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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-03-11
Destructive COntaagratt0n of Cotton at Ney
Orieons-L0ss nearly One Million.

Orieons-Loss nearly One Million.
AT half.past five o'clock on Wednesday eve
ming, the gateway ofthe Alabama Cotton Press
at New Orleans, caught FIRE, or was set ON fire
though the general opinion is that the loose
cotton became ignited from some Academia
cause, and in an inconceivably short space Of
tlme the flames extended, until within half ar
hour from the outbreak, nearly the whole o
the cotton stored there was a mass offire.
The Press is situated in the block comprised
between Josephine, st. John the Baptist, Ro
bin and Tchoupitoulas sts., in the centre al.
most OF the large Cotton Presses and Ware.
houses in that quarter of the city. 1t was
owned by Mr.. Charles Genois, but leased TO
Mr.. John NJ. Bell, who was working il sue
cesstully. The fire is said to have caught soon
after the workmen had quit work for the day,
hrst making its appearance Immediately within
the main entrance on Tchoupitouias street,
and spreading around the sheds rapidly on the
loose cotton lying about. The wind was blow.
ing fresh towards the river, and added to the
rapidly Of the combustion, while it endanger.
ed the surrounding buildings by blowing Of
large fakes of the burning cotton.
In the immediate neighborhood of the Alaba.
ma press are the Factors, Shippers, Louisiana
and Orleans cetton presses. Every store house
in the vicinity seemed to have been called into
requisitioB, in order to hold the cotton arriving
at New Orleans this season, and even then
the stock has exceeded the capacity for stor.
age. The streets and sidewalks throughout
tine neighborhood are half blocked up with
bales, piled in many instances over twenty feet
high. The books Of Mr.. Bell were, the Plea.
yune learns, all saved.
There appears to be great diversity oi
opinion as to the number of bales of cotton
burned; the Picayune makes the loss between
fifteen and twenty thousand bales, approx.
mating unpleasantly near to the neighborhood
Of million of dollars. The greater portion OF
this amounts covered by insurances in the
New Orleans Offices and the branch Offices OF
other cities, distributed, however, in sach q
manner as to encourage the belief that the
losses will be promptly met, and without Sc.
rioua incouvoniopco
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-03-11

MEMPHIS LIGHTED WITH GAs.-The City
of Memphis was, for the first time, lighted
with gas on the 22d ult. The two leading
,horoughfares, the Appeal says, presented lines
of lights very enlivening to the believers in the
manifest destiny" of that growing city. Gas
was also introduced into most of the business
houses, hotels, restaurants and many private
residences.
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n NUTlCE-Having determined to turn my atten
IL ton more particularly to a job work business
would make known to my friends and the public
put up steam Boilers, build Furnaces and Bake
Ovens, and all other job work connected with the
bricklaying business All work with which am
favored, shall be done in a workmanlike manner.
Orders left at the City Drug Store of Mr. jackson
tendon.
Es l4-Ims JOHN SWANK.
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UNION BANK BoNDs.-The report that char
cellor Scott had given bis decision upon the
Constitu,ionality of the Bonds issued by the
State of Mississippi, on account OF the Union
Bank, has been confirmed. The decision ap-
pears at length in the Flag OF the Union las!
Friday. We learn that the Attorney General
has, in behalf of the State, Appealed fren tins
decision TO the High Court OF Errors and Ap.
peals. s.-katchez Courier.
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QS REWARD.-Strayed from the subscriber
spO about two weeks ago, small Bay Horse
about FIVE years old. He has white feet, and the
hair between the fetlocks and hoofs is scalded off
He hiss but one eye-the other was knocked out.
The above reward will be paid for his delivery at
Mr. Wood Stable, on Cary street, Richmond.
NH 5-6t s. HUNTER.
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@3o@ SPECTACLES.-Goida and
@N Silver Spectac!es ~ suit all ages.
Steel Spectscles, hight and pleasant to wear, for
ladies and gentlemen.
Spectacles for those who are near sighted. Shell
Eye Glasses double and single eyes; Glasses fitted to
old frames. GENNET 6 JAMES,
NH Eagle Square.
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A credulous peasant went TO the ciergymanf
of his parish, and tod him, with symptoms O..
great CONSERVATION, that'he had seen ghost
"Where did you see il 7"
"Why." said Diggory, "as were going. and
please your reverence, by the church, right up
against the wall sees the ghost"
ain what shape did it appear7"
"For the world like great donkey"
$50 home and hold your tongue" replied
the clergyman, "you are timid creature and
have been frightened at your own shadow"
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CASE OF STABBlNG.-A difhcuIfy occurred
between Benjamin F. Martin and Jeremiah
Martin, on the 21st ultimo, 6va or six miles
south of Gallatin, in Copiah county, Miss, in
which the latter received stab in the breast.
1t was at first supposed the case would termi.
nate fatally; but subsequent report states that
the party stabbed will recover. Both gentle.
men were highly respected citizens, and are
relatives
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-03-11

