lie
prepared to receive patients, and
perform all operations pertaining to the science.
Teeth from the most approved manufacturers
Tor durability and beauty, inserted on the atmos
pheric pressure principle or with clasps from one
to a full set.
REFERENcEs-Dr T II Edmonds, Harold
Murray, Bnford & Porter, VIM Ritter, r Duval
and Gaynor e. Wood, Esqs. no 4-d6m+
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-17

Il Members of the Legislature and others spend
ing the winter in the city, win find pleasant accom-
m6dations in this establishment. Its location style
OF management and good society (for which it is
proverblsD is too well known to make it necessary
for comment. can only add, that ns effort on my
part shall be spared to please all.
THOMAS E. BALLARD.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-17

Splendid Schemes for January, 1852.
Splendid Scheme for January l1th, 1852.
$4,000 grsnd capital! $4,000, $4,000, IL ,000i
Grand Consolidated Lottery. Class C, to be
drawn at Baltimore on Saturday, January 18TH
The daily union., 1852-10-28
Presidential Dictation.

I, has been the boas, OF Mr. Flnore's friends, that
during the canvass for the nomination he behaved well
and modesty and did not his Office to press his
claims Il nay be but he is making up for lost lime
In issuing his presidential usase that Gen Scott must be
elected and Mr Stewards policy sustained 10 Congress
he is precipitaling himself into the canvass with
phrenzy OF sefcontradicon an imperious energy
OF self-condemnaon-for which we can find no parallel
rs King Log changed al 10 King Stork Henceionh
here iso be no faerng among those wings who presumed
TO think that Websterism and FilImoreism in the Wig
were something than names and were actually
worth wrestling from the iron grippe of Seward and John
sion The South has heard The fiat. and she is er
pecied 10 obey No matter il her best and bravest vha
sons have protested against the election Of General
Scott as woe TO their secon no matter If .be did sa
here 10 Mr. Fillmore and his cause 10 the las,-now she
told tha, Scott must be her porionhsi she must take
him as he stands. and after she has taken him. she must
sustain him in Congress
Such dictation this from the President Of the
United States on the very eva Of an election is a
odous az il is unexampled No combination oil circun
stances could justify it, But what can be said Of !
when we consider that il is mere tergversalon and
reputation OF all the policy-a falsifcaon Of all lfe
loud proiessions-vhich alone commended MIR Fillmore
10 The confidence OF southern whgs and the supporol
national wings everywheref
u ~ highhanded thing for President 10 dictate he
successor any time II has been reserved 10 Mr. Fl.
more to dictate 10 his party the imitation OF his ea
son to his own delibera,el chosen and paramount
policyl,
The daily union., 1852-10-28

TO shuttle. evade and equvoeate where il cannot dens
and 10 shift the discussion by accusing OF having
siandered Mr. King Out upon such conduct And yet
il is be6iing and to be expected from, organ
unscrupuous and desperate.
We have no 10 the documents that are or we're
in the Treasury Department The Rspablic has. Why
does il not publish the complaints charges that DID, #
they do aoi noz, "Exsr," has been stated Why not
publish the correspondence up to the time of The proered
resignation, and day il to take effect and the letters
written by the at the first OF the month II was
the mystery and concealmen adopted that commented
on, and from this point cannot be diverted That sys
TEN is suspicious We challenge the publication OF these
documents We challenge Mr. Corwin, the Secretary OF
the Treasury deny his signature the truth Of
anything we have alleged fact ia this matter, and 10
stale his OF the facts in for the strange
conduct OF the administration, alleged by its own
gan Congress will doubtless investigate this with other
at the session The truth will then be exposed
II the Republic anticipates that its naked denial
sons will relieve its masters from the public suspicion il
has proper conception OF lis want Of credbiity
as a witness or of its ability a champion.
The daily union., 1852-10-28
ON: WASHINGTON THURSDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 28 1852

