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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-11-19

ITO CONTRACTORS Proposals will
Il be received at the office of the Commissioners
of Streets generally until twelve o'clock NJ, on
Saturday next, the 18th November, for paving
Wharf street from the Eastern line of the city to a
point 1870 #. West and from the North line of Wharf
the margin of the wharf, GOO square yards of
the above paving win be taken up and removed from
Ash street between the North line of Water
the wharf, and also 90 lneal feet of curbng The bal
ance of the paving, 140 square yards, will be new,
and also l20 feet of curb. The new curb has been
estimated 40 per lineal foot, the old at 20
per lneal foot, including redressing, and the
paving at 60 cents per square yard and the old at
So cents Also for about 400 cubic yards of Filling
and 1900 square yards of travelling, Union street
from Grace TO Franklin The estimate for the Filling
has been made at 25 cents per cubic yard, and the
travelling at cents per square yard.
No bids beyond the above prices will be consi-
dered. The proposals must state at what time the
work will be commenced, and when completed. The
contractor will be required to enter into contract
with the city, giving approved security for the
prompt ano faithful execution of the work within the
time specified. Further information can be obtained
by application to the undersigned. By order OF the
Commissioners of Streets generally.
nov l6-td w. GILL, City Engineer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-11-19

EOR HIRE have for hire, for the re-
Il mainder of the year, one excellent Chamber
maid, one good Hause Servant, with child, one
small Boy and one small Girl
WILLIAM GOULDIN,
no1T-St Governor Street
NOR HIRE have for hire, for the bal
Il ance of the year, a GIRL accustomed to waiting
in the house, &c. Apply to
EDW'D. D. EACHO,
no Is General Agent and Collector.
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STRAYED OR STOLEN.-On MON
~ DAY the 18th of November, the Tuesday fol.
lowing, halfsetter and half pointer DOG, named
on him, has small plug out of his right ear, and
portion of flesh grown up in his right eye. Any
person having the said dog in his possession will do
sage at John ?: Taley's Grocery Store, Franklin
street, square below the old market. through the
post office, SO that get him. And he will be
literally rewarded.
no l2-6tN ACHILLES G. GARNETT
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" JOB AND CARD tRlNTING.-The DIS
PATCH JOB OFFICE, ON Governor Street. has
the largest and best assortment of CARDS ever in
this city, and is prepared to do this description of
PRINTING on as reasonable terms as elsewhere in
FANCY PRINTING Cali and see specimens
Ey- Plain and Fancy CARDS for sale. Sc S-dtf
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To LADIES' SALE.--The Ladies Of Duval Street
Church will hold their Annual Fair for the sale of
useful and ornamental Articles and Refreshments at
shuTIE.S HALL, on Broad street, commencing on
MONDAY EVENING. 2lst inst ut Z O'clock p. M.
The friends of the Church and the public are invited
to attend. no Ia-6,s
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~ between Main and Cary streets, Richmond, Va
TOLAND BURGER, Practical SaD Man4faesu-
rers, are now prepared to manufacture SAWS Of
every description.
Al SAWS manufactured by US are warranted to
give satsfaction-if not, they will be exchanged or
the money refunded.
SAWS that have been heated or sprung By run.
ming, repaired and warranted to be good as new.
Repairing Of all kinds done at the shortest notice.
no 2-lm*
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NALT-5t0 sacks Salt atioat, daily ex-
1pected aud for sale by
no 10 MACE L WINSTON.
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(LOAKS, CLOAKS, CLOAkS.--Just
~ received beautiful assortment of Ladies' Ciosks
that cannot be excelled in workmanship, style or
quality, which will be sold at very low price.
no 10 L. GOLDSMITH, No. Al Main st.
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AMusEndHNre.
q n q ii q & ~
SATURDAY EVENING, NOV. 10th. 1855
PLAIN COOK.

