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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-03-24

ARREST OF Extraordinarily evening
officer Tyler arrested at the depot of the Richmond
and Petersburg Railroad, in this city, white man.
who says his name is Stephen Van Pelt, charged
with picking the pocket of Mr. Addings, ira
weller, who arrived here in the Northern cars yes
terday 6: O'clock and had his pocket picked upon
landing from the cars at the Shockoe Hi depot
He los: about S44 in sod aud silver, and soon at
ter charged Van Pelt with the theft, who endea.
vored to compromise the matter by giving back
$40 or $50 Of the money. Van Felt is a stranger
who has been lurking about Richmond for several
days pas., AID is believed to be regular and per-
maps a notorious pickpocket where known. He
gives contradictory statements in reference to his
local habitst;on, &c." stating at time that he is
from Charleston, S c., snd at another time that he
belongs to Philade lphia. 1t is believed he has an
sccomplice in the city.
He will be brought before alderman Evans, a.
the Mayors Court room this morning for exami
nation-Mr. Addings having been detained as a
witness in reference to the charge against him.
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pop o,amus. or an DURAN otang, or any other
animal kept for show. He wished, ifpossi-
BILE, 10 sink the shop, and TO stand, as other
men stood, upon his own merits alone. We
cannot find j, in our hearts to blame him for
not wishing to be surrounded by men who
were watching all his motions, and taking
down alihis words, that they might print them
in book. We have always thought old John.
sons position was, 10 this respect. far from en-
xiahle.
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Correspondence of the Dispatch.

