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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-04

RICHMOND CoLIKoa--Tne nfih annual COM
mencement Of this growing institution came OF en-
the evening Of the 2nd nstsnk 1t DR. letters Church,
ON Grace street. The exercises were opened with
prayer BY the Rev. Mr.. Manley. Mr.. Jeter
George, of Lancaster, was then introduced TO the
audience. who delivered sprightly address on the
reciprocal influence of eloquence and government
II was very well conceived discourse, ana Illus
sratea By apt citations Of European and American
history. The impression on. the large ana in1el,
| gent audience was decidedly favorable, tnougn
slghtly impaired by an occasional hesitancy. 10
speak with effect one must Thoroughly Aho" hn
piece. He win then transfer his confidence 10 the
minds of his hearers, and them from that PAIN
full solieitude which youthful orator must neces-
sarily excite. The President Of the College, rev.
DR.. RyIand, next read out the names OF the stu
dents who had distinguished themselves IN 'ne
closing examinations The number was 90 large 81
to produce Ia our minds the conviction either taat
the standard of merit Ia too low that the proper
ton of scorktnS students is unusually great a. the
college. We were truly grathed at the loerai
course of study indicated by these distinctions
including as 1t does the Latin, Greek and French
languages, the elementary ard higher mathematics
the various branches of physical and moral philo.
sophy, and the usual English studies. The confer.
ring of the Degree of A. B. on the graduate, hr.
George, was followed by Baccalaureate from Pre-
sident Ryland, which pointed out the aspirations
saited to a young man. Our youth could scarcely
fail to be blessing to the country II they carry out
the valuable suggestions in his discourse. The con-
Guiding speech was by the Rev. g. G. Mason, OF
Petersburg. His object was to show that moral and
intellectual training each pronotce Of the Other
The discourse was full of common sense, and in
dcated well balanced and discriminating mird.
The Armory Band was In attendance, and en-
livened the evening with several appropriate airs
We may be somewhat peculiar In our taste, but we
think military music less adapted to rhetorical ex
hbitions than some other varieties which our city
can furnish. Half a,dozen male and as many fe-
male voices, accompanying a few of the most pepu
lar instruments, would discourse far sweeter music
and much more suited to the place and the occa
sion.
We rejoice to learn that the trustees propose
soon to erect buildings that shall combine elegance
and comfort We wish them hearty God'speed
in raising up in our midst first rate institution.
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xSs Auction NoIice.--Particular atten-
NJ sion is requested to the sale of House
hold and Kitchen Furniture, to take place To.
Morrow Morning, commencing at 81 O'Clock,
at the residence OF Mr. Fl Butterield, ON 9Th, be.
tween Byrd and Canal street.
See advertisement
jy4 GEO SUMNER, Auctr.
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THE THERMonErER.-We give daily the state of
the thermometer for morning, noon and night, as
kept at Mr. Randolphs Bookstore, In this city, and
these figures are doubtless correct as the thermo-
meter indicates at tina: place. But we believe that
at almost all other places in the city the thermome
ter has shown a much higher range. We have
very COED instrument in our flee which is always
about four degrees higher than Mr. Randolph's; and
we have heard of several others which differ from
three TO six degrees from the temperature as we
publish it, These differences, supposing the nstru.
ments to be all perfect could be easily accounted
for in place like Richmond, presenting at every
streets corner new aspect, now level, now slop-
ing NORTH east west south, and so giving in each
case different exposure. But in all probability,
much of this difference is to lie accounted for by
the imperfection of the instruments. thermo'
meter seems to be a very simple affair." and so it is
