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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-19

DISTRESSING OccuRRENcE.-The Savannah Re
publican states that most melancholy acci,len. oc
Cured on Friday afternoon at White Bluff. n an
pears that several children were playing ON the
sands, under the highest part of the Bluff, when a
large mass OF earth OF some tons in weight, caved
in, and fell upon them entirely burying two Ii tie
daughters of the Reverend Benjamin Burroughs
and partially covering a daughter of Mr. Fulton
Mr. fulton's child, and one of Mr.. Burroughs, were
Immediately extrieated by the other children pre-
sent; but Laura, a younger daughter of Mr. Bur.
roughs-a lovely and interesting child of seven
years-was deeply buried under the principal mass
of earth. which had fallen ON her from height oI
some fifteen feet. Assistance was Immediately pro
cured aud the earth rapidly and carefully removed.
When found the child sh wed no signs of anima.
ton, and the most judcious means for restoration
were diligently used but in vain-life was entirely
extinct 1t Is ssid that similar accident occurred
at the same point. some years ago, by which two
children lost their lives.
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w ROckbridge Alum Water. RICHMOND

August lst ls50-Joha H. Seayres, Esg:-Dear
sir-Having used and witnessed the effects of
the Rockbridge alum Spring Water on different per-
cons, feel much pleasure in stating the high opinion
entertained of its great medical value of which YOU
the sole agent for the United States. can truly
say that have suffered more than thought could
bear. Having been affected for four or FIVE years
with the worst bowel complaint accompanied with
cough and dyspepsia procured the best dical ad-
vice. and found nothing to relieve me- After being
Frustrated by disease for that length of time com
menced using the Alum Spring Water, and in the
course of a few weeks found decided change for
the better. AT this time (now three months since /
commenced the use of the Water) feel restored to
health my appetite is good, and my strength re-
gained Indeed Ifeel like another man. can safe
ly recommend the Water to others, and have done
SO in several cases. wish you all the success imag
nabie. You are at liberty to make what use you
think proper of this letter. But my changed condi
ton and appearance is the best testimonial could
bring to those who have known of my sickness du
ring the last four years Accept sir assurances of
my personal esteem, and believe me, &c,
I. J. BETHEL.
The subscriber is still the sole agent fer the sale
OF this celebrated Water. and receiving from time
to tiTsle fresh supplies from the above Springs.
JOHN II SEAYRES
lie Io-ts Columbian Hotel
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On Friday last, as the express train from
New Haven passed water station at the rate
OF thirty five or forty miles per hour, a lad
about fourteen years of age, who wished to
stop, but who had taken the wrong train,
was seen upon the platform of the rear car,
evidently meditating landing. Gathering
himself compactly together, as the train swept
by, he "rolled off, made three bounds, which
carried him fifty-seven feet from where he
struck, and to utter establishment ofevery one,
escaped without injury beyond slight contu
sion on the head. Though somewhat stunned,
he soon came to, very we'll satisfied with his
landing.
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Correspondence of the Dispatch.

Great Developments of Rascality--The
Maine Liquor Lap-7He Art Union and
the Herald Willis and Forrest, &c.
New YORK, Feb. 16.
The city was thrown into state of great
excitement yesterday by the discovery Of an
extensive and organized conspiracy against
the merchants and brokers of the town. 1t
appears that gang of rascals plotted to-
gether, engaged offices in Wall, Fulton and
John streets, and set up as brokers. In order
to obtain unlimited credit, they adopted the
plan of borrowing largely, upon the strength
of notes of introduction from responsible par
ties. The amounts thus obtained upon loan
were large, amounting sometimes to $40 900
at others to $4,000, 5000, and SO on down to
smaller sums. This money was promptly re-
turned, and so "good name," which is said
to be better than riches" was at once fas-
tened upon these pseudo-brokers. Finally,
however, the leader of the gang, a man named
White, vamosed one morning with several
thousands, belonging to various parties here,
and the result is that some small dealers are
ruined. One Of the suhererers, VINO loses some
$4,000, appeared in Court Saturday, and made
affidavit in the facts of the case. The police
are on the search for the whereabouts of the
scoundrels, but the "offices" where California
gold-dust was bought with such ayidity, and
where sundry inanci al transactions have taken
/
peared, and all the parties who confederated
together are minus. The affair has made d
considerable sensation in mercantile circles.
A movement in favor Of the Maine Liquor
Law has been made, at last, in the Legislature
of this State. Day before yesterday, strange
ly worded Report was presented, which re-
views in forcible manner the marked changes
that have occurred of late among the friends
and the enemies of the Temperance cause
Temperance gains ground gradually, but it
will have severe struggle to eradicate the
evils produced by the presence of Rum in this
metropolis of the country.
The famous case of the American Art Union
against James Gordon Bennett, Of the New
York Herald, was brought up in the Court of
General Sessions yesterday. A motion was
made by the counsel for defendant to uuash
the indictment found by the Grand Jury, but
the Court reserves its decision.
The case of N. p. Willis against Edwin
Forrest, is set down for this week, but it is
quite improbable that it will come to trial.
The critics are turning the cold shoulder to
Miss Sinclair alias Mrs. Forrest, as an actress.
Yours, NJ
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RECAPTURED,