MEssRs. EDIToRs:-Our municipal elections
were held yesterday, and resulted in the choice
of John l. Marye, Jr., for Mayor, over Peter
Goodrich, by q majority. The following per-
sons were voted for as Councilmen, the first II
being those selected L. F. Knox, $50; A.
K. Phillips, 1913; T. A. Ball, PAL; j. w. Col
Inns, 24O; j. ]. Young, 226; w. +. Cheek, 22o;
J: Minor, 223; J. NJ Forbes, 2ls; w: A; Little,
2lS; }. Mcclure, 1S4; w. Allen, l69; G. w.
Eve, 162; c. b. White, 161; w. s. Barton,
I59; j. Pritchard, 1885, w. S. Chesley, 1876; E.
Conway, 1870; j. J. Rollow, 1913; P. P. Burr,
| l26. l.. j. Huffman, 104, and so on, to the end
of the chapter. Some 60 or 20 persons were
| voted for, but all the rest received less than
100 votes. In case OF vacancy, the next high
est vote, by usual custom, goes into the Vaca-
ted seat. There was no excitement, but great
interest was felt in the election. The result
was announced at near one O'Clock at night.
The Mayor elect appeared and returned his
thanks TO his fellow citizens in few briefbut
very appropriate remarks. The Mayor wes
serenaded al 2 o'clock by Adams fine Band;
| and SO ended our yearly municipal bubble.
Last week the renowned Anderson amused
and astonished our citizens by his tricks and
| feats. His houses increased every night, al
though the admission fee was larger than usu-
al. He may truly be called "a wizard"
| Now our election is over, we have no ex.
| CitciUCut 5upPuoC SOtIC sui Vi du OK"
| hibiton will be along shortly. Our people are
death on shows, particularly if the admission
| fee is not over % cents.
We shall now, trust, 60 ahead with our
railroad to Gordorsyille, as a copy of the char.
ter has been obtained and the Commissioners
are preparing TO go earnestly to work. 1t is,
Of course, expected that the corporation will
subscribe largely TO the scheme, and our esr.
nest desire is that everything may progress
tremendously, SO that we may complete the
work in the shortest possible space of time.
Much disappointment was felt by our citi.
| zens at the refusal of the Legislature TO make
an appropriation 10 the Southern Female In
stitute, established here but we hope thai
members may become more awake to its i'm
portancs and reconsider their vote hereafter
We thank them, at any rate, for what they
have done.
Yours, &c., ESSEX.
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r. CITY EIecEEOns.-In pursuance OF AN act
revising end refusing into act, the provisions of
the Charter of the City OF Richmond" passed
March Both, 1852, an election win be held on
Wednesday, the Eth of April, 1853, in each Ward
OF the city, for five members of the Council, and
FIVE members of the Court of Hastings; and for a
Mayor, Superintendent OF the Gas WORKS, Super.
intendent of Streets, Superintendent of the Water
works, Register of the Waterworks, Assessor, Col
ector of the City Taxes, Sergeant, High Constable
Captain of the Night Watch, Manager of the Poor
house, Gauger, Measurer of Grain, Clerk of the
Hastings Court Attorney for the Commonwealth in
said Court and Surveyor.
The election will be held at the First Market, in
Jefferson Ward; at the City Hall, in Madison Ward,
and at the Shockoe Hill House, in Monroe Ward.
nh 2I-t6A WIN. P. SHEPPARD, c.. G.. r.
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steam Power Printing Presses.
D>-AA No business viii succeed to The satisfac
ton of its conductor without advertising, and no
better media present themselves than those of
Cards, Circulars, Handbilis, &c. To meet
the demands Of the advertising pubic, the subscr
Der is now running his Presses by steam. Mer-
chants and Others therefore, will find it greatly to
their interest to call and examine his stock of
Cards, Papers, &c. Every description of Book and
Job Printing executed in the best style and at low
rates. CHAS. H. WYNNE,
Ground Floor, doors below Exchange Bank
NH l9-6t -.-.
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49, A CARD.-Mr. CHARLES kOSEN,
49, Teacher OF the Guitar, Flute and
Violin, having returned after short absence from
the city, and grateful for former patronage respect
fully informs his friends and the public generally
that he is prepared TO resume his Teaching; and
orders left at the book stores OF Nash Woodhoase
Harold g. Murray, the Drug Store of 5 N Zachri-
son-will meet with prompt attention.
NH i4-12t*
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~ Jefferson Ward-FoR CoUNcTLMES--
haskins, J M Darlington, J n Taloot., n B Ell
and Thos Hargrove.
FoR ALDERMEN Alfred Inloes Edwin Farrar,
L Register, Il Sanxay and Bodeker
The voters of this ward will keep good look out,
or they will loose some CT their most enciel: of.
fcers.
NH 19-6t* MANY VOTERS
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COOP PROSPECT FOB a PUBLIC HALL.-We un,
derstand that the First Presbyterian Church, on
Franklin street, which was to have been sold at
auction yesterday afternoon, was sold privately
yesterday morning, to Mr.. RoBERT A. MAYO, for
sic 600. We believe it is Mr.. Mayo's intention to
convert it into an elegant Hall for public assem-
s!sges to hear Lectures, Concerts, sc. This is the
present plan, and, Of course, if it be encouraged
and receive the proper support, the bu ilding will
continue to be thus employed We consider it for.
unate that the property is bought with this object.
Another and most important convenience for the
public instruction and enjoyment viii be added to
