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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-04-16

The Winchester Virginan notices the propos-
ed air line road from this city to Charlottes-
vile in very friendly spirit; but seems TO de.
plore the consequent loss of the old road from
Gordonsville. The Virginian need have no
supply country which is capable of support
ing it. Before it reached Charlottesville-nay,
when it had gone no farther than Louisa c. II :,
it paid God per centum upon its capital.
But the accumulation of trade and travel on
the Central road as it comes Eastward, will be
SO enormous that this second track will be alb
soluteIy necessary 10 accommodate it.
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SHOCKOE Hill HOUSE,

NJ SaOCKOE HILL HOUSE.
Lon LATE BRACKETS TAVERN
The subscriber respectfully informs
~-~ his friends and the public generally,
that he has taken the above well known House,
and would be pleased to see his friends and the
public at all times.
Boarding and lodging furnished by the day,
week, month, or year. The apartments have all
been clearly aud handsomely fitted up, and in good
style. The table will be supplied win the beat the
market affords; and the bar, at all times, stocked
with the choicest Wines, Liquors, segars, &c.
which be procured in the city 10 fact, nothing
shall be wanting by myself and assistants, for those
who will call upon me, to make themselves COM
fortably at home THOMAS WHEELEY.
B. hope my old friends will call and see me.
sp l6-3A T. w.
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6HIN10lNtky - tA0 6OthCs
member In q very smusing manner, related
an instance in which the most impudent and ridi-
culous species of qusckery had succeeoeo, 10
certain extent, in duping some OF our worthy and
respectable citizens. A man. with the ute 81 oecr
tor had been lecturing to dupes and soft people OF
both sexes upon matters of health, hygiene, dress,
tobacco, &C. He had even so far succeeded as 70
draw favorable notices from the public and rem
gious press of the city and had class OF plu,oie
unprotected females Qadie wno woIe liz
| subjects. This qusck and imposter, under the ~
pocritical pretext OF travel for his wifes nestn
and pure philanthropc motives, lecured st nrst IoI
nothing but sold trusses and other articles, gave
| advice and received compensation. de hdd htm
self presented with silver services and fes'imonisis
of esteem, dc.
(This is a humbug named Lewis, hsiling from
| Buffalo He "ezplained", % philosophicaly, tine
spirit rappibgs III lecture ana getting into Is'ne
| bad odor, decamped. Our brethren of the profes-
| sion may look GU: for him TO turn up anywhere
| and before they can expose him he VIII have MS
victims)
Such Mr. Editor, is the manner in which the
"member" amused the learned Faculty, present at
the "frsi March meeting of the Medico Chirurglcal
| Society Of the city OF Richmond, Or Dove In the
chair" And such may be the manner these guar
dams of health amuse themselves. at the expense
of the suffering and afflicted who consult them in
reference to tht ir health, upon subjects which this
| "member" regards as "indecate." In calling pub
lie attention to this entertaining narrative before
the body of medical ssvans, 1t i. not our purpose
to vindicate Dr. Lewis but to defend the "pitiabe,
unprotected females" "Qadies" y thus assaled in
the exponent of the Medical Society OF Richmond
| The nennber' asserts that DR. Lewis "had himself
presented with silver services and Testimonial of
esteem &c, thereby impeaching the velacity OF
| those ladies who made the presentation We pro-
nounce this misrepresentation and one calculated,
if not intended, to cast reproach upon the ladies,
who, in the exercise of an acknowledged right,
and with the approval ct their legal protectors, at
tended DR. Lewis lectures 1t is evident that the
| "memher" (genteman) himself is one of the "soft
people" who has been 'duped" into the belief that
| these "femaes" Qadies ? were unprotected, and
| therefore he has insulted them.
Drp Claiborne Gooch, the editor, declines giving
the name of the member" but says he is respea-
| sible Friends Of the Ladies'.
l6-1t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-04-16

