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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-17

N MAhIIN SMIII1, DIOCh, LAND
uls WARRANT AND GENERAL AGENCY.
Office 4th street, old stand for many years occupied
by John NJ Clarke as Lottery Office. The highest
market prices paid for old Virginia Military Land War
rants and Land Warrants under the of September
%, 1885, All outstanding Prize Tickets sold by Mr.
Clarke will be redeemed by the subscriber.
NJ. MARTIN SMITH, Agent.
N. B.-Persons at distance obtain any nfor-
nation relative to the old business and have their
ders faithfully and condentiay executed by address
ing, post paid
NJ MARTIN SMITH, General Agent,
my 31-d3m Clarke's old stand, l4th st.
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NUNNS & CLARK'S PIANOS.-P. III.
IN TAYLOR, sole agent in this city for the sale of
PIANO FORTES made by the above named celebra-
ted makers is constantly receiving elegant and plain
PIANOS from their extensive and long established
manufactory.
Their instruments received prize at the 'World's
Fair, London, and several prizes at the American
Institute Fairs in this counts" They combine
all the modern improvements with the METALLIC
FRAME and PATENT OVER STRINGS, and conf
IDENTIFY recommended for sweetness of tone and great
durability, which latter quality will be appreciated
in the country, where good tuners seldom found
p. H. TAYLOR has sold these instruments in this
city for the last seventeen years. to the entire salts
faction of his numerous customers.
ET Old Pianos taken in part pay for new ones.
The public cautioned to observe that the title
of the firm is NUNS l. CLARK.
Guitars Violins, Accordeons and Flutes. Also, Gu-
tar and Violin Strings of the best quality
p. H. T. has in store the largest stock of new and
standard Music to be found south of Baltimore and
in the weekly receipt of all the and fashionable
music of the day. liberal discount made to schools
and dealers. PIANO AND MUSIC STORE,
au $50 Main street.
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VIRGINIA CENTRAL RATLROA

PLASTER.-At a meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors of the Virginia Central Railroad Company
18th July, 1885, the following resolution was adopted
viz:
Resolved That Plaster is to be deposited on the
Company's ground until ready to transport it, unless
the owner takes the risk of any loss that may
copy from the Minutes of the Board of Directors.
J. GARRETT,
JY 23-2m Secretary.
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INDIA RUBBER COMBS.-Juss "a.
u ceived lot of India Rubber Long ana nrs..:s.
COMES, which we offer TO the trade at t,,r,-
priees GINTER & ALVEY. =
au ~ is Pearl sfx,st
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SPRING STOCK.-I am now in receipt
~ of my spring STOCK of GOODS, consisting Of
HATS, CAPS BOOTS, SHOES. TRUNKS, CAR
PET BAGS and UMBRELLAS. l deem it needless
particularize; suffice it to say that my stock COM
prises all the styles of Goods and from the most
approved manufacturers of all the Northern cities to
which | invite the attention of purchasers, assuring
them that no pains shall be spared to please them
JOHN THOMPSON,
an Ne. 81 Main street.
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NY GOODS, CLOTHING, &c.

TRTSH FOREIGN Gool'S.-ny
~ :. Baltic, Asia and GLASGOW, we have re-
ets eyqssrSSS Sa SothAsMfii ao tchHAnsMiizRTT IS r % DO
ana pq1, SoAelsIciSt;s; Jaeonet and Swiss EDGlNGs
Boon + rLTJpTr1St;S; LJT2ySt; Madras and Ginghsm HDkfs;
a. pssd HpkFs IN ETs't yeFes{ Iadiss Lade
red 6o' " "a card sfia do; Ladies', Misses and
tsek aEa a5 80 mi assoement; fine and extra Inc
Ns Twist SIX and n9hsr ,Ss TSat and a ReToNs efs
MOS SO ,-;s, coat and vest BUTTONS, &c., to
Iisess ,s s.'I 'ngte the attention of the trade
when we 'N'''' KENT. PAINE & KENT.
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GIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINT-
~ ING.-With many thanks to those who have
heretofore patronized me, would give notice that
am still to be found at my shop on Bank Stree.
where shall with pleasure endeavor execute with
neatness and despatch all work in my line that may
be favored with My friends and the public generally
are hereby solicited to give me a call.
jy 211m* LEWIS J.. MONTAGUE
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GTONE CUTTING.-JOHN w. DA-
~ VIES L CO., practical STONE CUTTERS and
MASONS, South side of the Dock, Mayo's
Bridge We return thanks for the liberal patronage
we have received, and trust by strict attention b
siness, to continue to merit the confidence of the
dublic de l6-6m
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CHINA, CROCKERY AND GLASS
~ WARE.-R. L. HICKSON, importer and dealer
in ENGLISH, FRENCH and AMERICAN CHINA,
CROCKERY and GLASSWARE. Country dealers
and house-keepers would do well to give him CALL
from advantageous arrangements in buying his Goods,
he will be enabled to sell low
Walters Trays Spoons Knives and Forks Castors,
Looking Classes with a variety of Fancy Articles.
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nESIRABLE CITY PROPERTY FOR

