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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-09-27
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fEEA. Tea.-.Just received peer
Steamship Tennesse and Empire City
direct from New York, a lot of choice fam
ily Teas. which in addition to stock on hand
comprises one of the best aesortmerts in
Ba'on Rorge. these teas are sold by agency
for one of the largest importing houses II
New YORK. and are guaranteed pure or nio
sale NAV 81 JOSHUA BEAI.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

We learn from the Staunton Vindicator that the
Federal Court, recently in session in that town,
adjourned on Thursday last The large batch of
Highland land suits were continued The cases in
regard to invasions of patent-right of bark rni
it is understood, have been compromised. A,large
number of cases (thrty fve) for alleged invasions
of a water wheel patent were continued-tbe
plaintiff being solemnly called and not appearing
The case which, from the vast amount of properly
involved it, and the legal ability engaged by the
parties, promised the most interest-'the Harper's
Ferry Suit'-had action in it other than the en-
try of an order OF survey
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

The Lynchburg Itrg'niaR states, as an evidence
of the effect railroad on the value of real es
tate, that tract of DAT acres of land in Bedford
belonging to the estate off. W. Schenck. deceased
was sold atpublic auction a few days ago at the
handsome price of $25 Is per acre. Land OF simi
lar quality, in the same neighborhood was sold
just previous to the location of the railroad at SO
per 1t is stated that similar advances in rea,
estate have taken place slong the whole line of the
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PRICE ONE CENT.
I IL DAILY DISPATCH.
TUESDAY MORNING, oCTo1ERi7 7s75

ed on Wednesday last, amer ! ...sss ae'.urh- =
days. We have given, heresofor. ,,,s - sAlee
the directors appointed on behalf of ~, -
the James River Company. Tha fo,low;rr -. !"
men were appointed associate proxies. on hsh.,s
of the State, in the Dismal Swanp Cana, 9
ny: Cincinnatus W. Newton, of Norfolk. Taza,,a,,
Taylor, of Norfolk, George Mcintosh Of NorfalL
The Enquirer says:
At the request of the Board, DR.. Graham. tbe;.
President, will before the November meeting. vs;,
the North for the purpose of looking into the CON
dition of the money market and OF examining the
various important internal Improvements, estab.
lishments for the manufacture of railroad cars
iron, &c. in that region of country The object Of
this latter examination is to put the Board in pos
session of all the information that may be necessa
~ to enable them to construct and equip, with all
practical speed, durability and economy, the Gov
ington Railroad. The Board of Public Works
seem determined to adopt the most energetic mea
sures for the completion of this great work and we
feel assured that if the members of the next Legis
lature should be possessed of like spirit of dis
patch and wise economy in a comparatively short
period, it will be finished and all of Virginia will
be enjoying the richest and happiest results there
from
The next meeting of the Board will be held on
Monday the 18th of November next, and we advise
all persons having business with That body either
to be here or have their communications here by
that day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

ITEMS FROM THE SoUTH.-New Orleans papers Or
Sunday are received Many vessels over due at
New Orleans from Northern ports have not arrived
In consequence of the unfayorable weather Busi
ness was commencing briskly. The whole num-
Der OF Interments for nineteen weeks was 96O of
which 8, l43 were of fever cases. The brother of
DR.. j. NJ Steiner, who shot Major Arnold, at Fort
Graham denies the truth of the published accounts
He says Arnoldsired first upon his brother, which
he returned, breaking his arm Arnold then fired
second time, when Steiner shot him dead
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11
.YSPEPSIA AND INDIGESTION

IL These great scourges of people cannot be
too well understood or the means of averting
curing them too highly appreciated. The person who
discovers any means of cure alleviaton, coufes
benet upon his fellows and is deserving of honor
This desirable consummation has been achieved, and
not only may DYSPEPSIA be cured, but Il may be
prevented. by the use of H00FLANDS GERMAN
BTTTERS, prepared by DR.. c. NJ. Jackson, Phiadel-
pha, which medicine is spoken OF in terms OF the
highest commendation by thousands who have tested
its efficacy Ii is perfectly innocuous in its nature,
and the valuable property of improving the
health of the robust, well as restoring the health
~ sba SOY oc 4-66csw
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

The following item is from the Montgomery, Ala,
Journal, of the 2sth:
we learn that very interesting case was tried at
the Circuit Court in Pike county, last week. A
sult was Instituted by citizen OF that county
against physician for the seduction of his wife.
ana the jury gave him verdict of 1888
Very interesting, to be sure; but the publication
of names would have made il more so
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

The University has commenced its present ses-
sion under most iattering auspices. The number
of matriculates is greater than at the same time of
any previous session. The probabilities are that
over the last session OF 25 r50siudens-C Charotes-
UiHe adrocate
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

