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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-17

ImpaovEnENrs The following report and re-
solutions, submitted By The commissioners Of
streets generally, were adopted By the Council at
their regular monthly meeting on Monday last:
Cuipert The superintendent of streets reported
that the work at the cuvert on 7th, Clay and 9Th
streets after having been managed in dilatory and
improper manner, had been utterly suspended on
or about the 3lst OF Janusry last and left In con
dition which rendered the streets and adjacent,
property liable to serious injuryt he had taken
steps to see the contractor but had failed 10 the e
fort, and that tee man having charge of the work
was reported to have left the city. Under these
circumstances, the superintendent recommends
that steps be taken to declare the said work, and
all other work embraced in the contract with
Daniel Cahill, abandoned. Whereupon. it was
RssolUed, That the above report, together with
the contract of Daniel Cshll for the work above
referred to- be reported to the City Council with
the recommendation that the said work be ahsn
doned, end that the Commissioners of streets
generally be authorized to contract therefor with
some Individual or individuals. Adopted.
Nt0 Marsets The superintendent of streets
having, by request, made an estimate of the cost
of paving the entire space of the second mar
ket and all the open space and streets at the first
market, the committee came to the following reso
luton
Resolccd That this committee request the com
missioners of streets generally TO unite with the m
in asking the City Council for an appropriation NOT
exceeding the sum OF 81 eco for grading, curhiag
aud paving the spaces and streets at and about the
FIRST and second new vegetable market houses
Adopted.
Ne0 Street.-The following resolution, reported
by the commissioners was laid upon the table for
further consideration, and ordered to be printed
Resolred, That sum not exceeding S2I ,071 be,
and the same is hereby appropriated, to grade,
curb and pave new street, to be called Wharf
street. not less than 40 feet wide to be laid out 100
feet South Of Water street, frop Peach street TO
Aah street; and continuation Of the not less
than 40 feet from the margin of the wharves from
Ash street, crossing Gilles creek to the lower line
OF the city upon such plan to the commissioners
generally may seem expedient and proper.
Resolosd, That the Attorney for the city be in
structed apply to the Court of Hastings for hls
city, for the appointment Of commissioners to con-
6enan such lands as may be necessary to condemn
for opening the said street..
Assessmeat.-The following resolution was also
submitted and adopted
ResoIrcd That the Commissioners of Streets
generally recommend to the Counci! 10 authorize
the Commissioners OF Streets for Jefferson Ward,
So TO arrange with the owners of lots ON that por
ton of Lester street, which was widened some
years since, 10 permit the owners to build out to
The line of the street, and leave to the city the
same quantity OF land into the rear.
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MADAME ANNA BIsHoP.-It should not be for
gotten that Madame Bishop gives her first concert
tonight. Her reputation vocalist is perfectly
well known, and it is, therefore, unnecessary to do
more than ailude to it. There are many hundreds
here WHO have had the pleasure "a most exquisite
pleasure it is) Of listening to her. Among them ALL
we doubt whether there Is single one who will
not cheerfully bear testimony TO her admirable
powers. She has the art of rendering herself intel
igibe to, and admired by, every class OF hearers
Fer those who love simple music best, she has in
store the whole range of English Irish and Scot
fish soRg and she executes them as no other living
vocalist of whom we have any knowledge, can
execute them Those who prefer more complica-
ted and scientific music, be gratfed to the very
extent of their wishes. Itis peculiarly of her
singing, that she throws her whole soul into every
thing she attempts, and there are few things that
she does not attempt. If there Is predominant
idea or sentiment in the song, the audience viii be
sure to find it presented in its most touching shape
Her voice is sopran5, not of 30 great compass as
others, but Of exquisite sweetn and Asxibii
ty. Her splendid personal appearance, the ANNA
tioE of her uncomn,snly expressive features, and
tbs lustre of her eyes, add greatly to the effect of
her singing. liz concert we think she is the most
graceful person we ever saw, every movement
being characterised by the ease and seifpossession
which high breeding alone can confer.
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RossIrER's PAINTING.-The beautiful painting
of the Captive Israelites, at the city of Babylon
the daughters of Zion hanging their hsrps on the
willows, has attracted crowds of enthusiastic adj
mirers. All go away from the exhibition delighted.
If grandeur of conception, magnificent colorirg,
unequalled brilancy of light and shade, lite.like
grouping, bodness of Eight and shade in painting,
will phase the fancy, this work of art viii call
forth admiration It will not only please bat as
tonish the beholder. This painting does GO. appear
like painting. The landscape looks like real
one-the figures appear to live and move. Bear in
mind that Saturday night this exquisite exhibition
will close
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,;ve firm. the natural and manufactures pro-
dncts Of our own country, the triumphs Of &c.
Mus. the vieor Ct intellect, and the energy and
.n,ernr;se s,f our people, in comparison win
The choice and useful productions, natural and
sr,i6r;nl. Of other and older nations. Win TINS
laudabIe purpose, preparations nave peeh
made of the most extensive character, 10 en-
sure the collection OF rare aho nosel enjecis )
81 !. hn;ld;ne of singular brauty and ample
a. a,n,a,s;ons is now in process oil erection TO
d;sn,o . ,hem TO the greatest advantage. The
ash;h;,;on will be continuation upon new
,haa,,e of that which attracted the attention
as 20 large portion Of the world, and will at
Cd better opportunity for developing the re-
sources of the United States.
Such exhibitions will produce beneficial
effect in Introducing new articles OF msrchan-
disc. in interchanging the fabrics of every
cline, in promoting commercial intercourse,
in stimulating manufactures, and in dissent
hating the labor saving machines and imple-
meuts OF agriculture, and of every branch of
industry. Ii must attract attention 10 the d.
yersifed mineral wealth of this great Union !;
and if her citizens are true 10 themselves, none
will appear To greater advantage than our own
Commonwe alth, rich as she IS in The most
valuable metals, ores, fuels. and building ma
terials. Followed as il will be by similar ex-
hibitions in other nations, IL must tend TO aG-
vance science and the arts, 10 promote cIviiiZa
ton, TO spread liberia principles IL reIigl and
government, and secure mutual good will
among all nations. Such being, in my opin-
ion, some Of the advantages which may be re-
alised by this enterprise, il affords me pleasure
to comply with the request of the President OF
the Association, in recommending it TO your
consideration. In the hope that some action
Of yours may awaken the people of the State
TO The importance Of uniting in the exhibition.
and may stimulate them TO take such an IN
terest in il as will contribute to It's success,
enclose herewith the communication with It's
accompanying documents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-17