James S. Shoemaker and Michael alias
NICHOLAS Apple, who escaped from the Charles
ton Jail on the 9TH inst, after strict search have
been found, and one Of them, Apple, was ar
rested few days ago at Savannah, and is now
in his old quarters in the Charleston jail
Shoemaker the other fugitive is now in Gus
tody, in jacksonville Florida, and will be
delivered up TO the Charleston officers upon
q requisition from the Governor of South Caro-
lima to the Governor of Florida for the deive-
ry of his prisoners.
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MARINE NE VS..
rORT or nICHmoND.
ARRIVED,

ARRIVED,
Dchr Manehester, Creighton, Baltimore, uer-
chondise.
schr Telexnph, Boze, Baltimore, merckaDdis..
Steamer PennsyIvsnia, Waltoa, Philadelphia
merchandise and passengers, to John Lester.
Brig Nancy Plaisted, Colburn, Ass~kapas, sugar
and molasses, to Dunlop, Mcncufe 4 Co.
Schr Ocean, Mitchell Bsltimorc, gusn0, to g.
McGruder 4 Son. -
scbr Falmouth, Lewis, Baltimore, guano, to s.
McGrudcr 4 Son.
SAILED. h
Steamer Roanoke, Parrish, New York, rnerchsn.
die and passengers, Ludlam 4 Watson
Steamer Virgins, Teal. PhiIsda mdze and pas
sengers, Jno Lester.
Schr sharon, Thatcher, Boston, mdze, d. Currie.
Schr Hanover, Chichester, New York, mdze D.
Currie.
Schr VIM. Burke, Rainer, New York, coal.
Schr H,ll Carter, Nelson, Cardenas, C. T. wor-
Thanh e. Co.
Schr John Hoyt Norfolk.
Schr Mary Willis Wilson, Port WalthaIl
Schr Henrico, futile, New York, merchandise,
D. Currie.
SchrW Colquitt. Kirwan, Port walthall.
Brig Acorn, Coombs, PeInambuco, 6our, War.
wick & Bsrksdaie.
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GRAND SHOW OF FOWLS

Our friend, Mr. Philip Dougherty. whose tsste
and enterprise are well known to the public
will give another proof of both to-day. He will
exhibit some Fare specimens of the feathered
tribe in the yard of the Powhatan House. The
curious may there see brace Of Poland Ducks, O
Chinese Hen, surrounded by brood of chickens
OF the came sort, several genuine African Bantam.
al pair OF White Doves, &c. They are great Gu
osines, and the attention of the public generally
but more particularly Of the memhers of the Ayr.
cultural Convention, 10 called to them.
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fe II
fe IL Isl, Main str ct. Eagle square.
EYS5o00 no OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

- ~ %oVUo NO aeratf0n .-Decuneu
seiiing.-The unparalleled success we have met
with in the sale of the very celebrated F2etcher's
Hair Tonic, has induced us to decline disposing of
the recipe for making liable preparation. The
public may rest satisfied of be ng able continually TO
get the genuine article heretofore by applying to
X. X. Duval, Messss. Bennett g. Beers Main street,
and to Messrs Miller Seabrouk Broad street or at
the Saloon. under the American Hotel. The manu-.
facturer, John johnson, respectfully acquaints his
friends, who may have ben uneasy with regard to
his stopping the afacture of this superior pre-
paraion for the hair, by selling the recipe that he
to keep the secret and edoube his exertions to
meet the demand for the invaluable FTetcher's Hair
I0sfc." lel
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The AssEnnLY.-The second soiree of the sea.
son. came Oh on Tuesday night at the American
It was In al respects equally bran, with The ara.
a splendid supper was served. and thu guests did
justice to Il 1ha confectionery department, which
was exceedingly pretty. was on this a. on the pre-.
yfous occasion the work Of Mr.. Simon Bnnsvita. II
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HrZZA FOR THE pIsPArCH!-The Purse and
money advertised in yestersays Dispatch as lost by
lady, on Broader Grace street, have been prompt
y handed In at this office and the fair owner can
have them upon application at our counting room.
So we go This is but another to be added to the
thousand instances of the benefits resulting from adj
vertisins in our paper. The mourning ring found
has not yet been called for by its owner
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ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO BURN JAIL
Frederick Stouffer, the accomplished burglar
and robber, who some time ago broke from the
Jail at Martinsburg, Va, but was recaptured,
and recently made an attempt to burn the Jail,
made another unsuccessful attempt to burn the
same on Saturday last.
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~ Only IL Ia and 25 cents for -i b H.

