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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-03-29
LOCAL MATTERS.

cLosg SHAvrNG.-On Saturday, Captsin Lucius
B. Noses ofthe ship Astrca, lying in the river was
summoned before Judge Hayburton to show
cause why the slip should not be libelled. pro-
cess for the ships detention was desired by err
tain number of her seamen, in order to secure pay
ment of their just claims for wages Ii appeaIed
from the evidence that The Captain hailed from the
shrewd and money making land of ''wooden nut
megs,H and that said Captain, whether fiom the
force of early education or not, we will not even
surmise, had discounted certain percentages from
the wages of the crew-deducting for loss OF time
in explaining to profound Italian whom he had
shipped with an understanding as TO his nativity
the art of seamanship also, for loss of time ex.
pended by the cook ia his culinary cfices-it may
be in such case as frying instead Of stewing hash
and for failure of duty in keeping slosh and water
buckets clean in foul weather, and dirty ship !:
also, for not discharging the cargo of the ship on
her arrival here. Judge Fl. understanding that
there was law for poor and oppressed seamen, as
well as gripping master awarded process against
the ship to be taken out Monday, if Moses does
not come to terms. We understand that suit VIII
also be instituted against this exemplary Captain
for showing his philanthropy towards one OF MS
seamen, by giving him an unmerclfui beating
This ia the same man who has seaman now under
arrest on the charge of mutiny.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-03-29

49, HALVES II. SUTTON, NOTARY
sS>-Ga PUBLIC Particular attention paid TO
writing DEEDS and other legal instruments, and
COLLECTING CLAIMS of all kinds. Office 10
the Law Building, Richmond, Va.
| will pay the market price for Bounty Lasi
Warrants fe 81
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-03-29

Redeem0blc. Prices.
U. s. Five per Cent Bonds 1883 ---.--. GOA 9l3
Do Six per Cent Bones (962) .--..lt3 al04
Do six per Cent Bonds Qe6S). .1i0 all01
Do Six per Cent Stock (Is67-l86e)- 1O74al074
n \. State Five per Cents (l556-i66O). "a 95
Penn Five per Cent Stock . 81 81
Ohio Six per Cents 0870-l815)- 106 al07
Mass. Five per CT Stg. BIDS. Q869. 1885, l0e!al09
Maryland Five per CT Sig. BIDS ------. 90 81
Virginia Six per CT. Sig. Bas. (757-70--- "a a
Do six per Cent Bonds 1886 ..-. 81 a 974
Canada six per Cent Bonds 874). .--l07 al02
Montreal City Six per Cts. Q857-65)---. 824a SO!
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Six per
Cent Mortgage Bonds IS6Ol. Is a 16
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-03-29

~ To the Voters of the City of Rich
mOnd: respectful y announce my selfa candidate
tor the office OF City Ganger and Inspector
of Liquors.
NH 26-dtd PAT. II. BUTLER.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-03-29
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

hOANUkE FOK NEW fUKM.
<&Ffss Shippers to New York will please TO
- - bear in mind. that the fine side wheel
Steamship ROANOKE, Capt. Parish, viii receive
freight for the above place on Monday, the 29th
inst, at IL o'clock N. and viii continue TO receive
up to the hour o. 2. n. next day, Tuesday, tho
Both inst
Passengers viii bear In mind that she viii leave
tor New York on Tuesday, {every Taesdsy) Both
inst, at4 o'clock F. NJ
Those who take passage by this steamer, to Nor.
foik viii be charged the by the river boats
mh2I LJDLAM s. WATSON
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-03-29

r-8 General Scott appears to be the decided
favorite of the Pennsylvania wings. In the
late State Convention one hundred and thir-
teen delegates were in favor of Scott for the
Presidency, and five were for the nominee of
the National Convention. Electors and dele
gates were chosen, and the assemblage adj
iourned, with nine cheers for the General.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-03-29

