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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-04-19

SAD RESULT OF SPIRIT RAPPINGs. We
regret TO announce that lady of Northampton
"a lady, too, of beauty. loneliness and intel
iigerce-lhe mother OF six children, the youn.
gest OF which is an infant. has become ra wing
maniac through the influence upon her mind OF
the spiritual manifestations. She was con-
veyed 10 the BratleiOro' insane hospital on
Wednesday, in such state of exc itement tina I
it took two attendants tG hold her. These
instances the first of which now appeals di.
rectly TO The feelings of this community. are
multiplying with fearful rapdity in every quar-,
ter ct the country. Some Of the most sane too,
among those out Of the madhouse, talk like
madmen.-Spriagfeid Republican.
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SUPREME COURT OF UNITED STATEs.-The
Supreme Court OF the United States, at its
session Of 1853. has decided the following
points
1. Copyright "A sale by the sheriff of OF
engraved plate ola map does not convey the
copyright. This is not subject of levy on
an execution.
2 Paten;s.-Any person has a right to de.
mand copy Of putent from the Comm
missioner of Patents, on tender of the fee re
auired BY law, and an action will be sustain
ed against the officer who refuses it. The
officer is net, however, compelled to comply
with such demand when accompanied with
personal insult and abuse; but if another de-
mand be rnade by the same party in proper
manner, the officer canaot withhold a copy
till an apology be made for the prior insult
Ill tempek and bad manners. do n IT " ork for.
fi:ure ola mans civil rights, (even il he be
uuciyil.J Tease of Bayden vs.. B4rke]
3 Collision at Sea.--In case of acciGental
collision at sea, when neither is in fault, each
pa 'tt bears his own loss. fCase of ship Wash
ington VS.. Mary Francis.
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DzFIcIESCY IN THE TOBACCO CRor.-The
Louisville journal OF the 7th says: We gave
the statistics ofthe tobacco saIes this season
up 10 the I'd inst and the corresponding season
last year, in our report of Tuesday, from which
itappeared that in number they were prec isely
alike Last year the crop exceeded The ave-
rage fully 50 per cent, while this season il will
be barely All average crop. This deficiency is
not perceplible in the sales, from the fact that
much OF last years crop was held back until
this season, and portion of it bought by spec.
ulators has never gone out of the market but
has been resold by them during the present
season and OF course REMEMBERED. To give an
idea OF the proportonate sales this season with
last, we will referto yesterdays business April
o. 1892, III hhds new tobacco April 6, 1853,
% hhds new tobacco, showing falling off of
90 per cent. We do not think the deficiency
mas been as large throughout the season, but
1t IL fully one-third.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-04-19

SPIRIT RAPPlNG MACHINES The New
York Journal of Commerce says there is a
place in New York where rapping tables are
made to order. A hammer under the table is
connecte with a wire in the table leg, which
passes to the floor, and is placed in contacl
with nail head, and the operator produces
the raps by galvansm.
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YET ANOTHER VICTIM TO THE SPIRIT RAP.
PINGs.-We learn that young woman was
removed from this city to the Asylum at Utica
this week, she having become insane in conse
quence OF witnessing some, periments in
berkshire county, Mass, few days ago. Since
that time she has though aud read of nothing
else and BENG OF an imaginative and excitea-
ole disposition, her mind became muchatfac,ed.
and she ls now wild with madness.-AB. Reg
18th.
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AERIAL NAvIGATIoN.-We learn from the
Washin .lon papers that MIR. Rufus Porter, wi Q
recently Inade several successful experiments
with his aeroport at Carusi's saloon, intends to
exhibit ii in the open air in few days, for the
purpose ofshowing its capacity to run against
fresh breeze of wind. Ii he succeeds in this
IL will go far TO convince the public of the prac
tieability Of aerial navigation on large scale
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-04-19

a friction match, which has passed throu gh
tne seven processes, costs. by wholesale, about
Observation-Disclosures of cent. BY most
improved machine, matches are split al the
rate OF s!Xly thousand per minute
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~ Professor Agassiz, who has just COM
Melted a series of lectures in Mobile, will de-
liver course in New Orleans on the subjects
of Geology and Natural History. The coral
reefs of Florida will form an interesting topic
of the lectures. The Professor, IN his visits TO
the South, is making personal examination Ct
MANY localities 10 observe the peculiarities oil
the geology and animal life of that part Of the
world.
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"A bill has been introduced into the New
York Senate, amending the law Of libel, SO
as TO protect newspaper publishers IN The pub
iIcation oil fair and correct reports. -
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Four miles OF copper wire, were lately
1Iawn out from mass weighing 1913 lbs, al
Nf. Walkers mills. 1t is to be laid down as
q line OF teles raph, without weld or link.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-04-19

