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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

z The lst Presbyterian Church on Franklin
street, which wss sold some two months ago. has
undergone q complete metsmorphosis, and IL now
fitted up as q concert hall The interior attrac.
lions are now nearly complete. The whole build.
ing, above and below, win be lighted with gas,
which takes the place of the old oil chandsliers-
The burners in the vesibule are of most exqui.
cite pattern. The stage is % by 80 feet There are
liz seats on the main floor, each of which will ac
commodats six persons. The galleries will contain
nearly as many more. Probably 1900 people could
be seated comfortably. We understand that the
old steepe. SO long an eye.sore to all persons of
taste, 10 to be taken down.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

HusT1NGs CoURT.-On yesterday, Hammond
Torbeck, John Denzier, Richard skahn and Eliza
Grafton, were severay sentenced to pay fine OF
$50 and costs each for retailing spirituous liquors
without license.
Benjamin Bergamin was found guilty by jury Of
his peers, of stealing four pieces OF plank, some
weeks since, from w Glazebrook, and sentenced
to 80 days imprisonmen Mt in the common jail.
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THE AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

There 10 every reason to anticipate fine display
for Virginia, at the Agricultural Fair and Cattle
Show in this city, the ensuing fall. Among other
promises received from various quarters, Is one
from Mr. Aaron Clement, of Philadelphia, cattle
raiser Of great fame, who promises to add some
superb stock to the show. The spirit in the cause
of the society and in the cause of agriculture, is
increasing in all directions of the east We sre
sure statistics that will be exhibited at the fall
meeting of the Society, will prove that the fruits of
this spirit are showing themselves and rewarGing
the farmer.
Gen. RICHARDSON having exerted himself with
decided effect aud benefit to the society in the Tide
Water and Piedmont districts of the state, goes
Immediately to the Valley 20 stir up the people
there. We hope he will be encouraged by our
valley friends, and that he will be able to impart
among them proper enthusiasn In the cause OF
the State Society. The General will continue mis-
exer,ions as long as the time will permit and no
man could exert himself with more earnestnefs
and disnterested zeal for a cause-and what cause
| is more worthy the exertons of q mann In The
language of letter from the President of the Socie
| ty:
| "What work can there be, comparable even in
| true glory and honor, to that of redeeming an
otherwise great State like our own from agricultural
depression and poverty and setting her onward and
upward in a course OF ply slcat, Intellectual ana
| moral progress and improvement The cause ls
indeed glorious one, and well calculated to inspire
| every one of US with enthusiasm in the discharge
of our respective duties aid of the great work"
1t is gratifying that there are gentlemen euter-
tanning such sentiments directing the affairs of the
society.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

DIR. J ohm 3. WaIthall, III omeopa.
80 THO Physician, Office on Governor
street, nearly opposite the Governors House.
NH l4-6m*
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

~ A grand exhibition of swimming took
place at Hartford, Conn On the 18th inst
Seventeen swimmers entered the lists. They
swan from the railroad bridge to point oppo-
site the bathing establishment of DR.. Rob
distance nearly mile. Two thousand spec-
tators, male and female, were present. No
race was intended but the cheering of the
crowd occasioned a rivalry among the swim
mers, which came to be a regular race. A
German named Ulrich Moll was the victor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

EXCURSION The Montgomery Guard, under the
able command of Captain Moore, offer to their nu-
merous friends the attractive nducemento of an ex-
cursicn of pleasure down the James river on Mon
day evening next We know, from experience,
that the festivals of this company are conducted in
the best possible spirit and that its members go In
strong for innocent and rational enjoyment, and
plenty of it, Those who patronise their trip on the
Curtis Peck will undoubtedly have good time
Plenty of good music, dancing and refreshments
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

49, BOTANIC PRACTICE Or ME.
S>A DlCINE, BY Dr.. L. D. ROBINSON.
EOfice on Franklin, between 18th and l4th
streets. jy 15-1y
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

II Among the passengers by the franklin
are VIM. K. Rabbit, bearer Of dispatches, and
the Princess Murat,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

SUBJECTED ROBBERY AND MURDER We were
shown letter dated at Lawrence's store, P. N.
yesterday, from Constable Alfred Lewellen, In
which he states that he bad just arrested John
Browning and John smoot, on suspicion of
having had hand in the robbery and murder of
an unknown man, which we noticed yesterday
morning. he was in pursuit of third party who
seemed to be implicated In the transaction. We
forbear to give his name at present. The mystery
will doubtless be unravelled in day or two.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

