The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-11-21

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CouRT OF AprKALss-John II. pstfon.
nsv = Ssnsa q sns sRpssi of Lewa Moasssus for
one Of bis powerful efiorts y r. issi g
SouIt VII give its opinion the appiics.;on an,
THEATRE.-We find by the bilIs az tha
gay g nat DIT couLDocx. actor Of great repu,ston
IN me southwest makes his first appea arancs Is ~.
speak Of Elm IN sers 80 o L9ui s e .hss city
= said to be actor Of hirh fntellectusl Il.
and VIII NO doubt high card % the
ssagemenh The Sc. Louis Republican thss notices
a. ns representations: = We have closely watched ST
Ssv three Of his performances and
nensss the large class of play who have at
tended the Peoples during his epeasenenf. that he
deeper passions. He is emphafcaliy an isteilectusI
ac.9f. devoid of elap-trap and fustisu ana fhoss
msss ,h starts and strides which 20 oen
unor Ie saostisufes for ts'enf He does depend
eahs display. upon vocal contracts or on the
maper e broad situations He is not point
tru,Le put he continually elicts applause by the
t naturalness and fidelity Of his deiines
Ms tne easy graceful and forcihe acting ont Of
no such ua and subtle conceptions. We have had
hans yr;,s Ian mere. We have had artists who per-
come mnr .ne multitude Of play-soers would be-
an - ute w popular first appearance but never
passions He to ws;sb eSsrv vsla - hsch An
, 70 give Il ITS intrinsic value and deliver is
his sntsora 9rscs sisaicanes He dives deeply into
them and so entirely does he snnssr - @ s ~
t;s. re - .s paIe ne assumes, that like great ar
loses sight Of the mimic aud sees o srs a.
moving before him-a real Independent creation
STRANGE UsE OF CAr.-In the good old
of Caro ,1.a~~ G
loyed by rich and poor, and every mothers son bss
his own method of capturing game, we learn tbst |.
gentleman Of celebrity has trained cat, which he
uses with great success in freeing squirrels and thar
IN addition 70 pointing out bunnys hidneplaces the
sagacious Miss Puss viii follow him to the taliest
limb, and then, BY taking the opposite side Of the
tree to that upon which the squirrel i recliui.S
forces him to change positions. and present fair
'front.' to the huntsman, whose unerring rife never
story when told to us, did not 20 down at frat a.
slck as fresh butter on piece of warm bread; but
6sr 6sfs assured p by friend that he had seen The
true, we at length swallowed it. as each Of our read
ers Is now expected to do
DANylLLE RAILRoAp.-We epioved a
very pleasant ride last Saturday over portion of this
admirable road, and were really delighted to see the
general improvements that have taken place in most
Of the farms along its line. Through the politeness Of
capt Sims who is one + the most attentive and
faithful officers we have ever seen were shown
number Of farms that had been entirely restored to
usefulness by the aid of guano. To this road alone
Is 10 pc attributed the general prosperity of the
counties through which 1t passes, and when once
completed to Danyie predict that its freight and
travel already very large, will be greatly increased
and Its dividends much enhanced. Such of our read
ers as may feel disposed to tax into the
10 ENJOY an airing few hours sport In the fields
with gun and dogs, enjoy that privilege
triipg cost, by joining Capt. Sims, on fine morning,
ana following his steam horse for an hour or
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FUEL-Our notice In Saturday q paper,
upon this subject, has set on foot many inquiries,
which may result in public good. We should be
pleased to learn the freight charged for bringing
wood TO the city the various railroads and also
to learn the amount that is brought by them
annually The friends of the various improvements,
when seeking aid for their roads from citizens,
urged as grsnd reason why they should subscribe
literally, that these important thoroughfares would
bring large amounts of coal and wood TO Richmond
aud merely decrease the cost for the same One
part OF this promise Is yet unredeemed and we are
very anxiousto discover the cause of it. Willsome
one give US the desired informatona
HoLLYwooD NuRsERY.-During the late
agricultural fair held in this city, took occasion
notice large and variegated collection Of hot house
and other plants, exhibited by Mr.. James Guest the
proprietor of this Nursery, to whom was awarded
several premiums, by the committee on Horticul
ture. We now invite especial attention to the large
number of choice plum and pear trees and straw
berry plants. which he Is offering for sale, on such
terms az all who choose can supply themselves, Mr.
acquainted with his business. 20 that those al dis
tance who wish TO procure supplies from his Nurse-
~ can send their orders and rely upon bis Judgment
for getting the best articles in his possession. We
invite particular attention to his advertisement Ia
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BURGLARY.- Yesterday morning, about
the hour that the fire bes rang the alarm the last
time. negro woman named Nancy. slave to Mr.. 8.
house occupied by Patrick Morris, aid stole there
from quantity of lard, -four, meat. sugar. etc. Sus-
pcion falling on this creature, search warrant
obtain ed ard placed In the hands of officer Johnson
who not only succeeded in finding the goods but In
arrestins the accused, who being taken into
todv and Gagged, made full confession of the deed
declaring that she bad no accompiice in It.
PIcK PocKTs are yet quite plentiful in our
midst and their operations continue TO be pro-
ftsble. We understand that gentleman was reliev-
ed of his wallet yesterday, containing about 90,
while standing in crowd the Fredercksburgde-
pot, waiting for the cars. Persons cannot be too
when there are creatures in their midst who can
ease them of it with much facility eel can
glide through the mud aud water.
DEAD BODY FoUND-On Saturday morn
ing last the body of a white man was found In the
river. near the saw mill, on Mayos Isaud and JUS
tice Nettes Of Henrico, held an inquest over it,
of John Hurley who vas last seen on Mayo sbridge.
on Tuesday, the 1st nst from which place he is sup
posed to have accidentally fallen into the river and
drowned He leaves distressed family to mourn
his untmely end The verdict of the jury was In ac-
cordance with the above facts.
HAwoRTH AND HoRTos's OPERA TRoUPE.
All who are fond of good Ethiopian music, excellent
dancing, and fun generally, viii find something ex-
acty suited to their tastes at Metropolitan Hall to-
night The programme Is rieh one. and a. the oc-
cason is set apart for the benefit OF Moore and Hun
ter those comic fellows viii their best exertons
to please Misses Lefolle and Augusta viii appear in
| some of their best dances.
Dows AeAIs--The derricks at the ship
loek have again umbled the ground, but this time
dd no other damag than TO skin the leg Of
Two Of them had been rgged for several days, and
Yesterday in attempting to raise two more the con
meeting rod parted and the four fell smashing one OF
them into pieces
SErTLED.-The complaint of Lewis
heating him ON Thursday last az Mr. TinsIey's bake
~ was heard by the Mayor and dismissed his Honor
being satisfied that there danger Of renewal
Of the affray, If the complainant did not it,
These two shopuates fell ont about empty barrel
both being desirous Of maintaining possession OF t.
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TAUGHT BETTER.--One of Ellis Il Peers
wagon drivers named Andrew, was soandly fosged
by order Of the Mayor last Saturday, on conviction
OF being insoienf TO officer Page while In the die
charge Of his duty. Andrew, when first discovered
by the officer trotfing his team along the street,
and on being stopped refused 10 give correctly his
own name and those of bis employers.
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An OBsTRUcTIos George Starrett was
iued by the Mayor. for obstructing the sidewalk Of
Main street. in front of his store, IN the night tme