the rather neagre resources for public accomno-
dation heretofore possessed by the city. The loca
ton is admirable and the building is capac!ous and
comfortable.
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AppLIcAT1oN.-Mr. Williams made application
yesterday, to bail Robt Hope poor and erring boy
now imprisoned in cur city Jail for participation
with some more wicked and deprsved associates. in
the theft of cane. The reasons advanced by Mr..
w. for the release of Hope. were certainly of the
most humane and christian character. The psrtic.
uars of the case are as follows:
Hope was imprisoned in default of $500 security
for future good behavior, and has been in contine-
ment and contact with the disreputable assembly
congregated la city jail, for the last five months
Mr.. Williams in the spirit of the good Samaritan,
visited the jail. conversed with it's tenants, and
sought by entreaty and advice, to persuade them
from the paths of vice. Hope listened to the ap.
peal and was deeply affected, promising future re-
form if released. Mr.. Williams therefore made
this application to bail the delinquent\ in smaller
amount than $500, believing that by taking him from
his present evil associates, ne would rescue him
from life of shame and ignomy. He proposes to
either apprentice him in the country, or send him
to sea. Alderman Evans postponed his decision
in the case, until to-day, by which time he will have
ascertained the power vested in the Mayer or act.
ing chief magistrate of city, in cases of this
description to reduce bail and favor the discharge
of qaGsi criminal. We trust that be will temper
justice with mercy and give young Hope, by a
speedy liberation, hope OF rescue trsm the dark
and corroding cayerns Of infamy and the leprous
contact of hardened criminals.
There are now confined in the city Jail, several
youths between the ages of eight and twelve years,
exposed hourly to the communicating influence of
the abandoned wretches that confined there -
The question, whether that influence shall continue
to operate upon and frame their minds and charac.
ter, comes up with direct force and vital appli.
cation to the judgment and humanity of our
city rulers. That inexperienced, ignorant and
| impulsiye children should be actually educated
in Jail, necessary reservoir OF crime, and al
most legitimatey school of vice, is an unfor.
tunate fact not yet stereoiyped In the hearts of
civilized and moral community. Some more DO.
tent and considerate measure of reform should GER
tainy be adopted with regard TO these youthful of
tenders. They ought not to be doomed for life &c
journey along the paths of crime.
4
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Eg City Guager.-Toths Voters Of the City
OF Rtchmond:-At the request of large number
OF friends, and in accordance VITA n own Ce-
sires, hereby announce myself candiagte for
the Office of City Guager. Should ia be the pleas
ure OF my fellow citizens TO confer the etfice oE
ME, | promise to devote my individual attention to
the duties thereof and use every exeTtioR 10 give
universal satisfaction. Very respectfully yours,
mh 9-lm" SAMPSON JONES.
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Ey City CoiiectOr-TO the Voters ofthe
City of Richm0nd.-At the earnest request Of a
large number OF my fellow.citizens, 1 announce
my self candidate tor the ofice OF City Collector,
at the ensuing Spring elections; and should 1t be
yoar pleasure to confer the Office upon me. pledge
myself to devote my whole time and personal at
tenton to your interests.
NH 2l-tde* WIN. II. H. GARDNER,
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D'OKsAY CeLoGNE.-We received & bottle OF
this article, the other day, from DIR. Wood, success
sor 10 Gaynor & Wood. It is of very superior
quality, and we advise these who deal more in such
articles than we do, to supply themselves forth.
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VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILhoAD.-Receipts from
passengers and freight, for the month Of Frebrua.
ry, 1853, sl55367e; being an increase of nearly
l7a per cent. on the receipts Of February: 1852.
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ETo The Voters of the City OF Rich
mOnd.-By request Of many friends, | announce
myself candidate for the Office of High Consta-
Bile of the City. In offering myself as q candidate,
can only promise that should it be your pleasure
to elect me, shall discharge the duties of said
office punctually and with dispatch.
mh S-dtd ] s. b. TfNSLEY.
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FINED.-Albert Pollard, free negro, and pro-
prietor of the store out of which the free negroes
mentioned in yesterdays paper as constituting an
unlawful assembl age, were taken on Monday last
was duly fined $40 and costa for permitting the
said assemblage.
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K co. Ii. w. STARKE, Attorney at
Law and Notary Public.-Practices
IN al the Courts OF Henrico County and Richmond
CITY. As Notary Pubic, particular attention win
be paid to the taking of Dispositions Gin or out OF
nis ofnce) Proof and Acknowledgements of Deeds,
non entrusted to him, promptly extended TO-
once removed TO No 81, three t5ors shove Civ
Hotel, on North side OF Main street, Richmond, Va.
de Ply -
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~ Personalities .syaukee Gard wr;,