4 OsT-On Tuesday evening, somewhere in the
IL city, leather Pocket Book, containing
nearly $50 in money, in Virginia Bank Notes, four
bonds, several bills and other papers. The finder
will receive the thanks of the owner and a reward
of So by returning the Poke! Book and contents
to me- by leaving it at Lacy IL Carter's grocery,
near the Old Market, or at this Office
jy2l-3t" JOHN G ALLEN.
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ROPER d MURRAY, UNDER.
ss>~SA TAKERS, Governor street. between
Main and Franklin. fe 28-ly
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

AFFAIRS IN CUBA.-The N. Y. Express OF
Monday says:
Judge Clayton, the U. s. Consul to Havana,
did not present his credentials of Office or com.
mence his labors while in Havana, few days
since, and the Consular duties will be dis
charged by Mr.. Robertson, (appointed by
Judge Sharkey,) until Judge Clayton's return.
Judge G. has come here, we understand, to
consult with the President and Secretary of
State in regard to his official duties at the
Island, and to consult with Mr.. Soule before
his departure for Spain, which will be 10 few
| days now.
The Captain General of Cuba has very uni.
| form and summary way of answering the COM
| plants of all Consuis at Cuba, whether Anne.
rican, English, French or others. He tells
| them that he cannot know them except as
commercial agents and therefore, that all
political complaints must be addressed to the
government at Madrid and not TO the chief of
the Province Of Cuba. This position has been
pretty. strictly adhered to for many years past.
| and, therefore, has been the source of good
deal Of embarrassment TO the Consuls of the
respective countries.
a Among the passengers by the Franklin
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

g. JOB PRINTING.-The Dispatch
80 Job Office is prepared to execute in the
handsomest manner, and on the most reason able
terms, Pamphlets, Circulars, Handbills,
Labels, Business Cards, Tickets, Blanks,
&C. and every description of Printing.
je 23-Im
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NEW BOOKS,

81 our State ARATOR will live, when the au-
l. thor OF Construction Construed and tie En-.
quiry shall be forgotten. And among ali the emf
nent living statesmen Of Virginia, who have with
toll assiduous, climbed the steep ascent of fame is
thsre one who has attained reputation as xtenEive
and enduring as the upretending author of the Es-
Newton in his address before the Agricultural Con-
vention.
Rufins Essay on Cacsreous Manures, fifth edI.
tion has been published In handsome style by
81 J w RANDOLPH.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

o. SADDLE AND HARNESS
&9NHORSES The subscriber has for sale, at
his stables, on Cary street, opposite the Gas Works.
several very superior SADDLE AND HARNESS
HORSES. Also, pair of young, well broke CAR
RAGE HORSES. Those in want have now a fa-
voreble opportunity OF supplying themselves
jy 2l-3l* WIN 8 WOOD.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

- EXCHANGE AND BANKING
3>Sa HOUSE OF G. w. PURCELL e. CO.
The notes eff the Southern Manufacturers
Bank, are redeemed as heretofore at par at our
counter.
EJg7All solvent Washington small notes, will for
the present be redeemed at par from Merchants.
We caution the public therefore, against paying
any discount on email notes dated az Washington.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

w. ID. MERIWETaER, I'M
as>-SA PORTER AND MANUFACTURER OF
Cigars, two doors below the Columbian Hotel
R@SOLE MANUFACTURER OF DENICO-
TlSED SMOKING TOBACCO. jy l4-2m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21
BARGAINS ExTRAORDINARY FROM

T ICORICE.-25 cases superior G Licorice
IL Paste daily expected, for sale by
jy2l JOHN 4 ROBINSON
SMITHEIELD BACON. Briggs Family
~ Bacon, Hams, Shoulders and Middings For
sale by ELAN, SMITH & CO,
jy2l Cary at, adjoining Columbian Hotel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

II furnished by L HAWLEY, either put up or
sent to order on the most reasonable terms. Office
opposite the Dispatch Office, at the Adephi House
All orders addressed through the Post Office will
meet with prompt attention. jy 2l-tf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

