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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

ComnrrrxD.-A man named VIM. X. Wills
living In Duvals addition few days since assault
ed his sister, Mrs. Lipscomb, in house ne nad
hired, after he had invited her TO take charge OF
because she resisted the attempts OF Miss Mitch
ell to take upon herself the charge. Yesterday the
Mayor required him to give $500 security for fa'
ture good.behav ior-
Willis was then arraigned on the charge OF saw
aaelv beating an old man named Joseph Arnold, on
Tuesday eve. ing last in his (Arno!d's) house. Ar
mold is ia We precarious condition, and the May
or continued the examn alton until Monday ne1t,
in order to ascertain whether Arnold would re
cover from his wounds Officers Tyler and Wheat
aided By a Mr. Graves, arrested Willis who endsav-
ored to make his escape by climbing up chin
ney attached to his house. He got up one hue'
but in endeavoring to come down anofher' ne
stuck fast and came very near being suffocateo
before the officers could cut through the chimney
and get him out Willis was then committed TO
iail.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

TRIAL OF NOMINATION. Tues day last, jury
was finally empannelled in the long pending case OF
John S. Wormey, charged with the murder OF A.
T. Robiou, in Chesterfield Couuty, in An gust 1851,
and on Yesterday, witnesses were sworn and exam
ined for the Commonwealth. Having already given
the testimony in this verbatim et iiteratlrn'
we shall content ourselves with Simply chronicle
ing the progress and result OF the nial in future
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

DISMISSED A warrant procured at the instance
of Mrs. Sarah Ann Miller, ging James Bowers
with assauling one OF her SONS The 18th instant
was tried before his Honor yesterday, but the
charge was not proven and the warrant was dis.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

HUsr1Nes CouRT.-On yesterday. Eliza White,
indicted for misderneanor in keeping house Of il
fame, was tried before this court, found guilty. and
sentenced to pay fine of S3i.
Thomas H. Keeling, indicted for misdemeanor,
was tried acquitted and discharged
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

REcErvEp--We acknowledg &c the receipt of
several bottles of Bakers premium Bi,ters, tender
ed US by the inventor Of this famous medicine
Having used these bit.ers, for mOatns past, with
great benefit, We eaeerfuiiy concur in Recommend
ing its curative properties in OF colds, dys
pepsia nervous debility, indigestion auG chone.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

IHEATAE Mrs Farren's beautiful perzona:ions
at this Theatre still continue c draw crowded and
fashionable audiences. Tonight, she appears in be
great character Of Blanca, and Mr. Taylor as Fa.
$40, and also the interesting Clair. The managers
of this Theatre merit success only for the
tnuous tide of eminent talent they have presented
but also for the efficient company that supports it,
and and the admirable Miss en- Scene OF their
nil
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

GEN. ScoTT's VoTE.-The National Intelli.
geneer makes the following statement, which
may be source Of consolation TO a defeated
party.
At the late Presidential election Gen. Scott
received more votes than were ever cast for a
Wing before. The Wing party never gave ,
large popular vote as at The last election
Gen. Scott received II 500 more votes than
Gen. Taylor, $4,000 more than Mr. Polk, and
9S,6l2 more than Gen Harrison.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

THE TEN MILLION CONFERENCE.-The
Suns correspondent at Washington, says tina
the confidence vote" in the shape of an ap
be applied by Gen. Pierce during the recess
as circumstances might require, met with a Sc
we're accident in the House, and may be cons
dered what sportsmen call "a dead cock in
the pitt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

SMALL NoTEs.-Our readers will perceive
by Tuesdays Congressional proceedings that
the House of Representatives has passed the
bill to suppress the circula ion of small notes
as a currency in the District Of Columbia.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

RUNAwAY.-Lieut Trueheart, on Tuesday even
ing, arrested Martha slave to John Watkins, o.
Chesterfield, who recently ran away from her mas
ter and had her conveyed to ill.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

Z O~I. LUsT.-On Saturday last, BLACK Mo-
Ii rocc5 Pocket Book, Containing $40, thirty =
three of which in notes, and the balance In 81
ver-and my Free Papers, will give reward CT
$40 by leaving the same at this flee
RANDOLPH TRENT,
ia21-1t~ A Free Man of Color.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

MILITARY VIsIT.-The Law 6reys, an ud-
mirable infantry company in Baltimore, are
making arrangements for a visit to Charleston.
They will leave Baltimore ON the 18th of
February. in one of the bay line steamers for
Norfolk, thence by the Seaboard and Roanoke
Railroad 10 Weldon. &c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