rw On Monday evening. Mr. CouIDocK viii viii
appear.
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+ WHIRLPOOL FINE SALT.-2cO sacks,
no 10 w s'' - WILLIAMS Nj BROTHER.
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DOR SALE-A GENTEEL AND LU-
Il CRATIVE BUSINESS.-This is an excellent
chance for person with small capital az the bu-
siness is very profitable and well established. The
reason why sell, is desire TO 20 to Europe ADJ
dress with real name, P. g. s., Dispatch office.
no l5-5t
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. ,HEhE are three very pleasant ROOMS
the other two side rooms fronting a st.
no l8-St*
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DORTO RICO SUGAR.-3l hhds. Porto
l. Rico SUGAR, for sale by
no l8-1w DUNLOP, MoNCURE co.
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ENGLISH MERINOES.--English Me-
H. rinoes Of every shade and quality. for sale BY
nol9 G. HARTWELL K co.
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IRA B CLOTHS FOR LADIES
~ CLoAKS Just received per steamer Roam
oke. piece super Drab Cloth for ladies' elcaks,
no 10 c.. HARTWEIL & co.
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STRAY HORSE.-Came to my resi-
~ dence, on Brook Avenue, last Sunday night, q
BAY HORSE, with black legs from the knees down.
The owner is requested to CALL pay charges and
him away.
No lists RO MASON JR.
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ZINE LIQUORS AND WINES.--Lon-
Il don Dock. Hennessey, and Otard, Dupuy l. Co.
Brandy; Pure Rye Whisky; Holland Gin; Jamaica
Rum; Apple Brandy; Madeira, Sherry aud Port Wine
and Champagne, constantly on hand. For sale by
MACE & WINSTON,
no19 corner Cary and 18th street.
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w B. w. STARKE, ATTORNEY AT LAW
AND NOTARY PUBLIC. Practices in ali the
Courts of Henrico, Hanover and Richmond city.
As Notary Public, particular attention will be paid
to the taking of Dispositions lin out of his ofce)
Proof and Acknowledgements of Deeds, Relnquish-
ments of Dover, &c. Claims for collection entrusted
to him promptly attended to.
Office, No. 80, three doors above City Hotel, on
North side of Main street, Richmond, Va.
de 2-Iv
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RUTTER AND LARD.-75 buckets and
A. kegs, part prime, in store aud for sale By
no 10 WILLIAMS x BROTHER.
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e HENRY G. CANNON, ATToRNEYAT
LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC, and Commissioner of
Deeds, &C., for New York, Pennsylvania, North Caro-
lima, South Carolina. Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio,
Practices in the Courts of Richmond city and Hen
rico county. Will attend promptly to all Legal and
Notarial business with which he may be entrusted.
Office on Franklin Governor street.
sa Sim
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DREMIUM VENETIAN BLINDS
i GEO. w. ZIMMERMAN, Venetian Blind Ma
ker, No. 81 Arch street, Philadelphia.
Constantly on hand general assortment of Blinds
wholesale and retail, at the lowest prices.
The citizens of Richmond and vicinity respect
fully informed that having appointed Messrs HAB.
LIST0N l. BROTHER, No. 10 Governor street,
Agents, all orders left with them viii meet with
prompt attention, and Blinds furnished at PHILA-
DELPHlA PRICES. i6--3mis
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w BATHS. BATHS, BATHS.-Hot, Cold and
Shower Baths can be had daily at the Hair Ores
sing, Shaving and Shampooing Saloon, under the
American Hotel-entrance on 18th street.
Single Bath Is cents, or five tickets for 81. OCT
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yT. ]. CARSON 4 co. NOS. Al AND 4S
LIGHT STREET, BALTIMORE, AND NO. Sc
WATER STREET, NEW YORK.-A good assort-
ment of Bacon, Pork and Lard always on hand, and
for sale at lowest market prices je l3-ly
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" AUCTION NOTfCE.-Attention Is solicited to
our sale THIS MORNING. at 10 o'clock
no ls-lt ALEX MOTT l. CO., Aucts.
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M ACkEREL.-20O packases Nos. 2, 3,
4sA and 4 Maekerel, In store, for sale ty
NJ 10 WILLIAMS & BROTHER.
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GENERAL AGENCY FOR THE HIR-
" ING OF NEGROES, COLLECTION OF
CLAIMS AND THE SELLING OF PRODUCE
The subscriber has taken Office on Governor ST.,
two doors from the of that and Main, opposite
the Dispatch office, where he will be found ready to
any and all who may entrust their business with
him. in the discharge Of which he promises the
faithful attention and refers TO the gentlemen
whose names are subscribed below.
JAMES D. ELLETT.
REFERENCES Judge John A. Meredith, Judge
VIM. w Crump, James Lyons, Esq. Messrs. Goddin
L Apperson, Herbert A. Claiborne, Esq, Messrs
Dudley 4 Johnson, Messrs. N. B. 4 G. b. Hill, and
Messrs &. II. Dickinson l. Brother. 24-dts
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FLEECHES, LEECHES-The public are
hereby informed that [ have just received by the
steamer jamestown, lot of superior Swedish and
Mediterranean LEECHES, which will be applied
upon the reasonable terms. The subscriber can
be found all hours of the day the hair dressing
saloon under the American Hotel, 18th street. and at
night on 25th between Main and Franklin streets.
sc ID R. C.. HOBSON
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RACON.-Western and Country Cured
- Hams Sides and Shoulders for sale bY
nol9 WILLIAMS L BROTHER.
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DEWS FOR SALE.-Those who desire to
l. purchase PEWS in St. James Church can do 90
by applying to the subscriber
II. J. CHRISTIAN,
jy 2S-2awts Treasurer of st. James Church
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-11-19