FROM HAvANA.--The steamer George Law ar
rived at New York on Saturday, with Havana dates
to the Sd instant There is political news of in
terest. The Island was quiet and healthy, trade
brisk and freight vessels in good demand
The brig New World, from Cienfaezos, had put
into Havana in distress, the captain having lost his
wife and three children with the yellow fever The
captain and the rest of the crew were sick.
sugar was in steady demand, and the stock de-
creased. not much remaining in the country
Whites, ordinary to middling, 10 to 1.2 rials;
yellows to l-2, browns IA to 5 10; moasses
l-2 rials. Coffee was scarce at 1.2 to l-2
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

TRUSTEES NOTICE.-The Virginia
Il Wooien Company, by deed dated Septeml sr
Court of Hastings for the City of Richmond, has
conveyed all its property and effects in trust for
the benefit of its creditors generally All persons in
payment, and all persons having claims against the
Company will present them to me properly anthem
ticated. JUS. JACkSON, JR, trustee.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11
DoGGETT & ANDERSON, corner Of

- Thirteenth and Franklin streets dealers in
French and American PAPER HANGINGS, CUR
TAIN GOODS, Cornices, Bands, Cords. Tassels and
Window Shades and Blinds best curled Hair and
Shuck MATTRESSES, FEATHER BEDS. Bolsters
and Pillows, have on hand the most extensive aud
elegant stock of the above goods for the fall trade
ever offered in this city, which will be sold on rea-
sonable terms, wholesale and retail Paper Hanging
and Uphostering attended to promptly in the city or
country. call from friends aud the public gen.
orally is respectfully solicited Sc l7-Sm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

MIssTArEMENT.--Dr Smith informed us on Sat-
urday morning, that Love" the man injured at the
Canal Mill, not out of danger, although conva-
lescing rapidly The celebral symptoms still exist,
and as long such is the case the Dr. says, dam
ger may be apprehend. Petersbnry Express.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

YELLOW FEyEh--The Milton ola, Courier, Of
the 18th ult., says: vThere have been about forty
deaths In the vicinity. great many ofour citizens
left townso escape the disease, but the proportion
Of deaths was greater among those who aed away
'han among those who remained A number Of
negroes, also, have died The greater part ofthess
deaths have occurred within week pastr
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

FIRE.-We learn from the Wilmington Journal
that on Friday night last fire broke out at or ON
the Wilmington aad Manchester R. R. Company 5
Bridge over Brunswick River, by which some sixty
feet of the superstructure the end next to town
was consumed, as also two platform cars loaded
with Turpentine. The FIRE is supposed TO have
caught from sparks dropped by some some negroes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

Messrs. Imboden and McCue agents of the Dor.
Mining and Manufacturing Company, advertise ,ts.
books Of subscription to the capital stock are now
open in Staunton.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

We regret to learn says the Petersburg Express
that James w. Cooke sr., Esq, died suddenly at
his residence in the county of Greensville, on
Thursday night last. Deceased was much beloved
by large circle OF acquaintance, and had during
his long life fedsnany important and responsible
offices in his native county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

=. Elseiy, the Concordia La) Iatslii9saser
sadly afficted BY the yellow fever In less
seek ne iosshis wife and FIVE children, leaving,
s"o helpless little ones scio,s of their los.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

John C. oNeiIl, of Pennsylyania, has been APP
pointed consul of the United States for the port OF
Belfast, Ireland and D. W. Johnston, collector of
the customs, district of Pearl river, Mississippi
vice John H. Williams deceased.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

Bids for S500,0O0 worth of North Carolina State
Bonds were opened in New York, recently, and
the whole amount was taken by the State OF Ala
bama, at apremium of 3per cent The last Bonds
sold previously brought IA per cent, but consid-
erng the stringency in the money market, the sale
just made isregarded as every way favorable and
as giving flattering evidence of public credit.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

His Excellency Monsignore Bedini Apostolic
Nuncio OF His Holiness Plus Ninth to the Court of
Brazil, has recently been travelling in the United
States, on his way from Italy to Rio Janeiro. He
is now in Boston.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

az BLIsKzEN GoovEN HEvEN STIvENr--A new
paper has been started in Charleston, printed in
the German language, called, "DeutscAe Zeitaag',
Messrs. Melchers & Ladspig, two talented young
Germans are the proprietors
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

The editor of the Greensboro N. c., Patriot has
information from the mines in Randolph county,
which goes to show that there rich deposites OK
gold in that county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11
DOWNING SALOON.-The UNDERSIGNED