OE2L CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES.
H9A The subscriber has on hand, at bis
Coacn msaing establishment on Lombard Alley,
between Main and Cary, Q3th and l4th streets
near the Columbian Hotel. Coaches, Chariottees,
Bsrouches, Buggies, with and without tops, and
Sukies all of his own make, of the best materials
I'D workmsnship-a of which viii be sold as low
" I'd work of the kind can be In the city OF Rich
snonG an respectfully asks cab from those in
want Of s,y am lie in the Carriage liae as am de
s.rmined to n;sks to order and sell at the lowest
prices Dc ssible and oil ork Sold that is new, war
ranted.
ap Adm MlCAyAH MANGCM
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NOTICE
TO LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
"A That have now on hand, the
largest and best assortment OF -
Boots and shoes, of good quality, ever
~ offered in this city, selected by myself ex.
pressly for retail, both of my own manufacture and
the best Philadelphia make. Among my assert.
ment can be found something extra, to which
would most respectfully call the attention of all In
want as they will be sold low, by
ALEXANDER HILL,
Manufacturer and dealer in Boots, Shoes,
Trunks, Carpet Bags, Valices, &c,
fsa No I27 Main street, Richmond, Va.
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A man named George Berrei ehot Constan-
tine Van Lew, in open day, in one OF the most
business streets in Cincinnati, on the 9th inst.
Van Lew ell instantly dead.
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THE DAILY DISPATCH

-. S.o,.cs.-rhs Philadelphia Buile'
=. .s.,ss ina, on Wednesday there was an m
- netween Arthur Spring' 'ne MURDER
~ an. his soa Arthsr Spriag. Jr. Ihe eide,
snrioe charged the son with the MURDERS anu
cid ,hat the clothes he wore were oo"gh' WV"
his fine fa,hcr's) blood. The son asked MS
father number of questions, when nc az"
.xered evasively, and finally left the p''s'"
xi,hou, bidding his father farewell. -,
Another case of suspicious eo"ou', aau
been brought 10 light. About week oe'v'e
the murders in Federal street, a man ea'e'eu :"
r,o.e,v IN which there vas no one out 'he
srocer and was cheapening some teas IN 'he
oo,,,a of which his conduct was suspicious
following the grocer behind the counter and
looking wa,ehfuly about. The grocer became
alarmed but just then friend came TO- and
.h, ,nnleasan, visitor was requested to leave,
~bich he did. The grocer Identifies Spring
as the individual.
When Spring was leaving the courtroom
after his sentence, his lawyer told him there
was no longer any hope for him aud he had
better send fora priest and prepare for death
He looked q, the lawyer sternly, and said, 81
will no, do H."
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April 9Th, 1853.

NOTICE.-The subscriber having taken Tho
stand formerly occupied by Kersey q Pearce ~.
turns his thanks for the patronage heretofore sv.
tended to the firm, and hopes. by strc, attention
to business, to receive continuance of it. Hls
and Clocks, which he will sell at the lowest ncss
and guarantee to give satisfaction or return tbs
moneys
Watches and all kinds of Jewelry. reua,rsa
In the best manner, and warranted
All in want OF bargains should mot fail 10 give ma
a call before purchasing 40
sp6-l2t PFARcE
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cammis.,ensrs once,
SPRING CAMPAIGN.