fV-PROHIB1TORYL LIQUOR LAW-The Com
mtees appointed TO act In concert with the Commit-
Hall of Mcdowell Division THIS EVENING. at
half past o'clock. The public are invited to attend
by request of the Chairman.
p. s. Sons Of Temperance are invited 10 meet the
Division at o'clock. NO la-Its
, 1853-04-09
@0a0@9A A0@OO9o
-,-TFrOm the CiheinhstI Commercial.
|The Masses Their Condition. and



The term "Masses" IS certainly sung Of
Ten enough in our ears 10 produce a thor
Ough understanding, not only Of lis mean
ing, but Of all their wants. rssourees and
prospects. But RolHing can bs more mys-
ieriOus than these latter conditions, so far
n general agIeemcnt and.hsrmOny Of action
extend. From the time Of the ancient re-
publies Of Greece and Rome until The pres
shl day, tie smelioTsdon Of the masses has
always been an agisaled and prsdomiDsiing
question with those ddireolihg the, affairs of
governmsn,,5 Contcnding parties have eyer
Ofsred different and contrary moasures
which should secure The greslesi amount of
good to the greatest number of people. The
Masses have always been talked Of and beld
up as conspicuous feature of legislative
action, but, considering the times and The
circumstances by which they are surround
ed, we cannot see that their condition is
much more improved Of their interests much
more furthered than they were centuries
ago. The MasesAby which we under
stand al who obtain "a. livelihood by actual
lAbcr, money for toll, without bargain, trade
or speculaiion-7hayo been. important thus
frin thoOFyTather than prac'icr. in being
hlksd Of rather than, being talked 10, in
possessing nominal rather than actual con-
sequence, They have been employed as
ncalss notBs an end and their name has
used as a sorl Of elaP7trap by wHiehio catch
public applause and their support and en-
thusiaSm In the execution Of certain pro-
jects, protesting sthe stpwv bptnOi the sub
stance Of their adJantage,- IN ibis manner
haIithsppenedthst, tbroGgifai The sound
and fury Of public debate, strong eonien-
ton, enaciion and annulment Of laws, and
he revol1ions of countries, the Masses still
isquire many of their rights, and ask for
tneEOration even in our bright land Of
equal liberty. How much longer will this
d, and when win true action begin, are
questions the most natural though the mos
difficult to answer. 1t is, at least, evident,
from a consideration Of lhe past, and scan
ming Of the present, that the Masses must
not dream Of prosperity, bot awake to ac-
ton they must themselves take part in
what concerns their good, and not trust to
hePrOmises and PretensiOns of deMagogues
who would elevate them to the heavens
while they feel the need Of their aid, and
KICK them to the earth when their services
are no longer required.
One feature in the history Of the Masses
IS observed: they have almost invariably
been acted for, and lhrir'needs and interest,
become known more through others mouth.
han their own This is very opposition 10
, 1853-04-09

the end they expect 10 attain (; and it can
not but be regarded as a little singular that
they do not see through the error Of their
lifetime, and adopt a different mode of pro-
eedure. Their case is much like that of a
patient and his physician They know MT
thoroughly what is their condition or what
lhe disease Of which they are 10 be cured.
They hear a number OF learned disquisitions
which appear all very fne and sound mellif-
luously, but arc not understood. They
swallow what is offered them greediiy, and
end, 10 their astonishment, Z" they get no
better fast" Thus from moath 10 mOnih,
and year 10 wear, they continue in the same
practice, and listen to aughl that is told
them With marvelousness which abundant
ly bespeaks their patience and their expec-
tation. They are advised TO beware of new
humors and strange diseases, whose appear
ance they confidently expect, aud down
goes another anlidole to preserve the health
they never enjoyed. Wearied in mind and
Iatgued in body, they yet continue to hope
and will hope, il seems, while lie lass,
without any genuine evidence Of improve
ment, until they burst The bonds OF foreign
alliance aud depend upon their native, Vig-
orous constitution, and their own means Of
increased strength, for complete activity
and restoration. '.'
The evils of the masses arc usually ex-
aggeratsd, and they arc goaded on TO
point whose obteniiOn augmenls in place
of diminishing the injustice thcy suffer-
Annoyed, and irritated, and provoked by
those pretending to be Ihsir best friends,
they know not what they do, and make
blnndeD which eventuatc disastrously 10
their interests and 10 their failure prospects.
They clutch at slraws and mistake shadows
for substance, until lhey imagine there must
be a common agreement and natural de-
sire 10 oppFess them. Cynicism and dissal-
isfaetion perhaps result, and despairing par
iially Of any proper favors, thoy even snap
at the hand which would elevate them.+--.
Their true friends they consider lheir fOes,
because In opposiiion % their false one. ana |
bewildetsd and harrss.od, they tpOw not
which way 10 ,turn or what 10 choose. The
sole remedy fG Ihia Is 10 search rlhamselVss
for what they absolutely need and take
counsel from those of their oFnf number
who are sble 10 give wholesome tesobipg.
and have done SOL Lotthem elevate them
selves by k4Owledee and Sidur, and not
wait for the realization of Utopian. schemes
that can never have existence When they
Do 50, the masses will obtain ameliOrutiOn,
and not I'LL then ysm sdi asitg iah
, 1853-04-09
From the San Francisco Herald.
Ice in San Francisco.

The arrival of the brig Copsort, with two
hundred and twenty tons Of ice Itom Silka,
marks new era in the ice trade Of the Pa
cito. The ConsorI is owned by the Ameri-
can Russian CommeIcial Company, who
have engaged with much yigor in the en-
terprise OF supplying the various markets
on this coast ffom SIka. With the rapid
advance Of civilization, the article is becom>
ing NECESSARY Of life, and especially is this
th3 case in the summer months, when The
tharmomelsr, out of San Francisco, avera-
ges over one hundred degrees. On the
coast Too, and in the steamers ice IS ihdis-
pcnsablc, and from this time f5rvpaFd there
is every reason 10 believe II will be quite as
extensively used on the Pacific coast as in
the United States. Fortunately the supply
IS near at hand, within fifteen DAYS sail Of
San Francisco The lake from which the
American Russihn Commercial Company
obtain their ice, is capablb of furnishing
hheen thousand tons a year, and is exceed
l1gty easy Of access, being within fifteen
Hundred yards Of The landing. The COM
pany have despatched engineers, ics-cutters
and all the other force necessary 10 get out
the ice, build ice houses, construct rail-
way hom the lake 10 the shore, and do all
other things preparatory 70 loading the
ships Of The company With cargoes during
the whole year! Hereafter a supply may
be expected Jnee a fortaight, as thete is al
ready in tho ice houses sufficient slotted 10
load several vessels, The enterprise is be-
ing prosecuted with great deal Of energy,
and when the arrangements are fully com,
pleted, as they win be in very short time,
our citizens may expect to be furnished with
abundance Of ice in every month Of the
year, Of course this supply from Sitka
will alnihilate The ice trade between Boston
and this pori, as the latter place cannot Keep
up competition with a rival locality but a.
teon to twenty days distance from San Fan!
cisco, and where labor is likewise so very
cheap, We learn that the company intend
despalchihg another vessel in Few days,
B. D. H sHII| d | e 81 u y - N.|"l
, 1853-04-09

- H "
Water .PRooF Doors AND SHOES. The
February number of the American Farmer
has the following recipe for rendering boots
and shoes waterproof, which the editor
Saysihe has tried Win perfect success: -'
,1ad Tdke one pint OF boiled linsecd, oil, two
ounces Of beeswax, two ounces Of spirits Of
turpentine, and two ounces of burgundy
pitch. let them be carefully melted over
Q alow FREE Whh,tkis mixture new Shoes
and boots arc 70 be rubbed in the sun, or at
a Little distance from the FIRE, with sponge
or brush. This operation should be repeat
ed without wearing them as often as they
become dry, until they are fully, saturated,
which win require four or FIVE times brush
Ing; By this, The leather becomes imporvi-
ous' 10 water. o. The boot or shoe, thus pre-
pared lasts much longer ihah common leaths
e5 ; j. acquires such . phabilily and sofl-
ness that il will never shrivol, Or grow hard,
and in that state is the most efFeclual pre-
venlstivo against colds, &c. 1t is isnecessary
10 remark that shoes and boots thus p9e-
pared ought not 10 be worn unlil they be-
come perfectly dry and elastic; as in The
contrary case the leather will Become loo
soft, aud wear out much sooner Ihanit other
wise would.n .r...o .....
, 1853-04-09