~ SALE.I Will sell the HOtSE AND LUZ
which my residence, at the intersection of Grace
and 7h streets A particular description of this pro-
perty is unnecessary persons disposed to purchase
WILL of course, inspect IT, The terms of sale can be-
made known application to myself or TO my sou, r.
'. Daniel, Jr p. ". DANIEL.
6-2ayyts =.
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CTTMMFR ROARDTNG The suhscrihe

GUNNER RBOARDING.-The subscriber
~ situated at Mechum's river, the present terminus
of the Virginia Central Railroad has accommodations
for twenty thirty boarders. His house, beds and
furniture entirely new his well ventilated,
are entirely news his rooms well ventilated the sur
rounding country healthy and delightful. Every
erton viii be made to render his guests comfortable.
Terms moderate, and made known application.
WM. GRAVES.
MECHuM RIVER, May 25th 1858.
my 25-dtf
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Tor RENT, the DWELLING HOUSE.
Il on the corner of Cary and Foushee streets. The
kitchen and ou-houses on the premises as well as q
large s-.den. Applyta w Z. NEWMAN.
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MIscEILANEous.
Al ETROPOLTTAN HALL.-Mr.

METROPOLITAN HAlL.-Mr. Robt
1Nl A. Mayo having purchased the building on
Franklin street. well known as the First Presbyterian
Church. has fitted up the at great expense for
the accommodation Of the citizens of Richmond and
for travelling artists.
The location of the building is in the centre of the
city The main room. the first floor, Is 65 feet
square, independent of the stage, and will comforta
biy accommodate from nine hundred to one thousand
persons and the Gallery (which is set apart for color
ed persons) will four Eve hundred more. The
stage is "a by so feet having front of "a feet with
height of 6 feet and is admirably calculated for the
exhibition of Panoramas Dioramas, Paintings of
the largest size This room is without doubt better
suited than any other in the city for Concerts and
citizens for public purposes and it is now offered for
rent by the day, week or month.
In the basement is large room also well suited for
many purposes which win also be rented for the like
period of time. For terms, apply to
au TOLER i COOK, Agents.
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ttOR RENT, the House ON Pearl street,
Il formerly known as the SANS SOUCI HOUSE.
This House is in most desirable location and adapt
ed to almost any kind of business. 10 good tenant
the rent win be moderate. Apply at this Office.
an :
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Il AMES WOODnOUSE ., Idle NdSn q
- Woodhouse's, PIANO FORTE Ware Rooms, Ea.
gle Square, Richmond, Va-The subscriber has for
sale, at his Ware Rooms, above his Bookstore,
sortment of PIANO FORTES as extensive as can be
seen at any other establishments of the kind in the
Union.
In order keep up this variety he is constantly
piled from three of the largest most reliable and dis
tinguished manufactures in the United States viz:
A: STODART co, J. B. DUNHAM and J.
CHICKERING.
Instruments of these makers can be furnished at
S225 $50 IT'S 500, $50 575 AGO, 450 500, up $780,
Comprising assortment from the lowest priced good
instrument made to the richest and most elegant.
The difference in finish and number of octaves con-
stitutes mostly the variation in prices.
All Instruments from the above makers have their
name upon them and warranted perfect in tone,
touch, workmanship and durability.
The subscriber pledges himself to exchange take
back any PIANO sold by him, which may prove
otherwise than good.
Orders from the country promptly and faithfully
| executed, and packed securely to go any distance
without injury
The subscriber has for sale several secondhand
PIANO FORTES.
| OLD PIANOS taken in part payment for new ones.
| PIANOS tuned and repaired. au9
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EOR SALE OR LEASi-The HOUSE
i in which reside, on Clay ssrset, between 18th
and 18th streets Also; tvo vacant LOTS, one on ths
north side of Clay streeti between Sd and 4t fronting
66 feet and running back l60 feet alleys the other
on the of Marshall and College Streets front.
ing go feet and running back l34 feet to alley %
feet wide.
Also, PEW No. Is, in St. Paups Church.
iy l9-lm g. MAfypIN
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FOR SALE.-A very desirable Brick
Il HOUSE ON 9th street, north of Leigh, contain
ing six rooms kitchen and servants rooms with xas
in the house and water in the yard. For terms, &C.
apply Co Ed d. EACH6.
aug Gen,l Agent and Coleefnr
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EOR RENT OR RLEASE.-The Tenement
Il on the south side of Main street. and second
from I'd street 1t contains rooms besides Closet
is furnished with gas fixtures and hydrant has sn
excellent kitchen and other out-houses The build
ings all new, and in good repair. A good tenant
may lease for a term of years upon accommodating
terms Apply at the tenement next below.
an 1S-12r
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E,OR SALE-We offer for sale, on rea-
Il sonable terms, LOT containing 81 feet ON the
north side of Gary street, extending back l65 feet
adjoining on the west the buildings erecting be-
longing to Mr. Crew. 1t is suitable for an extensive
tobacco factory, or for any business purpose.
au ii TOLER & COOK
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EOR RENT.-A small BRICK HOUSE,
Il in Adams valley. Possession can be had at once.
Apply-to Ed ID. EACH0,
au IL Gen'l. Agent and Collector
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E'OR SALE-The Ground Lease and Tc-
Il nement on the lot recently occupied by Mr. Thos.
Mayer a carriage depository the north side Of
Franklin street, adjoining Mr.. John Wombe's lumber
house. Terms liberal. Apply to
au8 GODDIN APPEREON
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-06-25
Aari1ultural. .