LII SMALL B0Ys.-H. p. TAYLOR, 9Th
L street. between Grace and FrankAn-My
oe9o'i being exclusively for beginners, give spe.
GA q attention 10 Reading, Correct Enunciation,
SGtatnnar and Spelling; also to Geography, Map
Drawing, Arithmetic and History. Specimens OF
aly Boys composition aod writing, may be always
seq 1t the Dispatch Office NY Rale is peremp.
t0r7, but as gentle as possible oe9
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-03-11

CURIOUS INSURANCE CAsE.-The proprietor
time since recovered $1,000 insurance money
from the Sun Office, in that city; the facts in
the case being as follows: The Company had
agreed to make the insurance, but il was not
finally consummated, because the book keeper
ofthe plaintiff was not present at the time the
Insurance Company's agent called to collect
the premium. The latter, however, said that
it was all right, and that he woald call again.
Before he did call again the theatre took FIRE
and was totally destroyed. The Court decid-
ed against the Company.
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The poor stranger whose dead body, dread.
fully impaled by his fall from the height of the
Washington Monument upon projecting por.
ton of the car used in hoisting stone within
the Monument, lay exposed from Friday morn.
ing TO Saturday afternoon for Identification,
was committed to the earth in the evening OF
the latter day. He could not be recognised
1t is suppo :ed he entered the interior of the
shaft of the Monument, from the western door
about dawn, on Friday morning, and, having
clambered up the ladders TO the top, missed
his footing in his attempt to return, and fell to
the bottom of the shaft. In his pockets were
found few cabbage leaves and some poke.
berries, but no money. No letter, paper, OF
matter Of any kind was found upon him thai
could lead 10 his Identification or place of res
idence. The cofoner's jury gave a verdict in
accordance with these tacts.-Nat. Int. tn
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FOR RENT.

q HOUSE FOR RENT.-We will rent
Il the upper part Of our house; II 10 well suited
tor family, and In good repair.
8. MERCHANT & WEISIGER,
mh9 No 1lQ Main street
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lU.M0 LYNCHBURG COUPON n
y W.PURcELL e. co,
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ET The most cono rmed cases OF the most dis-
tressing diseases, ,ofs times arise from indisss-
tion. All OF us, more or less, are troubled with
this annoy Ing symptom, still a. Il 10 general thing
we do not attempt TO medicate until someihing -
rious intervenes. We would. as pubic monitor.
warn all our readers against the Sin of neglect and
ct the same time recommend to their notice Dr.
Hoofand's German Bitters, the original pre-
paration as prepared by c N Jackaon, No l20 Area
street, Philadelphia. We have seen cures effected
through its inauence.--Scon's Weekly.
For sale by
fe2i PURcELL.LaDD 4 CO. Richmond.
e To the ruDiac.-- our attention Y u
vited to the very beautiful styles Of Dasus.rsoyps
which MkNNIS q WATSON are daily Issuing nom
their gallery, No 35K Main street, Mansion nouso
Nearly all, among the many who visit oer Ioons 80.
daily, are beard TO exclaim they are ~ oesi ve
ever seen; they are certainly the moss natural
looking eyes ever saw. AZ ws hsse Ssssf he 70
sorsed 10 humbue, or tried TO ur1te oasseasss INTO
nosica ve al he public 70 can and judge Tor
themselves You are sl:o nosi6sd 49, e. oes pre-
plscs, Ne 35i Nada ssrset, Mansoe Ao.sa
- e MiNNls = WATSON.
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= EHB *I'UU.-Die thousand Llaenesses
YA7oo> have been taken at OSBORNS Ds.
ie1h "aienes since the reduction of prices.-
ana We now wish II understood by oil that Osborn
WI. continue to take tne SKY Light Miniatures in
af caee tor 81. Remember, this ia the only place
"a9Fe sky Liea, Miniatures are taken for 81. To
fnose taat think dollar is too cheap for good
.-e]e.ess, We would only say, Cal aud get Like
i2ess worth 8 OF $40. Remember the mace
0SBORNS
OYooste the Ranks slrn Of the American EIan.
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- FOX CHARLESTON, S. C.-The supe.
- rior fast sailing schr Joseph James, Captain
Muonell, viii be ready to receive freight on Tues
day. the 9th inst and sail above with all possi-
BILE dispatch. For freight of 200 bbls, apply TO
NH r. RANKIN.
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c. FOR RENT-The newly built three story
H9 house, corner of Main and End stree4 The
occupant wishing to remove to his own residence,
is willing to give immediate possession. Apply to
fe 3-ts GEO, W. GRETTER
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Quick Sales and small PrO6ts.-The
pubnc are invited to come and examine the hne
and we'll selected assortment of Jewelry, Clocks,
Watches, Periumery snd Fancy Articles, q the
store of 8. p. MOUNTAIN & Co, No. 2l7 Main
street; and ss the same time get some OF those
great bargains to be found there. Como one,
charge any thing for examining our goods.
Jewelry made and repaired, and satisfacton
warranted. Also, Watches end Clocks repaired by
an experienced workman. Don't forget the plsca.
8. p. MOUNTAIN 4 co,
No 2l7, Main strees, between Oh and 10Th
fe l0-lmds
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G5 HOUSE FOR RENT.-We will rent
1:a the upper part Of our house, II 10 well suited
Tor famity, and In good repair.
8. MERCHANT & WEISIGER, .
mh9 No LIE Main street
. FOR RENT-And possession given i'm
Ia mediately, my presentaD weing, located on
corner OF N and 3lst streets, on Church Hill, and
very pleasantly and heathily situated. The House
House. Stable and Cow House, and all other hous.
- necessary for the comforts OF q family. Enquire
on the premises.
NH s-6t. RICHARD MALONE
q FOR kENT-A email Brick House, near
- the residence of John II Botts ESQ. Rent
EDWARD D. EACHo,
NH General Agent and Collector.
- FOX KENT.-The tenement on 9th, be.
IL tween Main and Cary streets, at present oc-
cupied by Mr. Robinson.
Also, the tenement on 9th street, between Main
and Cary, and the large dwelling house. corner Of
Main and sth streets, at present occupied by the
subscriber. JAMES ROSHSR
NH 5-dtf
- STORE AND. DWELLING FOR
81 RENT-We offer for rent the Store and
Dwelling on sixth street, near Marshall, lately oc
cupied by Mr. John Peros. Possession may be had
Immediately.
mha TOLER & COOK. Agents.
O. FOR RENT OR sALE.-The three
hi story tenement on Grace, between 4th and 5th
streets, adjoining my residence. II has recently
been put In complete repair, and 10 furnished with
a cooking range, bath room, water Closets, gas fix.
lures, and other convcniences. It's airy, elevated
position, exterior and interior finish render this o1a
OF The elegant and agreeable residences in the
city. For terms, apply to
fe 2l-ts Dr. JAMES BOLTON
e. FOR RENT-The newly built three story
Ell house, corner of Main and End street The
occupant wishing to remove to his own residence,
is willing to give immediate possession. Apply TO
fa 3-fa GEO w GRFTI'ER
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tSgaedl 8 w MUSE
!, Manufactured BY ? P DU VAL III D, King William
q Va, to whom all orders should be addressed Price
q = cents and 81 per bottle.
FT sale in Richmond, Va, by PURCELL Ladd Co,
Wholesale agents, and by Thomas & Mccarthy Blair
5odeker, ana VIM Ladd; in Baltimore by Candy
q hatch; In Portsmouth by Garllck & Gwsthrney and
oy Druggists generally. aus 3tawts
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R0E HIRE have for hire, three Women
= md two Boys, for the balance OF the year
GO 81 IL Rows u from the country. Apply to
EDWARD D. EACHO
mho General Agent md Collector, 11th sk
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STONE CUTTING.-J0HN W.. DAVIES e.
y Co, practical Stone Cutters g. Masons, South
Side of the Dock near Msyo's Bridge. We return
thanks for the liberal patronage we have received
and trust by strict attention to business to continue
TO merit the confidence of the public de l6-6m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-02-21
SEE FIRST PAGE.
The Convention.