H Personal-The "Yankee Card Wri-
ter.''-We see that this gentleman, so widely
known for his wonderful proficiency in the execa
ion of Visiting Cards, has arrived al the American
He writes cards by hand as fast as they can be
printed, and with q beauty beyond description
Go and see him.
The Yankee" In years, has executed upwards
of 100000 cards 60 600 Of which, during this win.
ter, in Washington. All the fashionablss use them.
NH 94-If
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MARRIED.

On Monday, the 2Ist instant, by BENJAMIN F.
Woodward, mr.. SAMUEL PIERCE, to Mas
SARAH JANE HARGRovE, daughter of Mrs.
Elizabeth H. Haynes, all Of this city.
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NH 22-4tt Wings and Democrats.

- To the Voters of Jefferson Ward
Fellow Citizens In view of the great contest now
going on in oNr city, in regard TO our municipal
officers, allow Us to call your atteaon to the fol-
lowing gentlemen, who have been tried, and found
not to be unworthy of our confidence and hearty
support:
FoR ALDERMEN-Alfred Inloes Edwin Farrar,
A l. Royster, d Sanxay, William Taylor.
For CoUNcILTEN-R o Haskns, J Talbot, "
B Hill, A Richards, Jos NJ Darlington.
MANY VOTERS OF JEFFERSON WARD.
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GLEAsoN's PIcToRIAL.-This Pictorial for Satar.
day is received, and Mr. GRESHAM, 1904 Bread
street, has sent Us copy.
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u To the Voters of the City of Rich-
and in accordance with my own wish, dc hereby
announce myself as candidate for the Office of
High Constable ofthe City of kirhmond. Snould
il please my fellow citizens TO elect me, pledge
my sell to devote my undivided attention to the du
ties of the Office. NH 81 tdl B. SLADE.
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DauNK.-John Clark, Peter peachor, Daniel
Moran and James Muldon, arrested for drunken
ness on Tuesday evening, were on yesterday Sned
by our senior alderman Oh each, and discharpsa
with suitable reprimands. This, with one or two
| OF the company, was the 6rst appearance, ind il
would be, as they stouily affirmed, the last,
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S DIR. Goodridge A. Wilson offers
as>A-a his Pr OCCASIONAL services to the citizens
OF Richmond and Its vicinity. He may be found
at all hours at his office on Governor street onno
site the Governors house ia l2-3mk
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HANDSOME IMPRovEMENT.-Ther representatives
of William Mitchell, deceased, have determined to
erect on Governor street, below Franklin, build
ing which viii be decided Improvement to that
popular locality. The house is to be OF brick, with
granite fronts, iron cappings four stories high, 80
feet in width and $50 feet in length, extending from
Governor street through to 18th street, thus giving
1.-TWO handsome fronts, one on each street. Work
men are now engaged in clearing away the frag-
ments OF the old buildings at that point, prepare.
tory to the erection Of this new and handsome
structure The building is to be putup especially for
the accommodation of Messrs. Hsbliston & Brother,
tae worthy aud enterprising gentlemen who have
long occupied the site dealers in chairs and other
househsld furniture, and whose rspidly increasing
business has created demand for more extended
house facilities.
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E To the Voters Of Richmord. AT the
solicitation OF many friends, | hereby announce
myself candidate for the place OF Guagsr. should
It pc your pleasure 10 elect nae, promise that no
pains my part shall be spared give satisfaction.
NH 7-lm* SH DAVIS.
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ESSEX.

u Cardenas, in the island of Cuba, of some
note as the place where the first Lopez expe-
aition landed, having recently been destroyed
IN great part, by ERE, ID now being rapidly
rebuilt, according TO a correspondent of the
New York Express. No wooden buildings
are allowed TO be built.
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ET Monroe Ward.-MEssRs ED;roRs: The
following ticket viii be supported for Monroe Ward
at the election, on the first Wednesday, April 9Th.
FoR CoUNcILMEN-- m Allen, Saunders,
Joseph Anderson, Samuel d Denoon, C DIM
mock.
FoR 4LpEaMEN-J Bray, L w Glazeorook,
Wingfeld, John Tate, Jacob Shook.
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LEI City Collector am a candidate for
ra-electon 10 the office OF City Collector.
mn l4-dtde* JULIUS A. HOBSOE. +
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Eg Guager's Card-To the Voters Of
the City.-GENTLEMEN Grateful for past ia
vors, again announce myself, most respeea July, a
candidate for reelection.
NH l2-,ds j. Il. STRoBIA.
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- WING Ticket-Jeflers0n Ward
FoR CouNcILMEN-Jas Talbot, David Curris, G P
Word David Crane and P II Bu:ler.
ALDEBMEN-A l. Royster, A lnloes, E Fsrrar,
VIM Taylor and d Sanxay.
The above tlcke. win be supported by the Wings
of Jefferson Ward.
NH 22-3tk UNION.
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NH 22-4t'