to the eye but practically, there are few instru'
ments more difficult of construction Several diff
ficuties are to be encountered. In the first place,
the tube must beblown Of uniform csbre through
out. Those who are acquainted with glass blowing
can well see, that to do this part of the work per-
ectly Ia almost impossible. If there 10 the slightest
difference in the diameter of the bore of different
parts of the tube the scale will surely give wrong
result.
In the second place the upper part of the tube
should be Theoretically sealed SO as to exclude all
air. else the pressure of thai fluid upon the mercury
will interfere with the result This is a thing very
difficult, if not impossible, to accomplish perfectly.
Some little bubble of air almost always remains
In the third place, the scale must be accurately
made, and accurately fitted to the tube In nine in.
struments out of ten, this is not attended to. Their
mometers are s'like Peter Pindars razors, made to
SELL" and the mass of purchasers have no means
at hand to test them. Hence the vast disagreement
of instruments. On Wednesday, at ID, our
thermometer stood at go; on Thursday at 100, and
on Friday at l02, in the shade, and some 20 feet
from the doors Old citizens assure US that there
has been no such heat within the last IS yearsand
from our own feelings we can readily believe it
gentleman in Petersburg says that on the 3Oth,
by two Instruments, one made In Philadelphia and
the other in London, the temperature was SO at
P M-and the editor of the Intelligencer says that
in the coolest place liz his office, it stood at 100
81 P ~ The gentleman who communicated the
above to the Integencer has resided in Petersburg
AZ years, and recollects no such degree of heat
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GRAND LARcENY.-On Saturday morning, in the
Mayors Court, the of William H. Jones, Sam'l
Jones and Thaddeus Williams, reported in our
last Fridays issue) was resumed. Our readers
will remember that the accused were charged with
stealing pocket Book from W, L. Kirby, contain.
ing some $50, on the Monday previous.
/ The witnesses called, were chiefly to corroborate
the testimony of Kirby and Brown, who appeared
as witnesses at the former examination.
Elizabeth Valentine testified that Kirby came to
her house ON Monday evening, and did not leave
till ABOUT or o'clock ON Tuesday, and that he did
not leave the house during the time.
George Valentine testified that Kirby came to his
house at about o'clock, and said that he had been
robbed of his money. Said he did not know who
had been with him, but that Jenkins would know
them.
James Gentry said that on Monday about dusk,
four persons came into his place on 18th street.
and that among them were the prisoners, civilians
and w. H. Jones,) Sam Jones, and man who goes
by the name of Coon" | believe the prisoners
came from Manchester. On Tuesday, at ! or 2
o'clock, John Brown William Brown and Kirby
came In together. saw the note in the morning
ON Tuesday, Williams had 1t, and wanted change.
He handed note "liks that" (the bill produced in
court, but not fully identified by witness to Sam
Jones' and told him 60 and get IS cents worth Of
cigars, and bring back the change. had two Of
the cigars myself. Cannot swear positively to the
note Jones brought back the change.
Joseph smithey, very intelligent lad OF Is. act
ing a clerk In Mr. streckers drug store, testified
that he nrst saw the note in question, (Which he
identiHed,) about IL or IL o'clock on Tuesday. II
was not Kirby who brought II but Sam jones'
Witness was positive that Kirby did not bring the
note to the stors. Tho change given was % Pur.
cell note, Sl so note, and balance In change.
The testimony here closed, whereuPon the PR
soners civilians and w. H. Jones) we're remand
ed TO JAN for trial ct the next Court II would
seam that Sam Jones 10 still at large.
The witnesses were then recognized In $500
each to appear on tho fret day Of the Hastings
Court, 20 give evidence IN tho case. e
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To NV CIieuts.-I leave on this da