SERIOUS AcCIDEgT.-On Wednesday LAST
MIR. Alexander Coehrane, Superintendent on
the railroad in the vicinity of Cumberland, Md.
was terribly, ifnot fatally injured by the blast.
ing of rocks. The blast exploded, and blew
him some sixty feet into the air. He fell, and
upon examination it was found that his arm was
broken in four places. His leg was also bro.
ken, and both his eyes, tits feared, have been
put out. He was otherwise dreadfuily bruised
and mangled, SO as to leave scarcely hope of
his recovery.
A FRANK CosFEssios.--In a debate origina.
ted in the Senate, on Wednesday. by a motion
calling for the production of papers, General
Shields remarked:
Il have myself witnessed the fact that we
are calling day after day aud week after week
Tor matters that have no legitimate concern
With the ordinary business Of legislation, mere
ly for the purpose of publishing them 10 The
world. hope that this debate aud the action
upon this case may check Us hereafter
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-03-29

DIRECT TRADE.-The Europa passed the
Harkaway on the 24tb. the day of the arrival
at New York The Harkaway is from Liver
pool. bound to City Point, with Il cargo of for
eign goods for the merchants Of Petersburg and
this CITY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-03-29

.Rsls MUsIC. MUsIG..-P. II. TAf-
za11% lOR has just received the following isvo.
NsszA rite pieces with large lot OF Music: 2a&3
Wat for the Wagon
| would not die in Winter
would not lie in Spring time
would not die in Summer
would not die al all
Ben Bolt 7
be kind 10 the loved ores at homo
Roll on Silver Moon
agatha, or the swallows homewsrd Hy
Napolits,e am dreaming Of thee
Nelly was Lady
saw fhee out an hour
At his Music aud Piano Forte Store, :
nah % $50 slain street.
The daily union., 1852-11-25

upon mere WILL caprice. suspicion so exercised, u 70,
AS we maintain. violation OF the treaty, because the
principle upon which proceeds is maniesty ln defeat
OF the purposes in which the treaty was formed.
We see no proof thai Purser Smith has done any act
or entertained any purpose which justly fories his right
10 90 into the port OF Havana in the due course OF his
business, as other American citizens 60 there Much
less can the ship which has him board be righully
oulawei from ordinary port privileges because he is on
board And while in this whole we would refrain
from demanding from Spain anything than il is the
usage OF all friendly nations to grant-while we would
ask nothing from the Spanish government which our
own goyenmentI would wi,hhold-we are yet wholly
opposed to the policy OF the organs oil the administration
in placing they apparently desire to do, the most I'M
portan and legitimate franchises OF our commerce and
our citizens at the mercy of the caprice or suspicion o
the captain general of Cuba.
We oppose such policy in the first place, as sacri-
flee of our national rights interests and character and
we oppose such policy especially and emphatcally be-
cause tends directly bring about movements hostile
to the continuance OF peace and friendship between the
two nations
The daily union., 1852-11-25
THE UNION WASHINGTON THURSDAY MORNING NOVEMBER

which We might naturally suppose they OF all others were
most competent TO give advice upon.
II experiences should hereafter demonstrate that these
gentlemen who have treated with such studied Indifference
the counsel OF those who have taken he pains TO inform
themselves upon such points connected with this subject
should have entitled their advice and opinions
sdeation apd respect have been unfortunate in their
choice, the medical profession will least escape all
censure public odum which may attach 10 the perpe-
traitors OF such bunder
Without intending TO draw any comparison whatever
between the various points In the vicinity OF our city
which have been designated suitable for the location
OF the insane asylum, must take occasion TO express
my obligations the gentleman for having condescended
to enghien the profession by giving his reasons for
garding position the Eastern Branch more elgi-
BILE than elsewhere, and the time instrucng us
with regard to all the considerations, both OF physical,
moral and sanitary character, which should govern IN
selecting the location for an institution Of the kind by
what means has this individual rendered himself COM
petent TO advise the public upon this subject Has he,
in anticipation OF being officially connected with this IN
sttuon, been devotng his attention 10 the study OF the
subject Or has he by actual experience, as inmate on
some occasion OF a similar institution, acquired SO
thorough knowledge OF the necessities of those whom il
has pleased Providence TO deprive OF reason W.
Before concluding this brief notice of Mr.. 'ln Oa's"
communication, justice 10 that spirit OF beraly char
acerisic OF the profession OF this city, will remark that
the utmost good feeling seems TO exist towards The
accomplished gentleman who has been selected
from Reighboring State take charge OF this insti
tuition, none doubling his capacity or the .proprety OF
his accepting tire position when rendered him With
regard the Indignation expressed against Miss Dix and
the attempt at detracon of that lady which is charged
against the profession, not aware that she was al
luded to al all during the meeting OF the socety ana
mentioned, feel confident II was not for the purpose OF
detrac,ion l have no doubt that if the President and
his Secretary, in the pleni,ude OF their wisdom. had
deemed il expedien, seek in this matter the advice OF
Lucreta Mott, Abbey Folsom, any other OF The noto-
rious mascuofeminine philanhropss who infest some
Of the northern Staes Of this Union the medical faculty
would be the last to carp at such an exercise OF his ex
ecuve prerogave censure the eccentric predllecons
Of his excellency s.ae. ae MEDICUS
The daily union., 1852-11-25

