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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

OBsTRUcTIsG THE RAILROAD Cars
columns an accident on the Richmond aud Frede-
ricksburg Railroad, at Duvars Turnout. caused By
placing upon the track three silIs which threw od
the engine and tender, endangered the lives of the
passengers and delayed the train for twenty -four
hours. Since then. boy named Benjsmin Melton,
residing In the county OF Henrco has voluntarily sta
ted that he was present when the stills were put upon
the track aud that he two place them there.
This statement, coming to the ears Of Mr.. Samuel
Ruth the suuerintendent of the road, he obtained
warrant, and placing It in the hands of Constable
Wade. had young Melton arrested and taken before
Justices Jarvis and Glazebroos yesterday, wno upon
to examining court and committed him to jail un-
til that time. Young Melton does not appear to be a
contradictory and conflicting IL Is not at all mproba-
BILE that he has misrepresented what really did take
Mace
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
StauntOn.

We know of no place in Virginia which has
made more rapid strides in representation
Stauntsn. We reeollect it some thirteen
years ago, as wearing very seedy, dilapl-
dated and antediluvian aspect. 1t was ap-
parently finished town." and we could not
possibly discover in it the elements of any
future growth. Walled in on all sides by
frowning mountain ramparts, and with no
avenues and no chance of having any to mar
ket, we concluded that this Methuselah OF
village would soon be gathered to its fathers,
and its memory perish from the face of the
earth But the young America' of Staun-
ton numbered some remarkably sagacious
and enterprising persons, and by their wise
and energetic exertions that venerable burgh
has been transformed into wide-awake,
prosperous and progressive town. The
streets are now adorned with new and hand
some modern edifces, both public and private;
banks, churches, asylums, hospitals and lite
rary institutions of elegant and imposing ar.
chitecture arrest the eye of the stranger; the
pathway of the iron horse is already laid
through the suburbs, and soon his hoarse
shout OF triumph viii be heard in the noun
tain hohows, as painting with the hot breath
of his labour, he rushes on to the banks of the
Ohio. Behold, in all this the triumph of ener-
gy, tact and union over the greatest oh
stacles.
The only things which remain unchanged
in Staunton, are the intelligence and chivalry
OF its sons, the grace and loneliness of its
daughters, and the eminently kind and hospi,
table character of the whole population.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
DIED,

On Monday the Sd inst, at O'Clock, T. a.. in the
daughter Of Julius A. and Mary A. Hobson.
Her funeral will take place at the Frat Baptist
Church. tomorrow, "Wednesday at II o'eiesk, a.
NJ The friends and acquaintances Of the family are
invited 10 attend without farther notice zs
On "Wednesday. 28th September, r. l.. A. Moshi,
In the 4et Il year of his age.
He was beloved By those who knew him.
Stanton Spectator please copy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
RICHMOND MARKETS-OcT. s.

The steamers news has caused some excitement IN
our breadstu market and is disposed TO oper-
ate until they see what effect it has upon other mar
kets: a,,,
FLOUR.-The receipts to-day were about 7o0 Dds;
NV canal and raroad-snd we hear of but few small
sales to bakers and retailers at 500 TO S6So for new
and S. IS to S. for old.
WHEAT is active at $50 to lao for prime samples,
cash and on time. s;,
GUANO--None in market-several cargoes daily
expected. -, H.. ,ll saIes at
RACoN-Tending up, with small stock,
Rasess sin brisk, and large sales making by our
wholesale dealers
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
N='1.Y'TSpEPsIA AND INDIGESTION

u These great scourges of our people sanno, be
tpo well understood liz the means OF aver,ius or
curing them too highly appreciated The person who
DISCOVERS any means OF cure alienation, confers
benefit upon his fellows and is deserving Of honor
This desirable contamination has been achieved, and
not only may DYSPEPSIA be cured but II may bs
prevented, By the use of HO0FLAND'S GERMAN
BITTERS, prepared by DIR. C. NJ. Jackson, Phiiaaei-
phia. which medicine i spoken Of in terms o. Ins
highest commendation By thousands who nave lssseo
It's efficacy IL Is perfectly innoeuous IN ~ nath.e
aud the valuable property OF improving me
~ ~ sick = = DC 4-dkc3w
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

On Saturday night last, a man named James
Robinson was passing along Pine street, Baltimore,
when he was saluted with an opprobrious epithet
by one of a gang of rowdies. He turned to look
at them when pistol was fired at him twice,
wounding him SO that he was considered in criti-
cal condition at last accounts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

GoIse AT LARGE.-Wilson, q slave in the
service Of Messrs Saunders& Woodson. was captured
failing TO appear before the Mayor yesterday
ing give an explanation, and the pass in possession
of the prisoner giving him the ampest scope for GO
ing ut large he sent to prison TO De dealt with
hereafter as the law shall direct.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