NsUGAk.-Loaf, Crushed. PulTerised, Grsnuls-
~ ted and Coffee Sugar in store aad for sale by
ELAN, SMITH a. co,
jy21 Cary st, adjoining Columbian Hotel
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

A 'ANDLEs.-Sperm, Adamantine ana Tsilow
~ Candles. For sale by
ELAN, SMITH & CO.
Cary street, adjoining Columbian Hotel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21
FOR NEW YORK via NORFOLK.
u. S, MAIL LINE,

G@ TURTLE SOUP! TURTLE
@233&$ SCUBA very large and fat Sea Tur.
: tie will be served up at the ARB OUR,
THIS DAY, in Soup, Steaks, sc. Fa
miles supplied. Ready at IL o'clock.
r w ALLEN,
jv 21-2t Cor Main and 18th SITS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

"A It JUST FUR CAS6-Iy bnlIt STUCK OF
n Staple and Fancy Dry Goods at Cost to close
business at the house with the cracked wall. oppo-
site Exchange Bank. Being compelled to close bu
siness, in consequence of damages done the store
house which | occupy, ann torced to throw my
most ruinous sacrifice. Summer Goods, Wooens,
Carpets, Prints &c. Buyers will find it to ,heirin
terest to attend, my business must be closed be.
fore the wall is taken down.
CA GWATKIN, Cracked Wall,
iv 2l-6tif Opposite Exchange Bank
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-21

NREE PAPERS LOsT.-Lost yesterday
L morning, between Mr. Robert C Msyo's tobacco
factory and Main street, near 2lst my Free Pa
pers in small tin box, together with ON papers
of no value to any one. Tbs finder VIII be re.
wsrded by leaving them at this Office.
w 2l-lt* MARIA GREEN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-22

DR. Trupdtu phytican 10 previous q cd standing 10
Uror, f,ooDe county X vbo arrested last seek
Tor ericrg esHy fsvp euS selrg them 10 the southern
market had q hssrtcg fe daSe since and vas held
oysr 10 ne Circuit Court IA the cum Of ell 800.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-22