" Fer Grain Measurer.-I respectfully
offer myself candidate for reelection to the
above office. L. H. LUCK,
NH Odd Residence Gotta street
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xe-S Auction Groceries, &C, THIS DAY
49, by DAVENPORT, ALLEN d co,
NH Dat Auctioneers
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70 "A CARD.-Gra,eloi 10 my fsaow-ctf-
zens for their good feeling heretofore manifested
towards me- respectfully annoacce myself can
didete fer reelection 10 the Office Of Eigh Cos.
stable. BEVERLEY BLAIR.
NH ll-tde
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FxAsr o. punxrn The feast Of Pureen' which
il observed on this day Thursday the IAN Of NE
month of veAdar amongst the Israelitss through.
out the world, il held in commemorston 81 'ne
great deliverance Of tn g Jewish nation from the
cruel Vaccinations of the wicked Hannah, who mao
appointed this day for the destruction OF sn ING
Jews in the kingdom Of Persia, whilst unoer .ns
reign of King Ahasuerus, and viii be found recorded
in the book of Esther, which Is supposed 70 nave
been translated from an extract OF the persian
chronicles, % the name of God ia not mentioned
therein.
On the evening of the 18th, and the morning Oh
the lzth day Of Adar, Ghis being the Jewish leap
ysar, the 18th month of which is called Ve'Adar'
or End Adar, and contains always twentynine days;
this festival is, therefore, always held in the month
of Adar of the common year, or VI Adar in the leap
year, The book of Esther, containing the history
of Pureem is read in all the synsgogues from roll
of parchment written in Hebrew, which is cslled
Megillo. This day is celebrated with feasting and
rejoicing, gifts are interchanged and aims given to
the poor.
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MU AUCTION NOTICK.-Attention is SO.
liclted to our sale This Morning, at 10 Q clock.
NH "a A MOTT a. co.
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E Grain Measurer.-Al the earnest soG-
citation of great number of my personal friends,
| have concluded to present my name for the suf-
frages of my fellow citizens for the above Office
Having had considerable experience in the duties Of
the office of Grain Messurer, wil if elected. devote
my whole time, and the humble energies which
possess, to the performance OF its duties.
Respectfully, HENRY DAVIS.
NH 03-6tk
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Independent Ticaet.-Au Whigs and
Democrats opposed TO the spirit of prescription as
exhibited at the caucuses being he'd. rally
in good faith to the support ofthe following ticket,
composed of men of both parties and properly
distributed in the various sections of the Ward:
CoUNcILMEN-William Allen, William Bree-
den, Samuel D Denoon, J Saunders, SHOOK
ALDERMEN-John L Tate, Jos Wingield, Jas
Bray, w Glazebrook, Wilism Bell.
nh 23-3t* JUSTICE.
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- no che Votcrs OF tke City Of Riel

mond.--The many calls that have receatly been
published in some of the daily papers, and the re.
peated personal solicitations that have been made
me, TO allow my name to be used as candidate
for the Office of City Collector, renders 1t neces
sary thar should make some public acknowledge
ment | WILL therefore, simply sta;e-attsr retarn-
ing my sincere thanks to my many friends for
their kind wishes-that no effort shall be wanting
on my part ii elected to thu post to discharge It's
duties with entire satisfaction.
mir 1d-dfdS WM G.. ALLEN
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s DIR. ohm u. WalthaiI, III omRpathic
Physician. Office on Governor street, nearly OPP
posite the Governors House. NH 14-6m*
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WIN. G. ALLEN.

r Ward Electfon.-Messrs EDrToRs:-
Tue subjoined ticket will be supported fer Monroe
Ward al the approaching election, on Wednesday,
April 9th They are good and true men, and wor
thy of the support of the voters Of Monroe Ward:
COMMON CouNcILMEN-Samuel ID Denoon,
Anderson, James Scott, ID Saunders, John Shook.
ALDERMEN-J L Tate, James Roy, &c Wing
field, ) T Pulliam, w Glazebrock.
NH 23-4t" MANY VOTERS, of Broad street.
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H Monroe Ward.-The following ticket
is submitted to the voters of Monroe Ward, on
Wednesday, the 9th of April:
FoR CoUSCILMEN-S D Demon, Scott, j
Saunders. X Anderson, w Rutherford.
FoR ALDERMEN-J L Tate, Bray, Wing.
field, Pulliam. L w Glazsbrook.
NH 23-st* VOTERS in Duval's Addition.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
DEATH OF GENERAL LAMBERT.

We are panied TO announce this morning, the
death of General WILLIAM LAMBERT, Mayor Of
this CITY, He had been long time In declining
health and his death was sn event regarded very
near at hand for some time past. He died yester-
day afternoon, ct quarter past O'Clock, In the
esd year Of his sge. We defer saying anything of
the character of this worthy and esimsble gentle.
man and officer until tomorrow.