ARREST OF THE SUPPOSED LADIES MAN.-An
individual has been arrested in New York on the
charge of threatening the life of Mr.. Mccarthy,
about year since, at Niblo's theatre From his
strong resemblance to daguerreotype picture in
possession ofthe New York police, and the declare
ton ofseveral persons tothat effect it is supposed
he is the individual who has been operating
throughout the South and West for two years past
under the cognomens of Don Carlos de Castro
Ernest David Schenck, C. Castillo, and many other
aliases not recollected. He vehemently denies that
he is the individual, but circumstances are strong
against him. Among the recorded acts OF Don Car
los de Castro may be mentioned the ruin of females
by false promises and then the obtaring OF money
Nv threats of exposure.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
TAXING 1T CooL.-A dav or two ano

small boy in passing along of the streets espied
pocket-book, and unlike the Irishman who found
light guinea at one time, and afterwards refused to
pick up another for fear of getting chated seized it
and started on his way rejoicing, when he was met
by Emanuel, slave to Collin Seay who attempted to
take it from him. The finder, very naturally held on
to his booty, and giving the alarm. the police came
up and captured and Gagged the darby who was bro't
before the Mayor yesterday morning. and soundly
logged for his attempt to take possession of that
which did not belong to him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
CITY ENGINEERS OFFICE,
PROPOSALS will be received at this q


PROPOSALS will be received at this of
Il fee until IL O'Clock, NJ, on TUESDAY, the 18th
inst for the erection of verandah on each side of
the upper vegetable market and the East side of
the lower market; also, for inserting sash, glazed
with the best American glass, in each of the arch-
volts of the markets.
The estimate for the verandahs and sash for the upper
market is I'D 10
The same for the lower market............ 1880 90
A plan Of the work can be seen, and all necessary
information relating to it obtained by application to
the undersigned.
1t is important that persons bidding for the above
work. should specify the time which will be COM
menced and when completed
The individual to whom the contract is awarded
will be required to give approved security for it's
prompt and faithful execution-the contract TO be
signed within days after the date of the award or
No bids viii be considered which exceed the esti-
mates.
TO CURRIERS'.
Proposals will also be received at the same time
and place, above stated, and subject to the
guatons and restrictions for the curbing and corners
required on the following streets, viz:
On Grace street. from sd to 18th street. 2f40 neal
feet; Goth street. between Broad and Grace sts.,
eco lineal feet Sd street, from Byrd TO Franklin
street, 1890 uea feet; and I'D street. from Frank
lin TO Gary stseet 1920 linea feet. The estimate for
the curbing has been made 40 cents per ineal foot
and no bid beyond that price win be considered A
specification, and also sample of the curbing re-
CURED be by application to the undersigned.
oc4-td w. GILL, City Engineer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

Our FINE GUN.-In noticing the fine gun
presented to us last Friday the types made us say it
we intended to say ''Purdey, of London gunmaker
to HisRoyal Highness Prince Albert" Sportsmen
would have corrected the error for themseyes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

VALUABLE Property AT AUcTIoN.-We
invite attention to the sale of Valuable Real Estate
this day, upon the Westhsm Plank Road. A fine OPP
uortunty is offered for an investment.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

Michael Woods, who was injured by falling from
a window of Hagars Type-Foundry, New York,
some three weeks since, died ON Friday morn
inc
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
BEccARs.-We noticed on Main street

yesterday, two boys and GIRL apparently of foreign
birth who were asking aims of every stranger that
attempted to pass them. These identical children
we have begging in streets at different times
for twelve months. and how they have managed to
escape the vigilance of the Police so long is more
than we can tell. There is very little doubt that
these children are the mere catspaws of indolent,
if they taken by the Overseers of the Poor and
placed in situations where they would be taught to
earn their bread by labor, and not by begging
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

George Lake, who, as we announced yesterday,
has been sentenced at Poughkeepfie 70 be hung on
the 18th of November, evinced much contrition
while the Judge was passing his sentence twill
be remembered that he murdered his wife and two
children
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

LOCKED UP.-A free negro woman, call
ing herself Elizabeth Brander, and hailing from Pc
tersburg, was committed to the lock up by the May
or yesterday, for refusing to leave Richmond after
having been ordered to do several occasions.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

THE County CouRT OF HEsRICo COM
menced its October term yesterday, but disposed of
no criminal business. The Registering of free ne
groes reading and recording of wills and arguing the
title of lands purchased for taxes occupied the entire
session of the Court. We know of criminal case
to come before this Court during its present term.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

The AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-A letter from
WIN. III. RICHARDSON, Jr., dated at Lynch
burg, informs US that he was about to depart
for the Southwestern counties to feel the pub
lie pulse there with regard TO the State Agri-
cultural Society. He has obtained 2s9 sub
scribers to his list. He had visited, since we
last heard from him, the Sweet, the White
Sulphur and Salt Sulphur Springs, and Bote-
tourt and Monroe counties, with rather poor
success. He ascribes this to the distance of
that part of the State from Richmond, and the
great difficulty at this time of getting from it
to this city, especially the difficulty of bring
ing cattle and other contributions to the Ex-
hibition He states that one gentleman near
Union, Monroe county, who has as fine stock
as can be seen any where, said he would
most gladly send some cattle, but he could
not do so with the present facilities of trans
portation. Mr.. +. expresses his sincere re-
gret that these fine cattle cannot be sent to
the Fair; for, says he, they certainly cannot
be surpassed, and would be a credit to the
State The gentleman to whom he alludes
however, became life member of the So
ciety. Mr. Richardson met with better sue
cess nearer home as will be seen by the fol
lowing extract from his letter:
On Monday last my labors more beautifully
rewarded than they have been anywhere In the same
time. / was at Bedford Court and the farmers came
up to the support of the Society in 'close column
adding fftv to my list; and have doubt the
Der might have been much more than doubled, had
time been allowed me for more thorough canvass.
Of laFu 1tTr IN hnt
through the efficient zeal of some of the active
friends of the cause, before the LIST of November
Lynchburg has given thirty-six members, and
hope, ALSO that will enrol themselves before
the Fair.
shall leave here in the morning for Salem, my
way to Montgomery, Pulaski and Wythe-in good
spirits with my recent success and with high hopes
of victorious campaign in the Southwest. l
have heard that stock from that gion will be sent
to the Fair and my efforts will be directed to induce
the farmers there to send large number They
have as fine any in Virginia it is said and will.
make effort to give success to this first
great exhibition of the State.
If do not return home from Wythe, l shall be st
Pittsylyania Court the Sd Monday in October
Very respectfully,
And truly, yours
VIM H. RICHARDSON, JR.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

COMPLAINED OF BY A WoMAN.-An old
called Daniel Perry, occasionally addicted to the
intemperae of ardent spirits arraigned before
the Mayor Yesterday for trespassing on Ba
linda DASH but as the witness for the defence was
in court the accused locked for safe keep
ing, and the examination postponed until this MORN
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
WYMAN-the Magician and Ventriolo-

quis gives another of his amusing Soirees Metrop-
olitan Hall tonight, where eoubt. hundreds wait
upon him. to wonder at his astounding feats of eger
domain, and laugh at his comicalities. His popularity
in this city is extensive, and the character of his
exhibitions so well known, that deem it entirely
useless to do than call attention his adver-
tsement.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
REMOVING THE DKposITs.-Within ten

REMOyING THE DEPUsIIs = ht1AH ""
dav. mast arost If hank notes aud sInnt dreps' to
the value Of g So, made BY Patsy, servant to p
her has sssn has bas
the 5rs;sss suspicion at rested upon Charlotte
Coleman who being charged with the theft gave
ses,eI A f,ar Mr Evans had left home Charlotte
returned =, his house when OF the servants found
upon her person articles of clothing that she had
nolice Yesterday morning the charge was inyesti-
gated before the Mayor who being fully satisfied that
the accused had stolen handkerchief from her mis-.
tress If not the money from Patsy had her punisnea
as the law directs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

REcovER1sG.-The little child of Mr. j.
B. Woods, so severely injured by falling through a
window grating day last week. we are pleased to
hear, is rapidly recovering.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

SOMETHING HANDsoME.-We make our
acknowledgements to Mr.. James Walsh, gun maker on
Main street, between 18th and 18th streets, for g
splendid Bird Bag, such as he offers for sale.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
E0 DOLLARS REWARD.-Ran away

w from the subscribers farm, about 10 miles be-
low Richmond on the Middle Road on Saturday, the
LIST inst, TWO NEGRO MEN, named GRANDER-
SON and LEWIS. Granderson is about $ feet 10
inches of dark complexion, and stout built Lewis
knot his collar bone. Both of the above Negroes
have been selling charcoal in the city Of Richmond
for years past and well known to many persons
here The above reward viii be given for the appre
hension of the above slaves SIS for either Of them
if taken within the state and larger reward If taken
out of the State. -
oc 4-4ts JOHN FISHER.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
RonpowIra.-On Saturday last, a

ONLY BoRRowIHG.-0n Saturday last, a
negro fellow named Frederick. in the service OF O.
Gagged for stealing quantity of tobacco from his en-
ployer. Yesterday morning the Magyar gave him
cafefni hearing and becoming fully safishea tnat he
and that the much admired weed fouud IN his posses
sion was lille gay obtained, directed thzt be should
be taken the valley and given an impressive les-
sen as panscea for sticky fingers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

iAk FAN HANDLE.-The Brooke County, (va.)
oouf., on Monday, granted the pittsburg and steu-
nehviiie haiiroad permission to cross the roads OF
mat county, but on Tuesday annulled Its action
OF the previous day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
MARRIED.