General Jackson was AT that time At the head OF the
government
The Americas citizens whose property had been thus
taken from them Immediately appealed TO their govern.
ment for Indemnity.
Our government with great promptitude. Immediately
caused the to be submitted 10 he British govern
ment. with demand for compensation 10 the owners OF
the slaves
The British government agreed 10 make compensation
in the two first named but refused il in the third
on the ground that in 1885, after the passage OF The West
India emancipation act slavery had by law ceased 10 ex
Isl within the British domnions. and therefore the slaves
on board the Enterprise strictly entitled their free
dom the moment they landed in The British aomin
ons that hey al least became entitled to manumisson
so Jdeio the very moment they set foot upon soil
which foaed The flag OF England.
Ourgovernment not satisfied with this reasoning
General Jackson was still President-Mr. Forsyth Sec.
retary OF State. Our minister in London Mr. Stevenson
was instructed to resume and press the OF the En-
teprise, and TO demand compensation in that equally
as in the two former.
The case was accordingly resumed and pressed with
earnestness and zeal Finally the British government,
with the lofty spirit and OF justice OF great nation,
notwithstanding the eloquent denunciatons OF her orators
and statesmen the subject OF slavery agreed TO make
compensation in the third also, and in the end paid
over TO our government, for the of the and
claimants upwards OF hundred and twenty thousand
dollars. WITH INTEREST TIME THAT THE
CASE HAD BEEN THE SUBJECT DISCUSSION.
This is history; and shall our own great nation be
less just TO her citizens than foreign nation Who
will hesitate 10 give the proper response am aware OF
distinction; but in like this affecting the viias
Of the republic and with the great popular verdict that
the compromises OF the constitution must be maintained
still ringing in ears, il is distinction without differ
ence
Then, let Congress hasten to reimburse the citizen
whose property has been torn from him in violation OF
the constitution and laws Of the United States matter
whether by national or State auihoriiyhe former con-
trolling the latter in this instance-and Congress will
have fulfilled its duty and entitled itself TO the thanks OF
every true paro, in the land.
A CITIZEN OF PENNSYLVANIA
The daily union., 1852-11-25
The Theatre.

Miss Rehings achieved mother great triumph last
evening" and tonight TO have highly attractive
bill The audiences have been intelligent and disermna-
ting, and The acting and singing OF the fair artistic have
excited general admiration Mr.. Richngs is himself a
sure card He one OF the first actors the stage. and
commands universal respect by his talents and hi. char
acer Messs. Bishop and Rohr and Miss Reed, are al
ready established favoriles. Our readers will find in
another column an advertisement announcing the bill or
the benefit OF Miss Rchngs, to morrow Friday evening
and they will perceive that most tempting array OF en-
tertainments is presented We trust that fall audience
will welcome her We feel that all who hear or
see the fair Caniairics will be delighted.
Next week we hope TO greet that universal avorile,
MIR. Whealy. ia some OF his iavonte characters
The daily union., 1852-11-25
The Philadelphia North American

The Philadelphia North American, ambitious of the
honor OF controversy with the Washington Union,
seeks 10 provoke the collision by the most wanton and
malignant assaults upon this paper. Perhaps we may
award to ii the distinction desires, by condescendng
TO notice its datribes when they are characterized by
something more of decency and truth.
The daily union., 1852-11-25

CoLoaIzlrIoN--Th legislature OF Pennsylvania hay-
ing appropriated two thousand dollars per anoum TO faci
tse the emigration OF the free people oil color within the
State to the tepubc Of Libers,the synod OF PHsburg
has eponed il upon all the churches under its care TO
raise collection for the same object about the
fourth OF July.
The daily union., 1852-11-25