NEWSPAPERS AND NEW BOOnS-Tne as
IN sortment of Newspapers and cheap Publica-
tons at SMITHS Periodical Depot, opposite the
American Hotel, is superior to any other establish
ment in the city. Remember tbs place directly
opposite the American.
Newspapers for This Week.
Geason's Pictorial, BaEuums News, Flag, Post,
Courier. Banner, Home Gazette, Home Journal,
Pilot, Weekly Herald, Dollar Newspaper, Waiver.
ley. Empire City. Pic, Picayune. Literary Museum,
Dutchman, Olive Branch Musical World, &C.
Subscriptions received at the publishers price, to
any OF them, and delivered regularly in any part of
the city.
New Books just Received.
Ladies' National Magazine for May-lSc
Jeame's Diary, and Legend of the Rhine, &c, by
w Nd Thackeray-price SOC
@ All Thackeray's Books on hand
An English Soldier in the United States Army,
comprising observations and adventures In the
States and Mexico, bound in cloth-sI 25
Anecdotes for the Railroad and Steamboat-5Oc
The Flying Dutchmsn, or the Wedding Guest of
Amsterdam-25c
Together with all the latest new novels and stand.
ard works large supply of popular romanees
always on hand
For anything in the Book line, send to- or call or
L. l.. SMITH, p
ap l6-It Ounosife Am arican Hotel
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IL COMPANY The capital of this company is
now over ONE MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED AND SIX
TY THOUSAND DOLLARS, q, 100000 and daily in
creasng.
sons insured for the term of life, and are paying
them to the Insured while living. No company a.
fords better security advantages to the in.
sured, IF as good
The dividends are equal to more than one third
the premium paid, thus making the actual cost
very low.
The mode of payment is made very easy.
Office corner of Main and 18th streets
ap l6-3t B w KNOWLES, Agent
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LOCAL MATTERS.

IMPROVEMENTS AT RocKETTs.-A very SUI
perb warehouse and store! has just been built
ut Rockets by Messrs. HAsKirs d LIBBY. II
is on Main street, the cross street being be-
tween ii and their famous old stand. where
they have go long conducted their large, and
we doubt not, pro sperous bushes. Their new
house is 40 by 6S feet, and three stories high.
The basement floor and walls are laid in by.
draulc cement in manner that utterly pre-
cludes the chances Of water running in should
the river rise high enough. Ii is admirably ar
ranged and is model of comfort and conve-
nience. 1t lis furnished with gas and water,
cool and nice iIom the bloody run spring, is
conducted through the house in pipes. The
establishment at once displays liberality and
taste. The proprietors have superb place Of
business.
The work of the corporation in elevating
the streets at Rockets is going on, ard we
trust that it may be completed before another
winter. A street 40 feet wide on the wharves
Is TO be made with paved cutters. The i'm.
provements, when finished, will greatly facili-
tate shipping and transhipping operations.
The SHIP.LecK.-The work on the ship-lock is
progressing finely. The water is completely under
control of the powerful pumps. There is but a
little more excavation before reaching the proper
depth for the lock, and the foundation is exactly
what was desired-a rock foundation. Under the
m anagement of Mr.. D. s. WALTON, appliances O..
labsr.saving character have been employed, that
will greatly hasten the completion of the work. and
save great deal of money to the company. Six
loom derricks raise the earth in large boxes that
dump their loads into the carts, in which they are
hauled away. The work is done with admirable
ease and rapidity.
| Without some unforeseen event to retard opera
TONS the foundation of the lock will soon be laid
and then it will be built rapidly, since the stone is
ready for it.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-04-16

DENTISTS, FILES.-We have large as-
~ sortment of Files for Dentists use, compris ng
all the usual kinds and also fiat and half round files
fer rough work. GENNET IL JAMES,
ap l6 Eagle Square.
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SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