STEALING WooD-Beu Cook, slave to }. d.
Knowles. was on yesterday punished with thirty
nine lashes for stealing quarter Of cord Of wood
on Tuesday evening last, from Dir. +. II. Clarke's
woodward. near the basin. Arrested by Watch
man Rim
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

DRUNK.--J. Mccormick was found lying in an
intoxicated condition. near Rockets, on Tuesday
evening last and conveyed to the cage by the watch
He was almost stiff from the cold when discovered.
Yesterday, being first appearance before his Honor,
he was DISCHARGED.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

LEcrURE.-A sketch OF Professor AlexandeT's
second Lecture at the Athen@un, upon the "Rela.
tons of Time aud Space" is unayoidably deferred
until to morrow.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

4 OsT.-On Tuesday evening last, between 10
IL and Il O'Clock, while Gaming from oie 5uils
concert and between the African Church and cor
ner of Clay and Fourth streets, fine Topnz and
Pearl Locket, with double strand Wristlet
of pearl beads The finder will be iberaily re-
warded by returning the same 70 this ONCE.
10
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

BAILED. Joseph HawEins, free negro, and
Solomon Bell, whit man, committed for n isde-
meanors, were, ON yesterday, discharged from cus.
tody on giving the required sureties.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

NEW PUBLIcATIoN-We have received from the
author, Karl Vglmann, a copy of book entitled
Amadeus or Night with the Spirit. For sale by
Nash and Wondhouse.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

FIeHT1NG.-James Bartholomew, slave, and
Ryland. slave, in the service of Turpin & Yarbo
rough, We're, on yesterday. punished with ten lash
es each for engaging in fight
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

WASHINGTON EQUESTRIAN STATUE.-The
Senate of the United States on Tuesday, with
great promptitude and unanimity, passed the
act appropriating $50 900 for colossal Eques.
trian Statue of Washington. 1t is supposed
that the monument will be erected in the CAPT
tol square. Houdon's Statue, in this city, will
undoubtedly be taken .as the likeness, being
the best extant.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

49, NimbIe sixpence Better than a
So slow Shilling.-Save your money by
buying where you get good articles at very
low prices Just take pleasant promenade to No
PIT Main street, and get some of those great bar
gains; it will do you good and satisfy you that the
ABOVE motto true, and that this s the place get
anything in the way of Clocks, Watches, Jewlery,
Perfumery and fancy articles, cheaper than any.
where else Don't forget the place.
5. p. MOUNTAIN,
No pit Main street, between 9Th and 10Th SITS.
ia 20-6tt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

FISED-Several persons were fined for viola
tons Of city ordinances
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

RTOOD, WOOD.-rne subscriber has Oh, on
w hand large quantity of Oak land Pine
Wood. which he will sell as low can be bought
in the city, for cash or 10 panctaai customers.
THOS. FOSTER,
r~=S= Goal ALWAYS on hand. Ia 21-3m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

MURDERS IN New YoRK.-Two more nnr-
ders were perpetrated in New York on Mon.
Gay morning A woman named Fitzgerald,
residing in Third Avenue, was shot bv her
husband and died instantly. The murderer
was arrested. A man named Haynes was
ionnd dead in house in Cherry street on the
same moralng. His head was horribly cut by
some unknown person.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

DEPOSITION FROM THE MINIsrRY.-Rey.
Norman c. Stoughton, late Prote slant Epis.
copAl clergyman. offic iating in Greene county,,
N. Y, but who has recently gone over to the
Catholic church, was formally deposed by
Bishop Wainwright, in Trinity church, New
York, on Monday afternoon.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

~ The young man Benjamin, whose ex-
lraordinary suicide in Philadelphia was an
nounced few days ago, is believed 10 have
been insane. He had previously made four
attempts at selfdesiluciioa. His young wife
is not now supposed TO be insane.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

~ Law and Notary Public.-Practices
~ all the Courts or Henrico County and Rich nond
city. As Notary Public, particular attention will
be paid to toe taking of Dispositions, lin or out of
MS ofnce) Proof aud Acknowledgements of DECIDE,
Relnqulshments of Dover, &c. Claims for collec-
ton entrusted to him, promptly attended to-
Office removed 10 No 50, three doors above City
HOTEL on North side of Main street, Rishmond, Va
de Ply
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

NOR sALE-The FIXTURES and STOCK Of a
L small retail Grocery Also, the stand Tor rent
situated in pleasant part OF the y snu has
80 rno al custom The advertisers time being
80 closely occupied in another branch OF business,
cannot attend TO its duties, &c.
Persons wishing to engage in the Grocery ousi-
ness would do well to call early Terms maze
G5sral. For further information apply at this Of
&C. ia 20-lt+
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

Change OF Hours.-Increased
W>A Kate Of Speed.-See what Ada4ns a.
Co are doing for their paironsi The Express now
leaves Baltimore at o'clock NJ, ia charge OF ex-
perienced and trusty agents, and arrives in Rich.
nond at 81 M. Goods ordered by this morn
ing's mall will be delivered tomorrow morning
without fail.
Our Express for the Nerth, East and West, now
closes at 81 p M-srrives in Baltimore at an early
hour next morning.
Banks and Brokers will please take notice, that
by this change they will be greatly accommodated.
Drafts on England, Ireland sno Scotland Tor sale
at this Office. ADAMS * CO,
nos kith street, Richmond. Va
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20
THE CONCERT.

cert was crowded on Tuesday night. The ar
engagements, owing TO the absence Of the man
ager, Mr.. Grau, we're very bad. 1t was with
great difficulty that persons who had bought
tickets could get the seats they called for
General disorder and confusion were the con-
sequence, and it was not until at least one
hour after the appointed time that the concert
commenced. la consequence of leaving only
one door open-that only half way-the crush
at the entrance was tremendous. Many per-
sons were kept waiting on the street, in the
snow, much to the danger of their health. To
crown all, there were no bills handed around,
and nobody knew what the programme was -
We hope these things will be arranged differ
emily for Saturday night.
All annoyances being overcome, however,
the performance was fully equal to that of the
night before.
AMERICAN COLONIZATION SoCIETY.-The
American Colonization Society held its Both
annual meeting in Washington Gu Tuesday
night. Hon. Charles F. Mercer, of this State
the Oldest Vice President, presided. The an
nual report commenced with an allusion to dis
tingushed members Of the society who have
died within the last year, and then proceeded
to a review of operations during the year. Six
vessels with emigrants have been sent TO Libe-
ria, viz: Two from New Orleans with lS2; two
from Norfolk, with 297; one from New York,
with 81; and one from Wilmington, N c., with
148. In a vessel from Baltimore, sent by the
Maryland Colonization Society, there were
sent two emigrants, making in all 666, of whom
403 were born free, 225 were emancipated, and
80 purchased themselves, or were purchased
by their friends. The whole number sent by
the Society to Liberia from its organization to
the present time, is 7,457, and the whole
amount of MONEY expended upon it by the So
ciety, is 81 065, 1907 A. The report also speaks
of a preparations made by the different States
to aid in c0lonizing their own free colored peo-
pie, and entertains strong hopes that the Le-
gislature of Virg mia will, at the present ses-
sion. remove the Iestric ton from her large ap-
preparation so as to make it available TO meet
the expenses of all who emigrate from the
State.
The first address before the meeting was de,
livered by Hon. Edward Everett, the second by
Rev. G. H. Read, of this city, and the third by
Hon. C. F. Mercer. All are spoken of as elo-
quent efforts. There was a large>and brilliant
audience in attendance, including the Presi
dent, the Secretaries of State and the Interior,
and many other distinguished persons.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

x Bryans PuImOnic Wafers.-o gross
just received. Those who are suffering with Colds
Coughs, &c, can now be relieved For sale at
WOODS DRUG STORE
ia IA corner above CITY HOTEL
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

TyHE SUBSCRIBER having portioa of his
/ time uDoccupied, offers his services 10 the pub
"a; =. a, accountant He would be glad TO attend
10 the posting up of few more sets of books than
those already engage1, making oar accounts there
from. &c Any Communication left at the store OF
Mr. Thomas A. Rust, will be promptly attended 10.
VA. 40 So. f. A. J CLOPTON
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

NEW BOOKS AT THE EXCHANGE
" BOOK STORE-The Adventures OF Captain
Blake by w Maxwell, the author of "Stories Of
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-01-20

AKBUUH. 49, -,
yenison and Eggs, Terrspin, Canvass Back Duck,
nov ON hand at ALIENS ARBOUR.
In fact no place in this city surpass this for
an old fashioned Oyster supper, with hxings. If
you doubt it, call at
IN 81 ALLEcS AhDcOh-
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
WAR ArHrHAD TO GIVE up.-A San Francisco

WHAT HAD TO GIVE UP.-A San Francisco
topper, who recently joined the Temperance So
cie:y, says he never had such hard job in his
life =" Only phancy," he said 81 shall have to
give up Sling, Artful Dodger, Kidney-wiper,
Mint-lulep, Gallbuster, Roman Punch, Noun
taineer, Peach aud Honey, Brandy Smasher
Sansaree, Halfand- Half, Whiskey Punch, Red
Eye, Sherry Cobbler, Rochelle Airack, Sham
bro. Peach. Orange, Pine Apple. Claret, Soda,
Brandy, Willis Fancy, PLAIN Soda, Lemon, Sar-
saparilla. Magnolia, Champagne, Marasohlno.
Sweet Wine, Madeira. Sherry Port, London
Porter Brown Stout, Scotch Ale, Porter Cream
Ale, Cider. Claret Wine, Fiscal Agent, Veto, l.
s. IT,, vox Popui. Ne plus Ultra, Shambro, Pig
and Whistle, Egg Nogg, Fancy Silver-Top, Rum
Dodger, Whistler, Ching Ching, Tog Rapee, St.
Charles. Stone Wall, Stone Fence, Black Strap,
Punch and Honey. Port Negus Sherry Negus,
Ale Negus, Hoosier Cocktail, Native American,
Night Dap Sleeper, Eye Opener, Rackmorous,
Head sick, Punch, Excelsior, Iced Lemonade,
Mulled Wine, Muled Cider, Rum Smooth, Old
Fashion Cocktail, Blake's Aromatic, Knicker-
booker, French Dearbon's Fancy, Floater. Sift-
er. Whskey Sink, Hard Times Rum, Apple
Tod. Apple Jack, and host of others too tedi-
GUS TO mention.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
Late accounts stat

Late accounts state that crowds of emigranta
pouring into Nebraska Territory and settling
up it's rich bottom lands, in anticipation of the
Pacific Railroad through their midst. This is the
country set apart by treaty. for the permanent
residence of the Indian tribes; and the United
States officers have in vain attempted to keep
the whites out. The question will prove most
embarrassing to the Administration. On the
one side, the Indians are indignant at the usur-
patton of the whites, and are clamorous for the
execution of the treaties; on the other, large
body Of Americans insist that they had right to
locate in the Territory, and seem determined to
set up a government, whether recognised by
law or not. They held an election recently. at
which about four hundred votes were cast. 1t
resulted in the choice of Wm. Hamilton tor Go
vernon AIonson H. Clark for Secretary, and
Hadley D. johnson for delegate to Congress.
All this was of course unauthorized, as Congress
has organised no such Territory as Nebraska:
but the people are determined to be heard, and
their delegate will claim his seat at the coming
session of Congress.-S. F. Herald. -
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
NUMBER 43.
Letter from Mr.. Aubry.


By the last steamer we received letter from
Mr.. F. X. Aubry. dated at Santa Fe. He refers
US to the Santa Fe Gazette, in which his journal
is published. 1t is very interesting document.
Mr.. Aubry passed over unexp plored country,
and through dangers that would have appalled,
the hearts of less courageous men. To give an
idea of his dangers, we make the following ex-
tract from MIR. Aubry's journal-[ San Joaquin
Republican
august 14th-We left early and after travel.
ing FIVE miles in an eastern direction stopped to
breakfast near an Indian camp of Garroceros.
They professed friendship. but having no faith
in their professions, selected camp the
top of small hill, which would give us the ad-
vantage in case of a fight All went well un-
til our mules were saddled, and we were ready
to start when, at given signal, some forty or
fifty Indians, apparently unarmed, and accompa-
MED by their squaws, children and babies. (tied
to boards) in their arms, very suddenly charged
upon us and attempted to destroy the whole
party with clubs and rocks. The signal of at
tack was the taking of my hand in farewell by
a chief, which he held with all his strength. So
these first Indians commenced the fight,
about two hundred more rushed from behind
hill and brush, and charged upon as with clubs,
bows and arrows thought, for few minutes,
that our party must necessarily be destroyed
but some Of Us having disengaged ourselves, we
shot them down SO last with our Colt revO vOtvers,
that we soon produced confusion among them
and put them to flight We owe our lives to these
fire-arms-the best that ever were invented, and
now brought by successive improvements, to a
state of perfection.
MIR. Hendrey, American. and Francisco
Guzman, New Mexican, greatly dist nguished
themselves.
Twelve of US. just two-thirds of the party,
were severely wounded. / among the rest, was
wounded III six places. Abner Adar, fear, is
dangerously wounded. 1t was very great sat
isfaction to me, to find that none of my men
were killed, nor any of the animals lost. We
bled very much from our numerous wounds;
but the blood and bodies of the Indians covered
the ground for many yards around US. We kill
ed over twenty-five and wounded more. The
bows and arrows that we captured and destroy.
ed would have more than filled large wagon.
Before the attack commenced the squaws
kept the clubs, which were from 1s to "a inches
long concealed in deer skins about their chill
dren. When put to flight they threw the babies
down into deep brushy gully near at hand, by
which many Of them must have been killed.
This is the first time ever met with party
of Indians accompanied by their wives and chill.
dren. The presence of the latter was evidently
to remove from our minds ali suspicion of foul
play on their part. | was never before in SO
perilous condition with party in all my life.
On this occasion, which will be the last, im-
prudently gave my right hand in parting. to tho
Indian chief. The lett must answer for leave.
taking hereafter.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