On the 9th of September at Woodstock, Powha-
tan county, by the Rev G. Tyree. Mr.. GEORGE w.
PIIfNE. daughter of Chastain Cooke, Esq, of the
former place
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
AGAINST AN

AGAINST AN ORDINANcK.-Leaving an
empty drv goods box before his store door, Broad
ST. all hight Abram Blackjack 81, when enquired
into by the Mayor yesterday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

JEWISH FEsTIvAL-Most of the business
establishments under the control of our Jewish cit-
zens, were closed yesterday in honor of their New
night
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
VIOLATING LAVA. Muller. the keeper

VIOLATING LAVA. Muller, the Keeper
of confectionery store on Franklin street, nearly
opposite the Metropolitan Hall, was called before
the Mayor, yesterday to answer the charge of SELL
ing ardent spirits to be drunk in his house Tues
day last. Officer Irving testified that he stepped in
and saw five persons drink and pay for their liquors.
while in a rear room number of other persons
seemed 10 be engaged in a game of some kind. The
Mayor gave judgment in one case, imposing a fine
upon the accused, but suspended Judgment upon the
four other charges until this morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

We are indebted to Messrs. Parisen &
King for late New York papers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

An attractive telegraphic item was published in
some of the Northern papers few days since, TO
the effect that the President had been quite i'll for
several days The National Inteiligencer of yes
ferday says; 1--WE saw the President walking in
tae street on both Thursday and Saturday, looking
very WELL
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

RELEAsRD-Charles Granger, free ne
,ro committed to Jail for want of register on Sa
urday last, produced the necessary document yes
e rday and was released from custody.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
A NEGRO MAN SHor.-On Sunday night

last a negro man. named Anderson, the property of
Mr. Newton Cooke, of this city, shot, and, it is
thought, mortally wounded, by Mr.. Price Harris. of
turnpike Mr. Harris, itseeIns, had been greatly an
noyed by the visitation of negroes to his place. and
but short time before shooting Anderson, had ar
rested neighbours servant trespasser. Intend
ing protect his property from depredaors he went
into his yard his gun in hand and on getting
near his kitchen, negro man, who attempted to
move off. Harris ordered Anderson to stop, but in
stead of obeying the command, he started, in hur
ried manner, around the of the house, when
Mr. Harris fired, and lodged the entire Toad in his
side. Drs. Powell and C. z. Johnson called in
and rendered such medical aid was in their power
but the wound is too serious to hope for recove
ry. We understood that the injured negro would be
brought to the city, last night If alive, aud taken to
the Medical College for farther treatment
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

REAL EsTATE-Particula attention is
asked to the sale of valuable lots in the town of
Sydney, this afternoon, by Messrs. Goddin & Apper-
son.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

THE MArL.--The Mail Of yesterday contains an
approuriate and feeling address to the readers d,
that naper from Mn. OLIVER P. BALDWIN, arlnounc-
IN, that hi. connection with Il had ceased. he hav
ing disposed OF his interest In II to Mh WIN. N.
srnpLE. brief notice in the same paper from
Mr.. 8. states he win be associated with Mn. Rose
in it, publication. We welcome Mn. sEmrLE to
the editorial circle of this city, and have no doubt
be win become conspicuous member of the corps.
He has already gained very considerable distine-
ton as an editor, having for some time conducted
with marked ability the Fredericksburg News, after
the death of the amcnted r. B. sEmPLE his relative
who was the former editor of that paper
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

Richard Punchard, native of England, fell from
he fifth story ola building in 29h street. New York,
tast Friday aud was instantly killed
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04
THE STEAMER VIRGINIA.-The Norfol

papers mistaken in their statement that the steam
er Virginia" from Philadelphia into the scheo-
Potomac from New York. on the 30th ult., off the
Horse Shoe, as, on the evening named, the Virginia
was lying to in the port of Richmond. We presume
Norfolk contemporaries will make the correction
at once.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

FUNERAL PRoCEss1oN-The members Of
Jefferson Lodge, No. 4, Independent Order of Odd
Fellows were out in procession yesterday afternoon,
preceded by the Cornet Band to pay the last sad tr
butte of respect their deceased brother, John 81.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-04

LossEs.-Mr. Joseph Taylor's loss by his
factory's being set fire last Sunday, amounted to
1928, covered by insurance in the Richmond Fire As
ISOLATION The loss the building which belonged
J ohm Adkins. amounted to $50, covered by an insu-
rance in the Mutual. Mr.. Thompsons loss, from wa
ter did not exceed $50 which also fully insured