Yesterdays Whig calls upon the Wings TO
60 to work at once. appoint vigilance commit
tees, &C., to carry this Congressional District.
1t urges the counties which have not already
appointed delegates TO the convention of the
22i inst. to do SO. The Wing takes up the
Enquirer on the Land Fund, and proceeds to
answer its arguments.
The Examiners leader is upon this Con-
gressional District, and after it's own fashion. 1t
likens MIR. Bolts TO both Darid and Nebuckdd.
nezzar-to David, when in adversely, with his
household turned against him, and even Shi-
mel, his favorite, cursing and throwing dust
at him: To Nehuchadnezzar, when driven to
the fields, and made TO consort with beasts
The Examiner argues that MIR. Bolts built up
the Wing party, and was its main stay but
that he is now the victim of degree of ingra-
titude which it likens 10 that of Shimei towards
David, and that he has been driven off like Ne
buchadneZzar to remain away, until at some
future turn ia affairs, he is to be sought for and
reinstated in power and favor, and again re-
| ceive the adulstion of Shimei.
The Mail gives its views on the "proper
course of the South (which it considers TO
be utterly opposed TO acquisition of territory.
| Every new acc uisition, itcontends, gives new
shock to our national sysrem, new shock TO
| its most sensitive portion. The true po.
Icy of the South, it thinks, is to strengthen it.
| self by internal improvements and industry,
and by keeping things just as they are. The
Mail also urges upon The South the import
ance of encouraging end supporting Southern
colleges and literary institutions.
The Enquirer continues its arguments about
the Land Fund. 1t also urges the Democrats
of this Congressional District TO exert them
selves. A majority oftuo hundred and eighty
rOtes it says, will not do to slumber upon"
The Enquirer has eulogy upon MIR. Buch-
anan, and the wisdom of his appointment to
the Court Of St. James.
The Times approves warmly of the Wing
address put forth on behalf of the Wings OF
the late legislature and il has a notice of the
| card of Ex-Governor Smith who has returned
from California. and who declares himself a
candidate for Congress in the 9Th district, ir-
respective of the caucus. He says the Demo-
Gratis are so powerful in the district that there
is no necessity for caucus, and he don't mean
to submit his claims to one.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-04-16

QONNETS BONNETS II BONNETS II-Jost
- received In store, 100 cases OF fresh and desra
be Straw Goods, from the New York and Pniadel.
phia markets, which will be sold lower than thew
can be purchased In any establishment in The city.
The Guy trade and country Merchants are In.
vited to examine our stock, which will be sold pr.
vate!y in lots to suit.
ap16 ALEX MOTT g. CO.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-04-16

CARD.-TO THE LADIRg.-M g.
"A n. FLOURkOY begs 70 inform her friends
and the ladies' generally, that she has removed four
doors West from her late residence, 70 No 2le
Broad street, house over Mr.. z. g. Hickson's China
store, and opposite that of Messrs. Breeder Fox,
where she continues to devote her entire attention
to Dressmak1ng.
Having received the latest Spring styles for
Dresses and Mantillas. she is prepared TO wait
upon those who may favor her with q visit, and
hopes that her Efforts TO fulfil their wishes viii
merit their appreciation, and the patronage they
may bestow. sp16-3r"
UmBEK.-l00O QUO feet /, II, a, ., 8 aud
- incn clear White Pine, seasoned
10000 feet /, It, H. 2, 3 and inch Northern Ash,
seasoned
10000 feet l, 1t, II, O. and inch Northern Ma.
pie, seasoned
10000 feet Oak Tobacco Box Plank. seasoned
Also, BLACK Walnut, Cherry, Bickory, White.
wood, and general assortment OF Yellow Pine
Lumber, Tor sale on accommodating terms, by
K. d. G. WHITFIELD,
ap I6-3t Corner of 10th and Cary SITS
EOK RHEUMATIsM.-MA MAGNETIC. ELEC.
l. TRIO MACHINES FOR MEDICAL PUR-
POSES.-These machines are far superior to those
formerly used. Win various acids, &c, they are
always ready for use, without any previous repa-
ration.
The current induced by a permanent magnet,
has been proved to be the only efficient electric
remedy against diseases of the nervous system.
andi is, therefore, arefully to be distinguished
from the current induced through the medium of
q galvanic battery. Physicians have. therefore an
opportunity by these machines, to study the action
OF electricity upon the human system to the last
ing benefit of the whole human race
All machines procured directly from US or our
agents are guaranteed. Manufactured by Genner,
g. Holzke, N. Y. For sale by srnpcvpn
an I6-lw Agent for the manufacturer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-04-16