The Wings in the State Legislature are engaged
in the preposterous attempt Of altering, limiting, re-
sriclug, clrcamscribing, and regulating the Cor
venon, which the people Of the State have called
We have before noticed some Of the particulars IN
which this is attempted to be done. But, there is
one provision Of the Bill, which passed the Senate
on Friday, more outrageous, if possible, than any
that we have before spoken Of. We alkde TO that,
which is intended to circunscrbe the right OF towns
in the selection Of heir delegates, by providing that
no person shall be delegate, vho is not resident
OF the town he is chosen to represent The act pro-
vdng for the Convention wisely left the towns to an
unrestricted selection, so that il any town believed
that their views and wishes would be more fairly
and ably represented by the resident Of another town
than by one of their osn citizens, they were at ber-
" to elect him. Aud why should they not have this
right, in case so important that Of changing the
fundamental law Of the State2 We can see no one
good ground of objection to it, but many reasons in
lis favor. At any rate, such was the provision of
the act, and such is con iition, on which the peo-
pie have ordered the Convention. We shall see
whether the faction now in power at the State
House, will dIre carry through and pass an act, at
tempting to change this condition. II they do, we
hope that towns will be found which will trample it
under foot, and, having elected such delegates as
they choose will demand their admission to the Con-
venton. II they do, who is there TO say that they
shall not be admitted?
So, also, in relation to the election by secret bal
lot, the people have ordered convention of dele
gaes 10 be elected BY secra ballot That is condition
fixed by them. Now, what right have the repre-
scntaves OF minority faction to set aside that con-
dition--the representatives toe, of minority that as
serts thatlhe legislature has right to take any mea
sure in relation to the amendment Of the Constitution
except such as are pointed in the constitution saf7
The people have decided to have Convention such
as was provided for by the act of last session, with
The limitations and conditions therein contained, or
as was provided BY existing laws having bearing
thereon. They have provided for Convention in
no other way, aud when the representatives of less
than one fourth of the legal Of the State at.
tempt to change and mould the character ofthat Con-
vedtion, by Illegal enacmeuts to SUIT their
rupt purposes, we opine that THE PEOPLE will put
their veto upon the attempt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-02-21

g1y- There are nine Roman Catholic Churches IN
New York city, east Of the Bowery. One Of them,
the Church Of the Holy Rsdeemer, cost $50, 900,
and another is soon to be commenced which will
cost $4,000. A magnificent Cathedral is also to
be built, which will cost 100000 and the larges
church ediGce in the United States.
CT 1t is said there is Cypress tree standing
near the Mississippi river, l27 feet in circumfer,
ence, ten feet from the EARTH it is about 1870 feet
high, and has not dead branch upon il! Ii IS
elegantly draped with about TWO tons of Spanish
moss.
CH- A late number Of Harpers' Miscellany
contains an engraving Of Moses coming down
from Mount Sinai, and another Of Elijah in tho
wilderness. The sacred mountain is divided into
2 lots by post and rail fence, andIEah is frying
his dinner on gridiron. The Christian Inquirer
suggests that in Job xix: %, there is an iutima-
ton Of printing press, and thinks it should ap-
pear in the next illustrated edition of that book.
CY- The commissioner of public schools for
the State of Rhode Island, has decided that prayer
cannot be made part Of the regular school exer-
cises, except by general. consent ofIhe parents Of
the children.
ca The New York Mirror says, Geo. ID. Prem.
ice Esq, the witty editor Of the Louisville Journal,
tbs In town. We understand that he contemplating
ing into the very uDpoetica business Of buying and
selling dry goods
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-02-21