culaf TO The Knoxville Wing in which uhig journal and
admnisiraiion orgaa it published month before il
transferred 10 the Washington Union, the Republic
persists in the accusation that upon us rests the guilt OF
the "foIgery"
Ashamed to make manly charge, it nsnustes lis ac-
cusalion in the tame and tmid allegation that " the
manGuVrs is fastened upon the central organ in
that admits OF no denial" Under this mask OF modera-
lion we detect the lurking magnity OF the Republic and
readily that, though afraid TO strike il would gladly
wound The Washington Republic become the censor
of the press and the clamorous advocate OF truth and JUS
tlce The Washington Republic presume to arraign
the Union for circulating frauds and "forgeres r.
The cup in the dock assume the airs OF the judge up
the BENCH and the convicted felon reprobate crime
with pous indignation Did brazen audacity and IN.
blushng mpudence ever riot such an excess OF dis
play The undauned efonlery OF the Republic excites
admiration, while the memory OF its and
It's mendacy sickens with contempt and detestalion
The apologst OF the Gilphns, the abettor OF the Gar
diners the journal that goated with savage and sup
pressed joy the reeking blood Of the victims OF
Spanish vengeance--a journal which, with passionate
delight, has abandoned itself TO the embraces OF
Truman Smith and Fz Henry Warren, and become
the subservient TOOL of their base purposes-which.
in moment OF unsuspec,ing innocence and from
the dictate OF transient impulse Of honorable feel
ing, canddly confessed that franklin Pierce had been
the advocate of religious liber,y and afterwards, 10
subserve party purposes, repened of the truth il had
spoken, and revived the charge which itself had dis
lcredited-whch, at period of the canvass repre-.
sented the democratic candidate as undoubtedly com.
mitted TO the southern view of the slavery question:,
and again, at the bidding Of its party, eagued with
Foss and Fogg to hunt him down as aboonist--
which, after alesting the high character of Franklin
Pierce of honor and courage, lent itself 10 the
propagation OF the basest stories affecting his private worth
and personal integriya journal, in fine, which at this
time conducted by recognised editor and whose state
ments ayouched by responsible name. and which
| is but common sewer into which every party hack
pours his filth when journal thus Infamous and
corrupt presumes assail the reputation of the Wash
nglon Union. pirate Of truth and JUSTICE" and
plain OF frauds and orgees," the public may well
turn in disgust from the spectacle Of mingled
and mendacty, efrontery and hypocrisy. We have no
disposition 10 dwell upon the subject We therefore
dismiss The Washington Republic until, by some fresh
fraud fasehood povokes exposure and invites the
lash.
The daily union., 1852-10-28

its face policy which completely succumbs and ruekes
10 the nsoIeni demands OF the Cuban authorities We
aver that the retirement OF the Crescent City and OF Pur
ser Smith from the Cuban mail service this uncture is
plain and papable overt act of such submission and
trucking
And now we add that we cannot be sure that Mi.
Fillmores administration has enough conslaney and
dmn,ss OF purpose psrssosrs in any course Of policy,
however deliberately resolved on or openly avowed,
We edae not affirm that the administration has not changed
is mind since the ED instant in regard to this Cuban
As however, its policy iha, day involved the
humiliation of the county and government before for
egn arrogance, and the administration has abundanty
shown that il regards such humiliation with great com
pacency and favor, think he probability is that lie
view OF the 22d instant still remains unchanged AT all
events, The administration made IFS mind TO truekle
The 22d nst and did truckle afterwards Whether il
has since been badgered into show OF courage we will
not say positively We think not.
With this explanation, place before our readers the
following "by authority" declaration OF the Republic OF
yesterday, which is introduced by that Journal a
tradicon of the perfectly true despatch from the Demo-
cratic Central Committe copied above:
"We have the best authority for saying that the cabinet
Washington has taken firm and strong ground in oppo
son the treatment o the Crescent City by the captain
general of Cuba, and have doubt that will be followed
by a speedy redress OF the wrong mplaned Of
There will be backing osf on the part oil the ad
mins The rights and honor ofhe country will be
duly maintained and vndicated."
We pronounce the above statement aeholy untrue in so
far as it relates the views entertained and avowed by
The administration on the 22d instant 1t is perfectly
true far conadcts any word OF the despatch
which il is designed TO contradict If il have any truth
in so far as il relates to the future action policy of the
administration in this Cuban case then only goes 10
show that, on the gravest question of in ernaonal
right and honor this administration does not k9 lis ow
mind from day 10 day!
The daily union., 1852-10-28
Appeal to -slavery.-The CiOven Foot.
From the New York Tribune OF Tuesday we make
the following extract:


The following extract;
"a foreign war for extension of slavery the increase
Of slave power in our Union, by annexation withoui war;
Of the imminent consequences Of Mr. Pieces cleo
ton Antislavery men, who in lsii voted with for
Clay in order defeat Polk and keep Texas cal
You closely the crisis. and be guided by
calm, clear conviction of duty. DO not stand gnashng
your teeth almost imperative law, while whole
empire is thrown into the scale OF your advesaes when
you might by action have prevented It. Secure the
good and the evil which imminent to-day,
and you will be in bear condition to oppose the
evil which may be imminent Tomorrow Forget par
tisanship and clanshness, while you secure the good
within your reach, and generations unborn will have
remember and bless you. Or work in the
is nearly done and done fahtuly may be enabled in
due to say the same of yours p
Our apprehenslons are justified The abolition Scott
journals of the North have thrown off all disguise, and
are openly rallyng the elements of anslavery TO the
support OF the whig candidate They fancy that the
near approach of the election affords sufficient secu-
r,y against disastrous effect in the South, and hence
the urgent appeals by which the Tribune and kindred
journals strive TO the hosts of abolition to the
support of Scott. Boldly and without disguise the ap
peal is addressed to an,i- slavery men-to those who
Iabored 10 defeat Polk in order to keep out Texas"
They are admonsbed po, to stand gnsshing their teeth
at an almost imperative law, while an empire may be
thrown lntO lne scale Ol ultH ana tnlS
is the language of the leading Scott organ of the Union
journal which has heretofore preserved polite silence
upon the subject of slavery, but which speaks out
real sentiments and its true purposes Men OF the South,
do you not who are your enemies! viii you
still hesitate for whom TO cast your votes The abo.
tonsis Of the North rallied TO the standard of Scott
with the shout OF down with slavery"-he whig can
diate is made the representative and champion Of
ganized system of hostility your rights and your inter
es,s and do you still doubt and hesitate Friends OF
Union if you wish suppress agitation and bak the
schemes of the traitors. is the time 10 act Frank.
lin Pierce is the champion OF the constitution and the
Union and by his election domestic peace and the pros
perry and glory Of the country will be promoted and es
,abIished The cloven hoof OF abolition is at las, dis
payed,he designs of The Seward supporters Of Scott are
boldly proclaimed; will you not be admonished OF the
danger which menaces the Union
The daily union., 1852-10-28
The Campbell Circular.-Is 1t a Forgery .