To My Clients.-I leave on this day
@NA for Rio. To those whose confidence and
kindness have placed their interests under my man.
agement am permitted to say. by the Honorable
VIM w Crump, of the city OF Richmond, that he
which have practiced-I therefore refer them to
him for attention to my cases, Civil or Criminal,
and assure them that they may safely rely on his
fidelity and capacity. ROBERT G. SCOTT.
Richmond June 10th, 1853 jy 1-3t*
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@, JOB PRINTING.-The Dispatch
WA Job Office is prepared to execute in the
abandonment manner, and on the most reason able
terms. Pamphlets, Circulars, Handbilis,
&c, and every description Of Printing.
lie 23-1m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-04

@~A Law and Notary PubIic.-Practices
In all the Courts of Henrico County and Richmond
city. As Notary Public, particular attention will
be paid to the taking of Dispositions Gin or out of
his office Proof and Acknowledgements of Deeds,
ton entrusted to him, promptly offended to.
Office removed to No SO, three aoors above City
Hotel, on North side of Main street, Richmond, Va.
de Civ
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-04

K SuBLETr MAGRUDER, Of the firm of Sab
lett Magruder Il Sons, another of our old and esi
mable citizens, and merchant of long standing,
died suddenly at his residence in this city yester
day morning He stood in the midst of the com
merciai men of the present day as Representative
of his class of day past and gone, and fine pat.
tern of the judicious, systematic, rigdly upright
and sterling merchant. His reputation was one OF
the puress. He enjoyed the general respect and
esteem of his fellow citizens, who regret him as a
good and valuable man taken away from amongst
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DIED,
On the morning of the Bird inst, sUBLET Nc
GRUDER, in the 10th year of his age The friends
and acquaintance of the family are invited to at
tend his funeral from his late residence corner of
3rd and franklin Streets This Evening, 4th inst at
S o'clock, without farther notice.
e The Funeral OF CHARLES CLIFTON, in
FAINT SON of HAnmet Pearce, will take place this
evening, at o'clock from the residence of his fs-
Their, on Goth, near Grace Street. The friends of
the family, with that of VIM Evans and James M
Taylor, are invited to attend without farther no.
tice.
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b FOR RENT, a very desirable and pea.

a FOR RENT, very desirable and pea
sanity situated Brick House. on the south
side of the Basin, in rear OF my Brick Yard The
house contains eight or nine rooms, airy aud large,
and in good repair. For further particulars en-
quire of me or Mr. J Blunt. who may be found
at almost any hour during the day at the Yard. /
have also good tenement on the south side Of
Main street, first square below the County Court
House, formerly occupied by Mr. Jackson, suitable
for small family. Terms reasonable, and posses.
sion given Immediately.
am at the Yard between the hours of Z and 8
O'Clock every morning.
jy 4-6is JOHN QUARLES
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-04

. q The Washington Republic has COM
pleled its fourth volume and is about to be re.
modeled-reduced in both size and price Of
subscription. With this view there will be a
temporary suspension Of its publication. Il
will appear again on Wednesday next. ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-04

New YoRK.-On Monday last, the House of
Assembly Of the New York Legislature adon,
ed a series of resolutions. offered by MIR. d. r.
Taylor, affirming the principles Of Presiden,
Pierce's Inaugural Address, that slavery is re.
cognised by the Constitution Of the United
States, and that the States where slavery ex.
lists are entitled to efficient remedies to enforce
the constitutional provisions for the protection
OF the right of property 10 slaves, &c. The
vote was 46 to %. Pending the vote, there
was great deal of excitement and exertion "a
interrupt the proceedings.
~ The Outlaw will case at Raleigh wa,
gwen 10 the jury Thursday last. The opinions
OF witnesses as to the genuinsness Of hand
writing Of the will were very contradi s,ory.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-04

IL our large and as yet, well selected stock of
Dress Goods, Stockings, Fans, Mitts, Sleeves Col.
lars, and hundreds of other articles, which not
usually found in Dry Goods Stores, and all Of
which We are selling at and below cost Ia order to
close our business next month. Persons who buy
to sell again will find il to their advantage give
us call before purchasing elsewhere Remember
the place. WECHSLER 81 COHEN,
y4-2w 49,, cor 5th and Broad streets.
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A SMALL FARM ON BROOK TURN.
IN PIKE FOR SALE-The subscriber offers for
sale his small Farm, on the eastern side of the
Brook Turnpike and 81 miles above the city of
Richmond containing about SO acres. 1t has upon
ii all the buildings necessary for the comfort of
small family. TO person who may be disposed to
purchase this Farm and the stock of cattle, horses
and growing crops thereon, together with valua
BILE family of slaves, credit of from three TO five
years will be given upon the whole purchase. The
interest thereon being paid half yearly and the
principal being amply secured The place ia re-
mal kably healthy. Apply to w GODDIN
PS If desired, improved city property will be
taken In exchange iy 4-Iw
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DIED IN JAIL.-Nokiah Lyssnder. a free negro,
wha had been repeatedly committed for remaining
In tie State contrary to law died suddenly, In Jail
Saturday morning. The inquest was called the
same morning but the result had not been heard
when our reporter left.
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JOHN D QUARLES.