ofThee Is large class Of men everywhere
and especially in remote country districts,
who are IN the habit Of discouragipg all
projected improvements, without discrimi-
nation. And yet tiese ssms men are the
very ones who always insist upon having
tip-top prices for their lands, when they
have been brought into market and made
valuable by the very measures WHICH they
hare continually y dvnomced and derided.
When farmer OF other PROPERTY holder
takes the ground that a projected, plank
road, railroad, pavement, Sc, will tad
yanco the value Of his land single dOllsr,
we like 10, see him stick to bis declaration
TO the end. II seems TO us rather mean in
him to tidicule and oppose ey,ry effort of
his neighbOrs for the general good and
then demand a heavy additional price for
his property, based upon the completion
and success Of the very measures which he
had opposed from die beginning. There is
only one thing meaner than this and that
is to ridieule schemes Of Improvement, not
from ignorance, but from selfish desire 10
avoid taking part in the outlay-thus throw
ing the whole burden upon tie shoulders of
few prblic-spiriIed and generous men,
while the beneficial results are shared alike
by all This seems the very quintessence
Of meanness-and yet is It not done every
day p Sat. Ere. Post,
, 1853-04-09

The MoRMoNs.-A correspondent Of the
St. Louis Intclligencer writing from Utah,
says that he attended service at the only
house of worship in the place, and bad the
pleasure Of hearing a sermon upon the Plu-
iality Of wives, from brother Orson Pratt, as
we'll as the reading of the original revela-
lion Of Joseph Smith upon the slme sub
ject, by President Young. One singular
idea advanced by Mr.. Pratt in his discourse
| cannot refrain from mentioning. That
was, that the principal reason why the pco-
pie Of the United States and Europe did not
adopt the system Of plurality of wives was
that they were TOO avariciOus and penurious
TO support such large families; that they
were at last becoming too fond Of gold to
support even a single wife and her offspring.
, 1853-04-09

PrNcrUAtSrY.AWa was NM 4
UTE man hnbsceutst3 clock in the entry
at Mount Vernon controlled the movement
Of the family. At iiis dining parties be al
lowed Eve mihutes for Inference Of watches
and then waiiel for no pRs,i II msmbers
Of Congress came, at a late hour, bis simple
apology wes 'Gentieihen, We are TOO
Pnnctral TOR y66 p i6t- d Gehtiemeh, [ have
a cook who hsasT asks @'heGheFaths com
pany has eolnes bul wheibsrsthsili hour has
come.pr5 Nobody eyer waited fP General
Washington He was, always Eve minutes
before the time; and II lhee parties he had
engaged 10 meet We're dot Present Al the
ssasOn appointed, III, consldefsd Ihe enesgeI
Heht iepneelled, and wdulH leave the place
and refuse 10 retpEn,7rlN Nat. oI4tslhgent a.
, 1853-04-09

I A NFw GuSPATFNF,-W were shown
very ingeniously CONSTRUCTED rife, invent
ed by COL P. W. Porter Of Tennessee,
which, 70 all appearances, is the most des-
trucliyeiwtapon for its size uhictrfheing
nuily of man has yet devised. itisProyi2
ded with a cylinder al The base of the bar
rel capableof containing nine separate char
ges, which can. be discharged in as many
seconds. A magazine has also been invent,
ed TO fit on the lock, capable Of holding an
indefinite number Of charges, by the aid Of
which it may be practicable ioumake sixty
discharges a minute.I The patentee claims
that, by the arrangement Of his lock, the
powder obtains more complete combustion
than in any other gun row n'use, because
the ignition takes place nearer the ball.
The lock opens on hinges aseahly a. the
door Of q closet, 50 as 10 permit the fEeost
access 10 The cylipder and all ,lhe parts, Of
the maelilhcry, iot cleaning, repairing, or
any other purposs. II is self-capping and
self printing, and is said 10 shoot with uh-
paralleled force and precision. ri Now York
f9Ai' si.r s,..- lv.rl's 3D.. fdtlo isrl ~ .i,m