ROWLING SALOON.-The undersigned
- has just fitted up an elegant SALOON in the
of the Arbour, for the amusement and exercise
of gentlemen; with three splendid ALLEYS lust put
down In the best manner by Mr.. r. England, and
pronounced by judges the most superior in work
manshp ever seen in the city, which will be opened
this day to the public.
He has also completely remodeled his ARROUR
RESTAURANT, and ii is now pronounced the most
splendid establishment in Virginia. where can be had
at all times the greatest delicacies of the season. and
where everything good to eat and drink will be al
ways ready for his friends and patrons,
He returns his sincere thanks to his endsfnr their
unbounded patronage, and assures them every atten
ton of himself and assistants will be always rendered
oc 10 r. w. ALLEN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

The County Court of Bedford, at their septen,-
Der term, adopted, by large majority the ad valor-
principle OF taxation for the purpose OF raising
the necessary revenue for county expenses.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

On account of A. P. Abel having accepted the
post of cashier of bank in Charlottesville there.
VIII be no further issue OF the ''Ficklipr small
notes. The bills are redeemable however, an
heretofore
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

;, sonneiiy, tried in Staunton last week On
g u stealing two watches from Jeremiah
1-' !" - acquitted on the plea OF insanity.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

David Gaillard, jr, an esteemed citizen OF Fair.
field, South Carolina died few days since of bill
ious fever
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

The Decatur (Ala) Journal states that man
named Warren killed Mr.. Pace in Hancock county
last week We learn there was little or no proyoca-
ton. The murderer, who escaped, is said to be a
fugitive from justice in Georgia.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

The application of one James Thomas for an
innkeepers license, at Liverpool was urged ON
the ground that he had thirty four children i've of
which were born in two years.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

The Washington sailed from New York on Sat.
urdayfor southampton and Bremen. She took out
A passengers and 1914 1000 in specie
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11
NEW ESTABLISH MENT-SHIP
V7HE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF PEN

4 MANSHiP, by George j. Becker, Professor OF
Writing Drawing and bookkeeping in the Phiiadel-
pLis High School, in three parts ten numbers
A. MORRIS, No. 81 Main street. having just re-
ceiyed consignment of Becker's celebrated Copy
Books. respectfully invites the examination of the
series by ali interested in the instruction of writing
Co1araencne at No with the first principles of the
art the pnpil is gradually instructed by series OF
beautiful and progressive examples not stih engfaF-
isEs which the pupil may never hope to luntate but
&c siaiiies OF the authors hand writing INTO
practical acquaintance with the art of penmanshlp IN
al It's fortns-irom the bold and stately round hand to
the finest hand used in female correspondence.
As models Of writing the style taught III Beckers
series of Copy Books cannot be surpassed, and may
serve to encourage the pupil by showing that what
ever nau has done may be done again"
II addition. the examples present various standard
forms Of notes. drafts bills and other commercial
forms for Practice after the approved models.
Price, 81 80 per dozen. liberal discount to
4e.rEsrs oc 7-6t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

r.. sna'iottesviie Jefeysoaian states that the
= eainpoel who died near Abingdon. recent
~ hot Ex-Governor David Campbell
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

A plan for the establishment of a line of iron
steamers between New Orleans and Liverpool or
Havre, meets with considerable favor in the first.
named city and it is stated that company is to be
formed there and in Europe to carry the matter
into execution
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

Hon. w. T. Colquitt, Of South Carolina, had
his leg broken, on the Sd inst, in attempting to
mount an unruly horse
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

Hon. Andrew Beaumont, gentleman who had
long taken an active part in the politics OF Penn
sylvania, died at WiIkesbarre few days ago. He
was elected to Congress by the Democrats in 1882
and ra1t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

An affray ofquite serious nature occurred in
Petersburg on Saturday night. A man named
Richard Sadler inflicted severe and dangerous
cash ON the head of Thos Tatum, with old
sword. sadlcr was arrested and lodged in jail.
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SOMETHING NEW.-DAGUERRFO-


~ TYPE HATS-Whilst nearly all descriptions
of gentlemen's wearing apparel have undergone
changes, the hat has, in great measure maintained
Its original shape. And yet every man of taste is
ready TO admit that that shape is defective. 1t
is not capable of shelterng the head from rain or re-
ssting the rays of the sum- it is anything else than
ornamental, and is troublesome article to carry sny
where else than on the head. Now, whilst the u-
dersigned frankly confesses that he has innovation
TO propose upon the present fashion, he neverthe-
less takes occasion say that he has made arrange
ments whereby he add greater value to the mod
ern capillary ornaments. He proposes introduce to
his friends and customers the DAGUERREOTYPE
HAT, an article every way faultless in manufacture
and mode and possessing beautiful miniature like
ness of the owner.
VIII his friends and the public call in at No. lS7
Broad street, Shockoe Hill, and examine specimens
He has likewise in store, entirely new and Sc
lect stock of Fall and Winter FL A T S and C AP s.
which he is prepared to SELL either wholesale or re-
tail, for small cash profit
HATS made to order and warranted to please.
RICHARD MOORE
oc Tim NJ. l6I Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