PUBLIC DEBT OF ARKAssAs-The governor in his late
message recommends the adoption OF cal
culated 10 relieve the State from her present financial
barrassment He says:
''We owe a debt Of more thsn 81 600 000 upon whlrh
ying dollar OF the acctung ineresi,
W our revenues enable Us to do Under this system.
virtual liquidation is with all its train OF odious
and disastrous equences. An arrangement be
made with ority OF creditors by which bonds
be taken less perhaps Than their value pro-
vded the Satc will issue them bonds payable al
future period and provide for the interest thereon
And addition 10 this, the present bond-hoders will
like security, make further advances the State Of hall
calculated develop the resources Of the
State
The daily union., 1852-11-25

~rhe Is described by Castelnau ns bush which
rarely asns six feet In height and does often exceed
three its foliage Of bright green. Us flower white, ana
It's fruit small aud red When the plants about eighteen
inches high they transplaned from the seed beds no
fields called cocaes The pe leaves gathered with me
fingers. They dried by spreading them in the san
sometimes woolen cloths. This operation requires
great for the plant must be projected from all damp
ness which changes It's color, and thus dminhesis yaue
i IL then packed IN bags, weighing from ny TO one hun
dred and fifty pounds, which olen transported 10 Eea
distances The indians mix the coca with small guam
titY OF lime, and constantly small bag oi i ~ ap
their excursions. They mks il from three ak pmes
day Dr. Tschudi travels Peru, page 453) an
Indian of sixty two years Of age, who employed ~
hm and though NJ very hard work Tor five days TOOK ho
other nourshment and rested but two hours OF the ng
Immediately, soqa aeT this, he accomplished journey
OF 100 miesiu days and said that he ready 70 90
the thing again II they would give him supply
Caselnau says he himself knew OF nstsncesN ~
extraordinary Ia the time OF The lncas the was re-
gRfded az sacred. 4
The portancs Of the trade, however is diminish
ing the red disappears. Ftom 7s5 70 lJ, tnca
svely, Caselnau represents Consumption OF ths lr ~
the royalty Of Luna alone three nbons ani Icy
the total consumption Of Peru at two millions ana
half OF dollars.
The question comes No, therefore May not The ltfe
navigation o the Amsz Introduce this valuable Fl''
into the commerce ol the wcrli
tNo, long before Lieutenant Herndon was inPefua pag
o Peruyians who had been on gold exploration % ~
AplaZ0n copatfy feprned
They had nothing bat gourds 70 wash with, ard hooka
they met with many pntowsrd circumstances, they eAc
ed ssrsr haadrsd pounds OF goldi and returned hOu"
with II.
The daily union., 1852-11-25

The presidential electors in the several States OF the
Union meet their respective State capitals the first
Wednesday in December 10 cast their votes for Presi.
den, and Vice President Of the United States The
ord OF these votes will then be SENT under SEAL TO the
President Of the United States Senate, at Washington
and on the second Wednesday OF February next these
records will be opened in the presence OF both houses OF
Congress, and the result officially declared.
National IDteugener. NoU. "a.
The daily union., 1852-11-25

SOUTHERN AND WESTERN COMMERCIAL CosyrsTIos.
We ask brethren Of the press 10 the southern, SOUTH
western and western States 10 give publcy, through
their respective Journals to the annexed publication
peciing the Commercial Convention which to be held
in the city of Baltimore The 18th December next The
object il will be is which directly concerns the
commercial and trading interests Of The communities
baced in the CALL and The invitation TO be present Is ad
dressed 10 all who desire the promotion oi ihs laudabe
ends in view In order that due arrangements may be
made for the reception OF those who may attend, it is
quested that they signify their intention TO be present. ad
dressed to John g. Bruno, esq President OF the Board
OF Trade
BATrIMoRR, Nov. 20, 1852
Undef the auspices OF the Board Of Tfsds. CONNER
cal Convention will be held in the city Of baltimore on
the 18th December next
The object this convention Is snluats tbs comnsr
ci1f progrsss Of the souhsn and States Ia thnu ~
rect intercourse with Europe and in regard also 70 ther
tsferaoi trade.
The most powerful and Distinguished influences viii be
in attendance, embracing only the West but also the
rce sugar. tobacco, aud cotton Interests OF the South
From the letters which have been already received
from members OF Congress and oihsr distinguished gen.
tlemen, there is doubt that the convention will be at
tended by many OF the leading men OF the South and
West--Bait. Amsrnan.
The daily union., 1852-11-25
Florida Congressional ELECTION.