nIsSOLUTION.-Th concern of ALEX.
II GARRETT & co is this day dissolved BIZ mu-
tual consent Persons indebted are requested 10
come forward and settle ss early as possible.
ALEX'R GARRETT
RICH'D II DUKE.
RIO II ANDERSON.
Richmond, July /, 1858.
CO-Partnershfp.
The undersigned have this day formed Co
partnership under the style of GARRETT & AN
DERSON for the purpose of conducting general
Grocery and Commission Business in the house
formerly occupied by Alex Garrett IL Co, No 40
Main street. and viii keep constantly on hand a
large and well selected stock of Family Groceries.
Their prompt personal attention will be given to
the sale of all kind of country produce lumber,
live stock &c. ALEX'R GARRETT.
jy 4-2aw4w RIM ANDERSON
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AsHocxrSG ASyAfn-w are informed By 70
liable authority that residing In this city died
from the effects Of intemperance on Thursday
night. He being pauper the Superintendent Of
the Poor House sent cofhn for the purpose Of his
burial The coffin proving too small, another VISA
sent Of the proper dimensions. The wife Of the
deceased, who was as inienperate her late part.
ner. was asked what should be dene with the
smaller coffin, which BY some oversight was kept on
the premises to which she replied "that she didn't
care what they did with it-she had no uss for
it," On Friday evening she died in the same man
ner as her husband, and the coffin which had been
brought originally for the husband, was used for
the wife. We forbear comment, and oil mention Of
names and localities, though they might easily be
given.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-04

DIN REWARD.-Supposed to have been
YIU left at the wharf at Rockets on the morn
ing OF the 2sth June, alter the Curtis Peck had
Leather Trunk. 1t is of an ob.eag shape
There was large black spot on the top of it. No
other marks recolected. The owners name was
not on it / will give the above reward of 10 dol
lars to the finder, who viii deliver it to Messrs
Robertson, Gates and Radcliffe, hardware mer-
chants No IS Main street. or w Cosby, Wall st.
iy 4-lt* w ROBERTSON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-04

Notice.-Express packages for Nor.
iSSfolk Petersburg, Richmond and the in.
terror, intended for shipment per steamers Roa.
noke and Jamestown, will hereafter be receiv.
ed by Messrs PARISEN a. KING, No 2 Barclay
street, New York, who are the only authorised
Agents to forward cur Express packages by
those steamships.
WIN. B. PARISEN. Petersburg
je15-1m J. Fl. KING. New York.
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July I'd, 1853
HAVING heard that report 10 being circuls.
Il ted about the city, which report may tend in
some degree to prejneics the minds of few per.
sons against the City Water, to the effscs that
dead body had been taken from the Reservoir of
the City Water Works, take occasion to say that
the above report Is without the least shadow Of
foundation. So far from there being any impurisy
in the water at this time Ii Is perfectly clear and
free from all floating matter whatever | make
this statement In order to relieve the minds of per
sons who may (if any there beg give credcnce to
such reports. JAMES L. DAVIS,
jy Alt Supt City Water Works
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f3RysYEN STRAY COW.-A Red CsW
S&S&1 with long horns-probaby 10 years
8 old, has been about my premises for
several days, and have taken charge
of her Till an owner appears Ny residence ia near
the Fairfield Race Course, on the road leading to
Stony Run. The owner is hereby requested to
prove property, pay charges, and take said Cow
away. CLAUDlUS GEIDT.
iY 4-2tt
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LOCAL MATTERS.

FounTH OF JuIY.--Our paper goes to press this
morning amidst the roar Of artillery. This 10 some
times annoying, but when We remember how, q
the same moment the thoughts Of millions have
been awakened, and turned upon the occasion
which gave birth to this anniversary, we feel re-
conciled to the gunpowdery propensties of both
men and boys-having been once boys ourselves, a.
near as we can remember. The ''noise and con-
fusion" incident to the occasion are often disagree
able, but should be borne with patience, since In
thousands of souls on thif, nations jubilee, the
sentiment OF patriotism receives additional streng
and old memories come up to Danish the discords
OF the hour. Let ne then have spontaneous cele
brstion such as each man chooses to get up on his
own hook. "and let Us all be independent
We hear that all the military companies In the city
are to be out In uniform and doubtless their par.
ticpsions in the festivities of the day viii add much
to its joyousness.
There will be no pepper issu ed frem this Office to-
morrow,
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~ U Y n = EApIt5s pdCAdg6s IOk
~SA Norfolk, Richmond Petersburg &C, in.
tended for shipment per steamers Roanoke or
jamestown, will hereafter be received by
Messrs ADAMS & CO., SO Broadway, who are the
only authorised agents for Express privileges by
these ships.
Office of New York and Virginia Steamship Com.
pany, No 80 Broadway.
LUDLAM & PLEAsANTS, Agents
New York. June, /, 1858. ~ jel3
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ESAmlLY SERVANTS FOX SALE.-
l. The advertiser, who is about breaking up
housekeeping, offers for sale, to remain in the city,
family of servants of kind and atfscionsts dispo.
sition particularly in of sickness consisting
of woman whoi good cook, washer and ironer,
43 years old, her daughter, en- excellent house SER
want, ii years old, and her son, very likely and
sprightly boy, 5years old. Enquire at this office.
jy 4-lt*
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EXCHANGE AND BANKING
@~EA HOUSE OF C. w. PURCELL IL CO.
The notes Of the Southern Manufacturers
Bank, are redeemed SIS heretofore at par at our
counter.
HsAn solvent Washington small notes. will for
the present be redeemed at par from Merchants.
We caution the public therefore, against paying
any discount on small notes dated at Washington.
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n T. j. CARSON q Co., No. Al
H>and 43 Light street, Baltimore,
and No. SO Water street, New YOrk.-A
good assortment of Bacon Pork and Lard always
on hand, and for sale at lowest market prices.
je lS-1y
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Cy Gaagers Return for the last sir months, ending
June 30th, 1853.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1853-06-25

~ RAN AWAY f.,m In ssl-c,ihvs. d,
C~.kr.vrir, IN Cadd" pa1ash L.. on
~ V"ri,y wight. ths AsA sa.t- = s%sss
~. usnn krsb~n. The a~k Inv " sLes,
th'rsy.,hsre years ~ ayr. dark comps~ss'~,
s'"s, built, about 8 ts~t y ~ 70, eh~s hts".
mol rccolsr,~d The said boy fovF5tsly IT,.
l"ngrd /" Mr. John =, Tally. IL Shreveport
H. - carpenter. aud ,o"k away with him
hen hs Irfi, s"nc Of his i"oI.. liz IA sup
po-ed 10 have been d-ccycd "A by so,ne white
l~r-or. n. will probably make hi- way west.
The above reward viii br gwen f"r his apprc.
hen-nn and delivery Ia me II Co,k-.viiIc. or
= liberal reward will b- paid for his spp'-Iien
zion ard confinement, in any ini 50 that ! can
get him, Onc hundred dollars will W. given
for the apprehension Of the White man, with
proof suneien, 10 convict him.
n. y BECkMAN.
CooxssviLlE, La. Jun. 2 1883 i'f
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(Th~e a,l~s and = hall, \. l.. II Marshall.
1 0>HE shnve establishment il INV in com
j pI~ss operation. and Is rrrpsrrd !" supply
oil IT. A~asai,dv for lumbrr. NJ .host hoiw~. ri
Ne following psirs- f"r cash
t,rd,sssy eqssss Lsnt~'. o. sSc PER hsn'
6~d.
Nhs~sirg. IS pr handerd
Failing d 74' p~' hundF~d.
l.sssbrs rsr~ssiiMg ~ f+~t in length. ex'va.
UsAssssy l.ss.b~s delivered In Nsrshs'l a
! d ~ rss hssds~d.
T~~nty pr cent viii - chasgsd m tls
sA.v~ prices, Il not lsid sn,il the rnd al tbs
Jsas. q.
I'LL. l~fl with JAMEs 1l.'-Acx IN Mar hall
q Il the Mil wilt NEE, with prompt attention.
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