The COLONIZATION SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA
The annual meeting of this society will take place
ttis evening, at the Rev. Mr.. Reeds (Presbyt
Church. The Hon. Richard w. Thompson, gen.
tleman of widespread fame, viii address the meet
ing. Mr.. Thompson, though he has been many
wears resident of Indisna, is native OF CupePer
county in this State. He was for several years
representative in Congress from his adopted state,
and was regarded one of the best men In the
House. The Rev Mr.. Smith, 80 well known to
the South by his mastery dscourses In defence OF
SLAVERY. will also address the meeting.
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MANY VOTERS

Eg@ City DeiegRfe.-I understand that de
sire has been expressed that l should make some
response to the nomination of me for the vacancy
in the representation of the city in the House OF
Delegates, which has appeared in the newspapers
With my thanks for the good opinion Of those
who have thought me orthy of go responsible
trust have only to say tnat know OF no suti.
Gent reason why should not accept the appoint
meut if my fellow citiz sns at the polls shall confer
it upon me.
fa 81 ltS G.. N Johnson
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DIED.

On the nigh, of the 15lh inst, ESTRLLE VIR-
GINA, daughter of George ]. and Virginia Ann
Austin, aged two years, two months aud two days
The friends and scquantances of the family are
requested 20 attend her funeral, this morning, al
&c o'clock, from the residence of Melvin w. Dun.
navsnt, in the town OF Sidney.
ter of William and Ann Barker, aged year and
II days.
The friends and acquaintances are respectfully
requested TO attend the funeral from the Residence
q her father, on Broad street. opposite Foushce st
this evening. at o'clock.
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ALEXANDRIA AND RICHMOND.