The following from BREK's Book of Flew-
sys. may prove useful to some Of ur amateur
floral readers:
"The roofs Of the Lily, or what is generally
denominated the root, is a scaly bulb, the
scales being laid over each other in an imbri.
cate form, inclosing the germ. or bud. The
bulb is not q root, strictly speaking, but bud
containing the embryo OF the future plant
The roots are thrown out from the bottom Of
these bulbs, or buds, aid unlike the fbers oil
the Tulip, are perennial; and on their strength
depends, in great measure, the vigor Of the
future plant. Bulbs, long kept out Of ground,
are very much weakened, and number Of
years will elaspe before they recover strength
10 bloom in great perfection. After the flow
ering Of the Lily in August, the foliage Of
many species decays; the bulbs are then in
the most perfect state for transplanting. II
they are permitted to remain long after this,
and the foliage begins to start again, they
will not bloom SO strong the next year. The
Lily should not be moved any oftener than is
necessary. It's not like the Tulip and many
other bulbs. which are not injured, but rather
improved, by takeing them up annually after
Towering. The Lily will DO we'll in any well
prepared border or bed. To have them IN
perfection, the soil should be excavated eigh-
teen inches deep, and filed with eompos,
Of peat. or swamp muck, und ecayed manure,
or lief mould, foot deep; the remaining siI
inches may be peat and rich mould. The
bulbs of strong growing Lilies may be plant
ed from four to five inches deep; and weaker
sorts from three to four inches. In the Dor.
ders, three bulbs, Of the stronger growing
varieties. are enough for one group. or FIVE
of the weaker sorts. They have a pleasing
effect when planted iu masses; or they may
be planted in beds Most of the species are
quite hardy; but they will all be benefited,
and bloom more strongly, provided they re-
ceive covering Of rotton manure before
winter sets in,-Mio CRtipator
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-06-25
FREMONT & INDIANA r. ROAD.