~ Only ID la and "a cents for BIi-
ious Habits ind the Liver, the best Pnr.
gative Pill kaawn.-DR ROSES RAILROAD
OR AkfIBfLIOUS PILLS the best Pills az
thousands who hsve used them declare, for purify.
Jog the blood, carrying of all bile, and producing
healthy tone to the liver They are called Rail-
road Pills" because they 60 ahead of all other pills
in their good effect.
Os. Roses celebrated Family Pills for Indiges
hon, Dyspepsia and Sour Stomach, are also In
great demand-pncs % cents, and for sale by Pur
ceil, Lsdd d Go, Adie Il Gray, Gaynor & Wood
Bodeker, Bennett 4 Beers, r r. Duval, o. A
Ssreckey and ]. Blair. ia2i-n
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aTHE AGE"

We have received the FIRST numbers of new
tri-weekly Democratic newspaper, just estab.
lished in Alexandra, Va, called "The Age"
II is printed in very handsome manner, and
will supply the efficiency SO long existing in
that city of paper devoted especially to the
propagation and defence of Democratic prin-
ciples.
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SINGING SCHOOL.-Tae suoscr 1er nro.
- poses opening SINGING SCHOOL in the
Vestry OF the Presbyterian Church, on Church Hill
commenting on Monday evening February 2}rl'
at 81 o'clock. 7. NJ, to continue three evenings in
each week Mondays, Wednesda, and Fri
days. thorough instruction win be given Ia the
rudiments and science of Music A Piano and
Black Board will be used and children learnt 10
read music with as much facility as their native Ian
guage Persons DESTROYS of attending, are request.
ed to be present on the first evening.
PIANO FORTE.-After much and long exn..
Renee in teaching in the different sites at the North.
The subscriber would respectfully announce TO ths,
citizens OF Richmond her intcnti n of remaining in
this city. for the purpose of teaching the PA 40
rorte She viii also give private lessons in Singing
t. any who may desire her services. Exerc SEES
viii De introduced and practised which will not fail
to bring out the full strength and tone of the voice,
so that those supposing themselves passrssed of
Only weak, nervous voice, will be happily sur.
priced TO find themselves in possession of the un.
Id wealth of firm. clear and powerful tones Re.
sdence at Mr.. B. Wardwelrs Marshall street st the
aead OF gath street. on Church Hill. She is permit
ted to refer to the following gentlemen Hon +
Il. Morse, Bath. Me-; Hon s. Z. May, Wimhrop.
Ne; Il. 5. Cummings, Teacher of Music Bos ca
Miller Clark, Eco, Winthrop. Me- Daniel Pike. ESQ,
Augusta, Me-: Kie Barn koy, Professor If Music
sweden; A. w. Frenyel, Professor al Music. Ter
many U. Jones, d Augusta. Ne.
fe l9--iws HARRIET AZ HOMES
WINTER BLEACHED SPERM OIL.
w hhds, for sale by
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DIsMIssED.-Edward Dwyer, Patrick Dryer and
Timothy Johnson, were arraigued yesterday, before
the Mayor, on the charge of breaking into Thomas
Ryan's house. Ryan, the complainant, did not make
his appearance, however, and there being, un-
derstand, no just foundation for the charge, the
Mayor dismissed it The accused have gotten out a
warrant against Ryanfor the offence with which they
were charged.
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Seuaee.
The following bills passed the Senate to-day:
A bill to extend the time fof the completion
Of the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Com
pany-and
A bill "to incorporate the Mason Mining
Manufacturing Company" with the following
amendment: Provided, that the said conpa-
ny shall not bring, or cause to be brought into
the State, for the purpose Of circulation, any
bank notes, or the notes issued by any indi.
viduals or incorporated companies of another
State, of less denomination than Eve dollars;
and the said charter of said company, for any
violation Of this provision, shall be forfeited,
and shall, ipso Jdcso, cease and determine.
House Of Delegates.
A bill was reported, exempting millers en-
gaged in the manufacture of flour, from grind
ing corn or other grain, except wheat.
The House, few minutes after assembling,
resumed the consideration of the order of the
day, in Committee OF the Whole. being the bill
in relation to the duties of Commissioners OF
the Revenue, and prescribing the kinds of pro.
perry which shall be listed for, and excepted
from, taxation.
The first section, prescribing what articles
shall be exempted from taxation, being read,
Mr.. Inboden moved to amend the following
clause, by striking out the itaticised words,
and inserting "actually used for household
purposes"
"All household and kitchen furniture, not
erceeding one hundred dollars"
The motion gave rise to a long debate, in
which Messrs. Imboden, and Scott of Eau.
quer supported, and Messrs. Goode of Neck
lenburg, Craig and Martz, opposed the motion
Mr.. Rves of Prince George, moved to amend
the clause proposed to be stricken out, by sub.
shutting "two' for "one," so as to cause il
to read: "not exceeding in value tro hundred
dollars. And with this amendment the clause
was adopted. Ayes &c, Noes 43.
AT 3 o'clock the Committee rose, and asked
leave to sit again; and then the House ad
iourned.
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MIssTssIPPI.-The Editor of the Daily
Nashville Union, in his issue of the 10th inst,
states that he has been informed by gentle.
man direct from Mississippi, that the Legisla-
ture of that State has refused the right of way
to the Memphis and Charleston Railroad.
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fe lots


ES Daguerreotypes of Small Chill.
dren.-The great sup nority of Simons' pictures
OF children all readily admit Two thirds of large
Number OF p,ctuFes taken last week By Sinons,
We're infants between the ages Of TWO and twenty,
Two months, and though difficult to take children of
ihsage all were satisfactory and beautiful pictures
No parent should be day without hkenesses of the
children now it can be so perfectly and beautifully
executed. A clear day, between ten and two is
preferable for children and family groups Family
paintings and pictures of all kinds copied.
M. P. SIMONS,
re ~ Isl, Main ssr ct Eagle Square.
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FINED james Fl. Hubbard duly fined for
the offence OF his negro driver, John Henry, who
violated one of the city ordinances while discharg-
ing load from his wagon.
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DRUNK.-Thomas Williams, a white lad, about Is
years of age, was found by the watchmen, Tuesday
evening, lying insensbly drunk, in an alley near
the cage. This was Thomss' second appearance be-
fore the Mayor for the crime of drunkenness, but
he begged pitsousythat his Honor let him off for
this time only, with sharp admonition.
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ANOTHER CHEER FOR THE DISPATCH The los
watch, advertised in yesterdays Dispatch, was
brought in last evening. The owner will please
apply for it.
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Both branches of the New York Legislature
have under consideration measure appropria.
ting 10000, payable in two instalments, TO aid
the State Colonization Society in the removal
OF free negroes 10 Liberia, The proposal is in
accordance with the recommendation of Gov
ernor Hunt.
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~ The Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN, of Penn
sylvania, and General A. 0. p. NICHOLSON, of
Tennessee, are at present sojourning at the
seat of Government.
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LAIR ON CHURCH HILL.-The Ladies
connected with the cong egation of the Third
Presbyterian Church, Grew. Mr. Dunnine's) will hold
Fair for its benefit in the Lecture Room of the
Church, to commence on MONDAY evening the 23d
instant They invite the attention of their friends
and the public to variety of USEFUL ARTICLES
FOR LADIES AND CHILDREN, brsides the usual
collection of such as will please the TASTE AND
FANNY; CHOICE CONFECTIONERY, AND A
FABLE OF SUBSTANTIAL REFRE5HMENT 5
"iJ ne prepared each day and eveaing
fe l9-thsm4t
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MARRIED