STATE CONFERENCE.-The Democratic State
Convention II New Je icy will day At ffeno on.
The oemscrsts Of MastachuFets will meet to-day in
Convention ct Worcestsr.
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man named Beaumont tf New Lebon Ohio. A.
scopced on the 18th ip-t with oil tue OF his b
tibsss a. M ing s,,h him the 6soghtsr Of OF To
most respectable etgehe, leaving HIS VIE In ths
poor house
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short time before twelve oclock-whsn orgsalzei
gang Of lighting men variouty estimated from fty to
seventy FIVE beo the enter ed the nall IN
uuous ARD violent manner. aud in body, forced
their the platform which I'd Mr. story the
chairman Of the State Com ntiee NJ Madden, OF auge
snd some other delegates. {. uspicuous among these
ruasps was William D. Ludlow Of Suffolk. Speaker Of
law ard Sachem Duolap They hurried towards the plat
fop IN std some Of them mounted II Many OF the fight
the Audsc ~ TO eze hold " Mr. orY but Quickly
nsbep OF by hum A Of indisrri able confusion
ersu.d. Yeis hooiing shcutng, and ciamer OF every
kir6 were beard
When o. der had ben 'empo srIy restored NJ Story
called the convention % order snd proposed nr Barnes
of ChenaDgo. AZ temporary chairman At tbs same in.
s'snt Mr.. Madden named Mr. skinner OF Wyoming
Both put the question and both declared carried add
each attempted to take the cnair fae dgh.tog msa
hurried Mr. Skinner up cnair and Mr. CASSIDY. Of
the Albany Als with the vie OF unseatiog Nc Brnes,
kpccses the chair from under him. Geo Ward OF
Weschester Distinguished for his long assoca ion With
the democracy of the state and repsc ed for his virtues,
strove 70 get . hearing and mpored tbs peri)ns not
dsegsss 70 retire TO the frther erd Of the room Two
OF these Hghttg stoed mex hin on e her side,
preps1edfor they armed-tp ispsst the same ope
ration on him tbat had previously been ate nped on the
chairman OF the New York General Committee out
signal was given ana they foroore the sssault II
then proposed tia. both M Bs-rel sod Ne Skinner
should act joint chairman; and tecretanes having
been named the roll called and the delrgaes sai
cor testsDta in attendance duly voted. nOdon gas
Immediately made and ca RED that he tiop aka
Until O'Clock rnd re left the hal
The same afternoon, 81 O'Clock ietge number OF
the delegates met for consultation at the Globe Botet
sineo thar the Brintnsi Hall pre- ocsupet b, the
fighting and desperadoes concluded that un.
safe and Improper TO 70 the u the m I'm
tbs outrage. The roll being called aud a ,j,rtry of
the oeegates answering 20 their u decd
continue the proc etngs a. thst Place ooe delegate
only Mr.. Grant OF Ossero recommended that re should
90 bach 70 BrntDsll Halt Add 6sht &c out y But as
the majority unused % such movemer e. the pogo
sitcn declined and NJ Gram lst VI 20 he card
90 after vads learned By bsiS made Pre- sident of
those wro It'll kept Possession of brntnau Han and
wbnte pe'fzsna W Os conoty bsd 'ha d.y pre-
ceoins the State convention got up sporous meeting
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which the vos Of the people frustrated and vetoed Il
10 1T for The aid Of that ,po sitous body aad to
control and manage 1t 1t also wishes TO elect
judges who neglected at the last esssiou.
The Legislature elect and failrg do ssssiou
to session, the incumbents would retain Off I'll
death As it IL hoaeyer the Legi, letuYe IL time
place. ard has not left the vsi sic traces Of
trade.
The prime objects Of the constitutional convention
to abolish The registry tax Of dol for
vote WIN has paid will pay 1t; wade tbs
usreepsry candida can thus buy hundreds OF vssss
With many dollars. To abolish the disability Of TO-
reign born ci'iaens who c,nnot vote until they own
bubord and thirty four dollars worth OF pcoDertys
to redstrct the cries; to giant the veto po ser 70
the Governor which does not exist and e. grant
also TO the Governor the paIdouiog rhtch neg
depends majority Of the Lsgsture; to cha also
the iud cary sy STEM make IL elective By the people
limit, as nov con,ttuied, the tenure
This Convention was ee'esied At me DOLLS oy comnn-
voted nay because the call was democratic The
snoe feared some constitutional provision against
the Maine law while the natives compr,iDg both th0
former classes feared that foreigners would admitted
As the present adjourned session lhas no conyeuon
to aid CONTROL Of t imaginary visions req ar
ing adAptst Of legislative ctmsnts Il viii b
pretty sectualy forlorn bope not worth trouble
Of correspondent or the HEALDs experimenting care,
unless II goes 70 work and est usatu-
tiopsy eDac Laws Ia the fscs q the organic aboi
tsbiDg the registry provision and democratic
GerTynand.red disicis for mem bers ~ the Assembly.
But hen the State would revolt This @as ths cdsus
Jeli In the BILE OF Cos Do He pr0cl aimed
that the people In their prims embes lied 81
law that bin ng On ths principle hs c.iiee CON-
venon; che pged the la of elections, abolished The 70
gistry tax ade n constitution asked the Counties
to ed he records TO tho officers cleo ed uuder that
new constitution, and vas not cbecssd and oveethrovn
In his at which the people had only laughed hit
erto til he the rurrencer OF tie eaA aud
arms Of tho State to his party May this Lagslatare
have short existence, and its members be speedily auA
safely landed AZ III cir own bosptsbe 10 per-
United TO .'sow their whoa and IL all dssirnbs
pile up aths rochs" ard here ehdsth THE MAJOR
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The Central Park.
NEW YORK, May q, 1858