III REEVE q BLAIR, DRUGGISTS
~l55 Broad street, have on hand and
are constantly receiving
- Roses and Jayne's Family Medicines. Car.
ter's Spanish Mixture, Bakers Premium Bt,ers
Richardson's Sherry Wine Bitters, arabian and
Mustang Linment, &c. Also full supply of
Preston Merrill's Yeast Powders, SO justly ce!e-
orated Tor making light, sweet, and consequently
nutritious bread anIs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-04-16
HATS AND BOOTS,
1920 . .
Opinion of the Press.

From the Ftncastle Democrat, ApYI /, 1853.
"By the way, we would say word tor our friend,
John II. Anthony, Columbian Hotel Buildings, 10
those going to Richmond, and wanting, on landing
there, to brush up little. Just think of the finest
kind of Hat for 50 so, and fine caitskin sewed-
Boots tor IS so. He promises to do This and We
know he can, for we saw him do IT, ap Is
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-04-16

- FOR BREMEN.-The fine Bremen
80 barque EUROPA, Capt Wieting, will be at
City roint early next week, to load tor the above
port. For freight or passage, apply to
ap l5-3t SCHAEK, kOHLER CO.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-04-16

4 NkEAT EXCITEMENT AT +. GULDSMITS
" No. Al MAIN STREET.-Fresh arrivals Of
Goods just received-a beautiful assortmen; of
Cloth, Table and Piano Covers; large lot of Irish
Linens, the cheapest in Richmond aud numerous
styles OF Dress Goods. Az the above goods were
bought under their value, persons who call may ex
pect bargains. ap l6
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-04-16

CATHOLIC PRAYER BU0he.-A hne
~ assortment of Catholic Prayer Books, at prices
from 25c to $40, and many other miscellaneous
Catholic Publications are for sale by
aD l6 w RANDOLPH
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-01-24
DR.. Roses Dyspepsia Cordial.

TgNHE Liver being the largest gland in the human
i body. it is more frequently derangeh than any
other. linen follows Dyspepsia Constipation, Cold
Feet and Los Of Appetie-the skin becomes yellow,
the spirits droop. and there is great aversion to
ciety. Regulate the Liver, and you correct all these
evils The surest preparations to take DIR.
They carry off the bile, and give appetite and
strength ~:
His Dyspepsia Compound should be takerf where a
person has been troubled with Dyspepsia oRg time.
Price so cents but for Colds, Bilious habits Jaun-
dice, &c, take DR.. Roses Anti B,llio4s Railroad
Pills. as they go ahead of all other Pills in their good
effects. l215 and % cents per box.
&as- The above preparation can be found, with
circulars and full directions, at the stores of
Il. D. Gilman, W. II. Gilman,
Charles Stott & Co., Samuel Butt
j +. Callan, John W. Nairn,
Kidwel & Lawrence, Washington cityD. c.
J. L. Kidwe ell, Georgetown, D. c., and the various
Drug Stores in Alexandria,
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-01-24

boat falls, and they could not lower her.
"He sees you now!" was shouted "he
is after youg'
oq, the agony of that moment, thought
OF every thing at the same instant, at least
so 1t seemed to me then. Scenes long for
cotton rushed through my brain with the
rapidity of lightning, yet in the midst of
this was striking out madly for the ship.
Each moment | fancied could feel the
pilot fish touching me, and | almost
screamed with agony. We were not ten
yards from the ship; dozen ropes were
thrown to US; but, as if by natural instinct
we both swan for the same.
"Hurrah! they are saved. they are
alongside" :" shouted the eager crew.
We both grasped the rope at the same
time; a slight struggle ensued-I had
the highest hold. Regardless of every.
thing hut my own safety, placed my foot
on the negro's shoulders, scrambled up the
side and fell exhausted en- the deck He
followed roaring with pain, for the shark
had taken away part of his heel Since
then L have never bathed at sea; nor be-
lleVe has Sambo ever again been heard 10
assert that he would swim after shark if
he met one in the water.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-01-24
DIR. ROSES NERVOUS CORDIAL