On Tuesday evening, February 18th. by the Rev
Mr.: Doggett, Mr.. CHARLES II. MOORE to Miss
ANNA ROUSE, all0f this city.
On the nth in; tant, by the Rev Jacob Mendas De
Sofia, MIR. d L. Epstn to Miss Isabella s. Hunt
youngest daughter of Solomon Hunt deceased, ali
of Richmond.
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CHARGE OF STEALING.-Patrick Wood was on
yesterday brought before the Mayor at the instance
of Solomon A. Marsh, who charged him with steal
ing bundle Heather worth S25 from his tannery,
in September last negro man seen coming
out of brick yard the annery, just before the
dawn Of the day, in which the leather was missed,
with the leather, and upon being observed, dropped
the leather and ran off The individual who saw
him, was a negro boy, who identified Patrick
Wood as the thief. This was all the testimony
conclusive against Wood, who denied ever being in
the brick yard or tannery Mr.. NJ. having missed
some leather previously, the case was continued by
the Mayor until to-day in orGer to allow time for
curing other negroes who worked for Marsh, and
who might have been participants in the theft
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d which. i & NOT possible shat shs woald
have been ignorant
Al St. Helena. Napoleon always treated the
ISLANDERS which had been showersd upon him,
with the most magnanimous Indifference
)" Who," said he to DR.. O'Meara, knows any
thing about the libellers Of Julius Cesar"
T The ceremony of breaking ground on
the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad took place
at jamestown, on the 9TH inst. There was q
large attendance, and the ceremony was very
imposing.
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Mi.stateueut Correctea

MEssRs. EDITORS An advertisement annearsd
in your paper of yesterday, in which it was stated
that Mr.. Henry Hymen had 'just completed the
first Lever Watch ever made in Virginia. As ths
statement is entirely untrue and as Il reflects iniu.
riously upon the enterprise and ingenuity OF aativ.
born Virginia oorkmen it should not be allowed 10
pass unnoticed. The fact is, that superior Lever
Watches have been manufactured by VIRGINIA
workman in several establishments in Richmond.
Petersburg and Norfolk and the writer has himself
worn one which was made in Petersburg. Heisalso
acquainted with a lady who now wears most ex-
cellent gold Lever Watch, manufactured by the late
William Pearman, of this city,
1t 10 well known, too, that our old townsman Mr.
John Hill, has made a complete musical watch.
apieceof work much more difficult to execute than
apever watch; and that he has also nearly flushed
watch, which viii run twelve months without being
wound up second time Besides, Messrs. Mitchell
Tyler, and Jennett g. James, and perhaps others.
will make you any kind of watch you may feel dis.
posed to order of Them
So much for " the first lever watch ever made in
Virginia" But how much of this watch was made
| in Vrginiaf Were not the plates, wheels and pin
ions all laid off and gotten olt in England and the
simple, process of putting the parts together per.
formed here?
fe 9-lt* NATIVE VJRGTNIAN
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ATTENTION,
EAGLE INFASTRYs

i attend drill OF your Company at Lafayette
- Hall THIS (Thursdsy) EVENING, February
lsth at half past 7 O'Clock, P. NJ, without arms.
By order of the LIST Lieut. Commanding.
JOHN G. POWELL JR..
Re ~ Summons Officer
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4 CORNELIUS GAS
IA BURNERS.-Just received, ano-
EA Their supply of Cornelius Patent
GHsM Gas Burners, which has been
AcJM tested fully, and pronounced su.
& Y perior to any in use giving more
We&AEkXaH4rp light at less consumption of
yWyyyWNW gas. Price 81
fe ~ STEBBINS DaRRACOTT T. CO
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NATIVE vIRGINIAN.

WANTED.-By young MAN, who has conside-
w siderable experience in the Dry Goods, Hard
ware and Grocery Business. situation as Salesman
or Salesman and Bookeeper, in any of the above
branches OF business. Saary not Of so much con
sderation az situation. Reference given as to ca
pa tty Address "a. A. NJ, box 3o7, Post Office
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AZ. ID. THOMAS will continue the DRUG
BUSINESS at the new store, corner of Frank.
IN ana I'm streets, where call from his former
patrons and the public is respectfully solicited,
fe l9-Im
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,,U1TIUN OF THE FkESCn Ian
L GUAGE-The subscriber offers his services
teacher of the French Language, and solicits a
share of public patronage.
fs l9-MxThts NJ Il POITIAUX,
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TsEgEA ROCOUNCE FARM.-COWS
WtAAG FOR SALE.-Two young Cows
~~N raised on thi, Farm, with young calves
oy their side, for SALE Call ON tn ,
subscriber near the head of Brook Turnpike
fe 19-3ts JOHN CRFNSHAU