esr13 ALL THE WARDS 49,
fkkM tSM FELLOW Citizeas:-As you perform
ed the duty and exercised the high
est privilege of free men on yesterday IN cssnng
your votes for the several officers OF our city gov
eminent, you will now, we hope, have tune to
picsnta for your suffrsges, and respectfully solicit
your patronage, irrespective of party. We call ON
you all, Wbigs and Democrats to come to our sup
port. Our modesty forbids our saying anything
about qualifications but this we will say, mat
we have labored hard IN your service for the last
twenty five years. and have discharged our duties
to the best Of abilities, and we promise still to
continue to do so, if you win afford us the o2portu
nifty. We shall be prepared to furnish you at an
times with the best and mos, fashionable Boots,
shoes, Trunks, &c, to be found in this or any
other city in this country. Polls open at the "La.
dies Saloon" at all times between the hours OF
Al and SPIN WHITE 81 PAGE,
ant 70 Main at three doors below Dooleys.
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f DIR. ADDINGTON, (graou.
~ atel DENTIST, practitioner sinca
~xxIHYl842, having fully tested bis reduced
prices, desires to make known 20
every person that he will continue perm nent, ths
following charges for his services with the sssuy
ance that HE operations shall be performed better
than under his past exorbitant fees. How 30 Be-
cause he end his assstantsar kept in full exercise,
and make more money.
Extract tooth IS cents; Plug with silver or TN 50
cents; with gold Is CENTS Pivot Tooth 81 So Plata
Tooth So upper or lower sets S25, with or with.
our natural, arflnciai gums, &c. fe10
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UNITED STATES MAIL LINE.
Led0es every Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock
Fayorite side.W heel Steamship

OANOkE,
FOR NEW YORK VIA NORFOLK
%fA The Roanoke, Cap, Cavendy,
6hseE241HG o'clock, and she will continue to
receive i! up the hour of O'Clock,
Nj. Tuesday, the 10Th misunderstanding at o'c'k
on the afternoon of tina. day, by which hour pas
sengers will please be on board.
Passage to New York, including meals and fine
stste room accommodations, only. $40
Steerage passage, S5
The Company will not be responsible for goods
after leaving the wharf
shippers are requested to send in names of
consignees before ship leaves, otherwise their goods
must be stored at their expense and risk in New
York.
au l8-2t LUDLAM A. WATSON
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Ru =. SUTHERLAND, 0ppo.
2Ssite the Farmers Bank, offers
for sale an extensive assortment of the following
articles, at very low prices, wholesale and RETAIL
consisting of superior cast steel Kirby, Limerick,
Virginia, Trout, Salmon, Sea- aud other Fish
Hooks; Artificial Flies aud Insects; silk hair and
gut Lines; spun and plated silk dc, hemp do;
Csnton sea grass, silk worm gut fancy cork and
quill Floats gut, hair and other Snoods,
(SneYis) Deep Sea Bows, Trout Baskets, Fishing
Books; Walking Slick, joiated and cane reed Fish.
ing Rods, Brass Reels, Drinking Cups, Pc wder
Flssks, Shot Pouches, Game Bags, Percussion Caps,
&c, sc. ~
- Merchants, Sportsmsn and others, are in
vitea to car and examine before purchasing.
NH 81 1m*
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-. GNDEHTAhING.-Ih SUD.
scriber begs leave TO return his
thanks his numerous friends and the public at
large for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him
during the past IA years, both as Cabinet Maker and
Undertaken, and 10 inform them that ne mas formed
a co nsrtuership with Mr. WILLIAM MURRAY
well known to the citizens of Richmond as one OF
the old firm of Poore, Murray e. Roper, for the ex.
elusive purpose of conducting the Undertaking
Business in all its branches. His shop Is on the
East side of Governor street. next door above the
old stand of Roper e. Cowling, between Main and
Franklin streets, where will always be kept large
assortment of ready made Collins, and where al
orders left will meet with prompt attention.
fe 14-3n b. w. ROPEh,
Next door to the cid stand of Roper Cowlns
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-
VIRGINIA:--AtaC Circuit Court OF the cry o.
Richmond, held Of the State Courtnousr "
the said city, Friday, Aur LIST, 1883 James p. Gar
land and John A. Robinson, late merchants ana
partners trading under the firm and stye o.
10 his individual capacity plaintiffs; .sansf John ss
Enders, administrator of Poitiaux Robinson, usI
Mary E. Robinson As guardian Of John Enoer'
Robir SON. and a. widow OF said Poitiaux Robinson,
and the said John Enders Robinson, lnIans III o..
only heir at law of the said Poitaux hoonson'
decd, by Alfred SHIELD. his guardian 40 htsu' ~
signed to deferred time In this suit, deiendan"
Commissioner once,
kichmo nd, April 18th, 1853
In the above cause amongst other THINGS 'oe
Court doh adjudge, order and decree, that one Of
the Commissioners of the Court take an account
Of all debts and demands against the estste OF P0'
tidE1 Robinson, deceased.
All persons having claims against the said estate,
are hereby notified to sttend at my office, In the
city of Richmond on before the 18th day OF June
next and present their claims, with the evidence
necessary to sustain the same.
VIM. r. DAVIS,
Comr of the Circuit Court OF Richmond.
ap 14-Iaw8wTh
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NO L: HIcKsON. importer and 80
asaler 10 Enstish French and Amer an
aeaH China, Crockery and Glass. ~
parc Country dealers and bon.s.
keepers would 90 wen to give him can, az from
advantageous arrangements in buying bi, Coca.
hs will be enabled to sch low. "oooss
Waters, Trays, Spoons Kn;ves and Fork. IA.
tors. Looking Glasses, with variety of Fanes A..
ttCtee. NH l4-d
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DISSOLUTION 0F Avn "a