From the Report of the Committee on Dentistry, attke
last Mechanics Fair, held in this CITY:
"To the case presented by o. + Harris. of Wotces-
ter, the COMMITTEE gave their UNANIMOUS AND UN-
QUALIFIED praise, both for the exc eence of the mate
rial the naiuralness and delcacy of eoer the perfect
carving OF the teeth and aso for the superiority of the
plate work, and the strength and perfect fitting Of the
teeth to IL.
In view Of these facts your Committee award to him
silver Medal,
for the specimens presented'
Having increased facilities for the manufacture nj
Teeth the subscriber is prepared furnish Dentists with
BLOCK Teeth Of superior quality, both TO strength
and lie like appearance.
Particular attention paid TO Filling and ALL othcr on.,
atoms OF the Teeth. - NFN''
Tooth brushes; also, Tooth Powders, and Wash. su-
perior articles, may be had OF o. HARRIS,
a,e Main street, nearly opposite the Post Office
"ay@@ dawly
A CARO.-Mm. wINsLow TO THE LADIES'
Mra winslow. an old and experienced nurse and Fe-
male Physician, would call the attention of The Ladies IN
her soothing syrup for Children ieething II will i'm
med'a'ey relieve them from pain, alay all spasmodIc
action, soften the gums, reduce inflammation aud n
10 regulate tho Bowels. Depend upon H. Mothers 4,
VIII give rest TO yourselves, and relief and health 10
your children. " Price, 20 cents pet bottle "
We have sold very large quantities Of Mrs Winslo,via
soolhing syrup during the past six yeara-seyera tho
sand the last yeag We believe il the best medicine In
we woru Jp Dndren teething, or for the of Dyb
emery ana phrrh@a IN Children, whether IL from
teothing or any other cause. II gives universal
'acuOn-neyer heard complaint from any one using a
hO'Ni 30 universally Hucceagful IN "a
levng pun alid affecting cufes-reef is ApsoLuTrtv
SURE. CURTIS d PERKINS, Druggists, Bangor. Ma
CRAMP AND PAIN KILLER.
fhe world u asionlshed AZ the wonderful curea ma,
formed by the CRAMP AND PAIN KILLER nren. Psl
~ CURTIS a. PERKINS. lis equal has never Lrer
hnown Tor removing pan In all cases. for NE cure ~
splnal c9mplalnl,' eIamp In The limbs and stomach
ihenn atsm ~ al It's forms bilious cholic burns sors
throut, ana ginvo ~ decidedly tho best remedy n ~
world. FOR particulars, see circulars In the 6anda ~
Agents, ioi gratuitons circulation, """'" VI
N. B'--be sure and call for CURTIS a. PERKINS,
Tramp ana PAN Killer All others bearing his nam.
are pnse mutations Price l2l 2 37t cts per bottle
according 70 SIZE. Sold In nearly every town IN ~,
state Agents Tor Worcester Bush a Co, H. n, iaxsii,
=. harrington Cherry Valley, Botomley 4 an ,,
n ,pPnh"m nacua GO. East Broohned, Alonso
h'hV" w. oci27 daw1y
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-02-21


journ then prevailed, and the House dispersed, in
the widest excitement.
Immediately after the adjournment of the
House, the minority held an Indignation meeting,
in the Representatives HALL j. NJ Usher of
Medford was called to the Chair, and Messrs At
will and Slack, reporters Of the Post and Com
monwealth, were appointed Secretaries. The OBJ
ject of the meeting was to consider the conduct
of the Speaker, and what they called his outra-
geous decision in violation of the rules and or
ders, and disregard of the most sacred rights Of
the minority in putting down free discussion.
On motion of Mr. Butler, of Lowell, Messrs
Morton of tairhaven, Robinson of Lowell, Lewis
of Lanesboro Clark Of Northboro, and Usher
of Medford, were appointed a committee to draw
up protest in fair, manly, and public tone
againat the outrage of the Speaker, and endeayor
to get that entered on the Journal Of the House.
The committee was instructed to report at an
adjourned meeting to be held on Monday morning
at 10 o'clock.
The character, conduct and decision of the
Speaker, were commented on with the most I'M
sparing severity. He was called thing--a dis
grace to the seat he occupied, and il was intimat-
ed that GIN and BRANDY, and not the written
rules, were the rules and orders under which he
made his decisions that day.
II was charged upon the majority Of the House
that they had turned committee room into a
tipping place, where liquors Of all sorts had been
freely drank, and it was under the influence OF
these spirits the conduct Of the majority had been
measured. specimens OF the tipple were exhibit
ed to the meeting, and eee,y member United
10 viSn the Judiciary Committee room, TO oitpeSs
the piacc aohere the Whig orgies had been held.
Stirring speeches were made by several mem
bers, and proposition to hold great mass in
dignation meeting, in Faneul Hall, was enter.
tanned with favor. The meeting adjourned at il
o'clock, thus ending one of the most dsgracoful
legislative days this Commonwealth has ever
known in her whole history.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-02-21

The Boston evening papers Of Saturday DO not
give the Journal of that days proceedings. When
the last train left Saturday evening, the House was
still in session, being engaged in attempting to force
through reconsideration OF the vote Of Friday, by
which the further consideration Of the repeal Of the
secret ballot law was postponed till Tuesday. The
Wings seea absolutely manacal in their desire to
get rid of that great safeguard of the purity of the
ballot, and Of the freedom of suffrage, and deter
mined, at all hazards, again open the food gates
of corruption, fraud, and aristocratic domination
The adage Of the anciens as true in its spirit now,
as ii ever was, that ''whom the gods would destroy,
they first make mad" and the Wings of this State
afford most remarkable illustration of it.