One w. II. r. Denny editor OF the Lebanon Star has
addressed letter the editors OF the National Inie
gencr in reference to the Campbell circular We make
the following extract:
"Now hIessrs Editors an the editor of the Lebanon
STAR and pronounce the concluding ph the above
letter Che repued orcua Interpolation by the editor
the Union in plain phrase nfomOns forgery got up
by him tho OF the election innre General Sco
the South The frst paragraph the phoe Of Mr.
Cappbers tsr published IN The Star Of august g. 1852
COPY Of ighioh Isend you. marked for your inpeeton
"Yours, w. H. p. DENNY"
lndeed The last paragraph forgery So, then, al.
ter ALL appears, from the confession OF the editor Of the
Lebanon Star, that the Hon Lewis d. Campbell did write
circular But both in his despatch and letter to the In
teigneer, the honorable gentleman declared that he
nevsr wrote published any such circular" Now the
editor Of the Star says Campbell did write and publish in
his paper circular and that, ereeJtng te Ia,t prra
groph. the circular in dispute is the genuine document
BY the evidence Of Campbes own Witness the autben
city Of the circular uhe concluding paragraph excepie
is established last and yet Campbell said he never
wrote any such circular We will not be surprised H.
after all the entire document should be proved TO be gen.
une The following letter, enclosing the circular to the
editor Of the Knoxville Whg strongly aests its authen
Gciiy
For further light upon the subject Of Mr. Campbell's
politics, subion the folio wing letter from one Of his
constituents
NEw CARLISLE, (Clark county, Oho,) Sept o.
DsAR SiR The enclosed contains a letter from f. ID
Campbell, which wish you 10 notice. lie i now the
regular Ssou.wha candidate for Congress tho district
composed OF the counties OF Butler, Prebe, and Montgo
ery-Mr Yasndngham the democratic candidate In The
same district THEEs LITTER Is GENUINE
AZ REMEMBER sEENe II ~ PRINT DAYS AFTER r
WAS WRITTEN, ~ BoTu WING PAPERS AND
SEyEa HEARD " ooNTRAplcrED on KvES pouHrsD ANY
ONE. The same /, d. Campbell Is rtdhoi scou nan-|
his card TO the New York Tribune short time after
the convention that nominated Scott Said card was called
out because they had in this and other States
that he opposed TO the nomination. which he not only
denies In said card but positively that Scott his
rst choice Very consistent indeed, those who suppose
Scott to be good proaugy man-and very conscientious
indeed, must be those wings who helped form the en-
closed resolutions, and will support said Campbell
for Congress. Scott pro-slavery man
Very truly yours
Mr.. w. G. BRowNi.ow, ESQ.
The daily union., 1852-10-28

Hon JoHN BELL Gen. PIERCE ADMITTED ro Rr
soUSp.This gentleman arrived in our city on Yesterday
He was received by proce of his fellow-czens
and escorted into the city In his speech he stated that
General Pierce was sound on the compromise question.
How do those wings in this city feel now who have
echoed the New Boston speecb' Must they not stand
abashed before this frank admission Of Col BeIli Col
Bell looks in feeble health, and spoke evidently under
exhaustion.--NoshpiHs Uniea
The daily union., 1852-10-28

The Scott papers have raised a most indignant howl
about an alleged forgery Of letter which has been pub
ished in the democratic papers, purpong have been
communication OF Lewis D.. Campbell, published in the
Lebanon tOhio Star, in which he assured his free soil
wing constituents that General Scott with him fully
on the slavery question Ii may be that the commun.
scaton attributed by mistake Mr. Campbell or that
there was some sort OF mistake about il but even that
is doubtful, although Mr. Campbell denies having writ
ten such letter The assurance that General Scott was
with him on the question OF slavery is one which he
has certainly given his constituents hundreds of times
while eeclioneerng previously the late election in
Ohio; and have abundant proof that the assurance
10 irue with respect TO General SCOTS position, whether
Mr.. Campbell ever wrote such letter 10 the Lebanon
Star or not His having not written such letter is
ol but small importance in enabling the country TO
dersand what the position OF the candidate OF the Sew
ardes and the ally OF John r. Hale is on the question
OF slavery; and 10 the fact of the attributed letter
being forgery or not we have only MIR Campbelrs
word for that, and the word OF ally OF Foss Goodae
Co, does not 20 very far these times.
But IN regard TO the Tremendous cry OF ga locofoco
forgery which the whig editors have raised over this
affair." they are pretty set 10 be talking about forgeres
men who have dealt as abunJantly they have in the
article during the canvass Roorbacks, ISLANDERS, and
fogeres have been their pecslia vocation and their la
Dor OF love- IL is bot few days since ha. they forged
letter and published 1t having been written by Gen.
Pierce, containing offensive rigmarole against the
Catholics They nice set TO be talking lut ''lo
cooco forseries "-LouisUik Tins