r. DIssOLUTION OF co. PAVT.
toEs sai.,;n. .eSpas.nership hereto
esPearce, is this day dissolved bv rnn,,,sI
consent
All unsettled business of the firm will bs .s.,t.a
BY IA PEARCE. ''''''o
All indebted viii please come forward and .e.,,.
their accounts and AL having claims against tf,s
firm. will please present them a. we are an~,o.,.
to settle up the business.
E kEARSEY,
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1T Is established beyond doubt, that Dry
Il Goods can De bought twenty five per cent cheap
at f. GOLDSMITS (new) Dry Goods Store,
No al Main street. than at any ether store in Rich
mond. He has just received another lot of those
fine Dotted Swiss, at ls4c, worth 374; 100 dozen
French Linen Towels, at 81 49, worth So per doz;
loco yards French and Scotch Ginghams, at 3d.
worth Csc; also, large lot of French Lawns
De Lanes and Berege De Lanes. at 3d. worth 90 to
25c; English and American Prints, Alpaccas, &c,
&C, all very cheap. The above Goods have been
bought for cash auction, in New York, therefore
they can and will be sold cheap tor cash. The
La dies of Richmond aud the country solicited
to call aud examine them before purchasing.
IA
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aaOCKOE HILL HOUSE,

- LATE BRACKETS TAVERN
The subscriber respectfully informs
. his friends and the public generally,
that he has taken the above well known HOUSE,
and would DO pleased to see bis friends and the
public at al timps.
Boarding and lodging furnished oy the DAY,
been cieanlv and handsomely fitted up. and 10 good
style The table will be supplied with the best the
market affords: and the bar, at all times, stocked
with the choicest Wines. Liquors, segars, &C.,
sball be- wanting by myself and assistants for those
WHO will call upon me, to make themselves com.
Sortsblv at hom. THOMAS WHEELEY.
N B. hope my old friends will call and see me.
an I6-3tt i. w.
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4 UMBEk.-tOOU0Oi eet |, 1t, Il, =, s and
II incn clear White Pine, seasoned
10000 feet l, It, H. =, 3 and inch Northern Ash,
seasoned
10000 feet l, It, u, 2, and inch Northern Ma.
pie, seasoned
10000 feet Oak Tobacco Box Plank, seasoned
Also, Black Walnut, Cherry, hickory, White.
wood, and general assortment OF Yellow Pine
Lumber, for sale on accommodating terms, by
X. a. &. WHITFIELD,
ap l6-3t Corner of 10th and Cary SITS
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CHINA HATIo - .

ca CHINA HAI.L.-nv -.
AZ SHIPS Touanonds and A,nsrs ..s
HT from Liverpool, the subsc ribe, !.
NJ In receipt Of bis Spring irnnor..
W. tion Of China and Rarts..
ware direct from the Msnns..
tories. and by the Pscsets from New York soS
Boston, his supplies Of Glass. Le.k; sno
Glasses, Fancy Goods, &c. Hsv;nr a,s
OF the best assortmcns he has eve o,fa,sa oi =
which are many new and desirable pattern an q
ms Whole STOCK having been purchased before ~
recent rise IN Earthenwsre and Glass, he i ~. =,
offer great inducements TO those in want ~ 70 =
arncie "a MS hne. HUGH A. WATT.
mn t0-zm No IA Ms;n 49,.
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SPECIAL EXPRESS NOTICE.
PARlskN Dc KINGS