M RS. Il. LYON has just returned from
W the North with full assortment of fashionable
MILLINERY, consisting of Bonhets of every de-
scription Ribbons &C.; also Trimmings for Dresses
Cloaks and Mantles Hair Braids, Curls, and vare.
ty of fancy articles, which will be sold at reasonable
Milliners viii find it their advanageto to call at her
Rooms, over Word, Ferguson Co No. I23 Main ST.
Dresses. Cloaks and Mantles made to order.
oc 1n-d9y
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

al " schuyler Jones tor the murder Of
ohihe''' N aioemarie mas been postponed at the
instance ofthe prisoner
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

Col Ihos. q. Ellis and James Hunter are recon-
inenaed BY different correspondents Of the Enaui-
rer Tor the Presidency of the James River and Ka.
nawha Company.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

Mr.. Smith, of Loudoun county, on Friday last
purchased the @Mowans tract OF land, the resi-
dence OF the late David Higganbothame, few miles
below Charlottesville. at sl955 per acre. The
tract contains 600 acres.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

The report given in the last Jamaica papers of
the death Of the Governor of Honduras proves to
have been an error That of the Governor of the
Bahamas was meant
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

Inc foiuh'eer companies of Petersburg paraded
last Saturday afternoon. They appeared in an ex-
cellent state of discipline
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

IMPORTS OF Dry GooDs.-The New York Jour.
"a' q commerce publishes table of imports, from
whirh II appears that the receipts for September
sno" very large increase upon the correspond.
ing 'olal ior last year, and still larger as COMPARED
Win the previous year; the amount being 81. 6ao
$50 greater than for September, 1852, and S5 l76
o50 greater than for September, 1851.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

The upper districts of South Carolina generally.
have been visited by frost within the past few days
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

NOTICE TO MERCHANTS, STRAN-
IN GERS AND OTHERS visiting Richmond this
Season--The subscriber would most respectfully cali
the attention of all in want of BOOTS, SHOES,
TRUNKS, CARPET BAGS, VALISES, &c. to his
assortment OF the above he pledges himself sell
ss low as any house in this section of country either
wholesale or retail.
A word to those wishing to purchase BOOTS and
SHOES expressly for their own He will take
this method of stating that his stock will be found if
not SUPERIOR certainly inferior any in the South
ern country, comprising both of his owl manufacture
and fthe best New York, Philadelphia and Eastern
work Also, all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's Misses
and Boys Boots and Shoes, made order in the best
and most fashionable manner, by
ALEXANDER HILL
At his Old Stand, No. 1T Main ST.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

Ole Bull has been attracting crowded audiences
in Boston during the past week
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

Dr. Samuel F. Erwin died at Darlington c. H., s.
c., on the 5th inst.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

III DIBRELL JONES, after business conhec-
on of eght wears the subscriber cannot from
expressing his sincere feelings of gratitude 70 Dis
friends and the public who have 50 literally eneoni
aged them during that period and would respeetIaiy
urge the patronage of old friends and solicit hoe-
raj gnments from more extended acquainssnea
to his successors Dbfell johnson, oeins wei con
vineed that they win use their best united efforts 70
to them. M. w. JONES.
0ei i-dlwi
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11

STRAYED-From the subscriber near
~ Port Mayo, about the lst July last, BR1NDLE
BUFFALO COW. She bought in King VII.
liam and is supposed to be in that ghborhood.
She is marked in the ears, but not recoected. When
last seen she had bell on.
received.
will pay reasonable reward for her delivery to
me. VIM. r. WASLEY.
oc 2-St*
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-11
CARpET WAR ROOMS.
(UP STAfRS.)
RICHARDSON Il, CO.,

pY the various steamers and paeket-ship
I'D Constitution, from Europe via New York, and
the ship Juuius to James river direct are in re-
ceipt of the largest and most complete assortment
of CARPETINGS, RUGS, &C., ever offered at any
time in this market, that are prepared to e&-
hi5t this season. great variety in style and qual-
ty of ofEELVET. TAPESTRY, BRUSSELS, AUBUS-
son, IMPERIAL, VENETIAN, THREE-PLY, IN
GRAIN and other CARPETINGS, for rooms, passa-
ges halls and stairs.
ALSO
Velvet, Mosaic, Cheneille, Tufted and other RUGS
Parlor and Door MATS, &c.
These goods comprise the latest and handsomest
pate rms made in this country and in Europe this
fall and having been purchased for cash before the
recent great advance in ell wooden fabrics we can
and win offer great Inducements to purchasers.
RICHARDSON L CO,
oc 9-Stt 95 Main street.