1hs most Patud6te Preparation IN Medical Science.
'1'lIE thousands who suffering with any NER-
VoUS AFFECTIONS, will find immediate relief in
using this wonderful CORDIAL. It cures Neuralgia.
Heart Disease Papitation, Heartburn, Nervous Head
Ache, TremOrof the Muscles Flesh, Wakefulness
anu all restlessness of the mind or body; whether
worn down by care labor. study.
This truly wonderful Medicine, from its peculiar
happy effect in aIaying the most violent Nervous AT
fectona and completely eradicating them from the
SYSTEM may justly be termed the .randest discovery
In the science Of Medicine 1t subdues and ayerts all
those Nervous Diseases, over which the most pro-
found medical skill has hitherto had control. It
Is a grand restorer in building up a weak consttu-
ton, already worn down by disease and debiliated
by other incidence its nvs soratng pr perties act like
a charm. and its beneficial effects almost mirac-
ulous. The weak, the nervous and those suffering
with constant pains and uneasiness are frequently
cured by using single bottle.
Price 90 &C nts, and to be had at the stores of
D. Gilman, w. Ii. Gilman,
Charles Stott q Co., Samuel Butt,
j. +. Callan, John ". Nairn,
Kilwell Il Lawrence, Washington city, D. c.
]. L. Kidwell, Georgetown, %. c. and the va
rious Drug stores in Alexandria dec l5-
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-01-24
RICH FURS FOR LADIES,

TODD e. co. particularly invite the attention
of the ladies of the Metropolis and vicinity. to
their rich and valuable stock of FUR GOODS. The
assortment comprises the richest and finest descrip
tons Of
ROYAL ERMINE,
HUDSON'S BAY SABLES,
BAUM AND STONE MARTIN,
FITCH MARTIN, CHINCHILLA,
CANADIAN MINK, BLACK LYNX;
In fact every article in the trade recognized by
taste and fashion, beautifully represented at
their Sales Rooms and sold satisfactory prices, at
Browns Marble Building. Pennsylvania avenue
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-01-24
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
nAmY EVENING STAR.

The undersigned proposes to publish, so
os q sufficient number of subscribers
.bou have been obtained to justify the un-
5.- taking, a daily afternoon paper, to be
srod ;. The Daily Evening Star"
..Tbe Star" is designed to supply de-
,;Jaratum which has long existed at the
metropolis of the nation, Free from party
nmeIs and sectarian influences, it will
-osarVe strict neutrality, AMI, whilst
s,.iotaining fearless spirit of Independent
,,,ce will be devoted, in an especial man.
,sr to the local interests of the beautiful
49, which bears the honored name of Wash
;.r,oD and to the welfare and happiness of
,5s large and growing population within its
,orIers. To develop the resources of the
uetropolis-to increase and facilitate its
nsrcautile operations-to foster and en-
.ourage its industrial pursuits-to stimulate
;ts business and trade-to accelerate its
rogressin the march to power and great
re,s-these shall be the main objects of the
paper
The Star" will also beam forth intelli-
reuce from all sections of the country, by
telegraph and mail, and give it in form so
,opdensed as not to render it necessary to
sift bushel of chaff before finding a grain
of wheat. The articles, editorial and select
ed. will be brief, varied, and sprightly. No
thing shall be admitted into it's columns Of
fensiye to any religious sect or political par
ty-nothing. in moral point of view, to
which even the most fastidious might object.
Ii is the determination of the publisher to
make it paper which will be a welcome vi
ster to every family, and one which may be
perused not only with pleasure, but with
profit
The editorial department will be under the
direction of a gentleman of ability and tact.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
Subscribers served by the carriers at six
cents week, payable weekly. To mail sub
scrbers 81 a year; So for six months.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
In order to prevent persons having but a
few lines to advertise paying an extravagant
rate. the following schedule will be adopted {: