The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-14
THE DAILY DISPATCH

Correspondence Of the Dispatch.
Debut of Leila Observation-Disclosures opened 10
Gecrgeeows-- Death Of DR.. Dars-Pardon
of. L. TRrasker-John F. Champion Esq,
-Sc. &c. :. .a,a
WARRINGTON, Feb. 1lth, 1852.
In common with vast number of others who
were present, was disappointed with the per-
formance of Mad'ile Lola Montez, on Monday
evening; Ellsler and Celeste are greatly hei
superior; as danseuse she can never, or oil
least, has not attained an emInence over thai
favorite, with Richmond audience, Madame
augusta. When tile countess is represented
rs q woman of remarkable beauty, can hearti-
ly endorse the statement; the audience ian up-
preciative and a fashionable onet was seeming
ly captsated by her personal charms her W
ure is faultiess; the expression OF her coun'e-
nance extremely winning and her languishi"
ewes possesses that resistless wltchihg
poets ascribe TO the Gazelle's. The mouse mas
Comfortably filed, and her recepIloI n ma.
with much enthusiasm. Lola Is et'ueny ou'
of her true element, and would grace the ooa-
doir, rather than the stage
The Merchants of Georgetown, aiter several
;ne.fsctnai attempts to blow up the ice by the
means of a sub-marne battery, engaged the
.eryices of the ice boat P0rhatda, to accom-
piish the object.
On Monday evening she commenced her la
bors under The immediate supervision of the in
domitable Capt's. Beck, and b. F. Darracott,
aided by the redoubtable pilot Benz. Magyar,
Esq-the task was easily performed and the
sum of $l0o pocketed by the owners. Navi-
CATION is now open, and our neighbors are re-
joicing greatly ihereat.
l am panied to announce the death of the
Oldest and one OF the most eminent physicians
OF our city. After protracted and distressing
illness, DIR. Frederick DAVIS breathed his last
on yesterday morning; he was universally re-
spected Tor his great excellence and worth.
The Intelligencer of this morning says that
information has been received at the depart
nent of State from Madrid, that the Queen has
extended pardon to John L. Ihrasher, and
ordered his immediate release" This is truly
acceptable news.
The announcement of the appointment OF
John F. Champion. ESQ. late Charge d. Affaires,
as Minister Plenipotentiary of Her Britanic
Majesty to the United States, gives great
satisfaction in this city. Mr.. Champion has
long resided in our midst; and in his official
and social intercourse he has ever proved him.
self the Dplomatist and the gentleman. Can't
of foreign Courts, now in Washington.
The names of"Mr. and Mrs. Goldsmith, of
Boston" appearing in the published list of ar
rivals at W,Iliard's Hotel, led to the inference
that the Madame, was no less q parsonage
than the Incompatible songstress, Jenny Lind,
under her newly assumed name. The Hotel
in consequence, has been besieged by all the
newsmongers and guild nuncS of the city
eager in their enquiries respecting the happy
pair. 1t seems, however, that the entry on the
register was made by some wag, who has sue
cessfuliy hoaxed. among scores of others, your
obedient servant, the undersigned.
Last night we were visited by violent storm
OF wind and rain which materially served to
cleanse the streets and cutters.
HENRICO