The Alexandra Gazette took occasion, some
time ago, to complain of the partiality that
had been shown to Richmond by the Legisla-
ture of Virginia, at various periods OF its his
tory, but it was careful not to specify the par
ticular cases in which it had been manifested
The Fredericksburg Recorder asserted that
the favors of the body, in question, TO Alexan-
drie, had been quite as considerable as they
had been 10 Ric hmond, and asked the Gazette
whether it was true that Richmond, as con-
trasted with Alexandria, had been one OF the
fayorite cities? The Gazette would make no
direct answer, and thereupon the Recorder
speaks as follows:
The Alexandra Gazette does not give d.
rect response to our proposition. but rather
avoids il. The true question was, whether
Richmond, when cOntrasted with Alexandra,
could be regarded as one of the "hithertS fa-
vored cities" of the Commonwealth. To de
eide this, we requested it TO compare the
amounts paid into and received from the trea-
suTy by each. This, however, il fails to do,
and says Substantially that Virginia has re-
ceived, and will continue to receive, from AL.
exandria, benefits more valuable than the ap
propriaiionshe has made, and is asked to make
TO build II up. Admit this proposition, and it
argues nothing, unless it can be shown to be
untrue in regard to Richmond. II true TO the
same extent in its application to each, each
stands in this respect upon an equal footing,
so that if il can be shown that Alexandria has
received more from the treasury than Rich
mond, in proportion to what il has paid into
it, the former, and not the latter, is {" one of
the hitherto favored cities of the State Is
our contemporary too sublimated an abstrac-
ZIONIST TO descend to figures that will inform us
OF The amount paid by Alexandria annually
into the State treasury since its remuneration
to Virginia, and the amount it has received
thefetrem?
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G. N. JOHNSON.


HE o Eat ' OIeTB Oh ttIt NItS u EICHs
mOnd.-A vacancy having occurred In the Legis
lature of Virginia, by the resignation OF Mr. A
Craue, we beg leave to present to you a suitable
person to represent you in that body, Mfr DAVID
SAUNDERS. Mr. S. has, for the past six years,
represented Monroe Ward in the City Council, and
is well known throughout the city. Ii it shall he
the pleasure of the citizens to elect him, he will
make us most able and faithful representative,
and will be voted for To-day.
fe l7-lt* MANY VOTERS
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1 Change of Hours.-incressed .5s

GO Change of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SaTe
of speed.-cee VIVA. Adams a. Co are d,,ay
tor their patrons The Express now leaves Bal.
nmore at O'Clock NJ, in charge Ut experienced
and trusty agents, and arrives 10 Richmond q; 81
NJ Go DDS ordered by this morning mail, VIII
be delivered tomorrow morning without fail
Our Express for ths North. East and West now
closes at S. M-arrives in Baltimore az an ea-lv
hour next morning.
Banks and Brokers will please take notice. that
by this change they will be greatly accommodated.
Drafts on England, Ireland and Scotland. tor sale
at this Office. ADAMS & co.
no l5.h street, Richmond Va.
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SPECIAL ELECTION FOR CITY DELEGATE.-In
conformity with the writ issued by the Speaker Of
the House OF Delegates, for the election of Dele
gate to fill the vacancy created by the resignation
of A. J. Crane, Esq, the Pcs will be opened at the
several precincts in the city of Richmond, on
Thursday, the l7,h Instant, for that purpose.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-17