The official announcement OF the result OF The recent
congressional election in Florida gives the Hon A. +.
Maxwell, the democratic candidate, majority OF twen-
ty-two votes Forty seven ballots cast for him were
rejected on account OF some informality ~
The daily union., 1852-11-25
Arrivals.

AS the period approaches for the assembling o. Con-
grsss. members are gradually reaching the seat Of gov
eminent The following have arrived in addition 10 those
heretofore announced;
SeDators-Messrs SHIELDS OF Illinois. and BRIGHT Of
Indiana
Representatives -Messrs. DISNEY, OF Ohio; JOHNSON,
Of Tennessee; BRowN, OF Mississippii McMuLLR, OF
Virginia; CHAPMAN. OF Connecticut; AsHE, OF North
Carolina and GooDEsow, of Maine.
The daily union., 1852-11-25

We are informed that the sloop- -oi-war Cyane ha'
been ordered to proceed TO the harbo OF Havana ant
that the Albany will proceed 10 Pensacola.
The daily union., 1852-11-25
From the Philadelpbis Argus Of Tuesday.
General Pierce's Visit.

From the Philadelphia Argue OF Tuesday.
General Pierce's Visit.
We have been permitted 10 copy the following letter
from General Pierce the Democratic Committee OF Ar
rangements OF this city. from which it will be that
he does not expect leave New England for the Soah
before the lsl of February next:
CONCORD, IN. II. } November 10. 1862
GENTLEMEN, In reply your kind letter of the l6h in
slant, would thar do to leave New Eng.
land for the South before the first of February.
Accept my thanks gentlemen, and believe very truly
yours, FRANK. PIERCE.
Hon. B. Florence, ]. Severns, s. B. Kingston, Henry
Starr, committee, dc.
The daily union., 1852-11-25

In an editorial of yesterday, the Foreign Policy Of
Great Britain" we are made speak Of the invasion OF
Cuba by Napoleon. We meant TO say the invasion OF
Spain by Napoleon
The daily union., 1852-11-25
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THURSDAY MORNING, NOV. 70, 1869.

This being the day set apart BY our city authorizes as
the annual Of thanksgiving, no paper WIN issue
from this Office TO- morrow morning
The daily union., 1852-11-25

The VOTE OHIo.-The official vote in this State is
just counted out, and stands as follows:
Pierce l69.l60
Scott 1852 326
PieTces majority 1904
Hale had LISA
The vote is tremendous one far surprising any vote
before given in Ohio Ohio Statesman.
ARKAssAs.-The official returns for governor at the
election last August are as follows, VIZ
Conway, (dem.) l5,442
Smlhson l24l4
Conways majority 3025
Three counties not officially returned gave Smithson
392 majority. II these included, Conway's major
ity would be reduced to {, 2,62O
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-08-18
MR.. !. K. aoopAII,

Professor and Teacher of Dancing, Department, Ca
hsthenic, Sceptre, and the more athletic Indian
clab exercise for gentlemen, from London,
HAS the honor to inform the families Of this neghbor
IL hood that at the request Of many Ladies and Gen
emen he will take up his residence In Washington for the
purpose OF teaching the above Indispensable branch of
geDteel education and having studied under Mr. MASON
and Mr. TENNIE OF London also practice OF sixteen years.
and testimonials from the first families and parents and
guardians of YOUTH enable him to mpurt all the fashion
able, elegant Dances In style that win not only do him
credit but give general satisfaction to his patrons.
Mr. GooDALL making arrangements for elegant suit
Of rooms and due notice will be given to his pupils he
specially socs early call to enable him to fully carry
out his plans relatiy0to his classes.
Mr.. @. will also all his spare TINE to gentlemen
wishing to study and practise the Violin and Yiooncco
and who wish to continue them with the aid of master
and guaranty of his ability he need only mention that
he Musical Director and Leader of the National Theatre
Orchestral Band and he respectfully invites all to inspect
his testimonials from families and schools he has taught
during long period In England.
Mr. g. will also give lessons in Singing, and intends TO
form Vocal and Instrumental Classes and in the interim
will be huppy to give private lessons in any of the above
branches.
Address at Mrs. BAYS next door to Douglasss green
house, q street north aug lift