The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-03-15
THE DAILY DISPATCH


The Ship Canal around the Falls of Sauk
81. Marie, on Lake Superior, will cost about
three hundred thousand dollars. A bill APP
propriating that sum for this Important national
object is now before Congress, and we hope
will become a law. The expense Of the work
will be paid hack TO the government in two
years by the increased valde and sales OF the
public domain in that now remote region.
Mr. Samuel Quarles, of Mobile. who pur-
chased the three free negroes from Boston,
lately condemned to slavery OF Galveston,
Texas, for abducting slaves, offers TO restore
then, to freedom, if the abolitionisis VIII pay
him the amour, of money he expended III re-
covering fugitive slave IN Boston.
Ole Bull tsays correspondent ct the In
bune, writing iroa Washingtonl IS preparing
20 give a concert in that city, having received
fattering invitation to do so, signed by nu-
merous Senators, the members OF the Diplo-
matte Corps, and other distinguished gentle
men in Washington
Mr. Charles Mare, the eminent ship builder
Of Blackwell, England, has challenged the
Americans TO run vessel against any one
they can produce for thousand guineas. The
tonnage OF the vessels 20 be from so to $50 tons.
The Rockville, Md, Journal states t'at the
plank road between that town and Washing
ton city will be commenced forlhwith-all the
stock having been subscribed, and The contracts
for its construction concluded.
Nancy Farrar, who has been on trial in Gin
cinnati for several days, foE the murder OF fhe
Forrest family-a mother, daug hter and
eon-was last week found guilty and sentenced
10 be hung. Petitions for her pardon, or the
Communication Of her sentence, have already be-
gun to pour in upon the Executive of Ohio
Miss Eandenhof, whose delicate persona
tons Of certain characters, few years since,
in this country, will be remembered by many
hnS incl nta
"Woman's Heart" in which she takes the
part of the heroine.
The packet ship Constitution arrived at New
York on Tuesday from Liverpool, after bois-
ferrous passage Of two months.
A bill has passed the New Jersey Legsla-
ture 10 prevent the employment of children
under ten years of age in factories.
Among the coming novelties in executive
music is the son OF NJ. and Madame Malibran
de Beriot, who is about, say the French jour-
nails, to come forward as pianist, and as a
composer for the piano.
CAPITAL PUNIsHMENT.-The Indiana House
Of Representatives have refused to abolish capi-
.alpunisment. Ayes36, noes 80.
FATAL AFFRAY On Wednesday morning last
difficulty occurred in Long Green, Baltimore Co,
Nd, between Joha Dugan and William Stewart
After the passage OF some angry words between
the parties, Dusan seized billet of wocd and
struck Stewart violent blow over the head, frac-
turing bis skull so severly that he died il few
hours. Dugan effected his escape.
THE DEVIL IN CovENTRY.-The Rhode Island
papers say, that in Coventry in that State, mystic
rlous tracks have been similar to those sup
posed to be made by his Satanic majesty Is it not
sign of the commencement Of the Millennium
when the Devil is in Coventry! Can Millerite
friends explain its
number of ladies and gentlemen of Boston
have subscribed 800 each, to purchase in Paris,
complete set of anatomical and physiological n.
struments, for the New England Feuaale Medical
College.
An amateur chemist has discovered that oat
straw and the other common stIaws OF this coun
try, can be converted into cotton by NJ. Claus6ens
process in the same way flax straw.
Among the on dts at Boston, is one which unitee
our fair and talented country We man, Mrs. Anna
Cora Mowatt, with an English sailor. speedy
contamination of the affair is talked Of and tits part
of the tale (Which we give find it, that the
lady retires from the profession of which she is
universally acknowledged ornament.
large Native American meeting was held at
Southwark, Pa, on Tuesday to express their in
dgnation at the idea of accepting marble from the
Pope, to be placed in the Washington Monument
Several speeches were made.
The London Times says il has taken some pains
TO ascertain the number of persons arrested in
France within the last few weeks and it is assured,
by the best authorities speaking sufficient evil
oence, that the number probably reaches 100000.
In New York the cost of, The tea room" for the
month OF January, was 1851 27 The bill of fare
comprised chickens, turkey, venison quail, pat.
ridges ducks, &c. Four thousand cigars and seven
gallons OF brandy were consumed.
LARGE EGG.-The Winchester Republican men.
uons the reception OF hens egg weighing 81
ounces and measuring by inches. AS the eggs
OF fowls ordinarily weigh only nine to the pound |
or little overl3 ounces each, the extraordinary
size OF this one may be imagined. 1t is nearly |
three times the common size.
RAcING-The Washington Telegraph learns |
ihat a match OF $4,000 side has been made be- /
tween the friends OF the celebrated horse MAC and
those of another horse, owned by gentleman in |
New York city, but not named at present The race |
IL to come of, over the Camden and Long Island |
course, during the coming summer.
The Indiana Legislature adjourned on the 10th |
INST, to meet again on the Goth of April
The vote i'll the Democratic State Convention of |
Louisiana stood lOl for Cass and y for Douglas. /
man named Bradford was robbed of 81 p5s in |
louisville the other day, during tie Koseuth ex
-, Inc steamship Isabel for Havana sailed from
: on Sunday, with SO passengers inclu |
ong Parodi and Strakosch |
Cneya,ler Hulsemann, the Austrian charge. ar
.iVed at Savannah, Ga, on Friday last from trip
10 Jacksonville, Florida