We called the attention of our readers last
week to the notice calling meeting of the
Stockholders in this Road, to complete their
organization. The meeting for this purpose
is TO be held at Rome, on the 18th. of July
next We are highly grati6ed to learn that
in the towns along the road, subscriptions
have already been received sufi ,ent to war.
rant taking the initiatory steps toward the
construction Of the road The character of
the men engaged in this project as well as
the great advantages to be derived from it,
give full assurance that the road is to be built.
The preliminary surveys have already been
made, and the route is found to be une of the
most feasible for a rail road that could be de.
sired the country is very level, and there
are no streams Of any Importance to bridge.
This road will be of immense benefit to the
whole region through which it is to pass
From Fremont the road will run in a south
westerly direction to Rome, thence to Finley,
and thence to Lima, where q most valuable
connection can be made With the various
roads which will eventually pass throug that
town. The people of Sandusky City, as we
learn from the Register. will be ready to
build from that place to Fremont. The whole
region along the line Of the road from Ere.
mont, southwest stands greatly in need of ia.
cities for reaching Market and will abun.
dainty repay the expense of furnishing them
1t is rich agricultural region, and will EN-.
ploy arailroad in carrying immense quaint
ties ofproducc, as soon as built We have
not doubt, that the local business on thi,
line would alone support it, and make the
stock of the road good and when the rost
shall be completed, q large through busines
may confidently be anticipated, as it will fur
nish the most direct route to the Lake an,
the Eastern Cities, for large extent of couu
try. As to the advantages which the coun
try through which this road is to pass will de
rive from it.it is hardly necessary to say much
1t is now well understood that the farmin
interest is chiefly benefited by said road.
both in the increased value Of produce and Q
land, and it is equally well understood tha
where the farming interest prospers ever,
other interest prospers also.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-06-25
Cure for Tobacco Chewing.

A correspondent Of the Hartford Times
gives the following admirable receipt for
curing Tobacco Chewing:
A gentleman in the vicinity Of Hartford
was excessively fond of the weed. A whole
paper made just three "quids" for him. His
better half was neat woman She dsliked
tobacco. and especially did she dislike the ap.
pearance Of pile of 'old soldiers" back of a
Gre. board, where the gentleman was ia the
habit Of throwing them. They we're ugly
looking customers. large and nasty. The
gentleman was otherwise neat and took
pleasure in spending his evenings in bis vel
furnished psrlor.
The lady finally determined to make the
"old soldiers" in the corner as odious to hin
as possible, and the next day she gathered
them altogether and adding all the outsiders
she had no difficulty in getting enough, a
the gentleman not only chewed large "cuds'
but changed them often. She placed them
in conspicuous places on the beautiful Brus
sells carpet: in the centre Of the room sh
placed "king pile" composed Of Eve Of th
largest and coarsest The whole we're mad
to show to the best advantage, and they re
ally did themselves credit. They stood u
on end 10 full proportions.
AT dark. the gas-lights we're Brilliant
; burning. and shortly after the gentleman cam
in. He stopped short. and at first commens
lee some hard epithets. then ho burst int
lard laughter and his wife came in to Sc
wha, he matter was "Nho did this
said he: 1wSo put these nasty things here
They'll ruin your carpet" and he rang e
his servant to clear .hcm away. when b
wife interpossd. "Thess things came dlrec
Ily from your mouth" said she. "are the
nasty' will they spoil the carPstr AZ
then looking at him sharply, she added, .
! shess things are IT to be hsld IN my hu
} bands mouth for hours, they are cerlsinly q
!. disgrase 10 lie on the carpet which NO Issa
| upon"
5 sJust so." said the husband; and for son
' rsssos he has not had any tobacco 10 b
zoush siaee That tine.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-06-25
A Youthful CuVier.

We call attention to the fact that Cincin-
natl is to furnish to the scientific world one of
the most accomplished naturalists of the day.
We have for some time past been much in
terested in young man, a native of this city,
named w. H. B. Thomas There is nothing
pFepossessing in his appearance, on the con-
tfary, excepting good eye, be carries an ex-
ternal which might tempt one de jsre. to in
dict Dame Nature for libel Meeting him
perhaps among the brilliant throng ON Fourth
street, with an outrs gait, verdant physiog
nomy, in partial eclipse from an incipient
beard, slouched hat drawn close over his
forehead. the pockets of his seedy coat dis
tended by score Of botanical preparations.
fossil ferns. and geological specimens. the SOM
bre hue of his linnen advertising the death
of his washerwoman-he would most likely
be taken for country lad from the hoop. pole
region. who ventured trip on the canal in
search Of the terra incognitia "town."
We first knew Thomas as a newspaper car
rier. in lS4S; his unusual knowledge Of bot
any, geology and zoology. was then the re-
mark of ALL Soon after this he obtained en-
ployment as an assistant teacher in one Of our
schools at salary barely sufficient to buy
meal and coal for his aged mother We met
him again in the spring Of 1851, at the Gin
cinnati meeting of the American Association
for the advancement of science. In the pro-
ceedings Of this body he took an interest thai
surprised all whose observation was drawn by
his eager listening and large collection Of min
erals, plants and fossils. Here he attracted
the attention of Professor Beard and Profess
or Henry, Of the Smithsonian Institute. w,
afterwards met him on mound street, 10 thi
city. at the shop of Mr.. Mckinley. anothe
humble but enthusiastic devotee Of science, o
whom the world will yet take note, who ha'
just finished with his own hands and rud
tools. powerful telescope that Thomas wa
crticising
For some months past we had seldom me
with our eccentric friend. but we encountere
him late last evening at the Little Miami Ra
q road depot--a huge black book, lRbelle
Q "Notes on Fossil 1nfusora," under one arm,
j, shirt aud pair of socks under the other. H
: had just arrived from Washington, and ha
in his pocket his commission as naturalist
t the Kane Arctic Exploring Expedition. whic
r sails from New York next week. He had al
!. piled to Prof Henry for an opportunity
work in the United States Coast survey. an
; that gentleman had procured his appointmel
s to the honorable post in the Polar expedition
: where he will have the rarest opportunity
pursue his fayorite studies and to place b
name among those of distinguished scientil
discoveries.
1t Mr.. 7. leaves this evening for New Yor
s. where he joins bis ship We heartily Wi
a him what he eminently dessrves-the hig
;. est success Cincinnati Commercial, M
goth.
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Written for Tie Musical World and Tm<,.
NJ sRsns cnALLEH.