Frcaxht, Package and Parcel Expres@,
Per Steamships ROANOKE and JAMESTOWN.
kaaR The Preprfetors having bought
SR out the entire interest Of Dodge's Vir.
ainla and North Carolina Exprsss. and made ar
engagements with the New York and VirgiDia Steam
ship Compsny, for the transportation OF their Ex
press between New York and Richmond, take
pleasure in Informing the Merchants and pubic
generally Of Richmond, that they are now pre-
pared TO transport with care, and under charge OF
special messengers. every description OF Freight,
valuable Packages, Jeweiry, Specie, Bank Notes,
Exchanges, DC; the execution OF all orders, large
or SMALL with promptness and telity, and at the
very lowest rates. Our long experience in the Elk.
press business, North and East. our ample means,
ability and determination 70 make this Express the
popular one Of Virginia and North Carolina, we
hope will be sufficient guarantee TO the Merchants
of this CITY, to enhance their interest by giving
us fur share OF their patronage, and the Proprie
tors guarantee on their part general satisfaction
10 their pssrons both in regard to the expedition of
their goods amp the economy OF their charges
w. P. PARISEN,
J. 81. KING,
Proprietors, New York.
WIN. l.. MAUI, Agent,
Pearl strees, one door from Main,
NH l5sm under Toler a. Cooks office.
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1sXr-ynTI5t FOR LYNCHBUKG.-RE
S55i77fE;;555z<Esss..lE=S iULAR LINE TWICE WEEK
lne uauaI ooat CLINTON, Capt Donald is now
ready to receive freight, and viii leave on Wed.
nesday full or not full.
ap lS AS LEE
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- NEW APOThECAhf And DrUU
~STORE-The subscribers have entered into
co-psrtnership aud taken the store lately oc.
- cupied by A Levy, Jr, POI Brood street,
few doors below Messrs Breeder e. Fox, offer for
sale a general assortment of Drugs Medicines.
Paints, Oils Dye Stuffs, Perfumery, &c, which
they can recommend to the public az fresh and
genuine, having been purchased in the lest few
weeks bv one of us in person.
Particular attention will be paid to the putting up
of Prescriptions at all times of night or day.
We respectfully request cali from our old pat.
rons and the public generally.
sp5 RW APPERSoN.
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STEAMER BELVTDERE.

FOh bALIIMURE AND PHILADELPHIA.
sKA The Beividere, Captain Clifford
will receive freight to day, at IL
o'clUck, Toe above places, and continue te re-
ceive itup to tn hour of 2 o'clock III, Tuesday,
the 18Th in slant.
an 1871 IIJDIAM e. WATSON
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A CARD.-TO THE LADIES.-MI5SS S.
IA M. FLOURNOY begs to inform her friends
and the dies generally, that she has removed four
doors West from her late residence. TO No. 2l8
Broad street, house over Mr.. E. S. Hlckson's China
store, and opposite that of Messrs. Breeder e. Fox,
where she continues to devote her entire attention
to Dressmuking.
Having received the latest Spring styles for
Dresses and Mantlllas, she is prepared TO wait
upon those who may favor her with visit, and
hopes that her efforts TO fulfil their wishes will
merit their appreciation, and the patronage they
NAV bestow. an l6-3t-
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tsAc-srTTIh REG LAR LINE OF
80 BOATS FOR LYNCHBURG -
Leaving " ednesday . and Saturday The
Canal boats CLINTON. Capt Donald aud UNION,
Captain Plunkett, leave on Wednesdays. DES.
PATCH, Capt Cook, and BELLE, Capt Johnson,
leave Saturdays. The above boats leaves re.
gulary they are advertised. Freight received
tor this line at all times except Saturdays after
2 o'clock. ALFRED s. LEE
SD lS-ts North Side of Ba.in
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THK FL YING DUTCHMAN.-Agnes Lo

L vel, by G P K James, Esq, SOC
vilette, by Currer Bell, author Of Shirley, &c,
price soc
The Lovers Stratagem, or the Two Suitors. by
Emile Flygan Carlen, author of War and the Ne.
crcmsacer, or the Mysteries Of the Court OF Hen
ry ths Eighth, by Geo w NJ Reynolds, complete
as cents
Llorentis' History of the Inquisition in Spain,
complete, so cents
The Two Merchants, or Solvent and 1nsolvent,
by T s Arthur, 25 cents
The Flying Dufchman, or the Wedding Guest of
Amsterdam, by Capt Merry, U N, CSC
For sale by GEO N WEST il BRO,
an Is Nos and Exchange Place.