All ! thou captious daug ughter of Mother Eve,
For shining oro where wouldst not roaml
What confding ''bach" wuuldst thou not de-
ceive,
In this thy new prospective home?
Delilah's candor in thy admonition bold,
When thou sayest, q be not ambitions slave,' =
What's thy real aim, if in sincerity twas told !
Thou wiley Phebe, dost thou mammon crave
No, thou would'st keep down the evil weeds,
By causing nnptial hawihorns there TO grow;
o wormwood, tansy gall. and fennil seeds.
Connuba content Is not hcre-aH is shoe.
For in this region all can plainly see
Subtle fancy reigns DER reasons will;
How ductile then must "deares' be,
Whose married life brings nought but i'll.
Then, TIL fancy's subdued by reasons power,
Twill wayward always quickly grow;
For how can even the Alpine flower
Flourish i'll regions of eternal snow1
Yet in doom to man ne'er will believe;
He's his own arbifer in every cline,
And his to give as well as to receive
Then if you're candid, Phebe, take your time.
"Dearies'' here, far from their native soil,
AS though d;ginous. see how they grow
Flourish by dint OF gold and mental oil
Rivulets of deception into large rivers flow.
Then strange to the cautious doth it appear,
In this scene OF folly, fashion and strife,
That g dearies' meaken in about half year
Then ramos doth poor bach's wife!
Poor fig tree! robbed of seeds--verdure left
Subject to blasts which ii doth sadly repent
Cold is the heart that could not this bemoan,
And say, "inconstant dearies the devil hath
seut."
Yet is it pity when truth hath been told,
Though many " deares'' among there are,
Two roots of much evil are women and gold
Few can be found kindheared and fair.
If :" "dearies" were all kindhearted and true,
How changed would be the prospect OF life;
I'd ne'er think of India or e'en Peru,
But go straig ightway and get me wife
Regardless of ties which this course ight sever
No matter what cares might intervene
What wearisome word is thine forever
o, woman thou art wonderful machine.
Here for mammon I've labored four years,
Letting chance after chance by me slip;
when think of dearie," such are my fears,
That always conclude to just ''let 'em rip. =
Yet Phebe dearie, this all may be wrong
On it know not what better way
Than to look for thee | pass along;
If find thee, what else can say
But EUREKE, EUREKI, EUREKA.
Shasta, Dec. 25, '53.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
MISSIONARY FOR LoocHoo.-On Sunday Oct

MISSIONARY FOR LoocHoo.-On Sunday, Oct
9th, Rev. G. H. Moreton was admitted to the
Office of a Deacon, in Shangh@ He was about
TO proceed missionary to the islands of Loo
choo. which is, at the present time. the only
channel of access to the secluded empire of ia
pan. An edition of the Four Gospels and Acts
were to be printed in the Loochooan-Japanese
language 1t was stated by the Bishop of Shang-
h@, that during the first half of the present
tury the Word of God has been rendered acces-
sible to above six hundred millions of the hu-
man race, and the Bible. in whole or in part,
published in one hundred and forty-eight Ian
guages. of which one hundred and twenty-eight
had never before been reduced to written
form-,hrou2fl the labors and funds of the Brit
ish and Foreign Bible Society.