To the Voters of the City eff Rich.
mond.-A vacancy having occurred in the Legis.
isture, by the resignation of Mr. A Crane, we beg
leave to present to you, as suitable person to
represent us in that body, Mr. GEORGE NICHOL-
SON JOHNSON. He is gentleman of intelli.
gence and urbsnity of manners, and the city of
Richmond viii be ably represented by him.
te l6--2tN MANY VOTERS
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not, we hope, De possi"ie "hoN
legislature can reject the bill now oe'Oie "'
THE INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT
LAW.
The New York Herald expresses the nope
,h,, whatever fate may beial The rest OF the
wehs,er and Champion Treaty, that portion
- (which relates TO International copyright
,,or recsiv. ;ustan,aneously, all the strength
ubicb y tnll ratification can give it. The other
norton, relating TO the fisheries and to the flour
and pork of Canada may wait, but OF this he
discourses as follows:
The copyright, question wears wholly dit
fsyent asnect. As the law stands, our native
anIhors, who live by their pen, are forced into
competition with foreigners, who, practically,
80 far as the publishers are concerted, worn for
nothing. The literary market is gutted with
excellent matter, which is thrown in graiuIt,
ousIy. The American publishers could, and
many OF them dc, carry on flOurishIng trade
without paying shilling to American authors.
That some of them do purchase manuscripts,
is striking evidence of the enterprise OF The
age The least evil of such system Is Inc
utter hopelessness Of expecting that, under II,
America will ever possess national literature.
Again-we stand before the world IN the
light of braZenfaced robbers. We-ihe whole
community-are morally answerabe for the
daily felonies of the fraternity, who are snlief
ed TO exercise in our midst the disfepuiaoie
calling Of literary handitti. Every BRUSH au-
thcr whose labor is appropriated in this coun-
try, and the tru it OF whose genus goes 10
swell the Golfers of Mr.. Harper, or Mr.. Pit
nam, or MIR. Appleton, has rlgh 10 look on US
as a nation Of ckpockets-ior, having The
power, we do not suppress so glarng all mi
guilty.
The only possible objection that can be
urged against this law, is that books are cheap
err now. Probably they are, and 1t, instead OF
buying the cloth TO make their clothing, tallors
would steal it, coats and pantaoons would be
cheaper too. But does any body advise the
tailors, on th;t account, TO steal their mate
rials? If one were to do it, would his punish
nent be the less certain or the less severe, for
the reason that he could thereby afford TO sell
his clothing cheaper 10 his customers And
where is the difference between stealing The
dry goods of one Englishman, and the literary
Iabors of another? O. but we have been told,
thus far, there has been no law against this
speci les OF appropriation! And does the law
against theft make the crime any worse, in
moral aspect, than it was before? Would not
theft be theft still, though there were no such
thing as a court of justice What pretensons
can he make to honesty who does not steal,
oaly because he is afraid Of punishment?
We hope the poor author will have this tar
DIV Justice done TO him. If the law could re-
IL Ii NH icb
gorge some of the wealth the, have already
derived from his labors. it would be we'll. But
that, Of course, is impossible.
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e To the Editors of the Dispatch.

TO the EditOrs of the Dfspatch.-
We would respectfully suggest to the voters Of
Richmond the name of DR.. +. C. FISHER as q
proper person to be voted for to fill the vacancy in
the Legislature, occasioned by the resignation OF
Mr.. A. J. Crane.
DR.. +. is sterling Wing, and is in every respect
well qualified to make an able representative, and
VIII be voted for by MANY WINGS.
fa l6-2t&
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Miss Catharin1 Hayes sailed from San Fran.
cisco on the 18th ultimo, and hns arrived at Pa
name. where she will give concert, provided
$1,000 can be raised for the purpose.
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&C., VALENTINES VAG.EN.
aS>>-1.A TINES Taking about your Valentines
but If you want ~ see perfect Forest Of Vasn.
ties, OF every description, just come to T. ii. GRE
SHAM'S, Broad street, and you can get them Al
your own price, from 4 cents TO SIS. lie is De.
termined DO sen as cheap If not cheaper. than snY
one else in the City. Remember the Old established
Periodical and Valentine Depot, opposite Bread
sfraet Hotel.
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CITIZEN.