~ sAsns cnALiSE.
Each present movement Of the witching Lyte
Renews the echo OF some distant past,
Waking the embers Of slumb'ring fire
Whose uaextinguished life, will ever last.
Ist tho ssal's deep hamonies which lie
Ciactarod within, aud waiting 10 be born,
Or do they come beyond us from the sky,
A floating leaf, from heavenly chcrals ,orn1
Or, az the shell, from out tho Oceans cave
Mithiu lie couvoiutions still retains,
The ing'tiu murmurs Of the beetling wave,
And 10 the ear breh,hes forth its hidden strains.
The soul which from the infinite descends
Comes freighted with The harmonies oflove,
Aud with our inmost nature sweetly blends,
The far-ofF music Of our home above
Or do the sounds Of this our lonely sphere,
Still float undying on the circling air,
Aud TO the wakeful heart and listening ear,
Their varied numbers to our spi rits beari
Deep is the mysrry Of our mortal life,
As thro' enchanted fields we pass along;
Its alterations, both Of peace and strife,
Its dreams, half real, which our spirits throng
The strong emotions which our spirits feel,
The gorgeous visions which before US start,
What are they but the couriers, that reveal
higher world Of beauty to the heart
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-06-25
AGRICULTURAL CoLLEaE IN oHro.-Th

AGRICULTURAL CoLLKaE IN OHro-The
friends Of practical education, in Clermont
county. have been moving in the matter Of
establishing an Agricultural and Teachers
College. The enterprise meets with decided
favor among the leading citizens Of the coun-
ty, and We may yet be happily disappointed
in seeing truly Agricultural Institution
spring up among the thriving farmers Of Cler-
mont. The undertaking is one of no small
magnitude if our friends propose to establish
a permanent and living school, and we hope
they will sufficiently count the cost. aud not
add another to the whited sepulchres. with
great sounding names. signifying nothing.
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CAsUALIrY PREvENrED BIT PRoPKR PRE-
cAurIoEs--The Eadson River train due here
al half-psst ten this morning was nearly an
hour behind time. We learn from passen-
ger that, when q mile or two below Cold
Spring, going at full speed. one Of the journals
oi the locomoliYs broke. throwing is from the
track. The axle, however, was provided win
"ssfty BEAM" which prevented its dropping
and the overturn and smash thai you'd have
otherwise been Inevitable. After dragging
short distance over ties. the speed Of the train
was checked Had the engine deem ofthe or
dinary construction the train would probably
have been thrown into the river. with results
perhaps as terrible as those ss Noswalk.
Albany JoNr,IGs
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-06-25
RENOVATION OF PEACH TRrxs.-If 70

RENOVATION OF PEACH TREHs.-If you
have peach trees showing symptoms of decay,
remove the surface soil from the bole OF the
tree outward, from one to feet. accordig tc
the size Of thu tree. Examine the tree. and il
any worms are found dig them out with sharp
pointed knife, and procure from some black.
smith hop quantity Of charcoal dust, Gin.
ders, and small pieces Of coal, and Gil up a.
round the tree, extending out as far as the
roots 90 with the coal. The effect will be
the tree will grow more rapid. and become
healty, and the quality Of the fruit improved
By placing around the bole Of the tree from
two to eight quarts Of leached or uuclean ed
ashes, you win get rid of the peach orm
Replace the ashes if washed away by hsr'
Michigan Farmer.