TO PIE EDITOR OF THR HHRALD.
As New Yorker, allow me to express my pleasure
at the ground you have taken in favor of new park.
Of such dimensions as will give New York park,
and not merely another Square" The designated
tract between Fifth and Eighth avenues is unques-
tionably the location. The clay of the land" is Of
such nature as to fit it for such working Of art In
conjunction with nature, as great park demands.
limitations Of the graceful, picturesque and romantic
styles may all be wrought out there on scale rival
ling the enlarged work Of nature. With respect to
the absence OF the quantity Of large forest trees
listing in the rival locality, Jones' Woods, this is
defect that art and q very few years OF time will
remedy more easily than is generally imagined Dur
ing the last autumn transplantsd from the forest
into my lawn over one hundred young trees, two Of
which only have died, and those the smallest in the
collection. These trees were many Of them from
four to six inches diameter in the trunk and from
thirty to forty feet in height. / pruned them but
sghtly at the close OF winter, and they now retain
all their natural symmetry Of form, yielding shade
quite ample, and imparing degree Of pleasure not
less gratifying to the rural taste than would equal
number Of full grown trees. There is beauty in tho
very process Of their growth not inferior to that Of
the aged trees whose years are on the decline.
We want central park, the focus drawing health
full airs from the heavens into the heart of the city,
thence to radate to the extremities accessible with
equal ease from all sides Of the thickly populated
island. The 1891 acres, the breadth Of half mile
ana the lengtn OF TWO and quarter miles, afford
room for park rivalling the pleasure grounds
magnificent as they are-of London and Paris. Tho
drive around its outer carriageway will exceed five
miles, and twenty miles of carriage way may mean
der through its limits, no point Of which need be
visible from another half milo distant. The ire
gular and rocky nature Of the ground affords ample
scope for the best efforts of art, in introducing the
most beautiful and refreshing views Of cascades, wa
teralls rvulets and fountains whilst the reser
voir, located within its borders, will afford Lake
view extending over placid surface of hundred
acres.
In three years our island will contain million Of
inhabitants, daily painting for Whit Of something
sweeter than bouquet de gutter Now is the time to
begin the work. that they may enjoy it. II the Le
sAature make the grant at the present session, next
autumn may see the plans drawn, and thousands Of
forest trees transplanted, ready to gain Q years
growth OF beauty and strength. Now II the time for
step that will cause succeeding millions of genera
lions upon generations to bless with every reviving
breath they inhale, the New Workers of 1853.
ID. p. r.
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MY sterious Abandonment Of Young Lady.

From the Brooklyn Advertiser, May n
Some TWO weeks since young girl appeared at the
the officers that she arrived in this city that day.
Peekskill, with her uncle, William Hague-statfng her
Frapces Hague-and that landing from
the boat at the Hamilton ferry he left her. pro-
missing TO return Ia few minutes After waiting for
hours she made known the fact to policeman who
took her to the station house. Here she related her
story and Assistant Captain Van Orden taking compass
sion her took her to his home where she spent
raj days with his family and deported herself in
exec ptopable She stated that she arrived in
New York from Charleston, South Carolina some days
previous Her father having died bout month before
and her mother being dead also her uncle sent word
her North and make his house her future home
When she arrived at Peekskill (she had mistaken the
uncle. and the following morning they departed in q
steamboat for New York, for the ostensible pur-
pore OF visiting some friends. Arriving in Brook.
iyD, she abandoned above stated. Cap.
tain Campbell being anxious to ascertain the truth Of
her statement took her TO Peekski and there accidsn
tally met who bad the girl take boat at the
Fsbkll landing in any with her uncle. They con-
sequently proceeded TO Fshk but could obtain no fur
Their inforpaton about bin than that such man had
lived there and widower but where he had remov-
Justice King, Of this city home procured for the
girl at Mr.. Van Wicks who reades Q farm about six
miles from Fshkil where the girl is and appears
very well satisfied Her father II appears the
Of property in South Carons and she Is the only
heir her brother small lad, who formerly set type In
the Office Of the Southern Literary Messenger at Charles
ton having died time ago In Of her death IL
Is provided that the property falls TO the next nearest
relative which s the uncle and the girls storyis true,
this latter confederation have had something
With he Abandonment in large city, and among entire
strange Mr. Van Orden received letter from her n
day two ago in which she expressed her thanks IA
fsmily for the interest they took In her behalf The let
tris indicative OF 8 cultivated nind.
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SUNDAY IN COUNCIL BLUFF City, TowA.-On
Sunday last, had exhibition Of Indians by way OF
dance snd songs In the centre Of this city This
esks Of prejudices to the sabbath On one aida
Of the street have preaching and the other side
the modest OF eucher and poker and In the
have dascbg and songs and QtAer villa dispass
--Wcst0n Ep0le Nov 4
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The government Of the Netherlands has awarded a
goid neds n CAPTAIN Ia,raa Of the Janse Berusise
Bsyonpe for saving from eminent danger the cew Of
l1s Eutcb MsdL'g yosssi tss Coros Cap,. LoiSg