- Voters 40 the polls and vote for LAR
KIN w. GLAZEBROOK, so well qualified to re-
present the interest OF the city in the Legislature
of Virginia.
fe l7-lt* CITIZEN
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cosrrSurp-The case Of Normant Quarry
cbsrred with threatening 10 assault Charles Cook,
and also with attempting TO commit rape upon a
sirl, came up before his Honor yesterday, but was
continued until Saturday the 18th inst, owing to
The absence of witnesses for the commonw eath.
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II The Courts of the Gipsey Girl, we
are informed, are well-attended. Those that visit
her not only see one of the tar. famed Gpseg race
Out can get their fortune told in the most approved
STYLE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-17

Mrs. Teppan, the wife of the late venera-
bic schoolmaster OF Mr.. Webster, died in GIou-
cester, Mass, on the llth inst, aged II, having
Survived her husband but few days.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-17

Signor BiscGccianti and her husband had
their rooms engaged in the "Golden Gate" on
her recent passage from San Francisco TO Pa
mama, but illness prevented their leaving.
They were to sail for Panama on the next
steamer. and would leave there in the first
British steamer for the south. en- route for
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-17

BAiLEp.-samuel Vaaderyal free negro, i'm.
prisoned for risdemeanor, on yesterday gave the
required security for good behavior, and WA dis
charged from custody.
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@N0tice.-We with TO bring the of
EDWARD MCCARTHY, before the voters OF the
City Of Richmond as q suitable candidate to repre-.
sent them in tine Legislature
te 1S-lt* MANY VOTERS
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- EIecti0n.-The Polls will be opened this
mon nng, at clock, at the usual places. for the
purpose of elecing a candidate to the House of
Delegates, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation of A. Iudson Crane, Esq.
By order of the Commissioners. fel7-1t
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AssAuLT.-John Hughes, charged With assault
Jog James BToderick, on the llth inst, on yes
to-day duly examined before the Mayor, and
Hughes wes bound over in the sum of 500 to
keep the peace. The difficulty grew out of diff
ference Of opinion with respect to piece of iron,
one alleging that it was Steel the other iron.
A peace warrant against William MountioJ,
charging him with threatening to assault Samuel
D. Denoon, came up before his Honor yesterday,
but owing to the absence of witnesses for the
commonwealth, the examination of the affair was
continued until to-day. Mr.. Mountjoy was reeog.
nized to appear in the sam of $500.
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& 49, Is. w. sTAnhn, ATTORNEY 81
49, Law and Notary Pubi;c.-Prsc.;cas
in all the Courts OF Henrico County and Richmond
city. As Notary PutaE, particular atreution will
be paid to the taking OF Deposli9ns, Qn or cut Of
his oiice) Proof aud Acknowledgements OF Desds,
Relinquishments of Dover, &c. Claims for cogjec'
ton entrusted to him, promptly a.fended TO.
Office removed 10 No 81, three .Jors sboye Ctr
Hotel, on North side of Main street, ktchmord, We
de lily
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Mr.. Metcalf, a p stoftice agent, it is said has
been sent to take charge of the Mobile post
effice, where the postmaster is charged with
being deiaulter for 10000.
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E7 The National lntelligencer of Tuesdt

says:
A memorial was presented in the Senate
Yesterday asking The aid of the government in
testing a newly invented machine to overcome
the grades of railroads. The inventor is gen
ten1an of the Old Dominion. Mr.. Foot, of
VT. stated that a careful examination CT lhe
machine had convinced him not only OF its
practicabilily. but offs complete success. In
this age of railroads it may prove 10 be val
III HE invention.
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FINED William Clay was fined So, on yester-
day. for the misdemeanor of drayman, in driving
his team at unlawful speed.
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RETURN Tive call attention to an advertise.
ment for stray and valuable dog. Return the
wandering prodigal, thou finder
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s.-.rSS The Notes OF the .-FeopIe1s
ga Bank" Washington, will be redeemed
in Virginia money by
ia Cts BENNETT & BEERS.
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R~a@s Nce Goodridge A. wilson oTg1s
SSNl-A his q OCCASIONAL services to gae eitzeas
of Richmond and lis vicinity, HIS may be found
at all hours at his Office, on Governor street. oppo
site the Governors house. ia I2-3ms
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&C. at Adam a Cos Famify baker,
- IA Main street. can be obisiu,sd Bra.ssf
Rolls, Biscuit, Crackers, CAKES OF all kinds PEI
&c, manufactured daily from the best u1ateriat,'
Balls, Parties, sc, supplied at short notice. Or
ders promptly attended TO. iaas